Notre Dame football beats out Alabama, Penn State

Penn State football has its heart ripped out by Notre Dame in CFP semifinal Orange Bowl
Penn State football’s season ended Thursday with a 27-24 loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Fighting Irish secured the victory with a game-winning drive, capped off with a field goal from Mitch Jeter.
Notre Dame football beats out Alabama, Penn State for 4-star OL
Tyler Merrill is a four-star recruit according to 247 Sports. He is the #61 player in the 2026 recruiting class, the #5 IOL and the #2 player in the state of Pennsylvania. Merrill currently attends Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Cumberland Valley 4-star offensive lineman commits to Notre Dame
It was a big day for Cumberland Valley four-star offensive lineman Tyler Merrill. The rising senior made his college choice official on Thursday. His choices were down to Penn State, Notre Dame, Alabama,
Notre Dame football 2025 signee makes huge rise in recruiting ranking
Notre Dame football’s 2025 edge rusher signee Christopher Burgess Jr. made a huge rise in the final rankings for his class.
Could Clemson-Notre Dame football series become a permanent rivalry?
The Clemson Tigers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish aren't exactly bitter rivals. But two of college football's most recognizable brands could soon be seeing a lot more of each other. ESPN announced its decision Thursday to continue broadcasting ACC athletics through 2036 rather than exercise an opt-out clause that would have ended the broadcast rights agreement after the 2027 season.
Blue-Chip Pennsylvania OL Tyler Merrill Commits to Notre Dame
Star offensive lineman Tyler Merrill announced his commitment to Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame Football. The 6’5 320 IOL from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, chose the Irish over the Michigan Wolverines,
Notre Dame Football Lands Top Offensive Lineman, Beats Bluebloods for Commitment
Notre Dame bolsters its 2025 recruiting class with a key addition—landing a 4-star offensive lineman to strengthen the Fighting Irish front.
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What are most memorable Notre Dame football wins over Penn State? Here are five
When Notre Dame football and Penn State meet Thursday in the Capital One Orange Bowl in a College Football Playoff semifinal, introductions aren’t needed. Though it’s been a minute since ...
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Notre Dame wins a classic against Penn State to earn a chance at college football’s national championship
Wake up the echoes, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are once again going to play on college football’s biggest stage. Notre Dame beat Penn State 27-24 in a classic College Football ...
2025 College Football Playoff odds, Orange Bowl prediction: Notre Dame vs. Penn State picks by CFB expert
Jimmie Kaylor revealed his College Football Playoff semifinal picks for Penn State vs. Notre Dame in the 2025 Orange Bowl on ...
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Notre Dame vs. Penn State prediction: Who wins, and why?
A historic College Football Playoff semifinal kicks off at the Orange Bowl as Notre Dame and Penn State square off with a shot at the national championship game on the line. Here’s what you ...
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Orange Bowl predictions: Does Notre Dame or Penn State advance in College Football Playoff?
Editor’s note: Follow Notre Dame vs. Penn State live updates for the latest scores and highlights at the Orange Bowl CFP semifinal. The first College Football Playoff semifinal will be in ...
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Penn State Vs. Notre Dame: Keys to the Orange Bowl
Penn State and Notre Dame were considered two of the most significant beneficiaries of the expanded College Football Playoff. Each team has consistently produced seasons with double-digit ...
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Penn State Falls to Notre Dame in Orange Bowl Heartbreaker
Notre Dame advanced to its first College Football Playoff national championship game, and Penn State ended the most prolific season in school history at 13-3. Penn State, which took a 10 ...
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Notre Dame, Penn State face off in College Football Playoff: Three keys to the Orange Bowl
The other half of the College Football Playoff national semifinals ... Things between Penn State and Notre Dame should be a little slower, a little more plodding and a lot more reliant on ...
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Notre Dame vs. Penn State: How to watch, picks, odds for College Football Playoff semifinal at Orange Bowl
Notre Dame and Penn State playing in a college football game with national title implications? What decade is it? Neither classic power won a game in the four-team era of the College ...
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Notre Dame vs. Penn State odds, line: 2025 College Football Playoff picks, top Orange Bowl model predictions
The No. 6 seed Penn State Nittany Lions will try to maintain their impressive start to the College Football Playoff when they face the No. 7 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2025 Orange ...
David Pollack Reveals His 2025 Preseason Ranking for Penn State
The Penn State Nittany Lions are reloading for another run at a national title after falling just short of their ultimate ...