Next it's time for Notre Dame Cathedral.
The Fighting Irish brought on a backup quarterback while trailing in Thursday's Orange Bowl.
Notre Dame starting quarterback Riley Leonard left the College Football Playoff semifinal late in the first half and was being evaluated by the Fighting Irish medical staff.
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Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter, 11, celebrates his tackle on Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard, 13, during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. (Sam Navarro-Iman Images)
Leonard entered the medical tent on Notre Dame's sideline with about two minutes left in the first half after being hit by Penn State's Zane Durant and Dovon J. Thomas.
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Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Tyler Warren, 44, runs the ball against Kevin Bauman, 84, of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. (Sam Navarro/Imagn Images)
The status of Leonard's injury was not immediately clear. He was replaced by Steve Angeli, and Notre Dame kicked a field goal on the final play of the first half, cutting Penn State's lead to 10-3.
Before his injury, Leonard completed 6 of 11 passes for 63 yards and one interception.
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Penn State Nittany Lions safety Zaky Wheatley, 6, sacks Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard, 13, during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. (Nathan Ray Seebeck/Imagn Images)
A native of Westfield, New Jersey, Angeli played high school football at Bergen Catholic High School. He made his first collegiate start in the 2023 Sun Bowl, throwing for 232 yards and three touchdowns in a 40-8 win over Oregon State.
Update: Riley Leonard returned to the game in the second half.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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