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.
Former Nittany Lion Al Golden stands in Penn State’s way at the Orange Bowl
Penn State’s high-flying offense will have a major test on Thursday night against Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl thanks in part to a former Nittany Lion, Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator Al Golden. A tight end on the Nittany Lions from 1988-91,
Notre Dame wins a classic against Penn State to earn a chance at college football’s national championship
Wake up the echoes, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are once again going to play on college football’s biggest stage.
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.
College Football Playoff Picture 2025: Bracket After Notre Dame vs. PSU Orange Bowl
Notre Dame is moving onto the national championship after defeating Penn State 27-24. Fighting Irish cornerback Christian Gray intercepted Penn
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Orange Bowl live updates: Penn State vs. Notre Dame in College Football Playoff semifinal
Penn State and Notre Dame are facing off Thursday night in the Orange Bowl, the first of the College Football Playoff semifinal matchups. Follow along for live updates, highlights and analysis.
Penn State football has its heart ripped out by Notre Dame in CFP semifinal Orange Bowl
Penn State football’s season ended Thursday with a 27-24 loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Fighting Irish secured the victory with a game-winning drive, capped off with a field goal from Mitch Jeter.
Notre Dame defeats Penn State in Orange Bowl thriller to reach national title game
A diving interception helped Notre Dame advance to the program's 12th national title game after a 27-24 victory over Penn State in the Orange Bowl.
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Notre Dame edges Penn State in wild Orange Bowl to reach first national championship game in 12 years
For the first time since 2012, Notre Dame will play for a national title. The Fighting Irish advanced to the College Football Playoff National Championship with a 27-24 win against Penn State in Thursday evening's Orange Bowl.
Notre Dame's $20 million statement: Orange Bowl defeat of Penn State secures independent status
Notre Dame's defeat of Penn State in the Orange Bowl puts its College Football Playoff payout at $20 million and ensures its independent status
Who will Notre Dame play in CFP championship after Orange Bowl win? Irish's next game
Notre Dame picked up the win in the Orange Bowl on Thursday over Penn State to advance to the CFP championship game. Who do the Irish play next?
What is a Nittany Lion anyway? What to know about Penn State’s mascot
Known by many names across country, a mountain lion is the same animal as a puma, cougar, panther, or catamount, depending on ...
James Franklin's Record in Big Games Criticized by CFB Fans After Loss to Notre Dame
Penn State is now 4-20 against Top 10 opponents under head coach James Franklin after the Nittany Lions fell 27-24 to Notre ...
Jeremiyah Love’s Incredible Touchdown Run Captures the Magic of Notre Dame’s Season
Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) celebrates a touch down in the second ...
‘Gives a lot of teams a chance.’ Fans bring flair, love for 12-team CFP format to Orange Bowl
Both Notre Dame and Penn State wouldn’t have played in the College Football Playoff semifinal in past years despite their ...
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Dozens gather to watch the Orange Bowl in Luzerne County
Thursday night was a huge night for college football fans Penn State vs. Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl for the right to play ...
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‘It’s tough’: Penn State football reflects on loss, ‘what ifs’ after heartbreaker to Notre Dame
Drew Allar put his hands on his helmet in disbelief as he walked toward the Penn State sideline, with Notre Dame cornerback ...
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Ryder named frosh of the week
Penn State Nittany Lion true freshman Zack Ryder has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Week for the week ending Jan. 5, 2025. Penn State has now won six weekly awards this season. Ryder was one of ...
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Notre Dame vs Penn State: benches in Dunmore bank ignite friendly rivalry
In Northeastern Pennsylvania, the rivalry is heating up ahead of tomorrow night’s College Football Playoff game between Notre ...