Notre Dame fans go into meltdown over Marcus Freeman report ahead of title game against Ohio State
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Even with the Fighting Irish vying for their first national championship since Ronald Regan was president, there is a growing sense of dread among Notre Dame fans heading into next week's title game against Ohio State. The NFL's Chicago Bears are reportedly planning to interview Irish head coach Marcus Freeman for their vacancy, according to the NFL Network. And that news has resulted in both panic and denial among the Notre Dame faithful.
![[Notre Dame fans are seen reacting during Thursday's Orange Bowl win over Penn State]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/15/94040331-14279055-image-a-15_1736783870345.jpg)
'Nope,' one Irish fan wrote on X. 'Not allowed.'. 'Freeman is the best thing to happen to this team in a LONG time,' another added. 'I sure hope he doesn't chase the $ to the NFL. I hope they don't make him an offer he can't refuse.'. One fan kept it simple: 'Tell the Bears to kick rocks.'.
![[Bears fans haven't had much to celebrate in one of the NFL's most competitive divisions]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/16/94042617-14279055-image-a-18_1736784122586.jpg)
Many others simply refused to believe Freeman would have interest in the position – particularly after signing an extension in October that should keep him in South Bend for six more seasons. The NFL's Chicago Bears are reportedly planning to interview Irish head coach Marcus Freeman (pictured) for their vacancy, according to the NFL Network.
Notre Dame fans are seen reacting during Thursday's Orange Bowl win over Penn State. 'Would assume he has a large buyout since it's the first year of his new contract,' one fan wrote on X. Several other Notre Dame fans suggested the Bears hire LSU coach Brian Kelly, who famously defected from South Bend to Baton Rouge in November of 2021, allowing Freeman to be promoted to interim coach.
