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Notre Dame Moves to Keep Marcus Freeman as Giants Interest Grows

Athletic director Pete Bevacqua pledged yearly contract updates to keep Marcus Freeman among the highest‑paid college coaches.

STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Head coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on during warm ups before the game against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
Head coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on during the 94th Annual Notre Dame Blue-Gold Spring Game at Notre Dame Stadium on April 12, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Nov 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts after an Irish touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
CHESTNUT HILL, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 01: Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman looks on from the sideline during the second half of the game against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on November 01, 2025 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The Fighting Irish defeat the Eagles 25-10. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Bevacqua called Freeman's deal a living document and said Notre Dame would ensure top‑tier compensation, indicating he would not rule out matching outside offers.
  • Under NFL rules, teams with openings such as the Giants and Titans can interview Freeman immediately and do not have to disclose those meetings.
  • At least one sportsbook moved Freeman to the favorite for the Giants job, reflecting market belief rather than any confirmed talks.
  • Notre Dame missed the 12‑team College Football Playoff, declined bowl participation, and closes with Freeman at 43–12 on a contract that runs through 2030.
  • Urban Meyer publicly advised Freeman to stay in college, and Notre Dame announced Freeman as a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award.