Penn State, Orange Bowl and Notre Dame

Notre Dame vs. Penn State: Why Doubt the Fighting Irish Now?
As Notre Dame prepares to face Penn State in a CFP battle, here’s why the Fighting Irish have earned trust and confidence this season.
Notre Dame vs. Penn State Prediction: Fighting Irish Face Nittany Lions in CFP Semifinal Orange Bowl
The Fighting Irish are favored over the Nittany Lions in the 20th all-time meeting between the two programs. The series between Notre Dame and Penn State is tied, 9-9-1.
Orange Bowl magnitude not lost on Penn State, Notre Dame coaches
Penn State coach James Franklin and Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman sat side-by-side Wednesday morning well aware of the significant moment that awaits them. It goes far beyond football.
Notre Dame Football: 5 Keys to the Irish Defeating Penn State
Notre Dame’s path to defeating Penn State in their CFP clash relies on 5 critical factors. Here’s what the Irish must do to win.
Keys to Victory For The Notre Dame Offense vs Penn State
Notre Dame earned two College Football Playoff victories despite the offense not playing its best football. The unit did enough to win both games thanks to elite play from the defense and special teams. Against Penn State the Irish offense will need to play much better.
Notre Dame vs Penn State Prediction and Picks — Orange Bowl
The Fighting Irish's showing on offense against Georgia may not have been pretty, but it was effective. Find out why Riley Leonard & Co. has Douglas Farmer bullish on the Over ahead of Thursday's CFP semifinal at Hard Rock Stadium.
Al Golden at Penn State: Looking back at Notre Dame coordinator's career with Nittany Lions
Here's a look back at Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden's ties to Penn State ahead of Thursday's Orange Bowl:
Ex-UM coach Al Golden returns to South Florida, leading Notre Dame defense vs. Penn State
Former Hurricanes coach Al Golden leads Notre Dame’s defense against Penn State in the Orange Bowl, which is doubling as the semifinals for the College Football Playoff.
Notre Dame coordinator Al Golden focuses on present, not on his ties to Penn State
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden hasn’t made this week about him and his connection with Penn State. The 55-year-old Golden played tight end for the Nittany Lions and made a memorable touchdown catch in 1990 in an upset win over the Fighting Irish,
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History of Notre Dame football championships: How many national titles have the Irish won?
Notre Dame brings a rich history to the College Football Playoff semifinals, but it's been quite a while since the Fighting ...
Independent streak helped build Notre Dame into football’s historic and modern behemoth
Back in the 1920s, the Fighting Irish made what might have been their biggest push to join what would become the Big Ten but the athletic director at Michigan blocked it. Ever since, Notre Dame has ...
Multiple Notre Dame football players reportedly affected by flu bug
We're at the time of year where illnesses get passed around easily, not the least of which is the flu. When you have a group ...
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Not everyone in Happy Valley is rooting for Penn State in the CFP. Meet these Notre Dame fans
In the shadow of Happy Valley, where Penn State is celebrated and blue-and-white are the unofficial community colors, some ...
Penn State's James Franklin jabs at Notre Dame ahead of CFP matchup: 'Everybody should be in a conference'
Before taking on Notre Dame, Penn State head coach James Franklin said he disagrees with the team's independent status, suggesting every team should compete in a conference.
College Football Playoff Oddly Specific Predictions: Get ready for an Ohio State-Notre Dame title game
When I made my Sugar Bowl pick, Georgia was the slight favorite, but that flipped by the time the game kicked off Thursday ...
Two Cincinnati players to watch in Penn State football's Orange Bowl game
Penn State, including two Cincinnati natives, will face Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinals at the Orange ...
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College Football Fans Roasting Ohio State Fans For Orange Bowl Mistake
The College Football Playoff restarts on Thursday with the first of two semifinal matchups. Penn State will take on Notre ...