Now that Marcus Freeman is back, there are some things Notre Dame has to crush in order to have more success in 2026.
There has been plenty of smoke surrounding Marcus Freeman’s future at Notre Dame. When the 2025 season ended abruptly, the outside noise only intensified. Freeman’s name surfaced in connection with nearly every major opening at both the college and NFL levels, making it fair to question how long he ultimately plans to remain in South Bend. But it was never going to be this offseason.