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Notre Dame vs. Penn State score prediction by expert football model
Notre Dame and Penn State are set for the College Football Playoff Orange Bowl semifinal with a shot at the national title matchup on the line. Here’s the latest prediction for the game from an expert analytical model that projects scores and picks winners.
Notre Dame vs. Penn State where to watch: TV channel, Orange Bowl kickoff time, College Football Playoff odds
The semifinals of the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff begin Thursday with a blockbuster Orange Bowl matchup between (6) Penn State and (7) Notre Dame. Both teams have leaned heavily on their defenses and run games to reach the doorstep of the College Football Playoff National Championship.
College Football Playoff: Notre Dame vs. Penn State - prediction, odds, expert picks, QB matchup, and trends
Penn State was unable to corral Oregon’s offense in the Big Ten Championship though, allowing 496 total yards while dropping a 45-37 decision to the then undefeated Ducks. The Nittany Lions eviscerated SMU in the first round of the CFP Playoff,
Bold Predictions for Notre Dame vs. Penn State Orange Bowl Showdown
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2025 College Football Playoff odds, Orange Bowl prediction: Notre Dame vs. Penn State picks by proven expert
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Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman or Penn State’s James Franklin will become the first Black coach to lead a team into the national title game at college football’s highest level.
Orange Bowl final score predictions for College Football Playoff semifinal
We share our thoughts and final score predictions below. Charlie: Both teams are so similar yet one just feels more like a national championship caliber team than the other. The Fighting Irish might not have the explosive downfield passing attack,
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