Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman makes plenty of media rounds, but was nearly introduced to an entirely new audience this past offseason Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman during the Blue-Gold spring game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in South Bend. | MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The college football world is plenty aware of Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman, as is most of the American sports world. Earlier this offseason, though, an entirely new audience was nearly introduced to the man trying to guide Notre Dame to it's 12th national championship: the Saturday Night Live audience. Marcus Freeman Nearly Appeared on Saturday Night Live As most are well aware, Shane Gillis is among the biggest things currently going on in stand-up comedy. Gillis also happens to be a diehard Notre Dame football fan. Gillis joined the "Bussin' With The Boys" podcast and was asked about Freeman's recent appearance in Esquire Magazine.…