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Thursday Takeaways: Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman applauds transfer portal revisions

Eric Hansenby: Eric Hansen10/09/25EHansenND
Marcus Freeman
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman on Thursday lauded the recent changes to how the transfer portal will work. Mike Miller/Blue & Gold

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman welcomed the NCAA’s move to tighten transfer portal windows, calling it a win for coaches and players. He also voiced support for a proposed five-years-to-play-five rule, which would eliminate redshirts and ease roster management. As the Irish prepare for NC State, Freeman highlighted scout-team standouts, player statuses, and why streamlined transfer rules should better align with Notre Dame’s playoff aspirations.