Before his workforce begins play within the College Football Playoff, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman has agreed to a big contract extension with the varsity.
According to Irish Illustrated, Freeman has landed a four-year extension that may make him one of many highest-paid coaches within the nation at greater than $9 million per yr. Freeman has a 30-9 document since taking up this system forward of the 2022 Fiesta Bowl following the departure of Brian Kelly to LSU.
“I’m grateful for the assist of the Board of Trustees, led by John Veihmeyer, President Fr. Bob Dowd, C.S.C., and Director of Athletics Pete Bevacqua,” Freeman stated in an announcement. “The funding they proceed to pour into our program is invaluable to our student-athletes and employees. This dedication goes effectively past myself, as they’re devoted to making sure all elements of our program are aggressive throughout the higher echelon of school soccer.”
Freeman led the Irish to an 11-1 document, a No. 5 rating this season and the seventh seed with a first-round CFP matchup in opposition to tenth-seeded Indiana on faucet for Friday evening in South Bend. The winner will face No. 2 Georgia within the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1.
Notre Dame opened the season with a giant highway win over Texas A&M, solely to then undergo a surprising residence loss to Northern Illinois. From there, Notre Dame rattled off 10 consecutive victories to place itself in place for a house first-round sport within the College Football Playoff. It’s the third CFP look in Notre Dame historical past.
Freeman, who arrived at Notre Dame as Kelly’s defensive coordinator in 2021, went 9-4 in his first season after which 10-3 final fall. Before touchdown in South Bend, Freeman had a four-year stint because the defensive coordinator at Cincinnati. He additionally coached at Ohio State, Kent State and Purdue following a quick NFL profession.
