Notre Dame (10-1) will face top ranked Alabama (11-0) in the first national playoff semifinal on Friday. The venue will retain its original billing as the Rose Bowl, but due to ongoing COVID restrictions in California the teams will play in Arlington, Texas. The Fighting Irish have reached the Final Four in two of the past three seasons, and are looking to take the next step in the process of advancing the program. The challenge is formidable, however, as they will have to slay one of the game’s perennial giants. ESPN will televise the contest beginning at 4:00 PM Eastern time.
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