Marcus Freeman: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Football News / Sporting News / September 15

Notre Dame Fighting Irish football coach Marcus Freeman urged to make drastic Chris Ash change

Notre Dame Fighting Irish football coach Marcus Freeman may not be able to trust Chris Ash's play-calling for much longer, one reporter speculates.

Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / September 15

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman finally answers the million dollar question about whose defense Chris Ash is really running

After two underwhelming weeks of defensive football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish under new defensive coordinator Chris Ash, a large portion of the fanbase has been voicing their frustrations.

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Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / September 15

Notre Dame football has the supports in place to make an aggressive decision that could solve a major issue for the Fighting Irish

Head coach Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame football are in a bit of a tough spot currently following the team’s 0-2 start to the 2025 college football season.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 14

Notre Dame Fighting Irish most to blame for heartbreaking loss to Texas A&M

Notre Dame football dropped to 0-2 on the season, following a loss Saturday. The Fighting Irish bowed to Texas A&M at home, in a 41-40 game. It was a heartbreaking loss for a team hoping to go to the College Football Playoff in 2025.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 14

Notre Dame football nearly falls out of AP Top 25 after 0-2 start

Notre Dame football is in free fall in the rankings. The Fighting Irish dropped 16 spots in the latest Associated Press college football poll, to no. 24.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Early Intel on the biggest Notre Dame recruiting weekend of the 2025 CFB season, and who the Fighting Irish impressed most

It was a frustrating weekend for head coach Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame football following their 41 to 40 loss to the Texas A&M Aggies at home. Defensive

College Football News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 14

Panic Setting In? The Ultimate Fear for Notre Dame After 0–2 Start

For the second time with Marcus Freeman in four seasons as head coach, Notre Dame sits at 0-2 to start a season. After Saturday night's 41-40 loss to Texas A&M, Freeman became the first coach in program history to have two different 0-2 starts to his name.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Notre Dame football has a major decision that needs to be made immediately, and it’ll show a lot about head coach Marcus Freeman

In the wonderful world of college football as we know it today, the best head coaches are those who show that they can effectively adapt and make quick decisions.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 14

Notre Dame Football Falls to Texas A&M: Hello Pop-Tarts Bowl, Adjusted Expectations

Perhaps we were all a little over-excited for Notre Dame football entering the 2025 season. Fresh off a national championship appearance, this time things felt different.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 14

What Marcus Freeman Said Following Notre Dame's Stunning Loss to Texas A&M

Unfortunately for Notre Dame, right now there are a lot of questions following an 0-2 start but there aren't many answers. The Fighting Irish dropped a heart-breaker Saturday night in South Bend, falling 41-40 against Texas A&M after the Aggies scored a touchdown with just 13 seconds to play.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman puts CJ Carr’s performance under the microscope following home opening loss to the Texas A&M

Notre Dame fans were all hoping for a bounceback performance against the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday night after what happened against the Miami Hurricanes a couple of weeks ago, but the Fighting Irish came out with a 41 to 40 loss instead.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Marcus Freeman Is Proud of Family's African American and Korean Roots

Marcus Freeman was named head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Dec. 3, 2021, following the departure of Brian Kelly to LSU. Notre Dame chose to promote from within, as Freeman had previously served as the defensive coordinator.

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College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 13

Nick Saban makes bold Notre Dame CFP prediction

Former college football coach Nick Saban made a bold prediction on Saturday, about the Notre Dame football team. Saban thinks Notre Dame will win their remaining games and make the College Football Playoff this season.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 12

Notre Dame football defenders who hold the biggest key to victory in the home opening matchup against the Texas A&M Aggies

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and head coach Marcus Freeman are set to welcome the Texas A&M Aggies to South Bend this Saturday night. The Irish enter the contest at 0-1, while the Aggies are 2-0 after victories over UTSA and Utah State.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 12

Notre Dame football offensive players who hold the key to victory in the home opening matchup against the Texas A&M Aggies

Head coach Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are set for their home opener Saturday night against the Texas A&M Aggies. Heading into the contest with a 0-1 record after their opening season loss to the Miami Hurricanes, this team feels desperate for a win.

College Football News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 11

Marcus Freeman Discusses Quarterback Battle Ahead of Notre Dame and Texas A&M Showdown

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman held his final media availability before Saturday's game against Texas A&M on Thursday, as the Fighting Irish get ready for an important home opener.

College Football News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / September 11

Here's Why Mike Elko Admires Notre Dame Coach Marcus Freeman

The No. 16 Texas A&M Aggies load up the bus for the first time this season as they venture up to South Bend, Indiana to take on the No. 8 Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a rematch of last year's season opener at Kyle Field, which saw the Irish come away victorious.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 9

No. 8 Irish preaching long view, while No. 16 Texas A&M seeks revenge

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman introduced his team to the concept of delayed gratification this week. Sometimes, Freeman told them, you don't get the thing you want right away.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 8

Marcus Freeman gets real on motivation ahead of Texas A&M showdown

The 2025 Notre Dame football team has gotten off to a weird start. They lost in a close game against Miami to start the season, but then had an immediate bye week.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Marcus Freeman Is Confident In A Bounce Back From Notre Dame's Offensive Line

Since Sunday August 31, Notre Dame's offensive line has been under scrutiny for their performance against Miami. The signs of regression were cause for reasonable concern for Joe Rudolph's unit, especially when you consider two of the six team captains live along the offensive line.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 1

Notre Dame football’s Marcus Freeman admits 1 big failure vs. Miami

The No. 6 Notre Dame football team got off to a bad start in its 2025 campaign. On Sunday, Marcus Freeman’s Fighting Irish took a major stumble right out of the gate, falling prey to Mario Cristobal’s No.

College Football News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / September 1

Marcus Freeman Praises No. 10 Miami's Defense after Loss

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — No. 10 Miami upset the No. 6 Notre Dame 27-24, and it was one of the best games to start this early season. The Hurricanes had a lot to offer, starting with the all-new, revamped, and improved defense.

College Football News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / August 28

Marcus Freeman Previews No. 10 Miami During Week One Press Conference

Marcus Freeman is one of the best coaches in the country, and so is his team. After taking No. 6 Notre Dame to the National Championship game last season, the roster looks stronger and better than ever entering this historic matchup against the Miami Hurricanes.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / August 19