James Franklin, Marcus Freeman and college football playoff

Black coaches in college football: How Marcus Freeman or James Franklin will make history in 2025 championship game
In line with the 12-team playoff's historic nature, the CFP semifinals feature a matchup that will guarantee more history in the national championship game.
Franklin, Freeman representing Black football coaches on national stage at Orange Bowl
Either Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman or Penn State’s James Franklin will become the first Black coach to compete for a college football national championship.
James Franklin or Marcus Freeman will make history on Thursday
One head coach will make history by winning the Orange Bowl on Thursday. When Penn State-Notre Dame goes final in the College Football Playoff semifinal either James Franklin or Marcus Freeman will become the first Black head coach to lead a team into the FBS National Championship game.
Who is Marcus Freeman? First Black and Asian American head coach to make the FBS National Championship
Notre Dame aims for its 12th national title with coach Marcus Freeman, the first Black head coach to win a college football national title, leading the team. Freeman, formerly Notre Dame's defensive coordinator,
Will James Franklin be first Black head coach in FBS championship?
College football will see its first Black head coach guide his team to the national championship game at the highest level of the game with either Penn State’s James Franklin or Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman.
Why James Franklin–Marcus Freeman Matchup Is Progress for Black Coaches
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Orange Bowl, College Football Playoff and Notre Dame

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Notre Dame defeats Penn State in Orange Bowl thriller, advances to title game
Preview, how to watch and live updates from the College Football Playoff semifinal matchup between Penn State and Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl.
College Football Playoff: Notre Dame vs. Penn State - prediction, UPDATED odds, expert picks, QBs, and trends
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Navy, Army football request to play 13 regular-season games
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Notre Dame 27, Penn State 24 RECAP: Mitch Jeter’s game-winning 41-yard FG seals Notre Dame’s spot in the National Championship
See the updates as they happened in real-time for Notre Dame's 27-24 victory over Penn State in the Orange Bowl to advance to ...
For the College Football Playoff’s final four coaches, more than a title is on the line
Ohio State ’s Ryan Day, Texas’ Steve Sarkisian, Notre Dame ’s Marcus Freeman and Penn State ’s James Franklin are the final ...
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Tracking undefeated FBS college football teams in the 2024 season
Dan Lanning's squad has one home game against Washington between them ... Army holds the longest win streak in FBS football at 13. The Black Knights receive a bye week to prepare for their ...