Notre Dame, Penn State face off in College Football Playoff

Penn State has cruised through the College Football Playoff so far. Here comes the hard part.
James Franklin finally has an opportunity to change the narrative that surrounds his program. But he's got to win a big game to do it.
Penn State could mimic Michigan's College Football Playoff run, but James Franklin isn't Jim Harbaugh
College football’s bards mused this playoff lacked a dominant team, like 2019 LSU or 2020 Alabama, although Ohio State sprints closer to resembling those past juggernauts. What about 2023 Michigan, though?
Notre Dame vs. Penn State — Everything to Know About the College Football Playoff Semifinal
The Fighting Irish and Nittany Lions face off in the Orange Bowl with a national championship berth on the line.
Penn State's James Franklin reveals 'real story' of College Football Playoff semis
Penn State football coach James Franklin thinks the College Football Playoff is a treasured experience for fans of the programs.
Notre Dame, Penn State face off in College Football Playoff: Three keys to the Orange Bowl
The first College Football Playoff semifinal will feature Penn State and Notre Dame. A breakdown of the keys to victory in the Orange Bowl.
College Football Playoff betting guide: Do underdogs Penn State have an edge against Notre Dame?
The semifinal round of the 2025 College Football Playoff begins with a showdown from the Sunshine State as Notre Dame takes on Penn State in the Capital One Orange Bowl. Both teams advanced to penultimate round of the playoff with dominant wins.
College Football Playoff prediction: Why No. 6 seed Penn State can win first national title since 1986 season
When the College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams, 6-seed Penn State was held up as a shining example of a team that would've benefitted the most from an expanded field the e
Notre Dame football vs. Penn State: three keys, predictions for Orange Bowl CFP semifinal
Which team will earn the first spot into the College Football Playoff title game? Here's three things that could decide Notre Dame vs. Penn State.
College Football Playoff semifinals: Previewing Ohio State-Texas, Penn State-Notre Dame
The CFP semifinals kick off Thursday with two 1980s rivals, Notre Dame and Penn State, playing a game that almost couldn't possibly be closer on paper, and then the hottest team in all the land (Ohio State) facing Texas and its clutch former Buckeyes quarterback ( Quinn Ewers) on Friday.
Abdul Carter injury update: What is the latest ahead of Penn State’s CFP semifinal vs. Notre Dame?
Penn State star Abdul Carter is expected to play vs. Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal, James Franklin ...
Riley Leonard bold predictions in Penn State-Notre Dame showdown
Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard has a chance to continue building upon his success as he faces Penn State in the Orange Bowl this ...
For one Nittany Lions fan, his Irish eyes well up when he recalls 1985 ND-Penn St. game
Irish fans surely have fond memories of the “snow bowl” 1992 game in South Bend when Rick Mirer completed a TD pass to Jerome ...
Penn State's Jaylen Reed Says the Nittany Lions Are 'at Our Peak' for the Fiesta Bowl
Reed says the Nittany Lions are 'playing great football right now' as they prepare to face Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl.
Al Golden's journey: From starring for Penn State football to trying, once more, to beat it
How the Notre Dame defensive coordinator is trying his best put away his Penn State feelings for one important College ...
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Penn State Football: Grading Nittany Lions’ Recent Transfer Portal Additions
Ross has the potential to be an extremely productive wide receiver next season for the Nittany Lions. Penn State Football expects to remain active in the transfer portal throughout the rest ...
Penn State’s secret weapons: A half-dozen overlooked Lions who can be difference-makers vs. Notre Dame
Penn State linebacker Dominic DeLuca hoists the trophy after the 31-14 win over Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31, ...