James Franklin, Marcus Freeman and college football

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.
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.
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.
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 football national championship.
Why James Franklin–Marcus Freeman Matchup Is Progress for Black Coaches
Then George Floyd’s murder beneath the knee of a police officer in Minneapolis added to the angst.In an attempt to stay connected with his peers, and using newly popular technology, then-San Jose State running backs coach Alonzo Carter started what was titled the “West Coast Zoom Clinic.
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College football 2025 transfer portal tracker
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Navy, Army football request to play 13 regular-season games
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We are in for the best week of football we've ever had
Starting Monday night, the Football Gods have blessed the faithful with playoff FCS, FBS and NFL football over six of the ...
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 ...
Sac State introduces Brennan Marion as program’s 13th head football coach
Brennan Marion is the new head football coach at Sacramento State. He has been on the job for a couple of weeks, and he is ...
Virginia Tech Football receives commitment from Pitt transfer LB Jordan Bass
Virginia Tech has been on a tear in terms of transfer portal recruitments this year, and they just added another commitment ...