Notre Dame, Marcus Freeman and LSU
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Marcus Freeman has declined interview requests from Florida and Penn State originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Among the names on his list of potential candidates, two stand out as truly crazy hires for LSU: national championship-winning coaches Jimbo Fisher and Dabo Swinney. Hiring either would be a headline-grabbing move that could immediately energize the program.” Full story here.
Marcus Freeman and James Franklin, two of the sport’s leading minority coaches, also went head-to-head on the recruiting trail.
On Sunday, LSU joined Florida and Penn State as marquee programs hunting for a leader who can make them a contender in the College Football Playoff. Florida State and Auburn could soon join the mix.
Why does LSU's firing of Brian Kelly impact UF, FSU? Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin should be considered a top target for both LSU and Florida. There are currently 12 FBS openings, including eight in the Power 4 conferences.