Add another name to the list.

The Bears have been turning over every stone in an effort to fill their head coaching vacancy, with more than a dozen candidates coming under consideration.

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The latest is one of the most intriguing names in football circles – Notre Dame’s head coach Marcus Freeman.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Sunday morning that the Bears are looking to interview Freeman:

“I am told the team wants to interview Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman for the job,” Pelissero said on NFL Network. “Freeman is in the midst of a magical run with the Fighting Irish to the National Championship game. Obviously unlikely that he would entertain NFL overtures prior to that game a week from tomorrow against Ohio State.

“But the Bears have done extensive research for months on Marcus Freeman. He’s only 39 years old. Would not be a shock if at some point he at least considers going to the NFL.”

The Irish play the Buckeyes Monday, Oct. 20 for the National Championship.

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Freeman was actually drafted by the Bears in the 5th round in 2009 after starring as a linebacker at Ohio State.

His playing career was short lived due to health issues but he delved right into coaching – first as a graduate assistant with Ohio State.

Freeman also spent time as an assistant at Kent State, Purdue, Cincinnati and Notre Dame before taking over for Brian Kelly in South Bend. He has spent the last 3 seasons as the head coach of the Irish, including this special run to college football’s biggest stage.