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Marcus Freeman is a hot name in the NFL market, even though he hasn’t interviewed with anyone.
Nine head coaching positions are open, the most recent being with the Pittsburgh Steelers after Mike Tomlin resigned Tuesday.
With Freeman’s success in South Bend, it’s understandable why he would be a topic of conversation in NFL circles.
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Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman sings Notre Dame’s Alma Mater after defeating the Boise State Broncos at Notre Dame Stadium on October 4, 2025. (Michael Caterina/Imagn Images)
But it doesn’t seem like he wants to be.
When asked about job opportunities in the NFL, Freeman reiterated his intention to stay with Notre Dame.
“I don’t need to make a statement every time one of these job offers comes up. Everything I want and everything I need can be accomplished right here at Notre Dame,” Freeman told reporters Wednesday.
Just before the new year, when the rumors were hot and heavy, Freeman spoke to X to reaffirm his commitment to the Fighting Irish.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman (middle) leads the team onto the field to face the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium on November 15, 2025. (Charles LeClaire/Imagn Images)
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“2026… go back. Become Irish,” he posted on X, alongside a shamrock emoji.
Earlier this week, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Freeman “still looms large in the NFL coaching carousel.” John Harbaugh and Kevin Stefanski are considered the most highly touted candidates.
Freeman joined Notre Dame in 2021 after Brian Kelly left for LSU – he went 43-12 and appeared in the national championship game last season.
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman during the Aer Lingus College Football Classic game between Notre Dame and the Navy Midshipmen at Aviva Stadium, Dublin. (Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
The Irish narrowly missed the College Football Playoff this year following a controversial committee decision.
