Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman enters a pivotal phase of his tenure. Can he elevate the program and meet rising expectations?

YouTube live show, Blue & Gold’s Tim Hyde and Mike Singer discuss and react to the latest news and notes in the world of Notre Dame football and recruiting. Hyde was out this week though; Blue & Gold beat writer Tyler Horka filled in for this week’s show.

Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman has been in the living room of many recruits, but on Monday night, the shoe was on the opposite foot. His son Vinny, who is an impressive wrestler, hosted one of the Irish’s bitter rival coaches into his home,

Athletic director Pete Bevacqua believes Notre Dame has found the right kind of football alignment with Freeman at the center.

Notre Dame made the hiring of defensive coordinator Chris Ash official on Saturday, issuing a press release about the pending move (requires standard Notre Dame hiring protocol). In that release, Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman issued a statement about the veteran assistant that will now call the Fighting Irish defense.

Courtesy of Vinny Freeman/X Despite coaching at Notre Dame after a celebrated playing career at Ohio State, Marcus Freeman might be sending his son, Vinny, off to a major rival. Marcus, 39, and Vinny,

The Notre Dame football head coach was spotted ringside at this year’s WWE Royal Rumble alongside his family, including his wife Joanna Freeman and at least a few of their six children: Vinny, 17, Siena, 12, Gino, 11, Nico, 9, Capri, 7, and Rocco, 6.