Marcus Freeman's fiery speech during halftime of the Orange Bowl was caught on camera, and it had Fighting Irish players locked in for the second half vs. Penn State.

Is Marcus Freeman a candidate for the Chicago Bears opening? Here's everything to know about the NFL rumors surrounding Notre Dame's head coach:

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.

Freeman will be the first Black head coach in an FBS national championship, which occurs Jan. 20 on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Despite a recent report that Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman was drawing interest from the NFL, it doesn't sound like he's going anywhere anytime

Freeman, 39, would fit the Bears’ need for a culture-changer. He has at least a cursory knowledge of the franchise, too. After playing linebacker at Ohio State, he was picked by the Bears in the fifth round of the 2009 draft but was cut before the start of the regular season.

The Chicago Bears are focusing on hiring Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman to revitalize the struggling team, according to reports. Per NFL Insider Tom Pelissero (via NFL Network), "The Bears are looking to interview Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman for their HC opening."

While Marcus Freeman is leading Notre Dame football to victory, he considers his wife, Joanna Freeman, the MVP behind the scenes. The head coach, who guided the Fighting Irish to

Notre Dame’s head coach, Marcus Freeman, restored the pre-game mass tradition after converting to Catholicism, and now he's one step away from the national title.

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