Marcus Freeman is the head coach for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and a former linebacker. Hailing from Huber Heights, Ohio, Freeman attended Wayne High School, where he earned a place on the Parade All-America team. Freeman also competed in track and field events at the high school level. Freeman's collegiate football journey began at Ohio State University, where he played college football as a linebacker. Over his college tenure, he earned recognition as a two-time Second-team All-Big Ten selection.
Transitioning into the coaching realm, Freeman was an assistant coach at the University of Cincinnati, Purdue University, Kent State University, and Ohio State University. In 2021, he assumed the roles of defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Notre Dame before ascending to the position of head coach.
Marcus Freeman’s salary
As per 247Sports and Sports Data, in 2021, Notre Dame paid Freeman $2.29 million as total compensation. Subsequently, in 2022, he received $5.79 million in base compensation, along with $236,500 in bonuses/incentives and $598,204 in other reported compensation. He earned more than $1 million at Cincinnati, about $600K at Purdue, and $90K at Kent State.
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Marcus Freeman contract
According to 247Sports, Freeman signed a $6.68 million contract for five years with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in 2022. In December 2024, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have extended Freeman's contract until 2030, according to CBS Sports. According to Forbes, Freeman will earn more than $9 million with the new contract.
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According to Forbes, Marcus Freeman signed a contract extension until the 2030 season, which will increase his annual salary to over $9 million from $7 million. Since taking over in December 2021, Freeman led the team to a 34-9 record. Under his leadership, the Fighting Irish achieved a 14-1 overall record during the 2024 season and secured the seventh seed in the College Football Playoff.
FAQs on Marcus Freeman Salary
A. Marcus Freeman was drafted into the NFL in 2009 to Chicago Bears.
A. Joanna Freeman is American by birth as she was in Ohio, United States.
A. Marcus Freeman earns around $5 million annually (including bonuses).
A. Marcus Freeman at college played at Ohio State. In 2009, he was drafted into the NFL but retired in 2010 due to a heart condition.
A. Yes, Marcus Freeman's mother is Korean and his father is African American.
A. Marcus Freeman signed a contract extension worth $9 million a season until 2030.
