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.
Penn State football has its heart ripped out by Notre Dame in CFP semifinal Orange Bowl
Penn State football’s season ended Thursday with a 27-24 loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Fighting Irish secured the victory with a game-winning drive,
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,
Quick takes from Notre Dame vs. Penn State in the Orange Bowl College Football Playoff semifinals
Here are our quick takes from the Orange Bowl, where Penn State and Notre Dame were locked in one of the tightest games of the season when it mattered most.
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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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.
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 vs. Penn State score and live updates: CFP Orange Bowl tied in final minute of regulation
Follow the action live as the Fighting Irish and Nittany Lions face off in south Florida with a spot in the College Football Playoff title game on the line.
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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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:
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 ...
Penn State football season ends in heartbreaking fashion: Why offense failed vs Notre Dame
See how the Nittany Lions surged twice but failed in heartbreaking fashion to end their season vs. Notre Dame.
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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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Two benches in Dunmore encapsulate the meaning of the Orange Bowl in NEPA
Near the Penn State campus in Dunmore there are even two benches, one for note dame and one for the Nittany Lions. They are ...
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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 ...
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Lion matmen shine at Southern Scuffle and Edinboro Open
The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team sent various attached and unattached wrestlers to two tournaments this past weekend. Nine Penn Staters competed at the Southern Scuffle in Chattanooga, Tenn.
‘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 ...
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Notre Dame vs Penn State: benches in Dunmore bank ignite friendly rivalry
In Northeastern Pennsylvania, the rivalry is heating up ahead of tomorrow night’s College Football Playoff game between Notre ...