The departure of former football coach Brian Kelly to LSU was cause for emotion in Notre Dame circles.
As was the promotion of new head coach Marcus Freeman. The first-time head coach is taking over one of football's most fabled programs after spending a single season as the team's defensive coordinator on Kelly's staff. It adds up to a rapid ascent for the 35-year-old former Ohio State linebacker who built his reputation as Cincinnati's defensive coordinator prior to joining Notre Dame.
Freeman officially introduced himself to media and fans as head coach in a news conference on Monday.