James Franklin, Orange Bowl

Will James Franklin be first Black head coach in FBS championship?
College football will see its first Black head coach guide his team to the national championship game at the highest level of the game with either Penn State’s James Franklin or Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman.
What Penn State coach James Franklin said about Notre Dame before Orange Bowl
Penn State head coach James Franklin spoke to local reporters in State College on Saturday. He answered many Nittany Lions-specific questions, some of which have been omitted from the following transcript.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
Penn State's James Franklin reveals 'real story' of College Football Playoff semis
Penn State football coach James Franklin thinks the College Football Playoff is a treasured experience for fans of the ...
College Football Playoff semifinals spread picks: Notre Dame-Penn State, Ohio State-Texas
Penn State, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Texas are all that remain of the 134 FBS teams who began the year with playoff dreams.
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James Franklin says Penn State and Notre Dame match up well
These two teams are very similar on paper, so much so that the spread is just 2.5 points in favor of the Fighting Irish.
Abdul Carter injury update: Penn State DE's status vs. Notre Dame
Abdul Carter exited Penn State’s quarterfinal victory and didn’t return to action after suffering a left arm/shoulder injury, ...
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.