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Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman Will Be First Black Head Coach in College Football Championship History: ‘An Honor’
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman will make history later this month as the first Black head coach to lead his team in the College Football National Championship.
Marcus Freeman Got It Done: He's Taking Notre Dame to the National Championship
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman secures a trip to the National Championship with a statement win over Penn State in the Orange Bowl.
Marcus Freeman’s Unshakable Belief Guides Notre Dame Into CFP Title Game
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish were limping. They were dazed. They were confused. They were outplayed. They trailed the Penn State Nittany Lions 10–0 in the Orange Bowl, and it felt more lopsided than that.
Freeman makes history as Notre Dame wins Orange Bowl
Notre Dame secured their spot in the national championship with a thrilling 27-24 victory over Penn State in the Orange Bowl semifinal. The game came down to
Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame 'find a way' to get past Penn State, advance to title game
Christian Gray had a memorable interception and Mitch Jeter kicked a game-winning 41-yard field goal to lead Notre Dame to a 27-24 win over Penn State and a spot in the national title game.
Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman and Wife Joanna Freeman’s Relationship Timeline
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman and his wife, Joanna Freeman, have a love story that dates back Marcus’ time as a star linebacker at The Ohio State University
Paul Finebaum Sideswipes Brian Kelly After Marcus Freeman Leads Notre Dame to Title Game
Finebaum believes Friday night's Cotton Bowl winner—either Ohio State or Texas—will be favored to beat Notre Dame in Atlanta on Jan. 20. Even so, the fact that the Irish rebounded from one of the season's biggest upsets to win three CFP games and play for the national championship for the first time since '13 is remarkable.
Marcus Freeman Talks Notre Dame Orange Bowl Thriller Over Penn State
Head coach Marcus Freeman spoke with the media after the game to recap his team's gritty performance against a really good Penn State football team. One thing was evident from the start of the press conference, he was extremely proud of the way his players competed to the final whistle, and their ability to overcome adversity is unmatched.
Notre Dame, Marcus Freeman used everything to beat Penn State — even James Franklin comments
Notre Dame won the Orange Bowl because this program knows how to catalyze every advantage and how to tackle every challenge.
Marcus Freeman ranked record: How Notre Dame coach has fared against top-25, top-10 teams
How has Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman fared vs. ranked opponents? Here's a look at his record vs. ranked teams ahead of Thursday's CFP semifinal game:
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman becomes 1st Black and 1st Asian American coach to reach college football finals
Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman has scored a historical first. Freeman, whose Fighting Irish won their Orange Bowl ...
James Franklin Inadvertently Gave Notre Dame Extra Fuel To Win With Press Conference Comments That Irked Marcus Freeman
Notre Dame and Penn State treated fans to a fantastic showdown in the Orange Bowl matchup where the Fighting Irish punched ...
How a loss to Northern Illinois set the table for Notre Dame’s run to the CFP title game
The toughest game Notre Dame will play this season is Jan. 20, the College Football Playoff national championship game ...
Mitch Jeter’s Field Goal Lifts Notre Dame To 27-24 Victory Over Penn State In CFP Semifinal
Notre Dame defeated Penn State, 27-24, in a College Football Playoff semifinal on Thursday, thanks to a 41-yard field goal ...
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James Franklin Advised to Emulate Ryan Day’s OSU as Notre Dame’s Advantage Looms Large
Now who would not like some last-minute tips? The post James Franklin Advised to Emulate Ryan Day’s OSU as Notre Dame’s ...
Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard leaves Orange Bowl, checked for concussion before returning
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard briefly went out of the game, then returned to find the end zone in the College Football ...
Penn State narrative of missed opportunities persists in loss to Notre Dame: 'We're all hurting'
No play will define Penn State's loss in the Orange Bowl more than a game-breaking interception from quarterback Drew Allar ...