After the mess of the past 24 hours , it’s easy to forget that Notre Dame still might have a College Football Playoff game.
Depending how …
After the mess of the past 24 hours, it’s easy to forget that Notre Dame still might have a College Football Playoff game. Depending how things fall this weekend, the Irish could be playing for a national title in the coming weeks. Of course, Brian Kelly won’t be coaching them if they reach that stage — it’s unclear who will be. Despite Kelly’s unceremonious departure, the job is still one of the most prestigious in college football. It may not be $100 million, but Notre Dame has the money, the history and the facilities to make a splash in the market. Here are some potential candidates for the job after Kelly left for LSU: At 35, Freeman is young and has the recruiting pedigree necessary to win at a place like Notre Dame. Despite only five years of experience as a coordinator,2021 being his first at Notre Dame, Freeman is a hot candidate in this cycle. The Athletic has already reported that Kelly wants to bring him to LSU and make him the highest-paid coordinator in college football.
