Notre Dame, Penn State and Orange Bowl

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Notre Dame edges Penn State in wild Orange Bowl to reach first national championship game in 12 years
For the first time since 2012, Notre Dame will play for a national title. The Fighting Irish advanced to the College Football Playoff National Championship with a 27-24 win against Penn State in Thursday evening's Orange Bowl.
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Orange Bowl live updates: Penn State extends lead over Notre Dame in College Football Playoff semifinal
Penn State and Notre Dame are facing off Thursday night in the Orange Bowl, the first of the College Football Playoff semifinal matchups. Follow along for live updates, highlights and analysis.
Orange Bowl Pregame Report: Abdul Carter Injury Update, Penn State-Notre Dame Preview
Penn State meets Notre Dame tonight in the Orange Bowl for a place in the College Football Playoff national championship game.
Riley Leonard injury: Notre Dame QB returns to Orange Bowl, scores rushing TD after concussion evaluation
Notre Dame star quarterback Riley Leonard returned in the third quarter of the Orange Bowl on Thursday after entering concussion protocol late the first half following a big hit. Leonard's brief absence injected some uncertainty for the 7-seed Fighting Irish in their College Football Playoff semifinal battle with 6-seed Penn State.
Orange Bowl live updates: Notre Dame-Penn State scores, highlights from CFP semifinal
It's time for College Football Playoff Orange Bowl semifinal. Follow along for live score and game updates between Notre Dame vs Penn State:
Status update on two key players for Notre Dame, Penn State ahead of Orange Bowl
Both the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Penn State Nittany Lions entered Thursday’s Orange Bowl matchup with injury questions concerning a key player.
Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard suffers injury vs. Penn State in CFP Orange Bowl
Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard suffered an injury vs. Penn State in College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl.
Orange Bowl 2025: Where to watch Penn State vs. Notre Dame for free
Win and you’re in. No. 6 Penn State and No. 7 Notre Dame battle it out in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium for a spot in the National Championship Game. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jan. 9 on ESPN.
Jeter's field goal lifts Notre Dame past Penn State in Orange Bowl
The Notre Dame football team beat Penn State 27-24 in the Orange Bowl Thursday night, the first game of the College Football Playoff semifinals. Mitch Jeter converted a game-winning field in the closing minute to secure the win.
Notre Dame vs. Penn State: Live scoring updates of CFP Semifinal at Orange Bowl
Notre Dame vs. Penn State in CFP Semifinal Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Follow along for live scoring updates
Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard Leaves Orange Bowl, Being Evaluated by Medical Staff
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard left the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl late in the first half and was being evaluated by the Fighting Irish’s medical staff
‘Gives a lot of teams a chance.’ Fans bring flair, love for 12-team CFP format to Orange Bowl
Both Notre Dame and Penn State wouldn’t have played in the College Football Playoff semifinal in past years despite their ...
What college football bowl games are on today? Schedule for Orange Bowl CFP semifinal game
Bowl season culminates with the College Football Playoff National Championship, which will crown the first champion of the ...
Franklin, Freeman representing Black football coaches on national stage at Orange Bowl
Either Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman or Penn State’s James Franklin will become the first Black coach to compete for a college ...