Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman, shortly after being promoted in December 2021, lured James Laurinaitis away from the broadcast booth.

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Only one, however, leaves the Buckeyes begging for autographs. The player, James Laurinaitis, is a freshman who has seen little playing time at linebacker and on special teams this season.

ATLANTA — Nearly two full years have passed since James Laurinaitis had to break the news to Marcus Freeman, his former Ohio State football teammate and close friend for the past two decades.