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Orange Bowl live updates: Penn State extends lead over Notre Dame in College Football Playoff semifinal
Penn State and Notre Dame are facing off Thursday night in the Orange Bowl, the first of the College Football Playoff semifinal matchups. Follow along for live updates, highlights and analysis.
Orange Bowl Pregame Report: Abdul Carter Injury Update, Penn State-Notre Dame Preview
Penn State meets Notre Dame tonight in the Orange Bowl for a place in the College Football Playoff national championship game.
Orange Bowl predictions: Does Notre Dame or Penn State advance in College Football Playoff?
The Irish last ruled college football in 1988. The Nittany Lions won their most-recent title two years prior in 1986. Another storyline to watch is that both teams are led by Black coaches - Marcus Freeman of Notre Dame and James Franklin of Penn State.
Riley Leonard injury: Notre Dame QB returns to Orange Bowl, scores rushing TD after concussion evaluation
Notre Dame star quarterback Riley Leonard returned in the third quarter of the Orange Bowl on Thursday after entering concussion protocol late the first half following a big hit. Leonard's brief absence injected some uncertainty for the 7-seed Fighting Irish in their College Football Playoff semifinal battle with 6-seed Penn State.
Orange Bowl 2025: Where to watch Penn State vs. Notre Dame for free
Win and you’re in. No. 6 Penn State and No. 7 Notre Dame battle it out in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium for a spot in the National Championship Game. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jan. 9 on ESPN.
Orange Bowl live updates: Notre Dame-Penn State scores, highlights from CFP semifinal
It's time for College Football Playoff Orange Bowl semifinal. Follow along for live score and game updates between Notre Dame vs Penn State:
Notre Dame vs. Penn State score: Live game updates, College Football Playoff scores, Orange Bowl coverage
No. 7 seed Notre Dame and No. 6 seed Penn State are set to revive their rivalry in the Orange Bowl on Thursday evening with a spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship on the line. This will be the first meeting between two storied programs since 2007 and just the 20th all time.
Status update on two key players for Notre Dame, Penn State ahead of Orange Bowl
Both the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Penn State Nittany Lions entered Thursday’s Orange Bowl matchup with injury questions concerning a key player.
Riley Leonard injury updates: Notre Dame QB returns to Orange Bowl vs Penn State after concussion scare
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard was ushered off the field by officials after a possible concussion in the Orange Bowl against Penn State, but returned.
Notre Dame vs. Penn State: Orange Bowl Halftime Observations
Notre Dame heads to halftime down 10-3 against Penn State and perhaps without its starting quarterback for the second half
Notre Dame’s Riley Leonard returns from injury exit to tie Orange Bowl
The Notre Dame quarterback knotted the Orange Bowl at 10 points apiece with a third quarter touchdown against Penn State on Thursday night.
‘Gives a lot of teams a chance.’ Fans bring flair, love for 12-team CFP format to Orange Bowl
Both Notre Dame and Penn State wouldn’t have played in the College Football Playoff semifinal in past years despite their ...
Penn State fans soak in the 2024 season and the Orange Bowl atmosphere: ‘It’s been like a happy heart attack’
Hoffman, tricked out in blue and white from head toe, was wearing a “big” Penn State hat with the words “We Are” at the tippy ...