Penn State, Orange Bowl and Notre Dame

Notre Dame's $20 million statement: Orange Bowl defeat of Penn State secures independent status
Notre Dame's defeat of Penn State in the Orange Bowl puts its College Football Playoff payout at $20 million and ensures its independent status
Notre Dame edges Penn State in wild Orange Bowl to reach first national championship game in 12 years
For the first time since 2012, Notre Dame will play for a national title. The Fighting Irish advanced to the College Football Playoff National Championship with a 27-24 win against Penn State in Thursday evening's Orange Bowl.
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
Here’s where you can buy Notre Dame Orange Bowl Champion and National Championship gear
Friday’s Cotton Bowl between the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes will determine Notre Dame’s opponent. The two winning teams will travel to Atlanta, Georgia, where they’ll meet at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the National Championship game at 8:00 p.m. ET on Monday. Jan. 20, 2025.
Orange Bowl highlights: Notre Dame-Penn State score, top moments 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:
Orange Bowl Halftime Update: Penn State Leads Notre Dame; Riley Leonard Hurt
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard left the game with an injury, while Penn State's run game is dominating.
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.
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 QB Riley Leonard Leaves Orange Bowl, Being Evaluated by Medical Staff
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard left the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl late in the first half and was being evaluated by the Fighting Irish’s medical staff
Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard returns from injury, leads Irish to comeback win in Orange Bowl vs. Penn State
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard returned in the second half after leaving the game due to an injury before halftime in the Orange Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal on Thursday night and led the Fighting Irish to a 27-24 victory.
Notre Dame football loses QB Riley Leonard, LT Anthonie Knapp in first half vs. Penn State
Graduate senior Tosh Baker, who started in the Sun Bowl to end the 2023 season, replaced Knapp in the Notre Dame football lineup.
Notre Dame’s last-minute interception, field goal clinch Orange Bowl, title-game spot for Fighting Irish
A late interception by and a game-winning field goal pushed Notre Dame ahead of Penn State to win the Orange Bowl and reach ...
Notre Dame edges Penn State on late field goal in Orange Bowl, gains national championship spot
The third time was the Irish charm for Notre Dame. After having two interceptions nullified by pass interference penalties, ...
Penn State WRs held without a catch in Orange Bowl loss as fatal flaw costs shot at national championship
One particular stat looms over Penn State's College Football Playoff 27-24 semifinal loss to Notre Dame: 0. As in zero ...
Notre Dame Beats Penn State to Reach CFP Final as Fans Call Out Drew Allar, Franklin
Late mistakes from Penn State quarterback Drew Allar and questionable decisions from head coach James Franklin led to Notre ...