Orange Bowl defeat of Penn State secures independent status

Notre Dame's $20 million statement: Orange Bowl defeat of Penn State secures independent status
You’re never getting them in a conference now.  No matter what happens with Notre Dame’s magical College Football Playoff run, no matter where the improbable ride ends, this Irish team will go down as the one that secured the university’s beloved independent model.
Penn State’s James Franklin sends message to Notre Dame ahead of Orange Bowl CFP semifinal
Penn State plays Notre Dame Thursday night in the Orange Bowl in one of the two College Football Playoff semifinals.
How, where Notre Dame fans can purchase Orange Bowl championship merchandise
There's everything from hoodies to T-shirts that celebrate Notre Dame's dramatic 27-24 win over Penn State on Thursday night.
Notre Dame Shocks Penn State in Orange Bowl: 5 Key Numbers That Defined the Game
Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jack Kiser (24) defensive lineman Howard Cross III (56) Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Xavier Watts (0) and quarterback Riley Leonard (13) celebrate deafening the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
What channel is Penn State vs Notre Dame on tonight? Orange Bowl time, CFP bowl schedule
It's the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Orange Bowl and College Football Playoff semifinals. Here's how to watch, including time, TV channel and streaming info.
Penn State Cheerleaders Catch Attention Before Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame
Ahead of Thursday night's Orange Bowl, Penn State head coach James Franklin took a jab at Notre Dame. In a clear message to the college football higher-ups,
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Notre Dame beats Penn State 27-24 in Orange Bowl, reaches National Championship
The Fighting Irish lived up to their name. Notre Dame on Thursday trailed early but came back to beat Penn State 27-24 in the ...
Orange Bowl committee’s focus shifts to double dose of playoffs in 2026, including title game
It will be the first college football title game played in Miami since the 2021 championship, which was played under ...
How the Orange Bowl Made History
This historic Orange Bowl has been shaped by the struggle over race and place embedded within the history of the bowl game itself and its host city, Miami. For almost a century, the Orange Bowl has ...
New Video of James Franklin, Marcus Freeman After Orange Bowl Turning Heads
In the days leading up to the Orange Bowl between Notre Dame and Penn State, head coach James Franklin called out the fact ...
Penn State’s Abdul Carter starts in Orange Bowl despite shoulder injury
Penn State All-America defensive end Abdul Carter has taken the field as a starter for Thursday night’s College Football ...
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Two blue-blood college football programs go toe-to-toe in Orange Bowl
In their first matchup since 2007, Penn State and Notre Dame face off for the 20th time in program history, with the series ...