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Notre Dame, Penn State and Orange Bowl

Penn State Nittany Lions On SI o… · 8h

The Penn State Football Report Card: Orange Bowl Edition

The Nittany Lions close a remarkable season with too many what-ifs in a loss to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 1d

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.

Penn Live · 1d

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.

Penn State, Nittany Lion and College Football Playoff

USA Today · 1d

Why does Penn State say 'We Are'? Explaining history of the Nittany Lions' chant

For years, Penn State had a pair of popular cheers, “The Nittany Lion” and "Short Yell State.” In the mid-1970s, according to Penn State historian Lou Prato, the Nittany Lions’ cheerleaders were awed when making road trips with the team to Ohio State and USC, both of which used call-and-response cheers among fans to liven the in-stadium atmosphere.

Sporting News on MSN · 1d

History of Penn State football championships: How many national titles have the Nittany Lions won?

The Nittany Lions are one of the few teams still fighting for the first National Championship of the 12-team College Football Playoff era. How many titles have they won before?

FanSided on MSN · 1d

When is the last time Penn State won a national championship in football?

T he Penn State Nittany Lions are often considered one of the blue bloods of college football. It's hard to not think about Happy Valley, about Beaver Stadium, about the navy and

Penn State HC James Franklin Is Under Fire

ESPN on MSN · 1d

CFP: Can Penn State coach James Franklin win the big one?

As Penn State's coach, James Franklin owns an abysmal 3-10 record against opponents ranked in the Associated Press Top 10. It's a mark that saw a small but significant boost with Penn State's resounding 31-14 College Football Playoff quarterfinal win against No.

Sports Illustrated · 1h

James Franklin Shares Encouraging Message for Drew Allar After Penn State's CFP Loss

James Franklin shared an encouraging message for Drew Allar after costly interception in Penn State's loss to Notre Dame.

The Big Lead on MSN · 13h

Penn State needs to make the difficult move and fire James Franklin

James Franklin coached the Penn State Nittany Lions to a loss in a big game. Franklin cleared one hurdle this year when Penn State finally made the College Football Playoff semifinal after defeating SMU in the first round and Boise State in the second round.

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Penn State football offseason news: Transfer portal, roster updates, recruiting from Nittany Lions experts

The Lions247 team has its finger on the pulse of Penn State transfer portal news, recruiting, coaching staff moves and more ...

Penn State football picks up Texas A&M lineman TJ Shanahan Jr. from transfer portal

A day after the Nittany Lions' season comes to an end, the program picks up some offensive line help from the SEC.

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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.

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Orange Bowl live updates: Penn State vs. Notre Dame in College Football Playoff semifinal

The College Football Playoff continues Thursday night with Notre Dame facing Penn State in a semifinal matchup at the ...

Philly-area Penn State alumni ready to cheer on Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl

Penn State football faces off against powerhouse Notre Dame Thursday night in the Orange Bowl. Shane White, president of the ...

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“The Right Approach” Latest Abdul Carter Injury Update Encouraging for Penn State Football

Perhaps the biggest key for Penn State Football in Thursday night’s College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame at ...

Indiana basketball vs. Penn State live score updates: Hoosiers battle Nittany Lions

Indiana will play in one of college basketball's classic venues against a team that relentlessly pesters opponents ...

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