Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman Leads Fighting Irish as Major NIL Spenders, per CFB Insiders
Notre Dame, under coach Marcus Freeman, has emerged as one of college football’s most significant NIL spenders, according to anonymous CFB GMs and staffers. The Fighting Irish ranked 5th in NIL spending during the recent transfer portal window, trailing only programs like Indiana, Texas Tech, Texas, and Ohio State. This financial commitment, combined with retaining key players like QB CJ Carr and a strong transfer class, has positioned Notre Dame as a national championship contender and earned them a preseason No. 1 ranking from ESPN analyst Greg McElroy.