Marcus Freeman: Maybe I'll pursue NFL sometime in the future, but now I'm at Notre Dame

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has addressed rumors linking him to NFL coaching positions, including a past favorite status for the New York Giants job. Freeman affirmed his commitment to Notre Dame during a press conference, viewing the NFL interest as a reflection of the university's football program success. He mentioned utilizing conversations with NFL executives to gain insights into coaching success. Freeman previously indicated his intent to stay at Notre Dame through a social media post and stated he welcomes the annual speculation as it indicates program success. While open to the possibility of an NFL future, Freeman emphasized his current focus on leading Notre Dame. Freeman, 39, has a 43-12 record over four seasons with the Fighting Irish.