According to multiple reports, Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Football program are expected to hire Michigan linebackers coach, Brian Jean-Mary, to coach the linebackers for the Irish in 2026.
Jean-Mary was also the Michigan defensive run game coordinator — which is was also the same position as departing Irish coach Al Washington had last season. He is known as a diligent recruiter, as well as a hard-nosed coach. An intewrseting Notre Dame connection here is that Brian was a GA for Lou Holtz during his time with the South carolina Gamecocks.
Brian Jean-Mary Coaching Career
- 2000 Louisville, Graduate Assistant (Strength and Conditioning)
- 2001-02 South Carolina, Graduate Assistant (Defense)
- 2003 North Alabama, Secondary
- 2004-09 Georgia Tech, Linebackers
- 2010-14 Louisville, Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers
- 2015-16 Texas, Linebackers/Recruiting Coordinator
- 2017-19 South Florida, Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
- 2020 Michigan, Linebackers
- 2021-23 Tennessee, Linebackers
- 2024-25 Michigan, Defensive Run Game Coordinator/Linebackers
So… the coaching staff looks to be locked in place (for now).
