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Marcus Freeman

Marcus Louis Freeman (born January 10, 1986) is an American football coach and former linebacker who is the 30th head football coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He previously served as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Notre Dame in 2021. Freeman was also an assistant coach at the University of Cincinnati, Purdue University, Kent State University, and Ohio State University. Freeman played college football at Ohio State and was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL draft, but was released before the regular season. He then served on practice squads for the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans. Following the 2009 season, he retired from his playing career due to a heart condition.

Infobox

2009
Houston Texans
2010
Ohio State (GA)
2016
Purdue (co-DC/LB)
2021
Notre Dame (DC/LB)
Title
Head coach
Team
Notre Dame
Conference
Independent
Record
41–12
Born
(1986-01-10) January 10, 1986 (age 39)Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
2004–2008
Ohio State
Position
Linebacker
2011–2012
Kent State (LB)
2013–2015
Purdue (LB)
2017–2020
Cincinnati (DC/LB)
2021–present
Notre Dame
Overall
41–12
Bowls
5–2
Tournaments
3–1 (CFP)
Postseason
5–2 (.714)
NFL draft
2009: 5th round, 154th overall pick
College
Ohio State (2006–2008)
Height
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Regular season
38–10 (.792)
Weight
240 lb (109 kg)
Career
43–12 (.782)
High school
Wayne (Huber Heights, Ohio)

