Marcus Freeman remaining as Notre Dame football coach

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Marcus Freeman remaining as Notre Dame football coach

Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) and Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Donovan Hinish (41).

Marcus Freeman decided he would rather be with Notre Dame in South Bend than make the leap to the NFL. The head football coach of the Fighting Irish revealed on social media Monday that he informed NFL teams he is staying in college football. Freeman was rumored to be wooed by the New York Giants and another NFL team. Notre Dame sweetened the pot to keep Freeman, rewarding him with a restructured contract that extends him through 2031.

Marcus Freeman stays at Notre Dame

Marcus Freeman stays at Notre Dame

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman looks on.

Freeman is 43-12 in four seasons as Notre Dame head coach. He won nine games in 2022 and has reached double digits in each of the past four seasons. Over the last two, Freeman's teams have gone 24-4.

Marcus Freeman stays at Notre Dame

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates with his players after winning a NCAA football game 70-7 against Syracuse at Notre Dame Stadium.

Freeman played college football at Ohio State from 2006-08. He played in 39 games and made 139 solo tackles.

Marcus Freeman stays at Notre Dame

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman, center, walks into Notre Dame Stadium with his players.

Freeman's NFL experience as a player was minimal. He was on the offseason or practice squads for the Bears, Bills and Texans in 2009.

Marcus Freeman stays at Notre Dame

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman, right, celebrates after a touchdown.

Freeman was going to sign with the Indianapolis Colts in 2010 but was diagnosed with an enlarged heart condition. He retired after the diagnosis.

Marcus Freeman stays at Notre Dame

Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts after a touchdown against the Navy Midshipmen.

Before arriving at Notre Dame in 2021 as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, Freeman spent time at Ohio State, Kent State, Purdue and Cincinnati.

Marcus Freeman stays at Notre Dame

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates with his players.

Freeman replaced Brian Kelly in South Bend when the latter took the head coaching job at LSU.

Marcus Freeman stays at Notre Dame

A Notre Dame Fighting Irish helmet.

Freeman is married to Joanna and has five children: Vinny, Siena, Gino, Nico, Capri and Rocco.

This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Marcus Freeman is staying at Notre Dame

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