Freeman still hasn't lost a game by >13pts. ND is always in the game when he's the coach (except maybe the Louisville game last year - ND added a TD at end to make it more respectable).
In 3 years he's beaten:
8 wins vs final CFP Top 25 which includes
3 wins vs CFP Top 15 which includes
2 wins vs Top 5 teams
4-1 bowl record
I used CFP final rankings because the AP/Coaches postseason rankings take into account bowl games that may be impacted by Opt-outs/transfers/coaching changes.
I don't see this program as one-hit wonder like Orgeron's LSU or Chizik's Auburn because those teams had generational QBs. I love Riley Leonard, but he is not going to take over a game for you.