Notre Dame's coach remains focused on his team's performance despite making history of his own at the Orange Bowl

Marcus Freeman now roams the sidelines for Notre Dame, but he once played for another well-known college football program.

The spring and summer of 2020 was a fraught time for college football coaches. Their sport was shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic, cutting them off from recruiting future players and on-field interaction with their current players.

In line with the 12-team playoff's historic nature, the CFP semifinals feature a matchup that will guarantee more history in the national championship game.