ESPN.com · Dec 2, 2021
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman leading candidate to be next head coach, sources say
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman, with mounting support from players and recruits, has emerged as the leading candidate to become Fighting Irish head coach, sources told ESPN.
No deal has been finalized, and several steps remain before Freeman can be formally announced as head coach, sources said.
Freeman, 35, is completing his first season as Notre Dame's defensive coordinator. Brian Kelly, who left Notre Dame to become LSU's coach earlier this week, has pursued Freeman to join his staff as defensive coordinator.