Overview
- St. Joseph County prosecutors reviewed video and witness statements from the Jan. 3 wrestling event and concluded no criminal battery occurred, ending the matter without charges.
- In his first media session since the season ended, Freeman said, "I'm the head coach at Notre Dame," noting he uses NFL interest for learning but is focused on the Irish.
- Freeman told players the program must "leave no doubt" in future College Football Playoff discussions after finishing just outside the field and skipping a bowl.
- Notre Dame highlighted transfer additions such as Alabama edge rusher Keon Keeley and Ohio State receivers Quincy Porter and Mylan Graham, with cornerback DJ McKinney also joining and QB C.J. Carr set to return.
- Freeman appeared courtside with his son at a Notre Dame basketball game and criticized early sensational coverage of the wrestling incident while thanking Notre Dame and the local community for support.