- Freeman is leaving Notre Dame to coach the Michigan Wolverines.
- • Marcus Freeman is currently the head coach at Notre Dame, a position he has held since being officially promoted on December 3, 2021, following Brian Kelly’s departure .
- • Under his leadership, Freeman has compiled a 33–10 record, reached a College Football Playoff, and even guided the team to the national championship game — making history as the first Black and first coach of Asian descent to do so .
- • Just this past December, he received a 4‑year contract extension through 2030, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in college football at around $9 million per year .
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- There’s no official announcement or credible reporting (e.g. ESPN, SI, Fox Sports, NCAA sources) indicating Freeman is being hired—or even considered—for the Michigan job.
- The story you linked originates from a low-profile site with no confirmation from reliable outlets.
- If Michigan were to pursue a coach of Freeman’s caliber, especially one currently under contract and enjoying success, it would generate major coverage — and we see none.
- Marcus Freeman remains the Notre Dame head coach, firmly entrenched by a recent multi-year extension and historic on-field achievements.
- The “official” Michigan hiring claim appears to be false or speculative, with no supporting evidence from credible sports
