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NFL Teams Reportedly Showing Interest In Marcus Freeman

NFL Teams Reportedly Showing Interest In Marcus Freeman

As if missing the College Football Playoff wasn't bad enough, Notre Dame may have to worry about losing head coach Marcus Freeman. Freeman currently has a 43-12 record as the head coach of the Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / December 9
Historic college football program says conference was working against them

Historic college football program says conference was working against them

Notre Dame has had quite an eventful few days after being snubbed from the College Football Playoff at the last moment, declining to play in any bowl game as a response, and now leadership at the school is taking aim at the conference it has a relationship with.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / December 9
Notre Dame set to make bold move on Marcus Freeman amid NFL interest

Notre Dame set to make bold move on Marcus Freeman amid NFL interest

Freeman has been worth every penny the Irish invested in him since they promoted him from defensive coordinator to head coach in 2021.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 9
Notre Dame Rages Against The College Football Playoff Machine

Notre Dame Rages Against The College Football Playoff Machine

Since Notre Dame's infamous CFP snub occurred Sunday, Irish Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua has been hitting the media circuit to express his displeasure with the selection process publicly in an effort to defend Notre Dame.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 9
2025 College Football Playoff Experiment Should Lead To CFP Expansion

2025 College Football Playoff Experiment Should Lead To CFP Expansion

Even before this year's CFP drama, which eventually concluded with Notre Dame and other good teams being left out of the field, I believed that CFP expansion to 16 was going to be a reality.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 9
The Biggest Takeaway from Notre Dame Missing the CFP: Schedule Easier Opponents

The Biggest Takeaway from Notre Dame Missing the CFP: Schedule Easier Opponents

The biggest surprise of the College Football Playoff was Notre Dame being left out, but no matter how much it may hurt to hear, the Fighting Irish are 100% to blame.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 9
CFP Committee Made A Fool Of Itself With Notre Dame Decision

CFP Committee Made A Fool Of Itself With Notre Dame Decision

For weeks leading up to the official College Football Playoff bracket reveal, the committee was consistent on one thing in particular. It ranked Notre Dame ahead of Miami every week.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Last Word On Sports / December 9
The Big Ten Should Make A Play For Notre Dame

The Big Ten Should Make A Play For Notre Dame

So, Notre Dame is a bit peeved about the College Football Playoff committee leaving it out of this year’s dance. Ever since the initial CFP rankings, the Fighting Irish were ranked ahead of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes despite the head-to-head loss.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / December 9
Notre Dame Accused Of Making 'Big Mistake' With Bowl Decision

Notre Dame Accused Of Making 'Big Mistake' With Bowl Decision

Notre Dame continues to face criticism for declining a bowl game after missing the College Football Playoff. Following Sunday's CFP bracket reveal, the Fighting Irish announced that they won't play in a bowl game.

Dick Vitale News / The Spun / December 9
Dick Vitale Says Anyone Criticizing Notre Dame Is Just 'Jealous'

Dick Vitale Says Anyone Criticizing Notre Dame Is Just 'Jealous'

Dick Vitale won't stand for any Notre Dame criticism amid the prestigious program's College Football Playoff omission. Miami made the CFP over Notre Dame with the same 10-2 record and a head-to-head victory, but the Fighting Irish haven't accepted the outcome too graciously.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / LWOSports.com / December 9
The Playoff Fiasco: Notre Dame’s Snub and the Making of a Controversial CFP Bracket

The Playoff Fiasco: Notre Dame’s Snub and the Making of a Controversial CFP Bracket

The college football world is abuzz following the release of the final 2025 College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings, which set the 12-team field and ignited a firestorm of debate.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / December 9
Urban Meyer offers advice to Marcus Freeman as the NFL continues pursuing the Notre Dame head coach for various HC openings

Urban Meyer offers advice to Marcus Freeman as the NFL continues pursuing the Notre Dame head coach for various HC openings

Now that the 2025 college football season is officially over for Notre Dame, the Fighting Irish fanbase is going to have to be ready to deal with the constant rumors surrounding head coach Marcus Freeman and other job openings.

