{
  "id": 14590588,
  "title": "Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman is in the running for coach of the year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/notre-dames-marcus-freeman-is-in-the-running-for-coach-of-the-year",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T02:17:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/notre-dame-marcus-freeman-running-021745921.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman has been named to the 2026 Dodd Trophy Midseason Watch List, highlighting his impressive coaching record and the success of his team. Under Freeman's guidance, the Fighting Irish have started the season with a perfect 6-0 record and are currently ranked No. 2 in both the AP and USLBM Coaches Polls. The team's defensive prowess is evident, ranking first nationally in total defense, allowing only 214.2 yards per game. Additionally, they lead the nation in scoring, averaging 44.0 points per game. Freeman's coaching philosophy emphasizes success on and off the field, aligning with the Dodd Trophy's focus on scholarship, leadership, and integrity. With a 49-12 record as a head coach and leading Notre Dame to 16 consecutive double-digit victories, Freeman stands out as a top contender for coach of the year.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "BYU’s other injured running back ‘has a chance’ to play against Notre Dame",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/byus-other-injured-running-back-has-a-chance-to-play-against-notre",
        "published": "2026-10-14T16:19:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}