Tables

· College playing career › College statistics
Season
Season
Ohio State Buckeyes
Season
Ohio State Buckeyes
Games
Ohio State Buckeyes
Tackles
Ohio State Buckeyes
Interceptions
Ohio State Buckeyes
Fumbles
GP
GP
Ohio State Buckeyes
GP
Ohio State Buckeyes
GS
Ohio State Buckeyes
Solo
Ohio State Buckeyes
Ast
Ohio State Buckeyes
Cmb
Ohio State Buckeyes
TfL
Ohio State Buckeyes
Sck
Ohio State Buckeyes
Int
Ohio State Buckeyes
Yds
Ohio State Buckeyes
Avg
Ohio State Buckeyes
TD
Ohio State Buckeyes
PD
Ohio State Buckeyes
FR
Ohio State Buckeyes
FF
Ohio State Buckeyes
TD
2004
2004
Ohio State Buckeyes
2004
Ohio State Buckeyes
12
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
Ohio State Buckeyes
1
Ohio State Buckeyes
3
Ohio State Buckeyes
4
Ohio State Buckeyes
0.0
Ohio State Buckeyes
0.0
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
Ohio State Buckeyes
0.0
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
2005
2005
Ohio State Buckeyes
2005
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
Ohio State Buckeyes
Redshirt
2006
2006
Ohio State Buckeyes
2006
Ohio State Buckeyes
13
Ohio State Buckeyes
11
Ohio State Buckeyes
34
Ohio State Buckeyes
37
Ohio State Buckeyes
71
Ohio State Buckeyes
2.5
Ohio State Buckeyes
1.0
Ohio State Buckeyes
2
Ohio State Buckeyes
5
Ohio State Buckeyes
2.5
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
Ohio State Buckeyes
6
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
2007
2007
Ohio State Buckeyes
2007
Ohio State Buckeyes
13
Ohio State Buckeyes
13
Ohio State Buckeyes
66
Ohio State Buckeyes
43
Ohio State Buckeyes
109
Ohio State Buckeyes
9.5
Ohio State Buckeyes
1.5
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
Ohio State Buckeyes
0.0
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
Ohio State Buckeyes
5
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
Ohio State Buckeyes
2
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
2008
2008
Ohio State Buckeyes
2008
Ohio State Buckeyes
13
Ohio State Buckeyes
13
Ohio State Buckeyes
39
Ohio State Buckeyes
45
Ohio State Buckeyes
84
Ohio State Buckeyes
9.5
Ohio State Buckeyes
3.5
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
Ohio State Buckeyes
0.0
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
Ohio State Buckeyes
4
Ohio State Buckeyes
1
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
Career
Career
Ohio State Buckeyes
Career
Ohio State Buckeyes
51
Ohio State Buckeyes
37
Ohio State Buckeyes
140
Ohio State Buckeyes
128
Ohio State Buckeyes
268
Ohio State Buckeyes
21.5
Ohio State Buckeyes
6.0
Ohio State Buckeyes
2
Ohio State Buckeyes
5
Ohio State Buckeyes
2.5
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
Ohio State Buckeyes
15
Ohio State Buckeyes
1
Ohio State Buckeyes
2
Ohio State Buckeyes
0
Ohio State Buckeyes
Season
Games
Tackles
Interceptions
Fumbles
GP
GS
Solo
Ast
Cmb
TfL
Sck
Int
Yds
Avg
TD
PD
FR
FF
TD
2004
12
0
1
3
4
0.0
0.0
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0
2005
0
0
Redshirt
2006
13
11
34
37
71
2.5
1.0
2
5
2.5
0
6
0
0
0
2007
13
13
66
43
109
9.5
1.5
0
0
0.0
0
5
0
2
0
2008
13
13
39
45
84
9.5
3.5
0
0
0.0
0
4
1
0
0
Career
51
37
140
128
268
21.5
6.0
2
5
2.5
0
15
1
2
0
Pre-draft measurables · Professional playing career › Pre-draft
6 ft 1 in(1.85 m)
6 ft 1 in(1.85 m)
Height
6 ft 1 in(1.85 m)
Weight
239 lb(108 kg)
Arm length
32 in(0.81 m)
Hand span
9 in(0.23 m)
40-yard dash
4.74 s
10-yard split
1.64 s
20-yard split
2.77 s
20-yard shuttle
4.12 s
Three-cone drill
6.98 s
Vertical jump
37 in(0.94 m)
Broad jump
9 ft 5 in(2.87 m)
Bench press
30 reps
Arm and hand spans from Pro Day, all other values from NFL Combine.
Arm and hand spans from Pro Day, all other values from NFL Combine.
Height
Arm and hand spans from Pro Day, all other values from NFL Combine.
Height
Weight
Arm length
Hand span
40-yard dash
10-yard split
20-yard split
20-yard shuttle
Three-cone drill
Vertical jump
Broad jump
Bench press
6 ft 1 in(1.85 m)
239 lb(108 kg)
32 in(0.81 m)
9 in(0.23 m)
4.74 s
1.64 s
2.77 s
4.12 s
6.98 s
37 in(0.94 m)
9 ft 5 in(2.87 m)
30 reps
Arm and hand spans from Pro Day, all other values from NFL Combine.
· Head coaching record
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (NCAA Division I FBS independent) (2021–present)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (NCAA Division I FBS independent) (2021–present)
Year
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (NCAA Division I FBS independent) (2021–present)
2021
2021
Year
2021
Team
Notre Dame
Overall
0–1
Bowl/playoffs
L Fiesta†
Coaches#
9
AP°
8
2022
2022
Year
2022
Team
Notre Dame
Overall
9–4
Bowl/playoffs
W Gator
Coaches#
18
AP°
18
2023
2023
Year
2023
Team
Notre Dame
Overall
10–3
Bowl/playoffs
W Sun
Coaches#
14
AP°
14
2024
2024
Year
2024
Team
Notre Dame
Overall
14–2
Bowl/playoffs
W CFP First Round†, W Sugar†, W Orange†, L CFP NCG†
Coaches#
2
AP°
2
2025
2025
Year
2025
Team
Notre Dame
Overall
10–2
Notre Dame:
Notre Dame:
Year
Notre Dame:
Team
43–12
Total:
Total:
Year
Total:
Team
43–12
National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth
National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth
Year
National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth
†Indicates CFP / New Years' Six bowl. #Rankings from final Coaches Poll. °Rankings from final AP Poll.
†Indicates CFP / New Years' Six bowl. #Rankings from final Coaches Poll. °Rankings from final AP Poll.
Year
†Indicates CFP / New Years' Six bowl. #Rankings from final Coaches Poll. °Rankings from final AP Poll.
Year
Team
Overall
Conference
Standing
Bowl/playoffs
Coaches#
AP°
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (NCAA Division I FBS independent) (2021–present)
2021
Notre Dame
0–1
L Fiesta†
9
8
2022
Notre Dame
9–4
W Gator
18
18
2023
Notre Dame
10–3
W Sun
14
14
2024
Notre Dame
14–2
W CFP First Round†, W Sugar†, W Orange†, L CFP NCG†
2
2
2025
Notre Dame
10–2
Notre Dame:
43–12
Total:
43–12
National championship Conference title Conference division title or championship game berth
†Indicates CFP / New Years' Six bowl. from final Coaches Poll. °Rankings from final AP Poll.

