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Notre Dame's Freeman Attracts NFL Attention Amid Contract Extension

12/16/2025

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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is drawing National Football League (NFL) interest, including from the New York Giants, after leading the Fighting Irish to a National Championship game.
Freeman signed a contract extension through 2030.
Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua pledged the school will keep Freeman among the highest-paid coaches, asserting the program will support him amid growing NFL interest.

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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is drawing National Football League (NFL) interest, including from the New York Giants, after leading the Fighting Irish to a National Championship game.
Freeman signed a contract extension through 2030.
Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua pledged the school will keep Freeman among the highest-paid coaches, asserting the program will support him amid growing NFL interest.