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Notre Dame's Freeman Dismisses NFL Job Rumors Amid Success

11/15/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame's head coach, faces speculation amid NFL interest, notably from the New York Giants.
Freeman dismissed the rumors and said, "If my name is being mentioned for another job, that’s somebody else’s noise."
Notre Dame has a 7-2 record under Freeman.
Freeman has transformed the program since his 2021 hiring.
The Fighting Irish are preparing for a crucial matchup against Pittsburgh this Saturday.

History

Historical Context

In 2021, Marcus Freeman succeeded Brian Kelly as head coach of Notre Dame after Kelly's departure to LSU. Freeman's leadership led the Fighting Irish to a 7-2 record, marking a notable turnaround. This reflects a broader trend of college coaches moving to the NFL, influencing recruitment and team dynamics, as seen with past transitions like Urban Meyer to Florida in 2005.

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Story summary

Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame's head coach, faces speculation amid NFL interest, notably from the New York Giants.
Freeman dismissed the rumors and said, "If my name is being mentioned for another job, that’s somebody else’s noise."
Notre Dame has a 7-2 record under Freeman.
Freeman has transformed the program since his 2021 hiring.
The Fighting Irish are preparing for a crucial matchup against Pittsburgh this Saturday.

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