Overview
- Mishawaka police completed their investigation into a battery allegation by New Prairie assistant coach Chris Fleeger and sent the case to the prosecutor for a charging decision.
- Notre Dame said Marcus Freeman did not make physical contact with anyone and asserted the police report includes video that "fully exonerates" him.
- The South Bend Tribune reported the alleged contact occurred as Freeman entered a hallway, followed by a shouting exchange between Fleeger and Freeman’s wife before officials separated the parties.
- ESPN reported, citing unnamed sources, that no charges are expected, though authorities have not announced a decision.
- NFL teams are still evaluating Freeman for head-coach vacancies despite his late-December contract adjustment and his "2026… run it back" post, per NFL Network, after compiling a 43-12 record at Notre Dame.