Head coach Marcus Freeman to stay at Notre Dame despite interest from NFL

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has decided to remain with the Fighting Irish through the 2026 season, ending weeks of speculation that he could be leaving for a spot in the NFL. Freeman confirmed his decision Monday on social media, posting, “2026…run it back. Go Irish.” The announcement came amid strong interest from multiple NFL teams, including the New York Giants and Tennessee Titans.  Sources confirmed Freeman has agreed to a revised contract with Notre Dame that enhances his compensation and extends his deal by one additional year, keeping him under contract through 2031. While financial terms were