Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman cherishes every game day. The Irish’s home opener Saturday against Tennessee State carries special significance.
Freeman is one of 14 black head coaches among the 133 FBS schools, and Saturday’s game will be just the third time black head coaches have faced one another at Notre Dame Stadium.Freeman has taken time this week to make sure his players appreciate the moment.
The Tigers have one win over an FBS school, beating Georgia State 17-10 in the 2017 season opener. George, now in his third season, knows this will be a much tougher challenge but isn’t conceding anything.AdvertisementLast week in Dublin, Notre Dame unveiled its revamped offense with Hartman, who competed 19 of 23 passes for 251 yards as the Irish averaged 7.8 yards per play in the 42-3 rout.
George said it’s “fine and dandy” that this coaching matchup features two Ohio State alumni, and he respects what Freeman has done as he begins his second season in charge of the Irish.
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