Both ESPN's matchup analytics and the betting odds are favoring Notre Dame. The Notre Dame vs. Penn State football game is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT start on ESPN on Thursday, Jan. 9. Sean McDonough is expected to do the play-by-play. Greg McElroy is expected to join him in the booth.

Who Is Performing During Notre Dame vs. Penn State Halftime Show? While the Band of the Fighting Irish and the Penn State Blue Band marching bands are in attendance at the Orange

Notre Dame and Penn State are all set to clash in the Orange Bowl on Thursday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, with a spot in the National Championship at stake. Both teams have claimed nine victories in their 19 previous encounters,