PSU coach James Franklin greets Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman after his press conference after the Orange Bowl loss.

Before their teams square off in the Orange Bowl, Penn State head coach James Franklin admitted Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is living his follicle fantasy. During a Wednesday, January 8, press conference ahead of the game on Thursday night,

DANIA BEACH, Fla. — The Big Ten plays nine conference games in football. So does the Big 12. The Southeastern Conference and the Atlantic Coast Conference are among those playing eight-game league schedules. The Mountain West played a seven-game league slate. Notre Dame doesn't have a league. Enough, Penn State coach James Franklin says.

Notre Dame won the Orange Bowl because this program knows how to catalyze every advantage and how to tackle every challenge.

Penn State coach James Franklin and Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman sat side-by-side Wednesday morning well aware of the significant moment that awaits them. It goes far beyond football.

Here’s what you need to know to get you set for this CFP matchup: Notre Dame vs Penn State in the 2025 Orange Bowl.

There's no sugarcoating it: As Penn State 's coach, James Franklin owns an abysmal 4-19 record against opponents ranked in the Associated Press top 10 -- and is just 3-10 in such games when his team is also in the top 10.

Penn State's head coach explains his plan for improving college football. It includes Notre Dame finally joining a conference.

If one is not engaged in what is currently going on in college football and just happened to see Penn State’s name among the remaining four teams, they would assume the program had enjoyed a magnificent 2024-25 season.

When the Penn State Nittany Lions and Notre Dame Fighting Irish square off on Thursday night in the College Football Playoff semifinals, it will mark the