Freeman — a surprise hire in December 2021 since he had never been a head coach when Notre Dame promoted the then-defensive coordinator after Kelly bolted for LSU — hasn’t had the same problems.

How has Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman fared vs. ranked opponents? Here's a look at his record vs. ranked teams ahead of Thursday's CFP semifinal game:

Before their teams square off in the Orange Bowl, Penn State head coach James Franklin admitted Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is living his follicle fantasy. During a Wednesday, January 8, press conference ahead of the game on Thursday night,

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman has picked up his second award of the season ahead of the Irish's Orange Bowl game vs. Penn State.

Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman is proving to be one of the best young coaches in college football. Here's what to know about his age, record and stats.

As Notre Dame prepares for their CFP matchup with Penn State, head coach Marcus Freeman gives an update on RB Jeremiyah Love.

James Franklin or Marcus Freeman will have an opportunity to make history with a win in the Orange Bowl. Riley Holsinger reports.

Then George Floyd’s murder beneath the knee of a police officer in Minneapolis added to the angst.In an attempt to stay connected with his peers, and using newly popular technology, then-San Jose State running backs coach Alonzo Carter started what was titled the “West Coast Zoom Clinic.

One head coach will make history by winning the Orange Bowl on Thursday. When Penn State-Notre Dame goes final in the College Football Playoff semifinal either James Franklin or Marcus Freeman will become the first Black head coach to lead a team into the FBS National Championship game.