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Marcus Freeman gets the best of James Franklin again, this time for an elite QB recruit

The 2025 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl will likely always be Marcus Freeman’s biggest win over James Franklin, but the Notre Dame head coach continues to stack victories over the Nittany Lions on the recruiting trail. The latest might sting the most because it comes at the most important position on the field.

On Thursday, 2027 four-star quarterback Teddy Jarrard announced his commitment to Notre Dame, choosing the Fighting Irish over Penn State, Michigan, Ohio State, and Georgia.

BREAKING: Elite 2027 QB Teddy Jarrard has Committed to Notre Dame, he tells me for @rivals

The 6’3 200 QB from Kennesaw, GA chose the Fighting Irish over Michigan, Ohio State, Georgia, & Penn State

He’s the No.