The nation’s eyes will be glued to the NCAA’s College Football Playoff semifinal games this week as (7) Notre Dame takes on (6) Penn State at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jan. 9, while (5) Texas and (8) Ohio State do battle at 7:30 on Friday,

Ohio State ’s Ryan Day, Texas’ Steve Sarkisian, Notre Dame ’s Marcus Freeman and Penn State ’s James Franklin are the final four. None has won a national championship as a head coach, making this season the third out of the last four in which the title will go to a head coach who has never won one.

Ta’Mere Robinson, LB, Brashear — Robinson has earned playing time in his two seasons at Penn State, while still holding sophomore eligibility. He was a consensus four-star recruit out of Brashear, but missed his senior high school season due to injury.

Here's a complete schedule of the College Football Playoff semifinals, including kickoff times and TV channel information.