Marcus Freeman signs long-term extension with Notre Dame football

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has signed a long-term extension, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in college football. The deal reportedly adds four years, extending his contract to six years total. Freeman, in his third season, has a record of 30-9. He led Notre Dame to an 11-1 record this season and a first-round College Football Playoff game against Indiana. Freeman was promoted to head coach in 2021 after Brian Kelly's departure. He has achieved two consecutive 10-win seasons, a notable accomplishment for a Notre Dame coach in their early years.