Schefter: Marcus Freeman 'Happy' at Notre Dame Amid NFL, Bears HC Rumors

Despite a recent report that Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman was drawing interest from the NFL, it doesn't sound like he's going anywhere anytime soon.

During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that he's "heard that Marcus Freeman is happy at Notre Dame."

Schefter's report comes after NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported on Sunday that Freeman was being eyed for a potential interview by the Chicago Bears in their head coaching search.

"The Bears have done extensive research for months on Marcus Freeman," Pelissero said. "He is only 39 years old, it would not be a shock if at some point he at least considers going to the NFL."

Freeman is preparing to lead the Fighting Irish in the College Football Playoff national championship game against Ohio State on Jan. 20, and Pelissero added that it is "unlikely that he would entertain NFL overtures prior to" the game. Notre Dame will be trying to win its first national title since 1988 and 12th in program history.

Freeman took over as Notre Dame's head coach at the end of the 2021 campaign, so making the jump to the NFL would be a swift rise for the 39-year-old. However, a win in the national championship game would lead to even more interest from NFL teams, and it could be hard to resist moving up to the professional level.