Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Notre Dame Defends Marcus Freeman Against Battery Accusations
Marcus Freeman, the head coach of Notre Dame's football team, is facing accusations of battery.
The incident happened during and after a wrestling match where his son, Vinny, was verbally accosted by a local wrestling coach.
Marcus and his wife intervened to remove Vinny from the situation.
Notre Dame has released a statement saying that Marcus did not physically engage with anyone and that a police report with video evidence supports his innocence.
They believe the accusations are unfounded.
Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame's head football coach, faces battery accusations.
Incident involved his son, Vinny, being verbally accosted during a wrestling match.
Freeman and his wife intervened to remove Vinny from the situation.
Notre Dame states Freeman did not physically engage with anyone.
Police report with video evidence exonerates Freeman, according to Notre Dame.
- Who
- Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame football coach
- What
- Battery accusations against Marcus Freeman
- When
- During and after a wrestling match
- Where
- Location not specified
- Why
- Marcus Freeman's son, Vinny, was verbally accosted
- Coach Involved
- Marcus Freeman
- Accusation
- Battery
- Incident Involving
- Vinny Freeman (Marcus Freeman's son)
- Notre Dame's Stance
- Accusations are unfounded
- Evidence
- Police report with video evidence