James Franklin, Marcus Freeman

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.
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.
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.
Marcus Freeman, James Franklin eye boost to all Black coaches
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman and Penn State's James Franklin are aware they are on the brink of making history in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl next Thursday.
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.
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 Bowl, head coaches James Franklin and Marcus Freeman will be on the brink of history.
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 ...
James Franklin Says Penn State's Receivers Aren't Being Talked About Enough
The Nittany Lions' wideouts don't have "gaudy" numbers but are blossoming into playmakers, Franklin says. Penn State’s run ...
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James Franklin: “don’t think anything can stop” Abdul Carter from playing in Orange Bowl
Typically, Penn State head coach James Franklin doesn’t discuss injuries on his team unless they are long-term. However, ...
James Franklin on the emergence of a Penn State skill player: “He is playing his tail off right now’
STATE COLLEGE -- Kaytron Allen’s finest moments as a Penn State player likely occurred in the Nittany Lions’ 31-14 Fiesta ...
Penn State and James Franklin Patiently Await Nick Singleton's 2025 Decision
Running back Nicholas Singleton has been a key piece to Penn State’s offense during its postseason run, which will continue ...
Nick Saban pokes fun at James Franklin over 'commissioner of college football' nomination
Penn State football coach James Franklin nominated Nick Saban as the commissioner of college football last week. Saban joked ...
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.
Penn State’s James Franklin: Nick Saban ‘obvious choice’ as college football commissioner
The challenges that would await a commissioner would be plentiful in a new era that the NCAA has struggled to navigate.
What Penn State head coach James Franklin, tight end Tyler Warren, safety Zakee Wheatley said after Fiesta Bowl
No. 6 Penn State (13-2) controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball and held Ashton Jeanty to a season-low 104 ...