Brian Kelly is planning to revisit Notre Dame six months after LSU moved on from him. He is taking a reflective trip focused on reconnecting with former colleagues and observing Marcus Freeman’s program. The visit centers on relationships, not a return pitch.
Freeman took over from Kelly in 2021 and has since led Notre Dame to a national title game run in the 2024 season. Denbrock also brings a link to Kelly, having worked with him before returning to the staff. The visit reflects Notre Dame’s stable coaching setup and the shared history between the coaches.
Brian Kelly told USA TODAY Sports he wants to reconnect with former staff and study modern approaches. “I honestly want to go and spend a little time with guys that coached with me… I’m going to go back up to Notre Dame and see Marcus… I want to see those guys… and what are the things that I can pick up from that,” he said. He also stressed rebuilding relationships and learning how programs operate under Freeman…