Notre Dame, Penn State face off in College Football Playoff

Penn State has cruised through the College Football Playoff so far. Here comes the hard part.
James Franklin finally has an opportunity to change the narrative that surrounds his program. But he's got to win a big game to do it.
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.
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.
College Football Playoff: Orange Bowl-winning coach will make history
Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman or Penn State’s James Franklin will become the first Black coach to lead a team into the national title game at college football’s highest level.
Penn State, Notre Dame arrive at Orange Bowl with a bigger game in mind
In an era that is now long gone, a trip to the Orange Bowl meant a break from the rough weather up north and the capper to a successful season that, if things had gone great, ended with a championship trophy in the case.
Orange Bowl picks, odds: Will Notre Dame or Penn State win College Football Playoff game?
Orange Bowl College Football Playoff predictions, picks, odds for Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Penn State Nittany Lions on Thursday, Jan. 9. Who wins?
For Penn State and Notre Dame, Orange Bowl is last step before national championship game
For Penn State and Notre Dame, the Orange Bowl is the latest stop in the "One and Done" tour that college football has become.
Orange Bowl final score predictions for College Football Playoff semifinal
We share our thoughts and final score predictions below. Charlie: Both teams are so similar yet one just feels more like a national championship caliber team than the other. The Fighting Irish might not have the explosive downfield passing attack,
The Football Coach Who Wins Every Game—Except the Ones That Matter
James Franklin has built a consistent winner at Penn State. But when it comes to the toughest opponents, the man known as ...
As Penn State nears season-defining moment, James Franklin’s message remains the same
An Orange Bowl win would solidify Franklin's long-held belief that for the past decade, he’s laid the groundwork for ...
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Will James Franklin be first Black head coach in FBS championship?
College football will see its first Black head coach guide his team to the national championship game at the highest level of ...
James Franklin Says Penn State's Receivers Aren't Being Talked About Enough
The Nittany Lions' wideouts don't have "gaudy" numbers but are blossoming into playmakers, Franklin says. Penn State’s run ...
Penn State’s Franklin, Notre Dame’s Freeman can become 1st Black coach in national championship
When No. 6 Penn State and No. 7 Notre Dame take the field Thursday for their College Football Playoff semifinal in the Orange ...
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James Franklin says Penn State and Notre Dame match up well
These two teams are very similar on paper, so much so that the spread is just 2.5 points in favor of the Fighting Irish.
Penn State's James Franklin Delivers Positive Injury Update on Abdul Carter
The Big Ten defensive player of the year was injured in the Fiesta Bowl but is pivoting toward playing vs. Notre Dame in the ...
Penn State’s James Franklin: Nick Saban ‘obvious choice’ as college football commissioner
The challenges that would await a commissioner would be plentiful in a new era that the NCAA has struggled to navigate.
College football has a problem and Penn State's James Franklin has the answer: Nick Saban
Penn State football coach James Franklin says college football needs a commissioner to help fix it. And he's got the man for ...