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The days of the narrative about Notre Dame not playing true freshmen is over. Not only are several true freshmen playing for the Fighting Irish, they’re standing out. The midway point of the 2024-25 college football season is here, and On3 came out with its Midseason True Freshman All-American Team. There aren’t many true freshman offensive linemen starting around the country — especially at big-time programs — which is a big reason why the Irish’s left tackle makes the list. “Anthonie Knapp was thrust into the starting left tackle role at Notre Dame, following a preseason injury to former fiv…