Marcus Freeman validated ... Mitch Jeter would then make a game-winning field goal from 41 yards out. After Notre Dame won in thrilling fashion, Freeman walked over to midfield to shake ...

Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs saw their season come to an end after falling to Marcus Freeman ... After the game, Smart and Freeman met midfield for a postgame handshake.

The Fighting Irish opened as a one-point favorite in some sports books, while others had the game as a toss-up. Related: Testy Postgame Handshake Between Marcus Freeman, Curt Cignetti Turning Heads ...

Following the victory, Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman spoke with the media ... I told Coach (Curt) Cignetti after the game, I think that's a heck of a football team we faced that ...

Even Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman took note ... the coaches are hungry for more.” The post Curt Cignetti named AP Coach of the Year after leading a remarkable turnaround at Indiana ...