Notre Dame, Penn State and Orange Bowl

What Penn State Said About Notre Dame Ahead of the Orange Bowl
The Nittany Lions arrived in south Florida on Tuesday ready to take on the Fighting Irish for a spot in the College Football Playoff championship game.
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.
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 said.
Notre Dame Must Overcome Injuries and Adversity to Defeat Penn State
With key injuries and limited prep time, Notre Dame faces a tough challenge against Penn State in their CFP showdown.
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.
Not everyone in Happy Valley is rooting for Penn State in the CFP. Meet these Notre Dame fans
Penn State football is headed to the semifinals of the College Football Playoff and will face Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl. Read all of our coverage leading up to the Jan. 9 game at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Abdul Carter injury update: Penn State star DE a 'game-time decision' for Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame
Penn State star defensive end Abdul Carter will be a "game-time decision" for the Orange Bowl on Thursday night, coach James Franklin said Wednesday. Carter suffered an apparent left arm/shoulder injury in the Nittany Lions' Fiesta Bowl win over Boise State on Dec.
Penn State expects Abdul Carter vs. Irish but game-time call
Penn State anticipates All-America defensive end Abdul Carter playing against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal, though coach James Franklin says it will be a game-time decision.
Penn State’s Max Granville should still be in high school. Instead, he’s backing up Abdul Carter in the Orange Bowl.
Penn State’s defensive line isn’t just talented, it’s deep. With junior defensive end Abdul Carter suffering an upper-body injury in the Fiesta Bowl, even freshman Max Granville got a chance to play in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Boise State — and played well.
Abdul Carter update: Penn State DE 'game time decision' vs. Notre Dame
Where things are as Abdul Carter hopes to suit up for Penn State against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal game.
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 ...
Penn State will have its hands full with Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard’s running ability
The Fighting Irish star ranks among the top 10 nationally in rushing yards and touchdowns by a quarterback this season.
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 ...
Is Notre Dame football likable now?
In this CFP, the Irish are winning over some people. Or maybe they're just benefitting from the distaste many feel for their ...
Notre Dame vs. Penn State odds, spread: 2025 College Football Playoff picks, top Orange Bowl model predictions
SportsLine's model just revealed its College Football Playoff semifinal picks for No. 6 seed Penn State vs. No. 7 seed Notre ...