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Will James Franklin be first Black head coach in FBS championship?
College football will see its first Black head coach guide his team to the national championship game at the highest level of ...
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 ...
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, 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.
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James Franklin says Penn State and Notre Dame match up well
These two teams are very similar on paper, so much so that the spread is just 2.5 points in favor of the Fighting Irish.
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 ...
Penn State’s biggest x-factor vs. Notre Dame in Orange Bowl, and it’s not Drew Allar
Penn State football heads into the 2025 Orange Bowl against Notre Dame with the chance to play for its first national ...
Abdul Carter injury update: Penn State DE's status vs. Notre Dame
Abdul Carter exited Penn State’s quarterfinal victory and didn’t return to action after suffering a left arm/shoulder injury, ...