Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman’s name has heated up in the NFL rumor mill as the Giants look for a proven leader to fill their vacancy in 2026.

But the University’s athletic director Pete Bevacqua said Tuesday that Notre Dame is committed to updating Freeman’s contract as necessary to ensure he continues to feel valued as the coach of the Fighting Irish.

“I would never say we wouldn’t match anything when it comes to Marcus,” Bevacqua said during a press conference. “Everybody has eyes on Marcus. College has eyes on Marcus. The NFL has eyes on Marcus. I’ll bet Hollywood has eyes on Marcus, right? I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s in the next Leo DiCaprio movie with Martin Scorsese.

“It’s one of my main obligations and responsibilities to this University to make sure Marcus wake

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