Marcus Louis Freeman (born January 10, 1986) is an American football coach and former linebacker who is the head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He previously served as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Notre Dame in 2021.

Led Notre Dame to a 9-4 mark in 2022, capped with win over #19 South Carolina in the Gator Bowl. In his first season at the helm of the program in 2022, the Irish notched wins over four ranked teams, including a win over fifth-ranked Clemson.

Dec 18, 2024 · With No. 7 seed Notre Dame (11-1) set to host No. 10 seed Indiana (11-1) on Friday in the College Football Playoff opener, Freeman agreed on Sunday to a three-year contract extension that...

Jan 17, 2025 · Marcus Freeman is one of the biggest names in college football right now — not just because the Notre Dame head coach has led the Fighting Irish to the brink of its first national...

2 days ago · Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman enters a pivotal phase of his tenure. Can he elevate the program and meet rising expectations?

Nov 25, 2024 · Marcus Freeman was named the 30th head coach in Notre Dame football history on December 3, 2021 after one year as the defensive coordinator for the Fighting Irish, replacing Brian Kelly.

Dec 15, 2024 · Marcus Freeman has agreed to a new six-year contract through 2030 that is believed to be among the most lucrative for college head coaches without a national title on their resume,...

Dec 16, 2024 · Freeman has agreed to a long-term contract extension, making him one of the nation’s highest-paid coaches. It was announced on NBC’s Football Night in America pregame …

4 days ago · Behind Notre Dame’s athletic director, Marcus Freeman was mobbed during media day, which was predictable for a 39-year-old coach at the top of the sport.

Dec 16, 2024 · Notre Dame and football coach Marcus Freeman have agreed to a long-term extension that will make Freeman one of the highest-paid coaches in the country. Per a source with knowledge of the negotiations, the deal is a four-year extension that keeps one of college football’s rising stars in South Bend through the 2030 season.