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Freeman Turns Down Penn State Overture as Notre Dame Reinforces Its Commitment

Urban Meyer dismisses talk of a Michigan move, with NFL links still unverified.

Overview

  • The Athletic, as cited by Newsweek, reported Penn State placed Marcus Freeman on its early shortlist but that he had no interest in the opening.
  • Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua said Freeman’s contract will be updated annually to keep him among the highest‑paid coaches.
  • Freeman remains under contract through 2030 on a reported $9 million‑per‑year extension.
  • Reporter Dianna Russini has linked Freeman to the New York Giants’ head‑coach search, though no formal interviews or hires have been confirmed.
  • Urban Meyer publicly rejected speculation that Freeman could jump to Michigan, calling the chatter agent‑driven.