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Marcus Freeman salary and 4-year Notre Dame extension: $7.4M in 2023 as Irish bet big on stability

Marcus Freeman salary and 4-year Notre Dame extension: $7.4M in 2023 as Irish bet big on stability

Notre Dame paid Marcus Freeman just over $7.4 million in 2023, per tax filings, then gave him a four-year extension in December 2024 after a run to the National Championship game. The deal positions him among the sport’s highest-paid coaches. Buyout details weren’t disclosed. The bump underscores Notre Dame’s push to keep pace with an escalating coaching market and stabilize the program for the long term.

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LSU football keys vs. Louisiana Tech: rhythm, depth, and a score pick

LSU football keys vs. Louisiana Tech: rhythm, depth, and a score pick

No. 3 LSU opens its home slate against Louisiana Tech as a 36.5–37.5-point favorite after a 17–10 win over Clemson. The Tigers want cleaner offense, deeper rotations, and continued defensive bite. Young playmakers like Harlem Berry, Chris Hilton, and Ashton Stamps could see larger roles. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network+. Prediction and key things to watch inside.

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