Penn State, College Football Playoff

Penn State could mimic Michigan's College Football Playoff run, but James Franklin isn't Jim Harbaugh
College football’s bards mused this playoff lacked a dominant team, like 2019 LSU or 2020 Alabama, although Ohio State sprints closer to resembling those past juggernauts. What about 2023 Michigan, though?
College Football Playoff prediction: Why No. 6 seed Penn State can win first national title since 1986 season
When the College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams, 6-seed Penn State was held up as a shining example of a team that would've benefitted the most from an expanded field the e
Penn State has cruised through the College Football Playoff so far. Here comes the hard part.
James Franklin finally has an opportunity to change the narrative that surrounds his program. But he's got to win a big game to do it.
Notre Dame, Penn State face off in College Football Playoff: Three keys to the Orange Bowl
The first College Football Playoff semifinal will feature Penn State and Notre Dame. A breakdown of the keys to victory in the Orange Bowl.
Penn State's James Franklin reveals 'real story' of College Football Playoff semis
Penn State football coach James Franklin thinks the College Football Playoff is a treasured experience for fans of the programs.
ESPN gives Penn State the worst odds to win it all in the College Football Playoff
ESPN's latest projections aren't giving the Nittany Lions much of a chance to get past Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl.

Penn State DE's status vs Notre Dame

Penn State will have its hands full with Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard’s running ability
The Fighting Irish star ranks among the top 10 nationally in rushing yards and touchdowns by a quarterback this season.
How to Watch ESPN's MegaCast of the Penn State-Notre Dame Orange Bowl
ESPN will devote multiple channels to coverage of the Orange Bowl between the Nittany Lions and the Fighting Irish.
Tom Allen relishing his opportunity at Penn State: ‘What an amazing difference a year makes’
Allen was fired as the head coach at Indiana. Now, he is one win away from reaching the national title game as Penn State's ...
Penn State Issues Big Injury Update Ahead of Orange Bowl
For Penn State, star edge rusher Abdul Carter is dealing with an arm injury, and head coach James Franklin gave a big update ...
Penn State hints at temporary Beaver Stadium seating amid $700M in renovations
Large-scale renovations started last weekend, as construction crews felled the long-standing press box on Saturday.
Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty of Boise State to enter NFL draft
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Ashton Jeanty, who rushed for the second-most yards in a season in major-college football history and was ...
College Football Playoff schedule, where to watch: TV channels, kickoff times for semifinal bowl games
The College Football Playoff field has been narrowed to four teams, with (6) Penn State, (7) Notre Dame, (5) Texas, and (8) ...