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There's a surprising favorite team in the 2024 college football national championship picture, according to the analytical models.

ESPN computer predicts college football national champion

James Parks

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Jan 9, 2025

Your look at the complete college football schedule for today

College football today: Notre Dame vs. Penn State schedule for Thursday

James Parks

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Jan 9, 2025

Notre Dame vs. Penn State score prediction

Notre Dame vs. Penn State score prediction by expert football model

James Parks

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Jan 8, 2025

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.

Why James Franklin–Marcus Freeman Matchup Is Progress for Black Coaches

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Jan 8, 2025

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Ohio State Buckeyes mascot Brutus cheers during the Rose Bowl. This adds 2 points for comic eccentricity for the Buckeyes.

College Football Playoff Likability Index: Ranking the Final Four Teams

Pat Forde

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Jan 8, 2025

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

Notre Dame Football: Special Teams Delivering Game-Changing Plays

Mason Plummer

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Jan 8, 2025

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

Matchups to Watch in the Orange Bowl

Jan J. Mudder

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Jan 8, 2025

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.

Bold Predictions for Notre Dame vs. Penn State Orange Bowl Showdown

Nick Shepkowski

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Jan 8, 2025

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.

James Franklin Tells Marcus Freeman and Media 'Everybody Should Be in a Conference'

Tim Capurso

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Jan 8, 2025

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.

Notre Dame vs. Penn State: Why Doubt the Fighting Irish Now?

John Kennedy

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Jan 8, 2025

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

Notre Dame Football: 5 Keys to the Irish Defeating Penn State

Mason Plummer

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Jan 8, 2025

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

Jeremiyah Love injury update: Notre Dame RB's status vs. Penn State

James Parks

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Jan 8, 2025

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.

Kirk Herbstreit Disses Oregon Ducks For Michigan? College Football Playoff Debate

Olivia Cleary

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Jan 9, 2025

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

The 15 Most Impactful Players in the College Football Playoff Semifinals

Zach Koons

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Jan 8, 2025

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

Notre Dame Must Overcome Injuries and Adversity to Defeat Penn State

John Kennedy

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Jan 8, 2025

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

Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard Has No Idea Why Defenses Have a Hard Time Tackling Him

Mike McDaniel

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Jan 7, 2025

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

Notre Dame vs. Penn State Ticket Prices: Cheapest and Most Expensive Tickets for Orange Bowl

Blake Silverman

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Jan 7, 2025

Notre Dame wide receiver Jayden Harrison scores a 98-yard kickoff return touchdown against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.

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

Pat Forde

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Jan 8, 2025

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

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

Tom Dierberger

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Jan 7, 2025

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