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James Franklin, Marcus Freeman

An inspiration to Black coaches: James Franklin's historic position in the Orange Bowl

As James Franklin prepares for the Orange Bowl, the Nittany Lions head coach reflected on how two Black head coaches can impact the future.

LA Times on MSN · 1d

James Franklin and Marcus Freeman recognize the historic nature of their CFP semifinal

James Franklin of Penn State and Marcus Freeman of Notre Dame will face off in the Fiesta Bowl. The winner will be the first Black coach to play for an CFP title.

FOXSports on MSN · 14h

James Franklin, Marcus Freeman set to make college football history, more to come

Penn State's James Franklin and Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman have broken ground as the first Black head coaches to lead teams to the CFP. Both understand the historic nature of their matchup.

Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN · 2d

James Franklin, Marcus Freeman share importance of making history for Black coaches in CFP

No matter who wins the Orange Bowl, either Penn State coach James Franklin or Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman will make history. The winner of Thursday’s College Football Playoff semifinal bout (7:30 p.m.

Penn State shuts out Notre Dame

Sports Business Journal · 18h

Penn State-Notre Dame CFP matchup set to send first Black head coach to national championship

Either Penn State’s James Franklin or Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman will “become the first Black head coach ever to contest a national championship game at the sport’s top level,”

Penn Live · 2d

Penn State’s Franklin, Notre Dame’s Freeman can become 1st Black coach in national championship

When No. 6 Penn State and No. 7 Notre Dame take the field Thursday for their College Football Playoff semifinal in the Orange Bowl, head coaches James Franklin and Marcus Freeman will be on the brink of history.

Associated Press · 3d

Notre Dame and Penn State will renew a long-dormant rivalry in a CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl

No. 3 Notre Dame and No. 5 Penn State will square off in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9 for a chance to play in the national championship game.

As Penn State nears season-defining moment, James Franklin’s message remains the same

An Orange Bowl win would solidify Franklin's long-held belief that for the past decade, he’s laid the groundwork for ...

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What is your biggest concern vs. Notre Dame?

Carter’s injury, stopping Fighting Irish run game By Neil Rudel [email protected] Through 15 games — that’s crazy, right? — I think Penn State’s offense has shown enough versatility to be able ...

James Franklin gives an update on Penn State football edge rusher Abdul Carter

The Nittany Lions head coach shared where the Big Ten's top defensive player stands ahead of the game against Notre Dame.

247Sports.com1d

Notre Dame vs. Penn State: Orange Bowl insider analysis emphasizes pressure on Marcus Freeman, James Franklin

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman continued his climb to stardom with a dazzling performance on the sideline in the College ...

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Penn State's James Franklin Delivers Positive Injury Update on Abdul Carter

The Big Ten defensive player of the year was injured in the Fiesta Bowl but is pivoting toward playing vs. Notre Dame in the ...

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