In line with the 12-team playoff's historic nature, the CFP semifinals feature a matchup that will guarantee more history in the national championship game.

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.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman has scored a historical first. Freeman, whose Fighting Irish won their Orange Bowl college football semifinal game on Thursday, will be the first Black and first Asian American coach to compete in the national championship game.

This is about us," Freeman said after Notre Dame advanced to the title game Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman will make history later this month as the first Black head coach to lead his team in the College Football National Championship.

Christian Gray had a memorable interception and Mitch Jeter kicked a game-winning 41-yard field goal to lead Notre Dame to a 27-24 win over Penn State and a spot in the national title game.

Even before the Orange Bowl was played, everyone knew history would be made in the College Football Playoff title game. Whether Notre Dame or Penn State won in Miami, either Marcus Freeman or James Fr

Nick Kostos praises Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman for the adjustments he made in the Fighting Irish's Orange Bowl win over Penn State.

Discover how Marcus Freeman reinvented Notre Dame in 3 years, boosting team spirit and leading them to the title game with a unique blend of calm and energy.