What is a Nittany Lion? Explaining Penn State nickname ahead of Orange Bowl vs Notre Dame
Penn State’s longtime mascot is a common mountain lion, the kind that roamed the mountains near the school’s State College campus until the late 19th century. One of the Nittany Lions’ historic rivals, the Pitt Panthers, has a similar taxonomic nickname for a similar reason.
College Football Playoff Picture 2025: Bracket After Notre Dame vs. PSU Orange Bowl
Notre Dame is moving onto the national championship after defeating Penn State 27-24. Fighting Irish cornerback Christian Gray intercepted Penn
Former Nittany Lion Al Golden stands in Penn State’s way at the Orange Bowl
Penn State’s high-flying offense will have a major test on Thursday night against Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl thanks in part to a former Nittany Lion, Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator Al Golden. A tight end on the Nittany Lions from 1988-91,
Why does Penn State say 'We Are'? Explaining history of the Nittany Lions' chant
For the tens of thousands crammed inside Hard Rock Stadium and the millions of television viewers across the country, cries of “We Are … Penn State” from the Nittany Lions f
Fans bound for Orange Bowl to see Nittany Lions face Irish
After the Penn State Nittany Lions corralled Boise State on New Year’s Eve, everything was coming up oranges in the Heckert household. That’s right, oranges — not roses. Hey c’mon, it’s 2025. Beating the Broncos in the Fiesta Bowl — also known as the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff — punched Penn
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Orange Bowl live updates: Penn State vs. Notre Dame in College Football Playoff semifinal
Penn State and Notre Dame are facing off Thursday night in the Orange Bowl, the first of the College Football Playoff semifinal matchups. Follow along for live updates, highlights and analysis.
Notre Dame defeats Penn State in Orange Bowl, will compete for national title
Sports' Mackenzie Salmon discusses Notre Dame's win over Penn State in the Orange Bowl and what the Irish will bring to the National Championship.
Notre Dame defeats Penn State in Orange Bowl thriller to reach national title game
A diving interception helped Notre Dame advance to the program's 12th national title game after a 27-24 victory over Penn State in the Orange Bowl.
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Notre Dame edges Penn State in wild Orange Bowl to reach first national championship game in 12 years
For the first time since 2012, Notre Dame will play for a national title. The Fighting Irish advanced to the College Football Playoff National Championship with a 27-24 win against Penn State in Thursday evening's Orange Bowl.
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Orange Bowl live updates: Notre Dame-Penn State scores, highlights from CFP semifinal
It's time for College Football Playoff Orange Bowl semifinal. Follow along for live score and game updates between Notre Dame vs Penn State:
Riley Leonard injury updates: Notre Dame QB returns to Orange Bowl vs Penn State after concussion scare
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard was ushered off the field by officials after a possible concussion in the Orange Bowl against Penn State, but returned.
What is a Nittany Lion anyway? What to know about Penn State’s mascot
The Nittany part of Penn State’s mascot is unique to the school, though. It’s taken from Mount Nittany, a mountain ridge near ...
James Franklin's Record in Big Games Criticized by CFB Fans After Loss to Notre Dame
Penn State is now 4-20 against Top 10 opponents under head coach James Franklin after the Nittany Lions fell 27-24 to Notre ...
Jeremiyah Love’s Incredible Touchdown Run Captures the Magic of Notre Dame’s Season
Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) celebrates a touch down in the second ...
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Ryder named frosh of the week
Penn State Nittany Lion true freshman Zack Ryder has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Week for the week ending Jan. 5, 2025. Penn State has now won six weekly awards this season. Ryder was one of ...
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Penn State OC Andy Kotelnicki has changed more than just the Nittany Lions' offense this season
Andy Kotelnicki isn't one to take himself too seriously. He can rattle off an analogy about ice cream or strut around in a sleeveless shirt just as easily as ...
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Ex-Lion Golden ‘staying in moment’
Forgive Al Golden if he feels like he’s living in a time warp. The former 1990 Nittany Lion team captain currently serves as ...
‘Gives a lot of teams a chance.’ Fans bring flair, love for 12-team CFP format to Orange Bowl
Both Notre Dame and Penn State wouldn’t have played in the College Football Playoff semifinal in past years despite their ...