No. 1 college football RB sounds of on Marcus Freeman NFL rumors

The 2025 college football season ended with an unprecedented number of coaching changes across nearly 20 Power Four programs. Concurrently, the NFL also experienced a significant shake-up, with almost a third of its teams seeking new head coaches by January 2026. Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman emerged as a potential candidate for NFL positions, though he ultimately remained with the Fighting Irish.

Freeman, who became Notre Dame’s head coach in 2022, achieved a 43-12 record, including a berth in the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship. His success has not gone unnoticed, and he remains a potential target for future NFL coaching vacancies.

Running back Jeremiyah Love, a key player under Freeman, expressed confidence in Freeman's commitment to Notre Dame, citing his strong alignment with the university's values and his recruiting philosophy. Love, who won the Doak Walker Award in 2025, was a top recruit in 2023 and has been instrumental in Notre Dame's