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Notre Dame's Push for Four-Star Safety Matt Sieg

Notre Dame football is making a strong push for four-star safety Matt Sieg, who is currently committed to Penn State. After a recent coaching change, Sieg has been exploring other options, and the Fighting Irish, along with Pittsburgh and Indiana, have been actively pursuing him. Sieg recently made a surprise return visit to South Bend for an official visit, and early indications suggest a promising outcome for Notre Dame. Sieg is rated as a four-star player by ESPN and two forty-seven Sports, and is ranked among the top one hundred eighty overall players nationally, and the number sixteen safety in his class. He has received offers from a long list of impressive programs, including Alabama, USC, and Michigan State. Sieg has had an outstanding senior season, excelling on both offense and defense, and could make an impact at several positions at the next level.

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