Notre Dame, Penn State and College Football

Notre Dame official: Team dealing with 'virus or flu', 'no impact' expected in CFP semifinal vs. Penn State
Notre Dame players and staff members are dealing with a "flu or a virus" ahead of Thursday night's College Football Playoff semifinal against Penn State, a school official confirmed in a statement to CBS Sports' Brandon Marcello.
College Football Playoff picks for semifinals Notre Dame-Penn State, Ohio State-Texas
Just four teams remain in pursuit of a college football national championship. It all gets underway later tonight, when Notre Dame takes on Penn State in the Orange Bowl. The winner of that game will face the winner of Friday night’s Cotton Bowl Classic between Texas and Ohio State.
College football today: Notre Dame vs. Penn State schedule for Thursday
Two more blue blood programs are on the same field today as a historic college football postseason schedule kicks off the first of two semifinal games. Notre Da
Will Abdul Carter play in Penn State vs Notre Dame? What we know about his injury before kickoff.
Abdul Carter has been a huge part of Penn State's defense this season, as the junior defensive end has compiled 11 sacks and two forced fumbles. But he suffered an injury in the win over Boise State back on New Year's Eve.
College Football Playoff Semifinal: How to Watch Notre Dame vs. Penn State Tonight
Notre Dame last won a national championship in 1988. Penn State hasn't been crowned champion of college football since 1986. These blue blood programs are two wins away from a title and meet tonight in the Orange Bowl for the first semifinal of the College Football Playoff.
Penn State vs. Notre Dame series history, all-time record ahead of CFP semifinal matchup
Here's a look at the series history between Penn State and Notre Dame heading into their College Football Playoff semifinal matchup.
Notre Dame-Penn State free livestream: How to watch CFP Semifinal game, TV, schedule
The No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish play against the No. 6 Penn State Nittany Lions in the College Football Playoff Semifinals tonight. The matchup will begin at 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPN. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV.
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How to watch #6 Penn State vs #7 Notre Dame playoff game: Time, TV channel, FREE live stream
A traditional rivalry gets new life Thursday in Miami as the 6th-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions battle No. 7 Notre Dame in the semifinal round of the 2025 College Football Playoff.
The massive implication for Black coaches in Notre Dame vs. Penn State CFP semifinal matchup
It’s been a long time since either Notre Dame or Penn State reached college football’s mountaintop as national champions. It was 1988 for the Fighting Irish, 1986 for the Nittany Lions. There’s been good seasons and bad seasons in the three-plus decades that have followed,
Notre Dame vs. Penn State: Social Media Pregame Buzz Builds Ahead of Showdown
Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates on the sidelines in the ...
The Cultural Impact of Notre Dame Football Goes Far Beyond the Playing Field
O n Thursday, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish play the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl, which doubles as one of the ...
2025 Orange Bowl: Notre Dame vs. Penn State record, history, coaching matchup, analysis
Here’s what you need to know to get you set for this CFP matchup: Notre Dame vs Penn State in the 2025 Orange Bowl.
What is a Nittany Lion? Explaining Penn State nickname ahead of Orange Bowl vs Notre Dame
Penn State’s longtime mascot is a common mountain lion, the kind that roamed the mountains near the school’s State College ...
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 ...
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 ...
James Franklin Says 'Everybody Should Be in a Conference' Ahead of Notre Dame Game
Penn State head coach James Franklin took a swipe at Notre Dame before the two teams meet in the College Football Playoff ...
'Wake up the echoes:' Why Notre Dame slogan has become part of football team's identity
Notre Dame fans have been belting out 'Wake up the echoes' since 1909, when the marching band first played the 'Notre Dame ...