University of Cincinnati defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman is leaving the Bearcats and heading to Notre Dame.
The Fighting Irish announced the hire Friday night.
Freeman, who will be 35 on Sunday, joins Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly in South Bend, Indiana. Kelly served as UC head coach from 2007-09.
“As we looked into finding someone to run our defense, it was important to find the right fit for our program and Marcus and his family are just that,” Kelly said. “He has had great success on the field, both running a defense and in his direct work with his linebackers.