COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former Ohio State linebacker Marcus Freeman continues to climb the coaching ranks — and his latest step includes a future collision with the Buckeyes. Notre Dame is hiring Freeman as defensive coordinator. Ohio State is scheduled to open the 2022 season at home against the Fighting Irish and plays in South Bend in 2023. Freeman reportedly chose Notre Dame over LSU. He succeeds Clark Lea, who left to become head coach at Vanderbilt. “As we looked into finding someone to run our defense, it was important to find the right fit for our program and Marcus and his family are just that,” Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said in a news release. “He has had great success on the field, both running a defense and in his direct work with his linebackers. Additionally, he is considered among the elite recruiters in the coaching ranks. “The work Marcus…
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