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 the national championship game.
Marcus Freeman Becomes First Black Or Asian Coach To Reach FBS Championship Game With Notre Dame Win
Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman made history Thursday night, becoming the first Black or Asian coach to advance to the NCAA football championship game. Freeman has coached the Fighting Irish football team for three years,
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James Franklin or Marcus Freeman will be first Black head coach in FBS championship
Marcus Freeman or James Franklin will become the first Black head coach to make an FBS national championship game. This is an historic moment.
For the first time in history, a Black head coach will lead a team in college football’s FBS National Championship Game
This championship game also comes with a bit of additional history. Not only is this the first iteration of a 12-team playoff, but no matter what happens, for the first time ever, a Black head coach will lead a team in the National Championship Game.
Marcus Freeman offers inspiring message as first Black coach to reach college football national championship
Notre Dame's coach remains focused on his team's performance despite making history of his own at the Orange Bowl
James Franklin, Marcus Freeman representing Black football coaches on national stage at Orange Bowl
James Franklin thinks back to Super Bowl 41. It was Tony Dungy’s Indianapolis Colts against Lovie Smith’s Chicago Bears, a game the Colts won, 29-17, on Feb. 4, 2007. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
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For the College Football Playoff’s final four coaches, more than a title is on the line
Ohio State ’s Ryan Day, Texas’ Steve Sarkisian, Notre Dame ’s Marcus Freeman and Penn State ’s James Franklin are the final ...
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