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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.
Notre Dame vs. Penn State Final Score Prediction for College Football Playoff Semifinals
Penn State and Notre Dame will meet in the Orange Bowl on Thursday night with a spot in the National Championship on the line.  In a game that is lined as a nea
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.
Notre Dame vs. Penn State — Everything to Know About the College Football Playoff Semifinal
The Fighting Irish and Nittany Lions face off in the Orange Bowl with a national championship berth on the line.
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
The playoff semifinal Thursday night against the Nittany Lions (13-2) will mark the deepest into January that Notre Dame has ...
Marcus Freeman contract details: What’s his salary with Notre Dame football and how many years are left?
In December 2024, Freeman’s contract was extended for four more years, with an average annual salary exceeding $9 million.
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.
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 ...
Penn State will have its hands full with Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard’s running ability
The Fighting Irish star ranks among the top 10 nationally in rushing yards and touchdowns by a quarterback this season.
Notre Dame vs. Penn State Game Day Guide: How to Watch, Stream and What's at Stake
The Orange Bowl will broadcast live from Hard Rock Stadium at 7:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 9 on ESPN, with Sean McDonough handling the play-by-play duties, Greg McElroy sitting in as the analyst, and Molly ...