Overview
- ESPN announced the Fighting Irish coach will serve as a guest analyst for College GameDay before the national championship between Indiana and Miami.
- Freeman has reiterated his stance on staying in South Bend, saying, “I’m the head coach at Notre Dame,” after reports of NFL interest.
- Notre Dame was not selected for this season’s expanded 12-team College Football Playoff, sharpening focus on a return to contention in 2026.
- He offers recent firsthand perspective on both finalists, with Notre Dame having faced Indiana in last season’s CFP and opened this season against Miami.
- Freeman, 40, holds a 43–12 record over four seasons, highlighted by a school‑record 14 wins in 2024 and a national championship appearance.