Here's what Marcus Freeman's extension, which sent ripples across the football world in the Midwest, means.
Notre Dame football has made sure its guy sticks in South Bend for the foreseeable future.The university has extended its head football coach after an 11-1 season and a College Football Playoff berth with a long-term deal that makes him one of the highest-paid coaches in college football.Across three seasons, Freeman has a 30-9 record in South Bend.
The improvement, combined with the recruiting wins and NIL success, have earned Freeman his extension.It's unsure what kind of interest there was in Freeman outside of South Bend. But, the university made it clear there were not going to let someone they perceive as a rising star slip between their fingers when the potential of new heights in a new-look college football landscape. To be clear: There was some interest in Freeman outside of South Bend.
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