Overview
- Freeman told Good Morning Football he would “never say never” about the NFL, admitted he sometimes daydreams about it, and said December discussions with teams were informational.
- He stressed contentment at Notre Dame, calling it the best job in America and describing himself as fulfilled and grateful for the role.
- He remains the Fighting Irish head coach and recently posted “2026…run it back” on X to underscore his focus on the program.
- League interest has been steady, with previous links to openings such as the Giants and reporting that he still looms large for future NFL cycles.
- Freeman’s Notre Dame résumé is 43–12 with a 2025 national title game appearance, and reports indicate the school extended him with compensation around $10 million per year.