Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman won a major award that nobody could have seen coming a few short months ago.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman has high praise for one of his assistant coaches -- but he also doesn't want that coach to leave for a promotion anytime soon. Pete Sampson, The Athletic's Notre Dame beat writer,

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman addressed the media for the final time before the Fighting Irish face Georgia in the Sugar Bowl in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal round. Here is everything Freeman said.

The Fighting Irish coach went from a rising defensive assistant to building a team on a path to consistent national relevance.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman discussed winning the Dodd Trophy and other topics ahead of his New Year's Day College Football Playoff clash with Georgia

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman almost landed at LSU twice, but it's worked out with the Fighting Irish. Georgia awaits in the Sugar Bowl in the CFP.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman share the stage one last time ahead of their Sugar Bowl matchup.

Marcus Freeman joins Brian Kelly (2018) as the only Notre Dame football coaches to win the Dodd Trophy since it started in 1976.

Before the two take the field, Notre Dame announced significant news regarding head coach Marcus Freeman. On Tuesday, Freeman was named the 2024 Dodd Trophy Coach of the Year. Freeman won the prestigious award over several other high-level coaches, including Shane Beamer, Kenny Dillingham, Dan Lanning and Jeff Monken.

If Marcus Freeman's Notre Dame beats Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, the Irish would own a caliber of victory Brian Kelly never produced in South Bend.

Since arriving in South Bend, Mitch Jeter hasn’t always had it easy. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish kicker was a transfer portal coup for the program this offseason but has seen his share of bumpy moments.