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Notre Dame vs. Penn State Showdown

Notre Dame adapts on the fly to its longest season and changing schedule as CFP semifinal arrives

The playoff semifinal Thursday night against the Nittany Lions (13-2) will mark the deepest into January that Notre Dame has ever played; one more win would extend the Irish's longest season to 16 games. Coach Marcus Freeman responded by reducing the amount of contact at practice to keep players fresh, good training for the NFL's 17-game schedule.

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Keep an eye on these 4 players when Notre Dame football meets Penn State in CFP semifinal

The paths of Notre Dame football and Penn State cross Thursday for the first time since 2007 with a spot in the national championship game at stake

Reuters · 17h

Penn State, Notre Dame charge into semifinals in pursuit of elusive title

Penn State and Notre Dame are vying to end three decade-long national championship droughts and can move a step closer Thursday night when they collide in the Orange Bowl.

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The New York Times · 1h

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 opponents.

The Washington Post on MSN · 20h

For the first time in decades, Notre Dame football lives up to its standard

Heading into the Orange Bowl, the Fighting Irish are finally showing signs that they can compete at the top of the sport in the modern era.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 2h

Notre Dame, Penn State face off in College Football Playoff: Three keys to the Orange Bowl

The first College Football Playoff semifinal will feature Penn State and Notre Dame. A breakdown of the keys to victory in the Orange Bowl.

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College Football Playoff Semifinal 2025: Previewing Orange Bowl between Penn State, Notre Dame

Notre Dame and Penn State have traveled shockingly similar paths to reach this year's College Football Playoff semifinal.

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College Football Playoff semifinals spread picks: Notre Dame-Penn State, Ohio State-Texas

Penn State, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Texas are all that remain of the 134 FBS teams who began the year with playoff dreams.

How Pat Coogan’s fiery speeches are fueling Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff run

A preseason benching didn't stop Coogan — who's back starting at center — from becoming the emotional leader of Notre Dame.

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Notre Dame Has Flipped Its Script, Thriving With Fast Pace and Big Plays

The Irish closed the athletic gap that existed for a long time between them and college football’s heavyweights, now relying on outrunning the competition.

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Pine Crest star helped Notre Dame lacrosse win a title. Can he do the same for football?

Faison can help the football team get one step closer to its first national title since 1988 on Thursday when the No. 7 ...

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Notre Dame defensive staffer named as a strong early candidate for open NFL coaching vacancy

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has built a tremendous staff, and it’s showing so far in the 2024 season, currently ...

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Notre Dame vs. Penn State Game Day Guide: How to Watch, Stream and What's at Stake

The Orange Bowl will broadcast live from Hard Rock Stadium at 7:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 9 on ESPN, with Sean McDonough handling the play-by-play duties, Greg McElroy sitting in as the analyst, and Molly ...

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