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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 has Notre Dame fans celebrating the day Brian Kelly left for LSU | D'Angelo
Freeman — the man who has led Notre Dame (14-1) to the most wins in its 138-year history — was the perfect fit to coach under the watchful eye of Touchdown Jesus.
Notre Dame Coach Marcus Freeman Shares Moment With Wife Joanna Freeman After Orange Bowl
Freeman showed some emotion after the game as he embraced his children and shared a kiss with his wife, Joanna Freeman. Freeman, as he has done all season as Notre Dame rebounded from an early loss to Northern Illinois to earn the No. 7 seed in the College Football Playoff, deflected praise to his players.
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 thrill-a-minute 27-24 victory over Penn State on Thursday night in the semifinal at the Orange Bowl.
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,
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.
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.
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:
Marcus Freeman Wryly Reacts to Controversial Orange Bowl PI Call on Notre Dame
T he Notre Dame Fighting Irish were on the wrong end of a tough call during the fourth quarter of their College Football Playoff semifinal against the Penn State Nittany Lions. Le
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 ...
Mitch Jeter’s Field Goal Lifts Notre Dame To 27-24 Victory Over Penn State In CFP Semifinal
Notre Dame defeated Penn State, 27-24, in a College Football Playoff semifinal on Thursday, thanks to a 41-yard field goal ...
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 ...
Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard leaves Orange Bowl, checked for concussion before returning
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard briefly went out of the game, then returned to find the end zone in the College Football ...
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James Franklin Advised to Emulate Ryan Day’s OSU as Notre Dame’s Advantage Looms Large
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Jeremiyah Love injury update: Notre Dame star's status vs. Penn State
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is expected to play in the College Football Playoff Orange Bowl semifinal game against ...
Notre Dame College Football Playoff semifinal highlight: Jeremiyah Love dives to give the Irish the lead
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love has had a rushing touchdown in every game but one this season. His most recent ...