Marcus Freeman Maintains Notre Dame's Elite Status

Marcus Freeman, head coach of Notre Dame football, has been praised for leading the Fighting Irish to the 2024 national championship game and restoring the program's elite status. Despite the changing landscape of college football, Freeman has maintained traditional practices like the Blue-Gold spring game to foster community engagement and fan interaction. His tenure has included adapting to new NIL rules, treating student-athletes as employees, and navigating chaotic transfer windows. Recently, Freeman hired Chris Ash as the defensive coordinator, leveraging Ash's experience with Ohio State's championship defense. He has also been revamping Notre Dame's recruiting department while preparing for the spring season and managing a three-way quarterback competition.