Predictions and early odds for Notre Dame vs. Penn State

The College Football Playoff is reaching a crucial stage: The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will face the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. This duel is of immense importance on the way to the championship.

Despite a setback caused by a tragic event in New Orleans, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish defied the odds with their unwavering spirit and emerged victorious in the CFP quarterfinal game against the Georgia Bulldogs. Quarterback Riley Leonard’s outstanding performance, both in the air and on the ground, was a testament to their resilience.

The Nittany Lions secured their spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals with a convincing 31-14 victory over Boise State and Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty. Penn State quarterback Drew Allar delivered an outstanding performance, completing 52% of his passes for 171 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Kaytron Allen also played an important role, rushing for 134 yards on 17 carries to help the Nittany Lions win.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Capital One Orange Bowl semifinal game between Notre Dame and Penn State.

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Capital One Orange Bowl Predictions: Notre Dame vs. Penn State

ESPN: Notre Dame has a 58% chance of winning

According to ESPN’s Matchup Predictor, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have a 58.9% chance of defeating Penn State in the Orange Bowl.

CBS Sports: Pick Penn State

David Cobb writes: “Notre Dame used a kickoff return for a touchdown and costly Georgia turnovers to outlast Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. It was an impressive feat, but was it reproducible? The Fighting Irish enter the Orange Bowl with two fewer days of rest than the Nittany Lions, and that could make a difference considering how physical this game will be and Notre Dame is still dealing with the absence of star defender Rylie Mills The Nittany Lions have shown offensive improvement this season under first-year coordinator Andy Kotelnicki and have enough versatility to keep the Fighting Irish off balance in what is expected to be a close game.

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Capital One Orange Bowl odds, lines: Notre Dame vs. Penn State

According to BetMGM college football odds, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are the favorites to defeat the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Spread: Notre Dame (-1.5)
Money lines: Notre Dame (-125); Penn State (-105)
Over/Under: 46.5

Here’s how to watch Notre Dame vs. Penn State in the Capital One Orange Bowl

Date: Thursday, January 9th
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
Electricity: Fubo
Where: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, FL)

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Predictions and early odds for Notre Dame vs. Penn State

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