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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.

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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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Penn State coach James Franklin: 'Everybody should be in a conference'

Ahead of the Orange Bowl, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman and Penn State coach James Franklin took part in a joint news conference. Inevitably, the issue of conference membership came up. Freeman naturally argued that the Irish being independent was a pro and laid

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Will James Franklin be first Black head coach in FBS championship?

No matter what happens in Thursday night's Orange Bowl between Penn State and Notre Dame, college football history will be made and another barrier will be broken. College football will see its first

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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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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James Franklin or Marcus Freeman will make history on Thursday

One head coach will make history by winning the Orange Bowl on Thursday. When Penn State-Notre Dame goes final in the College ...

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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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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 ...

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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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Black head coaches to make history in CFP semifinal showdown

The Orange Bowl lights will blaze against Miami's night sky as James Franklin and Marcus Freeman pace the sidelines Thursday, ...

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How the Orange Bowl Made History

This historic Orange Bowl has been shaped by the struggle over race and place embedded within the history of the bowl game itself and its host city, Miami. For almost a century, the Orange Bowl has ...

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Orange Bowl magnitude not lost on Penn State, Notre Dame coaches

Penn State coach James Franklin and Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman sat side-by-side Wednesday morning well aware of the ...

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