Marcus Freeman: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / December 15

Notre Dame lands elite 2027 cornerback Xavier Hasan

Notre Dame lands elite 2027 CB Xavier Hasan over Ohio State, Florida State and others

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish may still be smarting over being left out of the College Football Playoff, but there's still work to do on the recruiting trail.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 15

Notre Dame football has a potential Transfer Portal target that the Fighting Irish defense should prioritize once it opens

The Notre Dame defense has transformed into an elite group since head coach Marcus Freeman took over the program. From a pure talent perspective, the Fighting Irish secondary and linebacker room are as deep as they have been in a very long time.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 13

Notre Dame football should have their eyes set on a small school star to add once the Transfer Portal officially opens up

Marcus Freeman has done wonders for the Notre Dame program since taking over as the head coach. The recruiting operation is superb for the Fighting Irish, creating outstanding depth all over the roster.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 10

There’s an early potential Notre Dame Transfer Portal target who would fill the biggest need for the Fighting Irish defense

Despite the fallout from the final College Football Playoff ranking and the controversy involved, the future of Notre Dame football is still very bright.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / December 10

NFL teams should keep tabs on these HC candidates for upcoming cycle

NFL teams should keep tabs on these head-coaching candidates for the upcoming hiring cycle

With the end of the NFL regular season nearing, more teams will soon be looking for new head coaches.

Could Giants land Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman as next HC?

Giants reportedly fired assistant coach over seating arrangement on team flight

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / December 10

Could Giants land Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman as next HC?

Freeman has a 78.2 percent winning percentage in four full seasons with the Fighting Irish, compiling a 43-12 record.

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

Notre Dame AD points to major rift with ACC as playoff fallout takes a new turn

'Permanent damage'? CFP-snubbed Notre Dame vents about ACC

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College Football News / Field Level Media / December 9

Notre Dame AD stacking cash as 'NFL, everybody has eyes' for Marcus Freeman

While taking a mild step back from flaming the ACC, Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua marched two paces forward to draw a line in the sand on the topic of keeping his head coach.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 9

Predicting the next five Notre Dame commitments following the Fighting Irish stealing away star CB Ace Aston from Ohio State

Notre Dame received a big commitment on Tuesday from 2027 Cincinnati (Ohio) Anderson cornerback Ace Alston. Head coach Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish were able to beat out other finalists Ohio State, Michigan, Oregon, LSU, Tennessee, Penn State, USC, Indiana, and Missouri.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / December 10

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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College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / December 9

Major college football AD responds to potential departure of $54 million head coach

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish closed the regular season at 10-2, riding a 10-game winning streak and a dominant late surge that many felt would secure a playoff slot.

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College Football News / ChiCitySports / December 9

Former NFL QB Doesn’t Hold Back About Notre Dame Missing CFP

Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish were denied access to the upcoming College Football Playoff. Despite many believing that the program should have been, the committee decided to give Alabama the opportunity to compete for a national championship.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 8

Urban Meyer Sends Strong Message to Marcus Freeman After CFP Snub

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish became involved in a major controversy during the 2025 college football season after being excluded from the College Football Playoff.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 8

Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame Dealt Unfortunate News After College Football Season

Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish were one of the hottest teams in the country heading into Selection Sunday. Notre Dame won 10 straight games after suffering two early losses in the beginning of the season.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 7

Notre Dame football sends crazy, unprecedented message to CFP committee after getting ejected from 2025 playoff

Head coach Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame football were dealt some difficult news on Sunday when it was announced that they did not earn a spot in the College Football Playoff.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 6

Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman sends message to CFP committee amid raging debates

The teams at the top of the College Football Playoff rankings appear to be quite secure. No matter how the Big Ten Championship game plays out, Ohio State and Indiana are likely to have the Nos.

College Football News / ChiCitySports / December 6

Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman linked to high-profile NFL coaching job

Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are hoping to have a chance to make another run at a national championship this season. After coming up just short in the big game last year against the Ohio State Buckeyes, Notre Dame has put together another strong season in 2025.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 4

Marcus Freeman Confused By Notre Dame's Fall in College Football Playoff Rankings

For the last two weeks, Notre Dame sat ahead of Alabama in the College Football Playoff rankings at No. 9 and No. 10, respectively. The Fighting Irish won 49-20 at Stanford (4-8) on Saturday, while the Crimson Tide picked up a 27-20 road win over Auburn (5-7).

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 3

Notre Dame football and HC Marcus Freeman just did what no other College Football program could do in the 2026 recruiting class

Notre Dame football has been recruiting on a historical level under head coach Marcus Freeman since he took over the program before the 2022 college football season.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 30

Marcus Freeman Explains Why Notre Dame Deserves a College Football Playoff Spot

It was more quick work by Notre Dame on Saturday night as it jumped out to a 28-0 first-half lead at Stanford before hitting cruise control and beating the Cardinal 49-20.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / November 23

The Legends Trophy odds: Opening point spread released for Notre Dame vs. Stanford

As Notre Dame looks to continue its quest for a College Football Playoff bid, the road runs through Stanford. The Fighting Irish will take on the Cardinal in their rivalry game in Week 14, and the opening point spread has been released.

College Football News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 20

Marcus Freeman Still Has Great Respect For Former Transfer Quarterback

Going into the season, Saturday's matchup between Notre Dame and Syracuse came with perhaps more intrigue than normal. It was supposed to be an opportunity for Steve Angeli to face his former Fighting Irish teammates after transferring to Syracuse and winning the starting quarterback job.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 15

Marcus Freeman’s Intentional Handshake Turns Heads After Notre Dame Win

There must be something in the water in the state of Pennsylvania that makes head college football coaches think its a good idea to bark up Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman's tree before a big game.

College Football News / Pro Football Rumors / November 15