Overview
- Freeman called it humbling to be held in high regard by the Giants and expressed gratitude for the recognition in a New York Post interview.
- He indicated he intends to stay at Notre Dame, responding "Oh yeah" when asked on the Today show if he would remain in South Bend.
- New York dismissed Brian Daboll midseason after a 2-11 start and installed Mike Kafka as interim, with Schoen pledging support while reviewing the operation.
- Freeman’s résumé at Notre Dame, including a reported 43-12 record, annual bowl trips and a recent College Football Playoff title-game appearance, underpins the NFL attention.
- Some outlets have circulated an unverified report of a roughly $30 million NFL offer tied to Freeman, and no formal contact with the Giants has been confirmed.