Marcus Freeman Notre Dame record analysis
The gist
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman is 49-13 overall, but analysts question his wins over ranked teams.
The Nov. 7 game against No. 1 Miami is seen as the test of that criticism.
How it unfolded
- Dec 2021Freeman is appointed Notre Dame's 32nd head coach after one season as defensive coordinator under Brian Kelly, who left for LSU.
- 2024Freeman leads Notre Dame to a 14-2 record and the CFP national championship game, a 34-23 loss to Ohio State, and wins the Bear Bryant Award and the Dodd Trophy.
- 2025Notre Dame finishes 10-2 and No. 10 in the AP poll, missing the CFP; a 27-24 loss at No. 10 Miami is cited as a factor.