Drew Allar and the Penn State Nittany Lions will face Riley Leonard and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the College Football Playoff semifinal on Thursday in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Here’s what you need to know about the Penn State-Notre Dame matchup, plus a complete schedule of the College Football Playoff, including kickoff times and TV channel information:
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The Penn State Nittany Lions and Notre Dame Fighting Irish will play in the Orange Bowl CFP semifinal in Miami Gardens, Florida, at 6:30 p.m. CST Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.
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The Penn State Nittany Lions and Notre Dame Fighting Irish will air on ESPN at 6:30 p.m. CST Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.
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The Penn State Nittany Lions and Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Orange Bowl CFP semifinal will stream on ESPN+ at 6:30 p.m. CST Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.
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All times are Central Standard Time (CST)
The College Football Playoff began in 2015. Here’s a look at the championship game results by year:
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