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James Franklin, Marcus Freeman and CFP

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.

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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.

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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,”

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What they’re saying nationally about Penn State, Notre Dame ahead of Orange Bowl

Penn State and Notre Dame are teams that are built similarly, at least according to PSU coach James Franklin on Saturday. They’re both big and physical up front, led by confident quarterbacks, tough defense and want to run it down your throat.

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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.

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Penn State and James Franklin Patiently Await Nick Singleton's 2025 Decision

"I'd love him back," Penn State coach James Franklin says of Nittany Lions running back Nicholas Singleton before the Orange ...

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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.

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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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James Franklin: “don’t think anything can stop” Abdul Carter from playing in Orange Bowl

Typically, Penn State head coach James Franklin doesn’t discuss injuries on his team unless they are long-term. However, ...

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