References

  1. Head coach Brian Kelly resigned after the regular season to become the head coach at LSU. Freeman coached the 2022 Fiest
  2. Ohio State Buckeyes
    https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/picture-perfect/
  3. Footballscoop
    https://footballscoop.com/news/marcus-freeman-notre-dame-college-football
  4. Fighting Irish Wire
    https://fightingirishwire.usatoday.com/gallery/white-house-marcus-freeman-notre-dame/
  5. Notre Dame Insider
    https://www.ndinsider.com/story/sports/2022/04/28/notre-dame-football-coach-marcus-freeman-asian-heritage-violence-korean-chong-mother-hines-ward/9563618002/
  6. WSBT
    https://wsbt.com/news/local/notre-dame-coach-marcus-freeman-attends-state-dinner-mom-south-korea-fighting-irish-white-house
  7. Ohio State Buckeyes
    https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/video-football-camp-spotlight-on-marcus-freeman/
  8. Bleacher Report
    https://bleacherreport.com/articles/398372-the-talent-of-the-2005-ohio-state-buckeyes
  9. DraftScout.com
    http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=10410&DraftYear=2009
  10. Pro-Football-Reference.com
    https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm
  11. "Enlarged heart sidelines former Wayne, OSU star Freeman"
    https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/sports/college/enlarged-heart-sidelines-former-wayne-osu-star-freeman/Y3xlw2BbMnhrVCmY7ZifjL/
  12. Dayton Daily News
    https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/high-school/bills-sign-former-wayne-osu-star-freeman/2KKxbOwE0U6q63muSd6ifP/
  13. Cleveland.com
    https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2010/09/former_ohio_state_linebacker_m.html
  14. Cleveland.com
    https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2010/12/assistant_coach_marcus_freeman.html
  15. Purdue Exponent
    https://www.purdueexponent.org/sports/purdue-football-boilermaker-assistant-accepts-coaching-position-at-cincinnati/article_4902acf8-c1ab-11e6-8cbf-d7be89664062.html
  16. Journal & Courier
    https://www.jconline.com/story/sports/college/purdue/football/2016/01/25/purdue-makes-freeman-co-defensive-coordinator/79307804/
  17. www.landof10.com
    https://web.archive.org/web/20161220101859/https://www.landof10.com/purdue/marcus-freeman-cincinnati-coach-bio-career-ohio-state
  18. gobearcats.com
    https://gobearcats.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/marcus-freeman/1582
  19. 247sports.com
    https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/Article/Marcus-Freeman-offered-Ohio-State-Buckeyes-football-linebacker-coach-job-127700876/
  20. USA Today
    https://titanswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/04/uc-bearcats-dc-marcus-freeman-reportedly-turned-down-offer-from-titans/
  21. detroitsportsnation.com
    https://detroitsportsnation.com/cincinatti-dc-marcus-freeman-rejects-significant-attempt-michigan-state-hire/mwhitaker/college-sports/02/16/2020/219705/
  22. theathletic.com
    https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2020587/2020/08/25/feldman-15-college-football-coordinators-to-watch-this-fall/
  23. ESPN
    https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/30613231/alabama-crimson-tide-oc-steve-sarkisian-wins-broyles-award
  24. 247sports.com
    https://247sports.com/college/cincinnati/Article/Marcus-Freeman-247Sports-defensive-coordinator-of-the-year-Cincinnati-Bearcats-158000547/
  25. Notre Dame Athletics
    https://und.com/marcus-freeman-to-join-notre-dame-as-bob-hinton-defensive-coordinator-linebackers-coach/
  26. One Foot Down
    https://www.onefootdown.com/2021/1/8/22220946/notre-dame-football-lsu-likely-to-sign-top-irish-defensive-coordinator-candidate-marcus-freeman-nd
  27. ESPN
    https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/32777349/sources-notre-dame-fighting-irish-expected-announce-hiring-marcus-freeman-head-football-coach-friday-morning
  28. CBS Sports
    https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/notre-dame-hires-marcus-freeman-as-next-coach-irish-listen-to-players-also-retain-tommy-rees-to-lead-offense/
  29. Sports Illustrated
    https://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-football-marcus-freeman-talks-loss-to-oklahoma-state
  30. CBS Sports
    https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/now-0-3-notre-dame-coach-marcus-freeman-must-dig-himself-out-of-the-worst-start-in-program-history/
  31. CBS Sports
    https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/marcus-freeman-offers-inspiring-message-as-first-black-coach-to-reach-college-football-national-championship/
  32. AP News
    https://apnews.com/article/cfp-national-championship-ohio-state-notre-dame-1179b47b57053e9a237f98ca56ebe50d
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    https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2025-08-11/texas-penn-state-ohio-state-lead-preseason-ap-top-25-college-football-rankings
  34. Associated Press
    https://apnews.com/article/notre-dame-miami-football-score-f63f2d411e1a1f4c1ada7c0910d1de87
  35. Associated Press
    https://apnews.com/article/texas-am-notre-dame-score-003d3e1726b90d8ef7f102476142d699
  36. Associated Press
    https://apnews.com/article/notre-dame-usc-score-757ce855ec11c60edbe5f69dc4b5ed329
  37. Associated Press
    https://apnews.com/article/syracuse-notre-dame-football-score-50aafb0a959d8fd89cbb31c04ed2b97c
  38. Associated Press
    https://apnews.com/article/stanford-notre-dame-score-df67695e4a0f87babc82437a6c05fc13
  39. CBS Sports
    https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/notre-dame-bowl-game-opt-out-college-football-playoff/
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  42. St. Pius Bulletin
    https://web.archive.org/web/20220914143203/https://bulletins.discovermass.com/download.php?bulletin=pGkhf%2BK5xJNWTRQQd%2FccypklaIw2M%2FKVZzhgij4Q5bAK0UULS9qWQvPNiOh6%2F8pYlzGlx%2F1akmtpwware%2FqsEDNhnCjA1bHEX48ImGMngRE%3D
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