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Penn State’s James Franklin, left, and Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman will face off in the Orange Bowl for a spot in the CFP title game.

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Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Jayden Harrison (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half against Georgia Bulldogs at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

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Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard celebrates the Fighting Irish's playoff win against Georgia.

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Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart looks on against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at Caesars Superdome.

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Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) celebrates with fans in the stands after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs at Caesars Superdome.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish coach Marcus Freeman (left) and Penn State Nittany Lions coach James Franklin speak to the media at a press conference ahead of the Orange Bowl on January 8, 2025.

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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates a touchdown scored during the first round of the College Football Playoff between Notre Dame and Indiana at Notre Dame Stadium on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend.

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Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman is announced to fans after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs after the game at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Notre Dame should have Jeremiyah Love on the field against Penn State after dealing with a knee injury.

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Kirk Herbstreit sits on the set of ESPN College GameDay prior to the College Football Playoff first round game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Tennessee Volunteers in Columbus on Dec. 21, 2024.

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Ohio State quarterback Will Howard looks for a receiver against Oregon in the Rose Bowl.

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Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) flips the ball to Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Jordan Faison (6) on a play against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard has been an elusive runner as the Irish push towards a national championship berth.

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Notre Dame head coach Freeman greets his team during a Notre Dame football practice on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in South Bend.

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Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts, defensive lineman Howard Cross III, linebacker Jack Kiser and quarterback Riley Leonard celebrate with the Sugar Bowl trophy.

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