Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman joined Joel Klatt in the first 2025 edition of Big Noon Conversations, and here are my takeaways.

Notre Dame will keep independence for as long as possible, according to head coach Marcus Freeman, who only wishes to join a conference if the Fighting Irish are at a disadvantage

As Marcus Freeman prepares for his fourth year in command, he has spoken out on the need to preserve Notre Dame's historic rivalries, especially with USC, believing that 'nobody cares what the record is' in these old-school skirmishes—what counts is the emotion and tradition behind them.