Marcus Freeman: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 12

Notre Dame football set to host a long list of outstanding 2026 recruiting targets for a make of break OV weekend

The next two weekends are going to be huge for Notre Dame football and the 2026 recruiting class. Over the next few days, head coach Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish staff will be hosting a strong list of priority targets.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 12

‘We had unfinished business here’ - Former Notre Dame GM candidate sets the record straight why he turned down HC Marcus Freeman

The Chad Bowden departure from Notre Dame to USC this offseason has gotten weirder and weirder the further away we get from it. We have seen Bowden make

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 11

Notre Dame football set for final shot to land priority five-star recruit with a decision date on the horizon and a ton of outside pressure

One of the earliest offers in the 2026 recruiting class for Notre Dame was Glenside (Pa.) La Salle College athlete Joey O’Brien. Head coach Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish staff were very early on the talented athlete who can play anything from cornerback, safety, and wide receiver on the next level.

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College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / June 11

Williamson 4-Star LB on Notre Dame: 'There’s no place like it'

Notre Dame and head coach Marcus Freeman are making a huge impression on a prospect in the state of Alabama. Williamson four-star linebacker, Ellis McGaskin is considered one of the top defensive prospects in the 2027 class.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 11

Notre Dame football now has a new “can’t miss” recruiting target following a couple of tough days for the interior defensive line class

It hasn’t been a great couple of days for Notre Dame defensive line recruiting. Head coach Marcus Freeman and Al Washington have been busy putting together an elite group up front defensively, and they really just needed to have a solid finish.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 11

Latest Notre Dame recruiting news ends a couple of tough days for the Fighting Irish staff and the 2026 recruiting class

It has been a tough week for the Notre Dame football staff, and more specifically, the recruiting operation. Head coach Marcus Freeman has been busy putting together a tremendous 2026 class so far, and a big reason for that is the work that defensive line coach Al Washington has been putting in.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 11

Rival Coach Scouts Notre Dame Football Ahead of 2025 Season

Notre Dame football came within one victory of ending its 37 year national championship drought last season, making it all the way to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game before falling to Ohio State.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 10

Fast rising 2026 pass catcher sets Notre Dame football official visit, and a Midwest battle could be brewing

Notre Dame football has been riding a strong wave of recruiting momentum over the last couple of months for the 2026 class. Head coach Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish staff already have tremendous running back, defensive line, and offensive line classes.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 9

Michigan Wolverines predicted to beat out the Notre Dame Fighting Irish for priority four-star recruit right out of their backyard

The Notre Dame recruitment of 2026 Chicago (Ill.) Simeon defensive lineman McHale Blade has been interesting to follow, and not necessarily in a good way for the fanbase.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Notre Dame Predicted to Suffer Recruiting Loss to Big Ten Powerhouse

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and head coach Marcus Freeman have put together a strong 2026 recruiting class, consisting of 16 total commitments, ranking No.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 6

Notre Dame trending quickly with dominant Southeastern defensive lineman, and he is becoming an early priority for the Fighting Irish

The Notre Dame football program is recruiting as well as they have in recent memory under head coach Marcus Freeman. They are attracting talent from all over, and all of a sudden, this has become an incredibly deep football team.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / June 4

Week 1 Miami clash doesn’t change preparation for Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame football

After a run to the national championship game, the Notre Dame football team is hoping to build on what was a stellar 2024 season. The Fighting Irish are expected to be a contender once again, and we aren’t going to have to wait long to find out how good this team is.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 2

Notre Dame Recruiting: Who's the Next Commitment for the Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame has had an impressive start to the 2026 class thus far, landing 16 commitments as of June 2. Of those 16, nine are four-star talents, one is a five-star talent (EDGE Rodney Dunham), and the remaining six are three-star athletes.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 31

Latest Intel on top-50 CB Khary Adams as Notre Dame, Oregon, Penn State, and Michigan continue to battle for the Maryland star

It is set to be a very important month of June for 2026 Towson (Md.) Loyola Blakefield star cornerback Khary Adams. A priority for the Notre Dame staff, they are set to host him for an official visit on June 13-15.

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College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / May 30

Marcus Freeman stands firm on USC-Notre Dame football rivalry

The future of the USC vs. Notre Dame football rivalry is an open question amid major changes to how schools look to schedule games in the future. That question is answered as far as Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman is concerned.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 29

Marcus Freeman Reveals the One Team He Wants Notre Dame to Play Every Year

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish remain one of the most storied programs in college football, and under head coach Marcus Freeman, the team is thriving heading

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 29

Notre Dame has a chance to make another recruiting statement against hated rival with priority recruit heading toward a decision

Notre Dame football has been riding a lot of momentum for defensive line recruiting for the 2026 class. Head coach Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish staff already hold commitments from five-star defensive end Rodney Dunham, toolsy pass rusher Ebenezer Ewetade, and Texas run stopper Tiki Hola.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 28

Notre Dame’s top 2027 quarterback target could be becoming clear, and the Fighting Irish should be all in on the star passer from the Midwest

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish staff have been riding a lot of recruiting momentum over the last couple of months. There aren’t a ton of questions with the football program on the trail right now, but 2027 quarterback recruiting is one of them.

College Football News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / May 28

College Football’s Most Traveled Teams in 2025: Who Hits the Road the Hardest?

Notre Dame has long been known to travel near and far to play just about anyone they can during football season. That will again be the case in 2025 as Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish will travel over 4,700 miles this coming season.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Marcus Freeman Ranked Among The Nation's Top Coaches For 2025 By Sporting News

Notre Dame was a surprise team in 2024 as the Fighting Irish made a run to the national title game. That success - and the big wins that were part of it - have certainly enhanced the perception of Irish head coach Marcus Freeman.