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.

The third time was the Irish charm for Notre Dame. After having two interceptions nullified by pass interference penalties, the Fighting Irish's Christian Gray picked off Drew Allard in the final minute of Thursday's Orange Bowl,

A diving interception with 33 seconds left sets up Mitch Jeter’s 41-yard kick, capping a back-and-forth 27-24 victory that gives Notre Dame a chance to play for its 12th national championship next