Entering the season, Freeman was essentially nowhere to be found on national lists. What a change he has made for both the Irish and himself.

B y now, we've all heard the story lines surrounding Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman competing against his alma mater, Ohio State, for the national title down in Atlanta. Obv

Thirty-six years after Lou Holtz added a championship to the storied history of Notre Dame football, Marcus Freeman has an opportunity to do the same.