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'Everybody Has Eyes' on Marcus Freeman, but Notre Dame AD Holds Firm
Notre Dame plans to make Marcus Freeman one of college football's highest-paid coaches to retain him despite NFL interest following a 10-2 season and playoff exclusion.
- On Dec. 9, Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua pledged to retain Marcus Freeman in South Bend and ensure he is among college football's highest-paid coaches.
- Freeman's on-field success and profile prompted renewed NFL and college interest after his 43-12 record and national title appearance with Notre Dame football program.
- Bevacqua said Freeman's contract is a "living, breathing document" revised annually; Freeman's extension runs through 2030, with a $4 million buyout and $7.4 million salary in public records.
- Notre Dame opted out of a bowl and says recruiting is humming as Freeman builds consistent success, focusing on the 2026 national title objective under the CFP MOU.
- NFL attention continued with the New York Giants and others reportedly interested, while Urban Meyer urged Freeman to stay in college, 100%, and speculation grew over a $50 million buyout.
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Urban Meyer Has Strong Advice for Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman on NFL After Playoff Snub
With the Notre Dame Fighting Irish neither playing in the College Football Playoff (CFP) nor competing in a bowl game, head coach Marcus Freeman has more time on his hands, time the New York Giants would reportedly like to use to pry him away from South Bend. The post Urban Meyer Has Strong Advice for Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman on NFL After Playoff Snub appeared first on Breitbart.
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