Notre Dame is responding after head football coach Marcus Freeman was accused of battery, stemming from an incident that took place on Saturday, January 3, at Mishawaka High School in Indiana. "Vinny Freeman, head coach Marcus Freeman's son, was verbally accosted during and after his wrestling match by a local wrestling coach," Notre Dame said in a statement, addressing the allegations. "Marcus and Joanna Freeman intervened and removed Vinny from the situation. At no point did Coach Freeman physically engage with anyone.