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When is Notre Dame vs Penn State? How to watch on TV, stream online | Orange Bowl

In the first of the College Football Playoff semifinals, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish face the Penn State Nittany Lions in Florida.

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Update: Jan 8th, 2025 16:32 EST

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have been impressive throughout the season, culminating in a dominant 23-10 victory over the Georgia Bulldogs in the Sugar Bowl. The Fighting Irish’s defense has been particularly formidable, consistently shutting down opposing offenses. Quarterback Riley Leonard has been superb, even more now that he has proposed to long-time girlfriend Molly Walding.

The Penn State Nittany Lions also come into the College Football Playoff semifinal with momentum, having defeated the Boise State Broncos 31-14 in the Fiesta Bowl. Despite some inconsistencies from quarterback Drew Allar, the Nittany Lions’ defense has been a standout, making crucial plays and forcing turnovers.

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What time does Notre Dame vs Penn State start?

The 2024-25 CFP semifinal between Notre Dame and Penn State will be played on Thurday, January 9, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Kick-off in the Orange Bowl is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT.

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How can I watch Notre Dame vs Penn State?

The following channels will be broadcasting the game live in the US: ESPN.

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Form guide for Notre Dame vs Penn State

Let’s have a look at the most recent games for these two teams:

Penn State

Boise: W
SMU: W
Oregon: L
Maryland: W
Minnesota: W

Notre Dame

Georgia: W
Indiana: W
USC: w
Army: W
Virginia: W

Notre Dame vs Penn State: Orange Bowl prediction

Notre Dame is currently favored to win this semifinal. The Fighting Irish opened as a 1.5-point favorite, indicating a close and competitive game. Prediction: Notre Dame 20-17 Penn State

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