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Is Notre Dame football likable now?
In this CFP, the Irish are winning over some people. Or maybe they're just benefitting from the distaste many feel for their opponents.
For the first time in decades, Notre Dame football lives up to its standard
Heading into the Orange Bowl, the Fighting Irish are finally showing signs that they can compete at the top of the sport in the modern era.
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.
How Pat Coogan’s fiery speeches are fueling Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff run
A preseason benching didn't stop Coogan — who's back starting at center — from becoming the emotional leader of Notre Dame.
Why Notre Dame will bring home the most money from the College Football Playoff
By advancing this far, Notre Dame will bring home at least $14 million. It doesn't have to share its winnings with a conference.
History of Notre Dame football championships: How many national titles have the Irish won?
Notre Dame brings a rich history to the College Football Playoff semifinals, but it's been quite a while since the Fighting Irish won it all.
Notre Dame Has Flipped Its Script, Thriving With Fast Pace and Big Plays
The Fighting Irish closed the athletic gap that existed for a long time between them and college football’s heavyweights, now relying on outrunning the competition in all three phases.
Notre Dame adapts on the fly to its longest season and changing schedule as CFP semifinal arrives
Notre Dame is about to face Penn State in the Orange Bowl for a trip to the national championship game. They have deftly ...
The 15 Most Impactful Players in the College Football Playoff Semifinals
Star power is abundant in Penn State vs. Notre Dame and Ohio State vs. Texas. Here are the players you won’t want to miss in ...
College Football Playoff semifinals spread picks: Notre Dame-Penn State, Ohio State-Texas
Penn State, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Texas are all that remain of the 134 FBS teams who began the year with playoff dreams.
College Football Playoff Semifinal 2025: Previewing Orange Bowl between Penn State, Notre Dame
Notre Dame and Penn State have traveled shockingly similar paths to reach this year's College Football Playoff semifinal.
What Penn State Said About Notre Dame Ahead of the Orange Bowl
The Nittany Lions arrived in south Florida on Tuesday ready to take on the Fighting Irish for a spot in the College Football ...
College Football Playoff prediction: Why No. 7 seed Notre Dame is prepared to reclaim the throne
There are no doubts left about Notre Dame's authenticity. Thanks to an inexplicable early season loss to Northern Illinois, ...
Pine Crest star helped Notre Dame lacrosse win a title. Can he do the same for football?
Faison can help the football team get one step closer to its first national title since 1988 on Thursday when the No. 7 ...
Orange Bowl Tale of the Tape: Penn State Vs. Notre Dame
Notre Dame is a slim favorite over the Penn State Nittany Lions, but the teams enter the Orange Bowl evenly and uniquely ...