James Franklin, Marcus Freeman Discuss Historic Chance | NSN
Jan 4, 2025 · Either James Franklin or Marcus Freeman will make history Thursday night in Miami, and they’ll do so in multiple ways. If Penn State wins, Franklin will be the first coach to lead Penn State to a national title game appearance in the BCS/College Football Playoff era.
Everyone's Saying Same Thing About James Franklin After …
Jan 10, 2025 · College football fans are taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, to roast Franklin for yet another big-time loss on a big stage. "James Franklin’s record now 1-15 vs AP top 5 teams," one...
James Franklin Admits He's 'Envious' Of Marcus Freeman
Jan 8, 2025 · Franklin, who is bald, asked Freeman how old he was during Wednesday morning's Orange Bowl media availability. When Freeman responded "38," Franklin admitted he was "envious" of his full head...
Black coaches in college football: How Marcus Freeman or James Franklin ...
Jan 9, 2025 · Franklin and Freeman are two of 16 Black head coaches in the NCAA's Division I FBS and Thursday's game is the first time two Black head coaches will face off in the CFP. As such, the winner of...
Why James Franklin–Marcus Freeman Matchup Is Progress for
Jan 9, 2025 · Franklin noted the 2007 Super Bowl between the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts as a noteworthy moment for him as a young Black assistant coach on Ron Prince’s staff with the Kansas State...
Marcus Freeman, James Franklin set to make history
Jan 8, 2025 · MIAMI (WISH) — The Orange Bowl in the College Football Playoff semifinals features two Black head coaches in Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman and Penn State’s James Franklin. This guarantees that...
Orange Bowl: Freeman, Franklin representing Black coaches
Jan 8, 2025 · James Franklin thinks back to Super Bowl 41. It was Tony Dungy’s Indianapolis Colts against Lovie Smith’s Chicago Bears, a game the Colts won 29-17 on Feb. 4, 2007. “The first Super Bowl ...
James Franklin, Marcus Freeman representing Black football …
Jan 9, 2025 · James Franklin, Marcus Freeman representing Black football coaches on national stage at Orange Bowl. MIAMI — James Franklin thinks back to Super Bowl 41. It was Tony Dungy’s Indianapolis Colts...
James Franklin, Marcus Freeman recognize ... - Los Angeles Times
Jan 6, 2025 · James Franklin of Penn State and Marcus Freeman of Notre Dame already have broken ground as the first Black head coaches to lead teams to the College Football Playoff. Both are 2-0 in the...
Sports Illustrated - Why James Franklin–Marcus Freeman…
Jan 9, 2025 · Franklin noted the 2007 Super Bowl between the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts as a noteworthy moment for him as a young Black assistant coach on Ron Prince’s staff with the Kansas State Wildcats.