Notre Dame, Penn State and Nittany Lion

Tony Sacca once starred at Penn State, but now he’s a Notre Dame fan thanks to his son, Anthony
Anthony Sacca has seen the clip a “million times.” The Delran native grew up watching his dad’s Penn State film, and Tony Sacca’s game-tying touchdown pass to tight end Al Golden was a particular favorite.
What is a Nittany Lion? Explaining Penn State nickname ahead of Orange Bowl vs Notre Dame
Penn State’s longtime mascot is a common mountain lion, the kind that roamed the mountains near the school’s State College campus until the late 19th century. One of the Nittany Lions’ historic rivals, the Pitt Panthers, has a similar taxonomic nickname for a similar reason.
Penn State-Notre Dame predictions: Will the Nittany Lions win in the CFP semifinals?
Penn State and Notre Dame will square off at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami for a spot in the national title game. If the Nittany Lions win, they’ll face either Ohio State or Texas in the CFP final at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Jan. 20.
Penn State vs. Notre Dame prediction: College football playoff odds, picks, bets
The Nittany Lions enter the semifinal with two extra days of rest — following the postponement of the Sugar Bowl — that Notre Dame needed even more.
Notre Dame vs. Penn State history dates back to 1913, but College Football Playoff meeting is first since 2007
For the first time in 17 years, Notre Dame and Penn State are set to face off on a football field. This time, there's a lot on the line, as the 7-seed Fighting Irish will play the 6-seed Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl,
Notre Dame vs. Penn State Orange Bowl FREE STREAM today: Where to watch College Football Playoff semifinal
The No. 6 Penn State Nittany Lions face the No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a College Football Playoff national semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl today. This game is available on multiple streaming services for free.
Notre Dame vs. Penn State score prediction by expert football model
Notre Dame and Penn State are set for the College Football Playoff Orange Bowl semifinal with a shot at the national title matchup on the line. Here’s the lates
Bowl game schedule today: Notre Dame, Penn State meet in College Football Playoff
The college football postseason continues on its more than a month-long run with the Orange Bowl matching Notre Dame and Penn State.
College Football Playoff: Notre Dame vs. Penn State - prediction, odds, expert picks, QB matchup, and trends
Penn State was unable to corral Oregon’s offense in the Big Ten Championship though, allowing 496 total yards while dropping a 45-37 decision to the then undefeated Ducks. The Nittany Lions eviscerated SMU in the first round of the CFP Playoff,
Penn State vs. Notre Dame: Start time, channel, how to watch and stream Orange Bowl
Penn State (13-2) began the season with zero College Football Playoff victories. Now the Nittany Lions are just one win away from their first National Championship appearance since 1986. First Penn State has to defeat Notre Dame (13-1) tonight in the Orange Bowl,
Penn State at Illinois odds, picks and predictions
The Penn State Nittany Lions (12-3, 2-2 Big Ten) meet the No. 15 Illinois Fighting Illini (11-3, 3-1) Wednesday. Tip-off at State Farm Center in Champaign, Ill., is set for 9 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network).

NFL, Drew Allar and Penn State

College football today: Notre Dame vs. Penn State schedule for Thursday
What you can watch as the college football bowl schedule kicks off today with Penn State and Notre Dame on the field for the ...
Why does Penn State say 'We Are'? Explaining history of the Nittany Lions' chant
For years, Penn State had a pair of popular cheers, “The Nittany Lion” and "Short Yell State.” In the mid-1970s, according to ...
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History of Penn State football championships: How many national titles have the Nittany Lions won?
The Nittany Lions are one of the few teams still fighting for the first National Championship of the 12-team College Football ...
Penn State Football List of Championships & Best Finishes Through the Years
Quarterback Drew Allar had a relatively better showing in his second year starting for Penn State. He completed 67.4% of his ...
Former FAMU QB, Penn State assistant Ja'Juan Seider leaning on beginnings in national title chase
Ja’Juan Seider was an All-American quarterback for FAMU during the 1999 football season. He’s currently Penn State’s ...
Nittany Lions, Irish aim to end drought
It's been a long time since either Notre Dame or Penn State reached college football's mountaintop as national champions. It ...
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Did James Franklin play football? Revisiting Penn State head coach's D2 college playing career
The Nittany Lions' veteran head coach once played quarterback at the D2 level. Here's what to know about Franklin's playing ...
Mel Kiper Jr. weighs in on if Penn State's Drew Allar is a top 5 pick
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar brings lots of intrigue for the 2026 NFL Draft. But does Mel Kiper Jr. think he can go into ...