No. 7 Notre Dame vs. No. 6 Penn State
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No. 7 Notre Dame vs. No. 6 Penn State

Posted on by Amelia Pressman

MIAMI GARDENS, FL. – It’s time. No. 7 Notre Dame and No. 6 Penn State will face off in the Orange Bowl, with the winner earning a trip to the national championship.

Follow us for Blue and goldLive updates, highlights and game results from the Irish’s game against the Nittany Lions.

By: Jack Soble

RESULT: Penn State runs over Notre Dame and takes a two-point lead

Jan 9, 2025 7:52:15 p.m

So far, the Irish had not suffered a two-point deficit all season. Singleton scored a 5-yard touchdown, completing a 15-play, 90-yard drive. The Nittany Lions led 10-0.

By: Jack Soble

RESULT: Notre Dame gets a big break and holds Penn State to a field goal

Jan 9, 2025 7:27:02 p.m

Penn State running back Nick Singleton is playing great, but he and quarterback Drew Allar cost the Nittany Lions just 4 points. Allar threw a poor but catchable pass behind Singleton, who dropped him. Ryan Barker’s subsequent 20-yard field goal is good and the Nittany Lions lead the Irish 3-0.

By: Jack Soble

UPDATE: The first quarter ends 0-0, but Notre Dame needs to get a score on the goal line

Jan 9, 2025 7:23:11 p.m

Penn State had a third-and-goal at the 3-yard line after halftime after Christian Gray called a defensive holding penalty. There’s a huge game coming up.

By: Jack Soble

HIGHLIGHT: Leonard makes the first big mistake of the game

Jan 9, 2025 7:12:04 p.m

Leonard threw a high ball intended for Jayden Harrison and Zakee Wheatly intercepted it for the Nittany Lions. It looked like he had Mitchell Evans open underneath. That’s the one thing Notre Dame couldn’t afford in that moment. Penn State will take over at its own 42-yard line.

By: Jack Soble

UPDATE: Three possessions, three punts

Jan 9, 2025 7:04:59 p.m

Notre Dame wins the field position battle because Penn State fair caught an excellent punt from James Rendell at the 2-yard line. But even though the Irish and Nittany Lions picked up first downs on each of their first three drives, they all ended in punts. Most recently, Jordan Clark broke up a pass to stop Penn State on third-and-5.

By: Jack Soble

Notre Dame wins the coin toss and elects to defer

Jan 9, 2025 6:43:35 p.m

Penn State will start with the ball.

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