Former NFL star, the 1995 Heisman Trophy winner from Ohio State, and current TSU coach Eddie realizes the importance of this game. “We have an opportunity to go up to South Bend and play at a historical venue (next to) ‘Touchdown Jesus,’ the cathedral of all stadiums,” George said. “I think this is going to be a great opportunity for our kids to experience that, play Saturday football up there against a damn good opponent.”
George will be coaching against another Ohio State alum Marcus Freeman. The match between the two coaches will also be significant. Freeman is one of 14 black coaches among the 133 Bowl Subdivision schools, and this game will be just the third time black head coaches have faced one another at Notre Dame Stadium.
“We’ll make sure they are grateful for the opportunity to be able to do this,” Freeman said Monday. “I know that they are different universities, but they’re both distinct in celebrating their own way. I think at the core, the core values that both universities possess, they align.”
Eddie George also commented on the matchup between the two Black coaches. “It’s going to be an honor and a privilege to coach against him,” George said. “I think he’s a fine human being, and certainly the program of Notre Dame speaks for itself.”
The game will be televised on NBC this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET.