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Marcus Freeman Commits to Notre Dame Through 2026
14 Jan
Summary
- Marcus Freeman is expected to remain Notre Dame's head coach for the 2026 season.
- Several NFL teams have shown interest in hiring Freeman.
- Notre Dame finished the 2025 season with a 10-2 record under Freeman.
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is expected to continue his tenure with the Fighting Irish through the 2026 season, despite reported interest from several NFL teams. The recent stepping down of Mike Tomlin from the Pittsburgh Steelers, coupled with other coaching vacancies, has placed Freeman in high demand among professional franchises.
Freeman has been considered a top candidate for roles with teams like the Steelers and Baltimore Ravens. However, sources indicate his commitment remains with Notre Dame, where the team achieved a 10-2 record in the 2025 season. This success follows a strong performance in the 2024 season, where the Fighting Irish reached the national championship game.
While the allure of the NFL is ever-present, Freeman appears to have unfinished business with the Fighting Irish. His reported decision to stay signifies a continued focus on collegiate success, though NFL teams may still pursue him.
