Riley Leonard, Will Howard took similar route to CFP title game
ATLANTA — At the time, they were two quarterbacks preparing for the biggest season of their lives. Soon-to-be starting quarterbacks at Notre Dame and Ohio State, Riley Leonard and Will Howard, attended Nicholls State University's famed Manning Passing Academy over the summer. They were roommates, preparing for the pressure cooker of big-time college football on […]
Ohio State opens as favorite over Notre Dame for CFP championship
Las Vegas clearly isn't feeling lucky with the Irish. Ohio State opened the College Football Playoff National Championship Game as a heavy favorite against Notre Dame. At FanDuel, which mirrors other sportsbooks, the line is set at 9.5 points, making the Buckeyes -410 favorites to win against the Fighting Irish. Ryan Day celebrates after the […]
What Drew Allar was thinking on crushing interception in Penn State CFP loss
At almost the worst possible moment, Drew Allard's shot was a little too high. With less than a minute left in Thursday's College Football Playoff semifinal tie game, the Penn State sophomore quarterback looked around the field and saw it was empty. And that's when the whole season changed. Drew Allard threw an interception at […]
Notre Dame punches ticket to CFP national title game with win over Penn State
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Penn State quarterback Drew Aller said he was trying to throw the ball into the ground. Notre Dame defensive back Christian Gray dove in anyway, and with some luck from the Irish, the ball ended up in his hands. Seconds after a thrilling 27-24 victory over Penn State in the Orange […]
Riley Leonard returns from injury to lead Notre Dame to national championship game in CFP win vs Penn State
Notre Dame will play in the College Football Playoff national championship game for the first time in the expanded format era after a 27-24 come-from-behind victory over Penn State in Thursday's Orange Bowl. Irish martial arts kicker Mitch Jeter kicked the game-winning 41-yard field goal, ending a back-and-forth battle between two storied programs. Notre Dame's […]
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When you buy through our links, The New York Post may receive compensation and/or receive an affiliate commission. Featured prices are subject to change. Two teams will be in the Orange Bowl, but only one will remain in it with any hopes of breaking a long championship drought. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish last won […]
Penn State’s James Franklin jabs at Notre Dame ahead of CFP matchup: ‘Everybody should be in a conference’
Before the Nittany Lions faced off against the Fighting Irish for a spot in the national title game, Penn State head coach James Franklin spoke candidly about Notre Dame's non-conference appearance. Notre Dame is one of three teams in the FBS that play an independent schedule, but the expansion of the College Football Playoff has […]
Cotton Bowl weather worry prompts Texas-Ohio State CFP ‘contingencies’
There is some uncertainty regarding the Cotton Bowl, which will feature Friday's College Football Playoff semifinal between Texas and Ohio State at Dallas Cowboys Stadium, with bowl organizers saying that due to weather forecasts. Preparing for an “emergency”. A winter storm warning is in effect for Arlington, Texas, from Thursday morning until Friday afternoon, with […]
Texas’ Steve Sarkisian expected to draw NFL interest after CFP
Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is reportedly attracting attention from NFL teams. That's according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, who suggested on “Sunday NFL Countdown” that he expects teams to reach out to Sarkisian after a strong season in Texas. Sarkisian, 50, led the third-seeded Longhorns to a victory over Arizona State in the Peach […]
See who is favored in Notre Dame vs. Penn State in the CFP Orange Bowl
Gambling Content 21+. When you sign up through our links, the New York Post may receive an affiliate commission. Please read our editorial standards for more information. This College Football Playoff semifinal will be a throwback to the 1980s. Notre Dame opens the Orange Bowl game to be held in Miami Gardens, Florida on January […]