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James Laurinaitis Joining Marcus Freeman’s Coaching Staff at Notre Dame

James Laurinaitis and Marcus Freeman are reuniting.

Laurinaitis, who played alongside Freeman in Ohio State’s linebacker corps from 2005-08, announced Monday on 97.1 The Fan’s “Bishop & Laurinaitis” that he is joining Freeman’s coaching staff at Notre Dame after Freeman became Notre Dame’s new head coach in December.

You heard it here officially first: @JLaurinaitis55 is joining the staff at Notre Dame! But he will finish out the week on our show.

Congrats James! — Bishop and Laurinaitis (@971BLS) January 3, 2022

Notre Dame has not yet announced what Laurinaitis’ specific role will be, though he is not expected to be a position coach.