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Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman<\/strong><\/a> has never shied away from professing his love for his support system off the field: wife Joanna Freeman<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Marcus and Joanna got married in 2010 after meeting while Marcus was a star linebacker at The Ohio State University. Along the way, they have welcomed six kids together: son Vinny<\/strong>, daughter Siena<\/strong>, son Gino<\/strong>, son Nico<\/strong>, daughter Capri<\/strong> and son Rocco<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before being named the head coach at Notre Dame in December 2021, Marcus\u2019 coaching journey took him all over \u2014 from his Ohio State alma mater and Kent State to Purdue and four seasons at the University of Cincinnati as the school\u2019s defensive coordinator.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Joanna, a former news anchor, has always been candid about the highs and lows of life as a football wife.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tCourtesy of Marcus Freeman\/Instagram Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has quite the impressive squad off the field, too.\u00a0 Freeman, 38, who became the head football coach at Notre Dame in December 2021, married his wife, Joanna Freeman, in 2010. The couple met during Marcus\u2019 time at The Ohio State University, where Marcus was a [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t have a super romantic love story,\u201d Joanna told Yahoo! Sports <\/i><\/a>in 2021. \u201cWe had a lot of breakups and make-ups. We fell hard. We fell fast. We were really young when we met, and in a lot of ways, we really grew and matured into adults together.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

For Marcus\u2019s best quotes about Joanna, keep reading.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

February 2019<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Marcus celebrated the couple\u2019s 9-year anniversary with a post via Instagram<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c9 years and 6 kids later she still chooses to be called Mrs. Freeman. Happy anniversary,\u201d Marcus wrote alongside a black-and-white photo of the couple from their 2010 wedding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Joanna responded in the comments, \u201cWe haven\u2019t changed a bit! \ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd37\ud83c\udffb\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Love YOU! \ud83d\udc8b.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

May 2019<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Marcus posted via Instagram<\/a> about a hectic Mother\u2019s Day weekend that involved a trip to the emergency room for their daughter, Capri.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cCrazy weekend: our 1 year old breaks her arm; our oldest wins his wrestling tourney; and most importantly we celebrated Mother\u2019s Day with this unselfish woman who is the glue to our family,\u201d Marcus wrote alongside a trio of photos, including one of Capri showing off her new arm sling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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To celebrate the couple\u2019s milestone 10th wedding anniversary, Marcus posted a carousel of photos via Instagram<\/a> spanning the history of their relationship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cCelebrating 10 years of being married to the love of my life and the glue to the Freeman family,\u201d Marcus wrote. \u201cHappy anniversary Jo!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Joanna commented, \u201cBest day of your life \u2764\ufe0f\ud83e\udd23.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Marcus showed off photos from a family beach photoshoot via Instagram<\/a> to commemorate Joanna\u2019s birthday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWishing the happiest of birthdays to the Freeman rock!\u201d Marcus wrote. \u201cThank you for all you do Mrs. Freeman. We love you.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

May 2021<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Marcus gushed about his wife\u2019s ability to run the family household in a post to celebrate Mother\u2019s Day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know how you do it but somehow you make raising 6 kids by yourself seem like it\u2019s nothing \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9 \ud83d\udc83\ud83c\udffb\ud83e\udd37\ud83c\udffe\u200d\u2642\ufe0fHappy Mother\u2019s Day to the best ever! #YouTheBest<\/span> #YouTheBestEver,\u201d he wrote via Instagram<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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During his introductory press conference after being named the head coach at Notre Dame, Marcus took time to mention Joanna as he wrapped up his remarks.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cLastly, there\u2019s a few thank yous I want to give,\u201d Marcus said. \u201cI want to start with my wife, Joanna. My wife, my partner, thank you for your unselfishness. Thank you for always being there and your support most of the time. You can be my toughest critic, but thank you for just being there.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Freeman also gave a special shoutout to his mother, Chong Freeman, in his Mother\u2019s Day post in 2023.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHappy Mother\u2019s Day to all of the amazing Moms out there, today we celebrate you!\u201d he wrote via Instagram. \u201cI\u2019m especially grateful for these two special women\u2014my wife, Joanna, and my Mom!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Marcus mentioned both Joanna and his mother to celebrate Mother\u2019s Day in 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so blessed to have these two amazing women in my life,\u201d Marcus wrote via Instagram<\/a>, sharing pictures of him with both of them. \u201cThey have impacted our family in so many ways with their selflessness and unconditional love. Happy Mother\u2019s Day to all of the incredible moms out there!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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