After letting go of the CFP seedings and forfeiting the Bowl game, South Bend is again trending. But this time, regarding Marcus Freeman’s future. Reports suggest that the Irish fourth-season HC is a top candidate for an NFL franchise, raising questions about his status with Notre Dame. With rumors surfacing all around the internet, here’s what we know about Marcus Freeman’s status.

Why Marcus Freeman’s Name in the HC Search?

According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, Notre Dame’s HC Marcus Freeman has been a top candidate for the New York Giants’ head coaching role. The report reveals that Freeman’s leadership, people skills, and ability to thrive in one of the most high-profile jobs in the country drew the interest of general managers and owners, despite having no experience in coaching the NFL.

Marcus Freeman’s Current Situation at Notre Dame

While the NFL rumors are buzzing on the internet, Marcus Freeman remains committed to Notre Dame. He signed a six-year contract extension in December 2024, which runs through 2030. He built a strong portfolio with a 43-12 record, leading the program to a national championship game in 2024-2025.

This is not the first time the NFL rumors have been linked to Freeman. Last year, when the rumors emerged linking the Chicago Bears, Freeman made his intentions clear.

“I love this place, I love these guys, I love 18- to 22-year-olds,” Freeman said on The Outta Pocket Podcast in 2024. “The impact you can make on young people is so special. I don’t know what it’s like in the NFL, right? I spent one year there, and I don’t know what that life is like. This is the life I’ve been coaching for 15, 16 years now, and it’s a joy.”

Has Marcus Freeman Addressed NFL Rumors?

According to Garret Stepien’s report on SNY, Marcus Freeman addressed the New York Giants’ rumors to Complex earlier this week, stating that he’s not responsible for somebody’s noise. He said that he looks at it as a gratitude for his success, and said that they wouldn’t have questioned if he didn’t.

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“You don’t have to allow somebody else’s noise to become my noise,” Freeman told Complex this week when asked about being linked to the Giants’ vacancy. “Someone might say something to me, and, ‘Hey, your name’s up for this job.’ OK. That doesn’t have to be my noise. That doesn’t have to be the things I think about. I need to think about value in the moment for the next opportunity we have, but also use it as a sense of gratitude.

“One, I have the utmost respect for the Giants’ organization. You talk about the history of the NFL. What a special organization. But, two, it’s also gratitude for the job you have because you wouldn’t have (asked that question) if we stunk. And it gives me a chance to always reflect on the gratitude that I have for the players and the people in our organization that I’m even being mentioned in that statement.”

What does this mean for Notre Dame Football Moving Forward?

It is fair to wonder if the frustration of a 10-2 season and not being featured in the playoffs could lead to Freeman considering an NFL job. However, his last two statements reveal that he is not so excited about the NFL jobs. Besides that, Notre Dame’s coaching role is nothing short of a fancy job. The Fighting Irish have long been considered one of the best jobs in college football. Moreover, he is in an extended contract until 2030, but nothing can be commented on  Freeman’s status at this stage.