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Wild Coaching Carousel Proves Notre Dame Lucky to Have Marcus Freeman

CFB programs are losing patience, it's win or go away. If that wasn't obvious entering the weekend, it was after LSU canned Brian Kelly on Sunday night.

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Marcus Freeman Reacts to Former Boss Brian Kelly's Firing

In what has been a college football season we've rarely seen in terms of coaching firings before Halloween, perhaps the biggest happened Sunday evening in Louisiana as former Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly was fired from LSU.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Mike Farrell Sports / October 27

Notre Dame Fans Tried to Warn LSU

When Brian Kelly abruptly left Notre Dame to become the LSU head coach in late November 2021, the reaction on both sides was interesting. For Irish fans, it was more a sense of relief, which for many came as a surprise.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / NBC Sports / October 24

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / October 23

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / October 23

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / October 23

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Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / October 23

Early predictions for 2027 Notre Dame defensive recruiting targets who could land with HC Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish

Head coach Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame football are riding a lot of momentum after winning five straight games. They also just defeated the USC Trojans this past weekend, a massive accomplishment to beat your biggest rival, especially in your home stadium.

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Watch: SMU vs. Notre Dame Match Highlights | 2025 ACC Women's Soccer

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Watch: Virginia Tech vs. Notre Dame Match Highlights | 2025 ACC Volleyball

C.J. Carr News / A to Z Sports / October 22

The real CJ Carr, buying or selling Chris Ash and the OL depth highlights Notre Dame biggest questions heading into pivotal stretch

After a 0-2 start to the season, Notre Dame football now sits at 5-2 overall, and still has some control over its own destiny. The blueprint for trying to complete the Fighting Irish goals is very clear: win the last five regular season games, and you are most likely in the College Football Playoffs.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 21

Why Marcus Freeman’s Job Rumors Are Actually Good for Notre Dame

Marcus Freeman is a top name that other schools are targeting. Penn State, Florida, and almost certainly others will kick the tires. In the midst of Notre

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 21

How Notre Dame Has Made the Seemingly Impossible Look Easy in 2025

It wasn't all that long ago that Notre Dame was a long shot to make the College Football Playoff. And by long shot, I mean more like an almost no-shot.

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Marcus Freeman News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 21

Notre Dame joining a football conference? Marcus Freeman doesn't hold back

Notre Dame remains college football’s most famous independent program, but that could change in the future if joining a conference becomes more lucrative, head coach Marcus Freeman has said in recent comments.