It was delayed by a day, but the Orange Bowl is officially set: Penn State will take on Notre Dame in the CFP semifinal. Kickoff is set for Thursday, January 9th at 7:30 p.m. EST.
The College Football Playoff Semifinal is SET
Who will win it all? https://t.co/ZRNdewPWgq pic.twitter.com/QiTGJGqhKh— On3 (@On3sports) January 3, 2025Obviously, this is an intriguing matchup for Penn State as both teams are pretty similar. Like the Nittany Lions, the Irish have one of the nation’s best defenses (13.8 PPG allowed) and feature a strong rushing attack offensively, highlighted by quarterback Riley Leonard (751 rushing yards), Jeremiyah Love (1,057 rushing yards), and Jadarian Price (683 rushing yards).