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'We're all hurting': Penn State's narrative of missed opportunities persists in loss to Notre Dame
No play will define Penn State's loss in the Orange Bowl more than a game-breaking interception from quarterback Drew Allar with 33 seconds left.
3 Penn State Nittany Lions to blame for blowing shot at natty against Notre Dame
James Franklin had to feel that his Penn State Nittany Lions could taste their berth in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. And why wouldn'
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.
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.
Orange Bowl: History of Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Two of the most storied programs in college football will meet in the Orange Bowl for a chance to play in the National Championship Game.
Penn State wide receivers finish Orange Bowl with abysmally bad stat
Penn State's season is over. The Nittany Lions lost to Notre Dame 27-24 on Thursday night in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl. Despite scoring 24 points against a stout Notre Dame defense,
Penn State’s loss to Notre Dame defined by one mind-blowing offensive stat
Penn State went 60 minutes and 12 rounds with Notre Dame on Thursday night with a berth to the national championship on the line. And for most of the Orange Bowl, the Nittany Lions played well enough to get the job done.
Penn State WRs Catch the Blame As Prominent CFB Analyst Reveals Crazy Stat From Notre Dame Loss
The Penn State Nittany Lions’ receiving core was not known as a strength heading into the Orange Bowl. All season, tight end Tyler Warren has carried much of the receiving load. But the performance from the Penn State WRs was shockingly bad in the loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish,
Three takeaways from Penn State football’s 27-24 loss to Notre Dame in CFP semifinal
Penn State lost 27-24 in an instant classic against Notre Dame on Thursday night in a College Football Playoff semifinal at Hard Rock Stadium. With the Orange Bowl loss, the Nittany Lions’ memorable season comes to an end with a 13-3 record.
Hey, Bob! This Penn State loss was the failure of a few players to make big plays when needed, not James Franklin’s
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar gets a hug from head coach James Franklin following their 27-24 loss to Notre Dame in the ...
Penn State All-American DE Abdul Carter entering NFL draft
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is entering the NFL draft after a 2024 season in which he was a unanimous All-American ...
Penn State vs Notre Dame final score: Nittany Lions fall to Irish in CFP Orange Bowl semifinal
It's Penn State vs Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal. Follow along for live score and game updates from ...
Notre Dame Beats Penn State to Reach CFP Final as Fans Call Out Drew Allar, Franklin
Late mistakes from Penn State quarterback Drew Allar and questionable decisions from head coach James Franklin led to Notre ...
What is a Nittany Lion anyway? What to know about Penn State’s mascot
The Nittany part of Penn State’s mascot is unique to the school, though. It’s taken from Mount Nittany, a mountain ridge near ...
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Penn State instant analysis: Nittany Lions national title bid ends with 27-24 last-second loss to Notre Dame
Penn State fell to Notre Dame, 27-24, on a field goal with eight seconds remaining at the Orange Bowl in the College Football Playoff semifinals.
Penn State report card for Notre Dame: Both teams trade knockout shots before Irish force the issue late
Penn State was in control of its Orange Bowl semifinal against Notre Dame, and then the Lions weren’t. The Fighting Irish had ...
Penn State WRs held without a catch in Orange Bowl loss as fatal flaw costs shot at national championship
Tyler Warren was always going to be a factor in the Nittany Lions' offensive plan for the Orange Bowl, and the Mackey ...