Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame and Orange Bowl

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.
Believe in Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame's national title hopes after Orange Bowl win against Penn State
Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame overcame injuries and a fourth-quarter deficit to land in the national championship game.
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 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 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:
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.
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.
Marcus Freeman makes history, Abdul Carter returns, the legacy of No. 11 and more from the Penn State-Notre Dame Orange Bowl broadcast
No. 7 Notre Dame has a chance to win the national championship for the first time since 1988 after defeating the No. 6 Penn State, 27-24, in the Orange Bowl. In a crucial back-and-forth matchup coming down to the last minute,
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 ...
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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Fans react to Notre Dame punching ticket to the national championship
Fans are buzzing after Notre Dame punched its ticket to the national championship. Led by Marcus Freeman, the Notre Dame ...
Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard leaves Orange Bowl, checked for concussion before returning
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard left the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl late in the first half ...
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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 scores ridiculous Notre Dame touchdown while dealing with knee sprain
Jeremiyah Love could not be kept out of the end zone during Notre Dame’s Orange Bowl battle with Penn State on Thursday night ...