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Notre Dame AD Vows Top-Tier Pay to Keep Marcus Freeman as NFL Interest Persists

Freeman remains under contract through 2030 following last year's extension.

STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Head coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on during warm ups before the game against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
Nov 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts after an Irish touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
CHESTNUT HILL, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 01: Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman looks on from the sideline during the second half of the game against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on November 01, 2025 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The Fighting Irish defeat the Eagles 25-10. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Athletic director Pete Bevacqua said Freeman’s deal will be updated to keep his salary among the highest in college football.
  • Bevacqua described the contract as a “living, breathing” agreement and signaled willingness to match outside offers.
  • “Everybody has eyes on Marcus,” Bevacqua said, acknowledging sustained attention from college programs and the NFL.
  • Freeman is 43-12 since 2022 with a national title game appearance and a Sugar Bowl win over Georgia.
  • Media reports have linked the New York Giants to Freeman, though no interviews have been confirmed; Notre Dame finished 10-2 this season and declined a bowl bid.