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. Freeman also was an assistant coach at the University of Cincinnati, Purdue University, Kent State University, and Ohio State University.

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.

Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Dec 31, 2024 · Nearly 15 years ago, the current Notre Dame Fighting Irish coach was mostly known as a former star Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker whose career had not gone according to plan in the NFL.

20 hours ago · Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman accomplished a lot in his third year in South Bend. His team had the nation's best 13-game win streak, made the playoff, and won three games once in it.

Jan 20, 2025 · Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman. Freeman, who is just 38 yards old, will ironically be playing against his alma mater in Ohio State. He's been in South Bend since 2021, hired by...

Jan 17, 2025 · Not that long ago, Marcus Freeman bled scarlet and gray. A linebacker for Ohio State from 2004-08, Freeman appeared in 51 games with 37 starts. He helped the Buckeyes reach the national title...

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...

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 show Sunday night. NBC holds the broadcast rights to televise Notre Dame games.

Jan 20, 2025 · Marcus Freeman has Notre Dame within one win, Monday night against his alma mater, Ohio State, of its first national championship since 1998.