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David Pollack Praises Marcus Freeman's Offseason Moves for Notre Dame
The Georgia football legend lauds Freeman's work in the transfer portal and retaining key starters.
Jan. 27, 2026 at 11:31am
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Former Georgia football star David Pollack heaped praise on Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman for his work in the offseason, particularly his success in the transfer portal and retaining key starters from last season's team. Pollack highlighted Freeman's ability to address the team's needs while keeping the core of the roster intact, calling it a "smooth" and "calculated" approach.
Why it matters
Notre Dame's 2025 season fell short of expectations, as the team missed the College Football Playoff. Freeman's offseason moves are seen as crucial to getting the Fighting Irish back on track and in contention for a championship in 2026.
The details
Pollack praised Freeman for not losing a single starter to the transfer portal, while also bringing in high-impact transfers like former Oregon defensive tackle Tionne Gray to address the team's needs. He noted that Notre Dame had time to be strategic in the portal since they did not make a bowl game, and the coaching staff was able to "fix their glaring needs."
- In the last two months, Freeman has been both praised and scrutinized for his work at Notre Dame.
- On his podcast "See Ball Get Ball," Pollack recently spoke about Freeman and his offseason moves.
The players
Marcus Freeman
The head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, who has been praised for his work in the offseason to rebuild the roster.
David Pollack
A former Georgia football star and current college football analyst who hosts the "See Ball Get Ball" podcast.
Tionne Gray
A former Oregon defensive tackle who transferred to Notre Dame in the offseason, seen as a key addition to address the team's needs.
What they’re saying
“This was the definition of MF, he is one of the smoothest, coolest cats on the planet.”
— David Pollack, College Football Analyst (See Ball Get Ball Podcast)
“Notre Dame didn't lose a starter in the portal, not one.”
— David Pollack, College Football Analyst (See Ball Get Ball Podcast)
What’s next
With the key offseason moves complete, the focus now shifts to how the revamped Notre Dame roster will perform on the field in the 2026 season.
The takeaway
Marcus Freeman's ability to address Notre Dame's needs in the transfer portal while retaining the core of the roster has earned him high praise from respected voices in the college football world, setting the stage for a potential bounce-back season for the Fighting Irish.
