Summary
Marcus Freeman will stay as the head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team until at least the 2026 season. Despite interest from NFL teams, Freeman opted to remain at Notre Dame, which did not qualify for the College Football Playoff this year. Freeman has been with Notre Dame since 2021, starting as a defensive coordinator before becoming head coach.
Key Facts
- Marcus Freeman will continue as Notre Dame's head coach through at least the 2026 season.
- Freeman was linked to potential head coaching roles in the NFL, including with the New York Giants, Baltimore Ravens, and Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Notre Dame did not make it to the College Football Playoff, missing out to teams like Alabama and Miami.
- Running back Jeremiyah Love was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy this season.
- Freeman first joined Notre Dame as a defensive coordinator and linebackers coach in 2021.
- Notre Dame declined to play in a college bowl game this season.
- Freeman is scheduled to address the media in a press conference on Wednesday.
