Marcus Freeman is one of the contenders for the vacant New York Giants head coach job. The Athletic has the Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach among the favorites to become the Giants' new coach after Brian Daboll's firing.College football fans heard the news and reacted on X (formerly Twitter).A fan said, "Won’t have to worry about winning a conference there either."Another added, "“Ny times” good engagement bait."One wrote, "He didn’t make the playoffs, so honestly he would be a perfect fit as the Giants HC."Others took a more positive approach.One said, "Great candidate imo."Another wrote, "Would be an A+ hire ngl."One chipped in, saying, "Would love this hire."Marcus Freeman is one of college football's biggest names. Freeman guided the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to the national championship game in 2024 and a 10-2 record in the 2025 season.However, the defensive guru has never coached in the NFL. He enjoyed stints with Ohio State, Kent State, Purdue, and Cincinnati before making a name at Notre Dame.Marcus Freeman among top contenders for Giants jobMarcus Freeman's exploits with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have led to interest from the Giants. However, he's not the only big name to get linked to the job.Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is listed as a candidate. Hafley is the architect of one of the league's best defenses, and he's built a phenomenal unit around Micah Parsons. Hafley has worked with some of the most forward-thinking coaches in the NFL, and could be a statement hire for 2026.Chris Shula is another name that's been linked with Brian Daboll's former job. Shula is the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams and one of the league's most innovative defensive minds. Shula is the grandson of the iconic Don Shula, and his hire would be quite the story.Expect the Giants to ramp up the interviewing process in the coming weeks. Notre Dame fans will be hopeful that the NFL doesn't call the name of arguably their greatest coach in the modern era.