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Marcus Freeman has been a popular name in the NFL market, despite not having given an interview to anyone.
Nine head coaching jobs are open, the most recent being the Pittsburgh Steelers after Mike Tomlin resigned on Tuesday.
With Freeman’s success in South Bend, it’s understandable why he would be a topic of conversation in NFL circles.
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Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman sings the Notre Dame Alma Mater after beating the Boise State Broncos at Notre Dame Stadium on Oct. 4, 2025. (Michael Caterina/Image Images)
But it doesn’t seem like it wants to be.
When asked about job opportunities in the NFL, Freeman reiterated his intention to stay at Notre Dame.
“I don’t need to make a statement every time one of these job openings comes up. Everything I want and everything I need can be accomplished right here at Notre Dame,” Freeman told reporters Wednesday.
Just before the new year, when the rumors were intense and heated, Freeman went to X to reaffirm his commitment to the Fighting Irish.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman (center) leads the team onto the field to play the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium on Nov. 15, 2025. (Charles LeClaire/Image Images)
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“2026…go back. Go Irish,” he posted on X, along with a shamrock emoji.
Earlier this week, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Freeman “still ranks high on the NFL coaching carousel.” John Harbaugh and Kevin Stefanski are considered the most touted candidates.
Freeman joined Notre Dame in 2021 after Brian Kelly’s departure to LSU; went 43-12 and reached the National Championship game last season.
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman during the Aer Lingus College Football Classic game between Notre Dame and the Navy Cadets at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
The Irish narrowly missed this year’s College Football Playoff in a controversial committee decision.
