Notre Dame, Penn State and Orange Bowl

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.
What Penn State coach James Franklin said about Notre Dame before Orange Bowl
Penn State head coach James Franklin spoke to local reporters in State College on Saturday. He answered many Nittany Lions-specific questions, some of which have been omitted from the following transcript.
Penn State-Notre Dame CFP matchup set to send first Black head coach to national championship
Either Penn State’s James Franklin or Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman will “become the first Black head coach ever to contest a national championship game at the sport’s top level,”
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.
What they’re saying nationally about Penn State, Notre Dame ahead of Orange Bowl
Penn State and Notre Dame are teams that are built similarly, at least according to PSU coach James Franklin on Saturday. They’re both big and physical up front, led by confident quarterbacks, tough defense and want to run it down your throat.
James Franklin, Marcus Freeman share importance of making history for Black coaches in CFP
No matter who wins the Orange Bowl, either Penn State coach James Franklin or Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman will make history. The winner of Thursday’s College Football Playoff semifinal bout (7:30 p.m.
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 ...
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 ...
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What is your biggest concern vs. Notre Dame?
Carter’s injury, stopping Fighting Irish run game By Neil Rudel [email protected] Through 15 games — that’s crazy, right? — I think Penn State’s offense has shown enough versatility to be able ...
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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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 ...
Penn State's James Franklin Delivers Positive Injury Update on Abdul Carter
The Big Ten defensive player of the year was injured in the Fiesta Bowl but is pivoting toward playing vs. Notre Dame in the ...
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 ...