james franklin notre dame news - Search News

James Franklin, Black

USA TODAY College Sports Wir… · 10h

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.

USA Today · 1d

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.

Penn Live · 3d

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.

FOXSports on MSN · 1d

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.

LA Times on MSN · 2d

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.

Penn State, James Franklin and College Football Playoff

James Franklin says Penn State and Notre Dame match up well

These two teams are very similar on paper, so much so that the spread is just 2.5 points in favor of the Fighting Irish.

USA Today · 3d

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.

ClutchPoints · 15h

Penn State's James Franklin reveals 'real story' of College Football Playoff semis

Penn State football coach James Franklin thinks the College Football Playoff is a treasured experience for fans of the programs.

1d

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 ...

4hon MSN

Penn State’s biggest x-factor vs. Notre Dame in Orange Bowl, and it’s not Drew Allar

Penn State football heads into the 2025 Orange Bowl against Notre Dame with the chance to play for its first national ...

247Sports.com2d

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 ...

4d

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 ...

Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.

Hide inaccessible results