Things are going very well for Marcus Freeman in his tenure with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.The 38-year-old head coach took the job in 2021 after Brian Kelly left to join LSU.

How has Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman fared vs. ranked opponents? Here's a look at his record vs. ranked teams ahead of Thursday's CFP semifinal game:

Looking back at it now, Brian Kelly and LSU might have done Notre Dame a favor. It’s hard to argue with the results. Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish are one win away from the program’s first national championship game appearance in 12 years.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman has picked up his second award of the season ahead of the Irish's Orange Bowl game vs. Penn State.

In December 2024, Freeman’s contract was extended for four more years, with an average annual salary exceeding $9 million. This extension came as a reward for his impressive performance, leading Notre Dame to a 29-9 record over three seasons, including two bowl wins and a College Football Playoff berth.

Marcus Freeman elevates Notre Dame football, exceeding the Brian Kelly era with CFP victories and a whole new vibe.

Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman is proving to be one of the best young coaches in college football. Here's what to know about his age, record and stats.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are entering the semifinal of the College Football Playoff, riding a 12-game win streak. Notre Dame is the hottest team in college football, having recently defeated Indiana 27-17 in the first round and Georgia 23-10 in the quarterfinal of the College Football Playoff.

As Notre Dame prepares for their CFP matchup with Penn State, head coach Marcus Freeman gives an update on RB Jeremiyah Love.

Penn State coach James Franklin and Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman held their final media availability Wednesday before the Orange Bowl, where they discussed key injuries and preparing for their biggest game of the season so far. Here’s what the coaches had to say as the Orange Bowl approaches.