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Notre Dame Moves to Secure Marcus Freeman as Giants Interest Intensifies

Athletic director Pete Bevacqua says the school will update his contract to keep him in the sport’s top salary tier.

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)
Head coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on during the 94th Annual Notre Dame Blue-Gold Spring Game at Notre Dame Stadium on April 12, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/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)

Overview

  • Bevacqua publicly vowed to revise Freeman’s deal annually and indicated Notre Dame would be prepared to match offers to retain him.
  • Freeman is under contract through 2030 after a four-year extension signed last December and is already among the highest-paid college coaches.
  • ESPN reporting has linked Freeman as a top target for the New York Giants, though no formal NFL interviews have been confirmed publicly.
  • At least one sportsbook moved Freeman to the favorite for the Giants job, reflecting betting market expectations rather than team confirmation.
  • Freeman is 43-12 at Notre Dame after a 10-2 season; the Irish were left out of the CFP and declined a bowl bid, accelerating offseason focus on his future.