Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman will not face criminal charges following an incident at his son's high school wrestling match on January 3, 2026. Freeman was accused of battery by New Prairie High School assistant wrestling coach Chris Fleeger, who alleged Freeman pushed him during the event. The incident occurred after Freeman's son Vinny lost his match and was being escorted out of the gym, during which Fleeger approached Freeman and the group exchanged words. Video evidence reviewed by Mishawaka police and the prosecutor's office showed no support for the battery allegations, with Freeman's hand remaining in his pocket and no stumble by Fleeger. The prosecutor's office stated that while inadvertent touching may have occurred, it was not sufficient for criminal charges, and beyond a reasonable doubt, no crime was proven. Notre Dame publicly denied any physical contact, asserting Freeman and his family were involved in verbal altercations but did not engage physically. Freeman is set to return to coaching for the 2026 season, and authorities concluded that no criminal battery took place.