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.

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:

Following the game, Freeman met with Penn State head coach James Franklin at midfield. The two shared a handshake and a quick conversation before going their separate ways. In the midst of the postgame chaos, both competitors shared mutual respect after the Orange Bowl.

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.

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,

James Franklin or Marcus Freeman will have an opportunity to make history with a win in the Orange Bowl. Riley Holsinger reports.

One head coach will make history by winning the Orange Bowl on Thursday. When Penn State-Notre Dame goes final in the College Football Playoff semifinal either James Franklin or Marcus Freeman will become the first Black head coach to lead a team into the FBS National Championship game.

Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry discuss the significance of a Black head coach -- either Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman or Penn State's James Franklin -- coaching in the national championship for the first time ever.

Before their teams square off in the Orange Bowl, Penn State head coach James Franklin admitted Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is living his follicle fantasy. During a Wednesday, January 8, press conference ahead of the game on Thursday night,