Penn State, Notre Dame and Orange Bowl

2025 College Football Playoff odds, Orange Bowl prediction: Notre Dame vs. Penn State picks from proven expert
Jimmie Kaylor revealed his College Football Playoff semifinal picks for Penn State vs. Notre Dame in the 2025 Orange Bowl on Thursday
Notre Dame, Penn State Square Off in the Orange Bowl
Fresh off a 23-10 dismantling of No. 2 seed and SEC Champion Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 2, No. 7 seed Notre Dame (13-1) continues its trek to the National Championship game with a date against the No.
Penn State-Notre Dame X factors: The Lions’ safeties, a former Lions tight end, more
Al Golden. Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator has a rich Penn State past. He was a tight end at PSU, and captain on the Lions’ 1991 team. Penn State cornerbacks coach Terry Smith was also a captain on that team.
How the Final Four were built: Penn State vs. Notre Dame
A look at the starting lineups at Ohio State and Texas and now Penn State and Notre Dame reveals there are very few shortcuts to the top.
College Football Playoff: Notre Dame vs. Penn State - prediction, odds, expert picks, QB matchup, and trends
Penn State was unable to corral Oregon’s offense in the Big Ten Championship though, allowing 496 total yards while dropping a 45-37 decision to the then undefeated Ducks. The Nittany Lions eviscerated SMU in the first round of the CFP Playoff,
Penn State, Notre Dame Injury Updates: Who to Watch in the Orange Bowl
The Nittany Lions look for Abdul Carter to return, while the Fighting Irish have been dealing with a season of injuries.
Updated Ohio State CFP championship odds, exact matchup odds vs. Notre Dame and Penn State
As a result, Ohio’s best sportsbooks now favor the Buckeyes to win the national championship. Oddsmakers were high on Ohio State after the regular season, giving OSU the third-best odds to win the title. No CFP team has been more impressive than the Buckeyes, and sportsbooks responded accordingly.
Penn State-Notre Dame preview: Which brand name advances to play for the national title?
But Penn State still hasn’t beaten anybody of Notre Dame’s caliber. The Lions are in the national semis, but their best win is still probably over Illinois. The Irish are elite on all three levels of their defense, with a brilliant defensive coordinator, Penn State alum Al Golden who figures to complicate things for Allar.
Notre Dame Reveals Depth Chart for Orange Bowl Against Penn State
Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) flips the ball to Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Jordan Faison (6) on a play against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Caesars Superdome. / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Notre Dame, Penn State set for Orange Bowl clash in CFP semifinals. What are keys to the game?
The Athletic beat writers Pete Sampson (Notre Dame) and Audrey Snyder (Penn State) share their thoughts on the CFP semifinal.
College Football Playoff prediction: Why No. 7 seed Notre Dame is prepared to reclaim the throne
Then, in the quarterfinal against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, Notre Dame allowed an early field goal and never trailed again while rag-dolling the SEC champions en route to a 23-10
Penn State Tight End Tyler Warren: A Mismatch Nightmare for the Notre Dame Defense
Tyler Warren's versatility and size make him a matchup nightmare. Irish coordinator Al Golden cannot let him take over.
Penn State-Notre Dame storylines: Big names dealing with physical issues, running QBs, more
Penn State running back Kaytron Allen is tripped up by Boise State safety Alexander Teubner during the second quarter of the ...