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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.
Nick Saban pokes fun at James Franklin over 'commissioner of college football' nomination
Penn State football coach James Franklin nominated Nick Saban as the commissioner of college football last week. Saban joked about it on 'GameDay':
It's CFP Eve: What James Franklin had to say about Penn State football vs. Boise State
James Franklin and Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson met the media the day before their CFP quarterfinal in the Fiesta Bowl.
Penn State’s James Franklin: Nick Saban ‘obvious choice’ as college football commissioner
The challenges that would await a commissioner would be plentiful in a new era that the NCAA has struggled to navigate.
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. Hiring shifts suggest they won’t be the last.
Marcus Freeman Honors His Mother's Ethnic Roots After Guaranteed To Script 27-Year CFB History With James Franklin
Fresh off massive Ws, Penn State smashed Boise State, and Notre Dame sent Georgia packing. The post Marcus Freeman Honors His Mother's Ethnic Roots After Guaranteed To Script 27-Year CFB History With James Franklin appeared first on EssentiallySports.
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 ...
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.
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College football has a problem and Penn State's James Franklin has the answer: Nick Saban
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. − Penn State football coach James Franklin was asked how to fix college football two days before ...
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James Franklin Says Penn State's Receivers Aren't Being Talked About Enough
But Penn State football coach James Franklin believes some strong performances ... Even if Penn State advances to the College Football Playoff title game, this will likely mark its third ...
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James Franklin Shares Key Update on Abdul Carter Before Notre Dame Matchup
Now, James Franklin and the No. 6 seed Nittany Lions ... optimistic outlook on Carter's status heading into Thursday's College Football Playoff semifinal matchup against Notre Dame.
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James Franklin vs. Marcus Freeman CFP Record: Top matchups, stats, and more
The Orange Bowl is set as coach James Franklin and the sixth ... see what experiences they bring to the table. Franklin is 2-0 in the College Football Playoff throughout his coaching career ...
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Marcus Freeman, James Franklin hope CFP runs help 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 on ...
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 ...