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Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman Addresses NFL Coaching Aspirations
Head coach says "never say never" about potentially coaching in the NFL one day.
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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After Notre Dame concluded its 2025 season, multiple NFL teams reportedly expressed interest in hiring Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman. During a recent interview, Freeman addressed the chances of him coaching in the NFL in the future, saying "never say never" while emphasizing his love for Notre Dame and the opportunity to coach the university's student-athletes.
Why it matters
Freeman's comments come after a successful tenure at Notre Dame, where he has led the Fighting Irish to a 43-11 record over his first three seasons as head coach. His openness to potentially coaching in the NFL one day will likely fuel speculation about his long-term future with the university.
The details
In the interview, Freeman said the interest from NFL teams this past year gave him valuable insight into what it takes to be a head coach at that level, including the relationship with the general manager and ownership. While he didn't rule out the possibility of coaching in the NFL someday, Freeman stressed his love for Notre Dame and said he has "the best job in America." The 36-year-old coach emphasized his conviction to represent the university and coach its student-athletes.
- Notre Dame concluded its 2025 season.
- Multiple NFL teams reportedly expressed interest in hiring Freeman after the 2025 season.
- Freeman made his comments about potentially coaching in the NFL during a recent appearance on Good Morning Football.
The players
Marcus Freeman
The 36-year-old head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, who has led the program to a 43-11 record over his first three seasons.
What they’re saying
“Never say never. Maybe I daydream every once in a while, or think about it. When there was some interest this year—I said it in my press conference—it gave me the opportunity to gain knowledge on what being a head coach in the NFL truly entails: what's the relation with the GM, the ownership, what do they believe it takes to have success at that level?”
— Marcus Freeman, Head Coach, Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Good Morning Football)
“I always say the future is uncertain, but I have the best job in America, and I say that with a strong conviction. I love this place. I have the greatest support from our university, top-down from the administration, and I get a chance to coach some of the best young men in the world. This is what I'm called to do, and I'm fulfilled and I'm happy, and I love being here, and I'm grateful.”
— Marcus Freeman, Head Coach, Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Good Morning Football)
The takeaway
Freeman's comments suggest he is open to potentially coaching in the NFL one day, but he remains firmly committed to Notre Dame and the opportunity to lead the Fighting Irish program. His success and rising profile have made him an attractive candidate for NFL teams, but for now, he appears focused on continuing to build the Notre Dame football program.
