Notre Dame’s fake punt, field goal attempt and how Ohio State won latest crown: Coaches confidential
The Athletic spoke to six FBS coaches to break down the key moments of Ohio State's championship win Monday night.
Notre Dame Coach Marcus Freeman Explains Controversial Field Goal Attempt
Marcus Freeman spoke about his decision to kick a field goal while down 16 points to Ohio State in national championship game.
Marcus Freeman Trying A Field Goal Down 16 Was An Unbelievably Bad Coaching Moment
Midway through Notre Dame’s first appearance in a national championship game since their 42-14 loss to Alabama in 2013 it looked like it was headed for yet another embarrassing blowout loss, as they allowed Ohio State to score 31 points on their first five possessions of the game and trailed 31-7.
Watch Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman explain why a field goal in the fourth quarter vs. Ohio State
The Irish were down 31-15, but just had forced a fumble and marched 70-yards down the field. With just over 9 and-a-half minutes remaining in the game, head coach Marcus Freeman opted for a 27-yard field goal instead of attempting a 4h-and-Goal from the Buckeyes 9 yard line.
Marcus Freeman Explains Eyebrow-Raising Field Goal Decision vs. Notre Dame
After Ohio State jumped out to a 31–7 lead, Notre Dame attempted to claw back into contention in the second half. For a moment, it looked as though they had a shot to make thing
Notre Dame bettors crushed by last-second field goal in backdoor cover
About halfway through the third quarter, it appeared the Buckeyes were easily going to cash their backers’ bets before the Fighting Irish made a late run. Notre Dame would score two touchdowns and successfully convert two 2-point conversions to cut the score to eight and very nearly got the ball back with a chance to tie.
Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman explains reasoning on fourth-down decision amid comeback
Trailing 28-7 with more than 11 minutes left in the third quarter, Notre Dame opted to run a fake punt on fourth-and-2 from its 33-yard-line. Backup quarterback Steve Angeli entered as the stealthy upback and took a direct snap.
Notre Dame coach defends controversial field goal decision
Down by 16 points, Notre Dame elected to try a field goal rather than go for a touchdown, a decision head coach Marcus Freeman defends.
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman explains controversial fourth-quarter FG decision in CFP loss to Ohio State
Facing fourth-and-goal, down 31-15 early in the fourth quarter in a College Football Playoff National Championship clash against Ohio State, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman elected to kick a field goal.
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman explains controversial 4th down call vs. Ohio State
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman shared the logic behind one of his more polarizing decisions in Monday’s national championship game loss to Ohio State.
Why did Notre Dame go for field goal? Marcus Freeman's decision raises questions in CFP championship
A field goal would have eliminated the need for two-point conversions on future touchdowns, but the reality would have been the same: Notre Dame still would have needed to score t
Marcus Freeman's terrible CFP field goal decision backfired to the delight of college fans
All throughout the College Football Playoffs, one of the things fans could count on was the aggressive play-calling of Notre ...
Late Ohio State field goal is a win for Buckeyes bettors in CFP title game victory over Notre Dame
Jayden Fielding’s 33-yard field goal with 26 seconds remaining did more than secure Ohio State’s 34-23 victory over Notre ...
Ohio State’s Game-Sealing Field Goal Brought Joy, Pain to Bettors
Jayden Fielding's 33-yard field goal for Ohio State with 26 seconds left sealed a national championship victory for the ...
Commanders' Zane Gonzalez Opens Up About His OCD After Fans Question His Routine Before Game-Winning Field Goal
Washington Commanders player Zane Gonzalez opened up about his OCD after fans wondered why he was pulling his hair and ...
NFL fans were in awe as Eagles punter Braden Mann made a game-saving hold on a field goal in the snow
Mann corralled a tough snap and lined up the hold to perfection for Jake Elliott, who made the field goal. He had a similar ...
Eagles Players Cleverly Assist Jake Elliott by Clearing Snow Before Field Goal Attempt
After failing a Tush Push during the fourth quarter, the Eagles summoned kicker Jake Elliott onto the field for a chip shot ...
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