Marcus Freeman Got It Done: He's Taking Notre Dame to the National Championship
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman secures a trip to the National Championship with a statement win over Penn State in the Orange Bowl.
The Game-Changing Play That Sent Notre Dame to the National Title Game
The Fighting Irish came through when it mattered in their playoff semifinal against Penn State by relying on the one skill they perform better than any other team in the country.
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.
James Franklin? Nah, Brian Kelly is the big loser as Notre Dame reaches CFP title game
Kelly left Notre Dame for LSU and a better shot at a championship, but it's Marcus Freeman and the Irish who will play for a title.
LSU head football coach Brian Kelly dragged into mud after Notre Dame makes first championship game since 1988
LSU head football coach Brian Kelly was the first name that came to mind for some as Notre Dame and Marcus Freeman clinched a CFP title game appearance.
Brian Kelly was the biggest loser of Notre Dame's Orange Bowl win
Notre Dame advancing to the College Football Playoff national championship game on Thursday night stunk really badly for one person in particular. The Fighting Irish's 27-24 Orange Bowl win over
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.
Notre Dame is a Team of Destiny: Irish Advance to CFP National Championship
The Fighting Irish’s magical season rolls on with a thrilling Orange Bowl victory over Penn State, securing a National ...
No. 6 Penn State has its national title dreams dashed by a late Notre Dame field goal in Orange Bowl
With under 20 seconds remaining, Fighting Irish kicker Mitch Jeter nailed a 41-yard high-flying attempt to secure the win.
Notre Dame Beats Penn State to Reach CFP Final as Fans Call Out Drew Allar, Franklin
Late mistakes from Penn State quarterback Drew Allar and questionable decisions from head coach James Franklin led to Notre ...
Notre Dame wins the Playoff’s best game, plus Deion Sanders’ NFL criteria
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Notre Dame could have 'gone sideways,' instead it's still fighting
Notre Dame fell to Northern Illinois, a 28-point underdog, in one of the most stunning defeats in the program's storied ...
A Penn State defender put up monster numbers vs. Notre Dame. It wasn’t Abdul Carter or Dani Dennis-Sutton
Edge rushers Abdul Carter and Dani Dennis-Sutton proved to be difficult one-on-one matchups for the Fighting Irish.
Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard returns from injury, leads Irish to comeback win in Orange Bowl vs. Penn State
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard returned in the second half after leaving the game due to an injury before halftime in ...
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 ...
Penn State report card for Notre Dame: Both teams trade knockout shots before Irish force the issue late
Penn State was in control of its Orange Bowl semifinal against Notre Dame, and then the Lions weren’t. The Fighting Irish had ...
Jeremiyah Love’s Incredible Touchdown Run Captures the Magic of Notre Dame’s Season
Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) celebrates a touch down in the second ...