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.
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.
James Franklin, Marcus Freeman share importance of making history for Black coaches in CFP
The winner of Thursday's semifinal will become the first Black head coach to advance its team to a national title game.
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.
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James Franklin, Marcus Freeman hope they can inspire more change [opinion]
With Franklin and Freeman squaring off in the national semifinals and one of them coaching in the title game, the increased visibility can inspire younger, qualified Black coaches and perhaps create opportunities for them.
Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman on his ethnicity and facing Penn State's James Franklin
Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman on his ethnicity and the symbolism of facing fellow minority coach James Franklin of Penn State in the Orange Bowl.
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman 'grateful' for chance to become first Black coach in CFP title game
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman said he's 'grateful' for the chance to become the first Black coach to appear in the college football national title game
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.
Two Black Coaches Are About to Make College Football History. It Could Be Just the Start.
Penn State’s James Franklin and Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman are the first nonwhite coaches to reach the playoff semifinals.
For the first time in history, a Black head coach will lead a team in college football’s FBS National Championship Game
This championship game also comes with a bit of additional history. Not only is this the first iteration of a 12-team playoff ...
Four Takeaways for College Football Playoff Semifinals
Either Marcus Freeman or James Franklin will become the first Black head coach to make an FBS national championship game, and ...
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Marcus Freeman leads Notre Dame to Sugar Bowl win, continues historic playoff run for Black coaches
Will it be Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman, who on Thursday led his Fighting Irish to a 23-10 victory over the Georgia Bulldogs ...
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James Franklin nears “goal” of being first African American head coach to win a national championship
For the first time in the history of college football, an African American head coach will lead his team onto the field in ...