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The Catholic convert has his football team on the verge of its first national title in 37 years.
Marcus Freeman is one of the biggest names in college football right now — not just because the Notre Dame head coach has led the Fighting Irish to the brink of its first national championship since 1988, but because of how he has done it.
Over his three years as head coach, Freeman, 39, has established a culture at Notre Dame grounded in humility, doing things right and developing the whole person — including the faith lives of his players.
Freeman, who was raised in different Christian communities but recently converted to Catholicism, also isn’t afraid to talk about his own faith —though he’s also quick to point out how he’s got room to grow.
“I’ve got a long way to go, just like we all do.”
In his relationship with Christ and the Church, yes, just like anyone else. But on the field, Freeman’s squad has one more game to win before claiming Notre Dame’s 12th national title.
With the popular coach set to lead the Fighting Irish against the Ohio State Buckeyes in Monday’s title tilt, here are 10 things to know about Marcus Freeman.
1. He’s a convert to Catholicism.
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Marcus Freeman is one of the biggest names in college football right now — not just because the Notre Dame head coach has led the Fighting Irish to the brink of its first national championship since 1988, but because of how he has done it.
Over his three years as head coach, Freeman, 39, has established a culture at Notre Dame grounded in humility, doing things right and developing the whole person — including the faith lives of his players.
Freeman, who was raised in different Christian communities but recently converted to Catholicism, also isn’t afraid to talk about his own faith —though he’s also quick to point out how he’s got room to grow.
“I’ve got a long way to go, just like we all do.”
In his relationship with Christ and the Church, yes, just like anyone else. But on the field, Freeman’s squad has one more game to win before claiming Notre Dame’s 12th national title.
With the popular coach set to lead the Fighting Irish against the Ohio State Buckeyes in Monday’s title tilt, here are 10 things to know about Marcus Freeman.
1. He’s a convert to Catholicism.
Continued below.
Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman: 10 Things to Know About the Fighting Irish Coach and His Faith
The Catholic convert has his football team on the verge of its first national title in 37 years.
