Freeman, once in danger of failing, is starting to look more like former Notre Dame head coaches who made moves in their third year.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is being floated as a possible candidate for the Bears’ head coaching position. Ryan Sun/AP Share The obvious candidates to coach the Bears in 2025 are Ben Johnson,

Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates with players at the end of the game against the Southern California Trojans at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images