Notre Dame, Penn State and CFP

CFP semifinals: Dangerous Notre Dame defense readies for Penn State rushing attack
Xavier Watts and Notre Dame's fierce defense will be tasked with smothering Penn State on Thursday in the Orange Bowl, launching the College Football Playoff semifinals. The Irish are slight favorites to advance.
Notre Dame And Penn State Rekindle Rivalry In CFP Semifinals
Penn State and Notre Dame play in the College Football Playoff semifinals. The teams have played 19 times, including 12 consecutive years from 1981 to 1992.
Notre Dame, Penn State set for Orange Bowl clash in CFP semifinals. What are keys to the game?
The Athletic beat writers Pete Sampson (Notre Dame) and Audrey Snyder (Penn State) share their thoughts on the CFP semifinal.
Penn State football's James Franklin on improving CFP: Make Notre Dame join a conference
Penn State's head coach explains his plan for improving college football. It includes Notre Dame finally joining a conference.
College Football Playoff semifinals: Previewing Ohio State-Texas, Penn State-Notre Dame
We're down to four teams. What happens in the Cotton and Orange bowls? Bill Connelly goes inside the matchups.
Penn State’s James Franklin takes aim at Notre Dame’s independent status ahead of Orange Bowl clash
T he stage is set for Thursday’s College Football Playoff semifinal matchup between Notre Dame and Penn State in the Orange Bowl, where two storied programs will battle for a ch
Penn State could mimic Michigan's College Football Playoff run, but James Franklin isn't Jim Harbaugh
College football’s bards mused this playoff lacked a dominant team, like 2019 LSU or 2020 Alabama, although Ohio State sprints closer to resembling those past juggernauts. What about 2023 Michigan, though?
Penn State's James Franklin reveals 'real story' of College Football Playoff semis
Penn State football coach James Franklin thinks the College Football Playoff is a treasured experience for fans of the programs.
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A 'big baller' to four kickers: The most important people in CFP semifinals
The College Football Playoff semifinals boast big brands, future NFL stars and fan bases hungry for a national title. The ...
The 15 Most Impactful Players in the College Football Playoff Semifinals
Star power is abundant in Penn State vs. Notre Dame and Ohio State vs. Texas. Here are the players you won’t want to miss in ...
Tipsheet: CFP semifinals feature national powers from an earlier era
Here is what else folks have writing about the CFP semifinals: ...
Ohio State rallies around oft-criticized coach Ryan Day and rides momentum to CFP semifinals
When Ohio State lost to Michigan, calls came from seemingly everywhere for Buckeyes coach Ryan Day to be fired. Fast forward ...
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CFP semifinals schedule won't be altered
The Sugar Bowl was delayed 18 hours from its original Jan. 1 kickoff time because of a terror attack in New Orleans that ...
SMU, Indiana didn't belong in CFP; Arizona State, BYU clearly did
Thanks to Arizona State, there was one competitive game in the first two rounds of the College Football Playoff. Cam Skattebo ...
CFP semifinals by the numbers: All four teams are members of the exclusive 900-win club
The College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams to get some new blood. The final four are decidedly blueblood.
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2025 NFL Draft: ESPN shakes up mock after draft order locked in ahead of CFP semifinals
The latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft is here from ESPN’s Jordan Reid with the draft order locked in ahead of the NFL playoffs. Of ...