Marcus Freeman, college football

Marcus Freeman offers inspiring message as first Black coach to reach college football national championship
Notre Dame's coach remains focused on his team's performance despite making history of his own at the Orange Bowl
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 Purdue women did it in 1999 and Dawn Staley of South Carolina joined her in 2017 with the first of her three titles.
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.
Why James Franklin–Marcus Freeman Matchup Is Progress for Black Coaches
The spring and summer of 2020 was a fraught time for college football coaches. Their sport was shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic, cutting them off from recruiting future players and on-field interaction with their current players.
James Franklin, Marcus Freeman representing Black football coaches on national stage at Orange Bowl
James Franklin thinks back to Super Bowl 41. It was Tony Dungy’s Indianapolis Colts against Lovie Smith’s Chicago Bears, a game the Colts won, 29-17, on Feb. 4, 2007. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
History — and legacy — on the line for the four College Football Playoff coaches
Here’s hoping he’s prepared for the heft — both literally and figuratively. None of the four coaches left in the College ...
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 ...
Paul Finebaum Names Major College Football Coach Whose Job is on the Line
Under the leadership of Brent Venables, the Sooners entered a new era this season as they transitioned from the Big 12 to the ...
Texas QB Quinn Ewers the face of 'new era' in college football
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, who has landed lucrative NIL deals and also changed schools via the transfer portal, has ...
College football coach fired for refusing COVID vaccine loses lawsuit after Obama-appointed judge's ruling
Former Washington State head football coach Nick Rolovich has lost his lawsuit against the university over his firing for ...
NC State Football Coaches Visit Top-Ranked Defensive Lineman
Weddington High School (N.C.) four-star Aiden Harris ranks No. 44 overall and No. 1 among defensive linemen on the 247Sports ...
Penn State coach James Franklin calls for college football to have uniformity
DANIA BEACH, Fla. — The Big Ten plays nine conference games in football. So does the Big 12. The Southeastern Conference and ...
2024-25 CFP, bowl picks: Predicting college football scores
But here at ESPN bowl prediction headquarters in downtown Indianapolis, we're not afraid of any circumstances. So let's get ...
Ohio State’s coach reveals the secret behind its explosive College Football Playoff run
Ohio State's offensive coordinator details how the Buckeyes became the most dangerous team in the College Football Playoff.
Legendary NFL coach visits top N.J. football teams in college recruiting trip
New North Carolina head coach, and former New England Patriots head coach, Bill Belichick visited some of the top New Jersey ...
Boston College Football Head Coach Bill O'Brien on Possible NFL Return 'I'm Happy at BC'
The Eagles coach discussed if he would ever think about returning to the NFL on The Adam Schefter Podcast this week.