"The 39-year-old former Ohio State linebacker was expected to be a strong candidate for NFL vacancies with the New York Giants and possibly other jobs. He guided Notre Dame to the CFP national championship game in January, and the Fighting Irish won their final 10 regular-season games this fall before being snubbed for the CFP, and finishing No. 11 in the final CFP standings. The team then elected to opt out of a bowl game."
""One of my main obligations and responsibilities to this university is to make sure Marcus wakes up every day knowing that he is supported and valued by Notre Dame," Bevacqua said Dec. 9. "And I can say with 100% certainty he feels that way, and Notre Dame is totally aligned around the importance of college football for Notre Dame. We're totally aligned on how he is the perfect coach for Notre Dame.""
"Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua said earlier this month that Freeman is "the absolute best coach in the country for Notre Dame, full stop." Bevacqua said the school was aware of the interest in Freeman and would do everything possible to secure his future. The new contract follows another enhanced deal for Freeman in December 2024. Sports Illustrated first reported the latest agreement for Freeman."
Marcus Freeman will return to Notre Dame in 2026 with an enhanced contract. Freeman is 43-12 in four seasons leading the program and posted "2026...run it back. Go Irish." on X. The 39-year-old former Ohio State linebacker was considered a strong candidate for NFL vacancies, including the New York Giants. He guided Notre Dame to the CFP national championship game in January and the team won its final 10 regular-season games this fall before finishing No. 11 in the final CFP standings. Athletic director Pete Bevacqua called Freeman the "absolute best coach in the country for Notre Dame" and described the contract as a living, revisable document.
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