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Marcus Freeman gets completely honest on coaching Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman reflected on the deeper rewards of his role beyond on-field success, emphasizing the personal growth of his players as the most fulfilling aspect of coaching. Speaking on the *Pat McAfee Show*, Freeman highlighted moments like watching young athletes improve through practice or achieve NFL success as the true joys of the job.

His words came as the Fighting Irish sit atop a strong 6-0 record midway through the season, currently ranked No. 2 in the AP Top 25—just behind Georgia—and gearing up for a high-stakes Week 7 road matchup against the No.

8 BYU Cougars on October 17. Freeman, in his sixth season leading Notre Dame, continues to push the program toward a return to national championship contention after its last appearance in 2024.

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