Stephen A Smith News / The SportsRush / December 9
Stephen A. Smith Dissects Who & What is To Be Blamed for Notre Dame’s CFP Snub

Stephen A. Smith Dissects Who & What is To Be Blamed for Notre Dame’s CFP Snub

Notre Dame isn’t just disappointed, it’s livid. And Stephen A. Smith made it abundantly clear why the Fighting Irish feel the College Football Playoff committee, the ACC, and even their own independence all share a piece of the blame for their CFP snub.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Gridiron Heroics / December 9
'Cowardly, Immature and Pathetic': Former NFL Player Did Not Hold Back on Notre Dame

'Cowardly, Immature and Pathetic': Former NFL Player Did Not Hold Back on Notre Dame

Notre Dame’s decision to withdraw from bowl consideration after missing the College Football Playoff has sparked widespread criticism, and one former NFL linebacker delivered the harshest response.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / December 9
Joel Klatt makes frustrating point about Notre Dame missing CFP

Joel Klatt makes frustrating point about Notre Dame missing CFP

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish aren't going to be in the college football playoff. Heck, they're not even going to be in college football's postseason because they've declined to play in a bowl game.

After missing CFP, Notre Dame declines bowl game invite
Paul Finebaum rips Notre Dame's reaction to missing CFP: 'Quite frankly embarrassing'
CFP-snubbed Notre Dame should have played in bowl
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Softball On SI / December 8

Beloved Former Notre Dame Softball Coach Passes Away

Former Notre Dame head softball coach Liz Miller sadly passed away on Dec.5.  With 24 seasons of coaching overall, including 17 at Lake Michigan College

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / December 8
Paul Finebaum rips Notre Dame's reaction to missing CFP

Paul Finebaum rips Notre Dame's reaction to missing CFP: 'Quite frankly embarrassing'

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish won't be in the College Football Playoff. This is even though Marcus Freeman's team finished 10-2 while riding a 10-game winning streak.

After missing CFP, Notre Dame declines bowl game invite
CFP-snubbed Notre Dame should have played in bowl
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The 'College football color teams' quiz
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / December 8
Notre Dame football has a clear decision that they need to make following the controversial final CFB Playoff decision

Notre Dame football has a clear decision that they need to make following the controversial final CFB Playoff decision

It has been an extremely frustrating 24 hours for Notre Dame football and its proud fan base. After both the Alabama Crimson Tide and the BYU Cougars lost

Joe Theismann News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8
Joe Theismann sounds off on Notre Dame’s ‘disgusting’ CFP snub

Joe Theismann sounds off on Notre Dame’s ‘disgusting’ CFP snub

Former Notre Dame standout Joe Theismann is among those who feel the Fighting Irish were robbed of a College Football Playoff berth, but he thinks the Miami Hurricanes should not have been omitted instead.

Brady Quinn News / The Spun / December 8
Legendary Notre Dame Football Star Brady Quinn Rips ESPN

Legendary Notre Dame Football Star Brady Quinn Rips ESPN

One of Notre Dame's most famous alums is taking ESPN to task after his alma mater was left out of the College Football Playoff. Despite going 10-2 with

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Mike Farrell Sports / December 8

Why Did Miami Go to the Playoff Over Notre Dame?

The College Football Playoff bracket was decided on Dec. 7 and going into it No. 11 Notre Dame (10-2) had an 87 percent chance to go to the CFP, while No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8
Notre Dame athletic director unloads on the ACC

Notre Dame athletic director unloads on the ACC

Everyone associated with Notre Dame is furious with the College Football Playoff selection committee for leaving the Fighting Irish out of this year’s tournament, and athletic director Pete Bevacqua says those feelings of frustration extend toward the ACC as well.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Viral Sports News / December 7
Nick Saban Doesn’t Hold Back on Notre Dame Playoff Snub

Nick Saban Doesn’t Hold Back on Notre Dame Playoff Snub

The expanded 12-team College Football Playoff field was revealed on Sunday, and the biggest headline came from who was left off the list: Notre Dame. Despite

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Viral Sports News / December 7
Notre Dame AD Fires Back at ESPN and CFP Committee

Notre Dame AD Fires Back at ESPN and CFP Committee

In a stunning conclusion to the college football regular season, the College Football Playoff selection committee released its final rankings on Sunday, demoting Notre Dame to the No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Larry Brown Sports / December 7
CFP committee chair offers bogus explanation for Miami-Notre Dame decision

CFP committee chair offers bogus explanation for Miami-Notre Dame decision

The College Football Playoff selection committee made a baffling change in the rankings before unveiling the final 12-team bracket on Sunday, and Hunter Yurachek made the situation worse with the explanation he gave for what transpired.

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