Former Ohio State linebacker James Laurinaitis announced Monday he is joining Notre Dame in a support staff role.
Laurinaitis announced the move on his radio show, Bishop and Laurinaitis, on 97.1 The Fan in Columbus, Ohio.
Laurinaitis will reunite with Marcus Freeman in South Bend after the two played together at Ohio State from 2005–08. Laurinaitis was a three-time All-American with the Buckeyes, winning Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year twice. The former Ohio State star has worked for the Big Ten Network since 2017.
“With your best friend getting the head-coaching job, it's a pretty unique situation and a pretty awesome opportunity to get up there and get started in the profession,” Laurinaitis said Monday.