James Franklin, Marcus Freeman

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 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.
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.
More than a championship berth at stake for James Franklin, Marcus Freeman
The winning coach --- either Penn State's James Franklin or Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman -- will become the first Black head coach at the highest level of college football to compete for a national title.
Marcus Freeman opens up on history he, James Franklin are making as Black coaches in College Football Playoff
Marcus Freeman led Notre Dame to a resounding win over Georgia in the Quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff on Thursday afternoon, and now the Fighting Irish will meet James Franklin and the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Semifinals next week.
Marcus Freeman, James Franklin eye boost to all Black coaches
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman and Penn State's James Franklin are aware they are on the brink of making history in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl next Thursday.
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 Announces 'Negative' Update on His New Mentees That Could Lead to Long Term Penn State Issues
James Franklin is wary. The post James Franklin Announces 'Negative' Update on His New Mentees That Could Lead to Long Term ...
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.
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James Franklin is Going Where No Penn State Football Coach Has Gone Before
It’s uncharted territory. But much of James Franklin’s tenure at Penn State has been uncharted. From rebuilding after sanctions to dealing with COVID-19, navigating NIL, and competing for the ...
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James Franklin Given No Chance at Redemption As Consequences of Penn State Glory on CFP Announced
James Franklin has a goal in mind. The post James Franklin Given No Chance at Redemption As Consequences of Penn State Glory ...
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Everything Penn State’s James Franklin Said During His Final Press Conference Before the Fiesta Bowl
James Franklin held a Penn State helmet and posed for a picture alongside Boise State’s Spencer Danielson. Between the two ...
Penn State, James Franklin must beat Boise State to change narrative about big-game failures
James Franklin and Drew Allar are connected in Penn State big game failure. All it takes is beating Boise State to start to change the narrative.
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James Franklin challenges Penn State fans to wear white, create ‘white-out atmosphere’ at Orange Bowl
Penn State coach James Franklin challenged the Nittany Lions fans to take over the Orange Bowl next week and make it a “white ...