Franklin, Freeman to make history in CFP matchup

Penn State coach James Franklin and Notre Dame coach Marcus Freemanwill make history when they meet in the College Football Playoff semifinals Thursday night, with the winner becoming the first Black head coach to reach the college football national championship game. Here is a sampling of the talk around the matchup and what it means for the sport as a whole: 

• SI: Why James Franklin-Marcus Freeman matchup is progress for Black coaches.

• SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE: Two Black head coaches in this CFP semifinal? How about just two head coaches?

• MIAMI HERALD: Franklin, Freeman representing Black football coaches on national stage at Orange Bowl.

• ANDSCAPE: At long last, equal opportunity for Black college football coaches?