Notre Dame, Marcus Freeman and Penn State

Marcus Freeman’s Unshakable Belief Guides Notre Dame Into CFP Title Game
From dazed and down double digits to the Nittany Lions, the Irish’s confidence rose with their coach to knock off another top opponent.
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.
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.
Orange Bowl 2025 Penn State vs. Notre Dame [Photo gallery]
Notre Dame beat Penn State 27-24, in the Orange Bowl Thursday night, Jan. 9, 2025 before a sellout crowd of 66,881 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. The Irish will be in their first title game since 2012. Coach Marcus Freeman will be the first Black head coach to take his team to the national title game.
Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman and Wife Joanna Freeman’s Relationship Timeline
Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman has had his wife, Joanna Freeman, by his side for every step of his gridiron journey. Marcus, 38, and Joanna met during Marcus’ time at The Ohio State University,
Marcus Freeman's Gesture to Officials During Notre Dame-Penn State
Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish were battling against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl, where the winner would punch a ticket to the national championship game. While the game was a low-scoring bout for the first three quarters, both teams took the lid off the bottle in the fourth.
Marcus Freeman doing what Brian Kelly never could as Notre Dame set to play Penn State
Freeman — a surprise hire in December 2021 since he had never been a head coach when Notre Dame promoted the then-defensive coordinator after Kelly bolted for LSU — hasn’t had the same problems.
How old is Marcus Freeman? Notre Dame football coach's age, record, stats and more
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman is proving to be one of the best young coaches in college football. Here's what to know about his age, record and stats.
Alex's best bet: College Football Playoff – Notre Dame vs. Penn State prediction
SportsbookWire.com's Alex White is zoned in on Thursday's College Football Playoff semifinal when the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (13-1) face the Penn State Nittany Lions (13-2) in the Orange Bowl. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.
Marcus Freeman excelling in way Brian Kelly never did at Notre Dame
Looking back at it now, Brian Kelly and LSU might have done Notre Dame a favor. It’s hard to argue with the results. Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish are one win away from the program’s first national championship game appearance in 12 years.
Marcus Freeman ranked record: How Notre Dame coach has fared against top-25, top-10 teams
How has Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman fared vs. ranked opponents? Here's a look at his record vs. ranked teams ahead of Thursday's CFP semifinal game:
Notre Dame Stuns Penn State, Social Media Explodes as They Head to National Championship
An all-time Orange Bowl ended in thrilling fashion and fans reacted in huge ways as Notre Dame heads to the national ...
Updated College Football Playoff bracket after Notre Dame breaks Penn State's heart
It looked like the Notre Dame Fighting Irish might be heading home from the College Football Playoff on Thursday night in the ...
Notre Dame gets late pick and field goal to make title game with 27-24 win over Penn State
A diving interception off an ill-advised pass set up Notre Dame’s trip to play for the program’s 12th national title after a ...
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Riley Leonard injury update: Marcus Freeman addresses status of Notre Dame QB at halftime of Orange Bowl
After Riley Leonard left Thursday’s Orange Bowl against Penn State with an injury, Marcus Freeman addressed his status at ...
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James Franklin Advised to Emulate Ryan Day’s OSU as Notre Dame’s Advantage Looms Large
Now who would not like some last-minute tips? The post James Franklin Advised to Emulate Ryan Day’s OSU as Notre Dame’s ...
Jeremiyah Love refuses to go down on a Notre Dame TD
Jeremiyah Love breaks multiple tackles to give Notre Dame a 17-10 lead over Penn State.
ND's Freeman: Jeremiyah Love 'Good to Go' for Orange Bowl vs. PSU amid Knee Injury
Notre Dame played some of its College Football Playoff quarterfinal victory over Georgia without star running back Jeremiyah ...