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James Franklin, Orange Bowl

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 13h

Why James Franklin–Marcus Freeman Matchup Is Progress for Black Coaches

The two will meet in the College Football Playoff semifinals with the winner becoming the first Black head coach to reach the college football title game.

USA Today · 2d

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.

Miami Herald on MSN · 1d

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.

Penn State football's James Franklin on improving CFP

Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN · 10h

For James Franklin, his obsession over Penn State’s preparation truly has been key to victory

The energy and attention to detail the 52-year-old coach has exhibited daily for the Nittany Lions have not wavered. Now, becoming the first Black coach in a national title game could be his reward.

USA Today · 1d

Penn State football's James Franklin on improving CFP: Make Notre Dame join a conference

Penn State's head coach explains his plan for improving college football. It includes Notre Dame finally joining a conference.

ESPN on MSN · 16h

CFP: Can Penn State coach James Franklin win the big one?

As Penn State's coach, James Franklin owns an abysmal 3-10 record against opponents ranked in the Associated Press Top 10. It's a mark that saw a small but significant boost with Penn State's resounding 31-14 College Football Playoff quarterfinal win against No.

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After 155 Years, A Black Head Coach Will Finally Vie For CFB’s Crown

In the 155 years since the 1st college football game there's never been a Black head coach in the Championship, until this ...

USA TODAY College Sports Wire on MSN2d

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 ...

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Black coaches have shot at college football title a generation after that milestone was hit in hoops

John Thompson led Georgetown to the championship in 1984, the first of four Black coaches to win it all. Carolyn Peck and her ...

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Two Black Coaches Are About to Make College Football History. It Could Be Just the Start.

Penn State’s James Franklin and Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman are the first nonwhite coaches to reach the playoff semifinals.

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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 ...

Sporting News on MSN14h

James Franklin gets another chance to add the missing piece to his Penn State resume, and make history

Adam Breneman, the former Penn State tight end and CBS Sports analyst, says James Franklin is in position to write a ...

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