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Marcus Freeman’s coaching legacy is soaring as he’s back on the Dodd Trophy watch list for 2026—this time as a repeat nominee after already winning it in 2024. With a stellar 43-12 record in just four seasons, three straight 10-win campaigns, and elite stats like 42 points per game and a top-tier turnover margin, Freeman’s building a powerhouse at Notre Dame. Even NFL teams eyed him, but he stayed put—earning a contract extension in December. His record is the most wins by any Fighting Irish head coach in their first four years. Freeman isn’t just winning—he’s doing it with integrity, academics, and leadership, proving he’s building something truly special in South Bend.

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