Why James Franklin–Marcus Freeman Matchup Is Progress for Black Coaches
The two will meet in the College Football Playoff semifinals with the winner becoming the first Black head coach to reach the ...
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 ...
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Black coaches in college football: How Marcus Freeman or James Franklin will make history in 2025 championship game
In line with the 12-team playoff's historic nature, the CFP semifinals feature a matchup that will guarantee more history in ...
Franklin, Freeman representing Black football coaches on national stage at Orange Bowl
Either Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman or Penn State’s James Franklin will become the first Black coach to compete for a college ...
After 155 Years, A Black Head Coach Will Finally Vie For CFB’s Crown
In the 155 years since the 1st college football game there's never been a Black head coach in the Championship, until this ...
James Franklin or Marcus Freeman will make history on Thursday
One head coach will make history by winning the Orange Bowl on Thursday. When Penn State-Notre Dame goes final in the College ...
Black coaches have shot at college football title a generation after that milestone was hit in hoops
John Thompson led Georgetown to the championship in 1984, the first of four Black coaches to win it all. Carolyn Peck and her ...
Two Black head coaches in this CFP semifinal? How about just two head coaches?
Notre Dame football and Penn State both boast Black head coaches, which matters, but shouldn't be the central focus for ...
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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Black head coaches to make history in CFP semifinal showdown
The Orange Bowl lights will blaze against Miami's night sky as James Franklin and Marcus Freeman pace the sidelines Thursday, ...
Orange Bowl magnitude not lost on Penn State, Notre Dame coaches
Penn State coach James Franklin and Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman sat side-by-side Wednesday morning well aware of the ...