Chuck Freeby reflects on 33-year legacy of ‘Countdown to Kickoff’ ahead of Notre Dame-Michigan State

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) – As Notre Dame prepares to renew its historic rivalry with Michigan State, a familiar face returned to WNDU to celebrate the revival of a local sports broadcast tradition. Former WNDU sports anchor and Sports Michiana co-founder Chuck Freeby joined current WNDU sports anchors Brendan Reidy and Isaiah Dunn on “Countdown to Kickoff” to reflect on the pregame show’s beginnings more than three decades ago and share his outlook on the Fighting Irish. The first “Countdown to Kickoff” aired ahead of the historic Nov. 13, 1993, showdown between No. 1 Florida State and No. 2 Notre…