Marcus Freeman's Salary for Notre Dame's Run to Championship Game Revealed
Summary
Marcus Freeman, head coach of Notre Dame's football team, earned $8.137 million during the 2024 season. He signed an extended contract in December 2024, with terms expected to increase his pay, reflecting his success leading the team to the national championship game.Key Facts
- Marcus Freeman became Notre Dame’s head coach in 2021 after serving as defensive coordinator.
- Notre Dame does not publicly release coach salaries because it is a private school.
- Freeman led the team to the national championship game in 2024, losing to Ohio State 34-23.
- He made $8.137 million in the 2024 season according to tax documents.
- In December 2024, he signed a new contract extension with better pay, though exact details are undisclosed.
- NFL teams like the Steelers and Giants showed interest in hiring Freeman in the offseason.
- Notre Dame’s athletic director stated the school wants to keep Freeman among the highest-paid college coaches.
- Other top-paid college football coaches include Indiana’s Curt Cignetti ($13.2 million), LSU’s Lane Kiffin, and Georgia’s Kirby Smart ($13 million each).
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