Marcus Freeman Takes Aim at James Franklin

Notre Dame, Marcus Freeman used everything to beat Penn State — even James Franklin comments
Notre Dame won the Orange Bowl because this program knows how to catalyze every advantage and how to tackle every challenge.
Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame 'find a way' to get past Penn State, advance to title game
Christian Gray had a memorable interception and Mitch Jeter kicked a game-winning 41-yard field goal to lead Notre Dame to a 27-24 win over Penn State and a spot in the national title game.
How James Franklin Made Marcus Freeman 'Angry' Before Notre Dame's Win vs. Penn State
Here's how Penn State coach James Franklin angered Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman before the Irish's College Football Playoff semifinal win vs. the Nittany Lions.
Marcus Freeman Getting Praised for What He Said After Notre Dame-Penn State
Coach Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish secured their third win in the College Football Playoff after defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions in the semifinal game from the Orange Bowl. Now, Notre Dame will be heading back to the national championship for the first time since 2013.
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman sets a first in FBS football national championship
Having led the Fighting Irish to victory in the Orange Bowl, Freeman will be the first Black head coach in the national championship game for Division I FBS football — an achievement more than 150 years in the making.
Notre Dame's Watts: Marcus Freeman Was 'Angry' After James Franklin's Presser Remarks
Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts revealed that head coach Marcus Freeman was upset about comments that Penn State head coach James Franklin made prior to
Penn State's James Franklin, Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman Preview the Orange Bowl
Penn State coach James Franklin and Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman held their final media availability Wednesday before the Orange Bowl, where they discussed key injuries and preparing for their biggest game of the season so far. Here’s what the coaches had to say as the Orange Bowl approaches.
Would Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman make sense for the Bears? Doesn't he already have a better job?
Freeman, 39, would fit the Bears’ need for a culture-changer. He has at least a cursory knowledge of the franchise, too. After playing linebacker at Ohio State, he was picked by the Bears in the fifth round of the 2009 draft but was cut before the start of the regular season.
Every Marcus Freeman stat makes Notre Dame fans realize how much better they are with Brian Kelly elsewhere
According to Frank Vitovich, who writes and owns the site UHND, Freeman has more wins over top 5 teams in 2025 than Kelly and Penn State coach James Franklin combined in 23 years of coaching between Penn State and Notre Dame.
Marcus Freeman Talks Notre Dame Orange Bowl Thriller Over Penn State
Head coach Marcus Freeman spoke with the media after the game to recap his team's gritty performance against a really good Penn State football team. One thing was evident from the start of the press conference, he was extremely proud of the way his players competed to the final whistle, and their ability to overcome adversity is unmatched.
Marcus Freeman Takes Aim at James Franklin Following Uncomfortable Orange Bowl Press Conference
It wasn't that Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman and his team needed any extra motivation entering the Orange Bowl, but the Irish leader and his team certain
'Trust your doctors,' Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman says after Riley Leonard scare
Riley Leonard’s heroics in the CFP semifinal took place at Hard Rock Stadium, the home field of Miami Dolphins quarterback ...
Freshman left tackle Anthonie Knapp is the latest Notre Dame football casualty
Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman offered injury updates on a few key players ahead of Jan. 20 College Football ...
Notre Dame football’s biggest concerns vs. Ohio State after eking by Penn State
Notre Dame (14-1) has a lot to be proud of as it prepares to play in the National Championship game against Ohio State (13-2) ...