James Franklin, Marcus Freeman set to make college football history, more to come
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.
Texas Longhorns Make College Football History in Peach Bowl Win
The Texas Longhorns stand alone at the top of college football bowl history after a thrilling 39-31 double-overtime win over the Arizona State Sun Dev
Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman becomes 1st Black and 1st Asian American coach to reach college football finals
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.
Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame 'find a way' to get past Penn State, advance to title game
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.
Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman makes college football history amid Orange Bowl win
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl, 27-24 on Thursday night. It was an absolute classic filled with drama, lead changes, and an epic finish. With the win,
Marcus Freeman leads Notre Dame to historic victory, headed to Atlanta for CFP finals
Notre Dame football returned to a championship level on Thursday night, it’s Leprechaun mascot dancing deep into a historic night at Hard Rock Stadium.
Marcus Freeman makes history, Abdul Carter returns, the legacy of No. 11 and more from the Penn State-Notre Dame Orange Bowl broadcast
No. 7 Notre Dame has a chance to win the national championship for the first time since 1988 after defeating the No. 6 Penn State, 27-24, in the Orange Bowl. In a crucial back-and-forth matchup coming down to the last minute,
Marcus Freeman Deserves Most of the Credit for Notre Dame's Semifinal Win
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.
5 Biggest Takeaways From Notre Dame vs. Penn State Include Marcus Freeman Entering College Football’s Elite Tier
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Penn State Nittany Lions squared off in an enticing Orange Bowl matchup in the College Football Playoff semifinals. A late interception by Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar propelled the Fighting Irish to a 27-24 victory,
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College football history: Notable firsts and milestones
First, the TL/DR version: The birth of American football came in 1869 on College ... Virginia University and Pittsburgh University made history, as the game was the first to be broadcast across ...
The Troubling Truth About the World War II-Era Rose Bowl That Became Part of American Sports Lore
Rose Bowl has become a symbol of American unity during World War II—but the game included no Black players and few Black fans ...
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The Jewish Sport Report: American football is on the rise in Israel
Our weekly Jewish sports newsletter offered a history of American football in Israel, an update on Jews in the Australian Open and more. Basketball and soccer are hands-down the most popular ...
What is the Rose Bowl? A brief history of the 'Granddaddy of Them All'
Before the Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes battle in the 111th Rose Bowl, see the history of the "Granddaddy of them All." ...