Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman Announces NFL Coaching Decision
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has been the subject of NFL coaching rumors for months.
Head coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on from the sidelines in the first half during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Nov. 15, 2025. Justin Berl/Getty Images
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has been tied to NFL head coaching rumors for weeks amid the Fighting Irish’s abrupt end to the season.
Freeman announced on Monday via social media that he intends to stay in South Bend, Indiana, instead of leaping the professional ranks. He has a 43–12 career record with Notre Dame in five seasons.
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