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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.
Orange Bowl picks, odds: Will Notre Dame or Penn State win College Football Playoff game?
Orange Bowl College Football Playoff predictions, picks, odds for Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Penn State Nittany Lions on Thursday, Jan. 9. Who wins?
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.
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, and the fact that their independent status precludes them from competing for a conference title,
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 Fighting Irish (13-1) play the No. 6 Penn State Nittany Lions (13-2) their College Football Playoff semifinal game in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium.
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 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 ...
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.
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.
Riley Leonard bold predictions in Penn State-Notre Dame showdown
Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard has a chance to continue building upon his success as he faces Penn State in the Orange Bowl this ...
Notre Dame Has Flipped Their 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 ...
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Notre Dame defensive staffer named as a strong early candidate for open NFL coaching vacancy
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has built a tremendous staff, and it’s showing so far in the 2024 season, currently ...