The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are entering the semifinal of the College Football Playoff, riding a 12-game win streak. Notre Dame is the hottest team in college football, having recently defeated Indiana 27-17 in the first round and Georgia 23-10 in the quarterfinal of the College Football Playoff.

Penn State coach James Franklin and Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman held their final media availability Wednesday before the Orange Bowl, where they discussed key injuries and preparing for their biggest game of the season so far. Here’s what the coaches had to say as the Orange Bowl approaches.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Notre Dame football coach Marcus freeman has been awarded the George Munger College Coach of the Year award. It’s the second coach of the year award that Freeman has won this year.

As Notre Dame prepares for their CFP matchup with Penn State, head coach Marcus Freeman gives an update on RB Jeremiyah Love.

Marcus Freeman elevates Notre Dame football, exceeding the Brian Kelly era with CFP victories and a whole new vibe.

Four of the five Notre Dame coaches who have won national titles did so in their third seasons. Marcus Freeman, now in his third season, could join them this month.

On the verge of a possible game of the century against Ohio State, we cover five ways there is a ton of "O-H" in Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman.

Eleven final thoughts on Notre Dame’s historic 23-10 victory over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, a win the Irish had long been waiting for.

Coach Marcus Freeman says Notre Dame will treat this week like any other game week but that the Irish have to "expedite the preparation" with two fewer days to get ready than Penn State for the Orange Bowl.