Notre Dame vs. Penn State: Predictions, odds, how to watch Orange Bowl CFP semifinal
The College Football Playoff semifinal game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Penn State Nittany Lions is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Following a delay in the Sugar Bowl due to the tragic events in New Orleans, the Fighting Irish demonstrated their resilience by defeating the Georgia Bulldogs 23-10, securing their spot in the semifinals. Quarterback Riley Leonard's performance was notable, but it was the dominant display of the Fighting Irish defense that truly played a crucial role in their ongoing pursuit of the national championship.
The Nittany Lions secured a place in the College Football Playoff semifinals with a 31-14 victory over Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl. Penn State quarterback Drew Allar played a pivotal role in the quarterfinal win, throwing three touchdown passes against the Broncos.
Notre Dame and Penn State are competing for a chance to play for the national championship. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the Capital One Orange Bowl.
Capital One Orange Bowl predictions: Notre Dame vs. Penn State
South Bend Tribune: Notre Dame 24, Penn State 17.
Tom Noie writes, "The more time you spend around this Irish team, the more you sense that it's their destiny to figure out a way to win this one and play for a national championship for the first time since 2012. It's happening."
ESPN: Notre Dame has a 58% chance to win
According to ESPN's Matchup Predictor, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish has a 58.9% chance to defeat 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 showing, but was it replicable? 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. Penn State wants to run the football, and Notre Dame is still grappling with the absence of star defensive lineman Rylie Mills. The Nittany Lions have demonstrated offensive improvement this season under first-year coordinator Andy Kotelnicki and have enough versatility to keep the Fighting Irish off balance in what should be a tight game."
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Capital One Orange Bowl odds, lines: Notre Dame vs. Penn State
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are favorites to defeat the Penn State Nittany Lions, according to BetMGM.
Odds as of Wednesday, Jan. 8
- Spread: Notre Dame (-1.5)
- Moneylines: Notre Dame (-120); Penn State (+100)
- Over/under: 44.5
How to watch Notre Dame vs. Penn State in the Capital One Orange Bowl
- Date: Thursday, Jan. 9
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
- Stream: Fubo
- Where: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida)
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