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 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:

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman has picked up his second award of the season ahead of the Irish's Orange Bowl game vs. Penn State.

Marcus Freeman elevates Notre Dame football, exceeding the Brian Kelly era with CFP victories and a whole new vibe.

On the verge of a possible game of the century against Ohio State, we cover five ways there is a ton of "O-H" in Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman.

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.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Notre Dame football coach Marcus freeman has been awarded the George Munger College Coach of the Year award. It’s the second coach of the year award that Freeman has won this year.

As Notre Dame prepares for their CFP matchup with Penn State, head coach Marcus Freeman gives an update on RB Jeremiyah Love.

The No. 7 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish are set to face off against the No. 6 seed Penn State Nittany Lions in a highly-anticipated Orange Bowl clash on

Penn State coach James Franklin and Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman held their final media availability Wednesday before the Orange Bowl, where they discussed key injuries and preparing for their biggest game of the season so far. Here’s what the coaches had to say as the Orange Bowl approaches.