Marcus Freeman Doubles Down on Coaching Future Amid NFL Rumors
Summary
Marcus Freeman, head coach of Notre Dame football, has confirmed he plans to stay with the team through at least the 2026 season despite rumors of interest from NFL teams. Notre Dame has shown strong support by giving him a new contract paying nearly $12 million a year to keep him as head coach.Key Facts
- Marcus Freeman is the head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team.
- He confirmed he intends to remain with Notre Dame through the 2026 season.
- NFL teams like the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers showed interest in hiring Freeman.
- Freeman said he is "all-in" on coaching Notre Dame and does not plan to coach elsewhere.
- Notre Dame’s athletic director, Pete Bevacqua, gave Freeman a new contract paying nearly $12 million annually.
- The contract is among the highest paid for college football coaches.
- Notre Dame wants to keep Freeman happy and committed to the program.
- In 2024, Freeman led Notre Dame to the College Football Playoff Championship game.
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