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James Franklin, Marcus Freeman tackle college football's big-picture challenges ahead of Orange Bowl

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James Franklin and Marcus Freeman shake hands ahead of tomorrow's Orange Bowl. (Credit: Ryan Snyder | Blue White Illustrated)

DANIA BEACH, Fla. -- Penn State head coach James Franklin sat self-assured at the podium on Wednesday morning. Alongside Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman, the leaders of two of the most storied college football programs met reporters for a final time before their Orange Bowl tilt on Thursday evening.

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