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James Franklin is the king of competitive losses, and the latest Penn State misstep against Notre Dame adds to his unsettling track record
Another big game, another loss for Penn State head coach James Franklin. The Nittany Lions fell to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 27-24 on Thursday, coming up one victory short in their quest for a national championship berth.
'We're all hurting': Penn State's narrative of missed opportunities persists in loss to Notre Dame
No play will define Penn State's loss more than a crucial, game-breaking interception from quarterback Drew Allar with 33 seconds remaining.
Who is the player to watch in Penn State vs. Notre Dame?
Pamela Maldonado explains why Penn State's Tyler Warren is a player to watch in the Orange Bowl matchup against Notre Dame.
This brutal James Franklin stat after Notre Dame loss is damning
James Franklin is a good college football coach on paper. Just look at his overall stats at Penn State as their head coach for the past 11 years: 101-41 overall. Bowl appearances in all but one of his years (and that year happened to be 2020).
Penn State’s James Franklin drops 10-word admission amid painful Notre Dame loss
Penn State stepped under the bright lights, desperate to vanquish Notre Dame and advance to the national championship. A semifinals appearance in the College Football Playoff did not vindicate its past high-stakes failures.
Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love on track to play in CFP semifinal
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, who has been battling a knee injury, is on track to play against Penn State in the ...
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Penn State instant analysis: Nittany Lions national title bid ends with 27-24 last-second loss to Notre Dame
Penn State fell to Notre Dame, 27-24, on a field goal with eight seconds remaining at the Orange Bowl in the College Football Playoff semifinals.
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Penn State 2025 NFL Draft Prospects: Abdul Carter, Tyler Warren Poised for the First Round
The Penn State Nittany Lions are set to deliver a standout class of 2025 NFL Draft prospects. With top-tier talent on both offense and defense, expect Penn State to make waves across all three days of ...
Notre Dame advances to national title game on last-second field goal vs. Penn State: Highlights
Notre Dame is headed to the College Football Playoff final after a thrilling win over Penn State. The Fighting Irish came ...
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Notre Dame defeats Penn State in Orange Bowl thriller, advances to title game
Preview, how to watch and live updates from the College Football Playoff semifinal matchup between Penn State and Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl.
A look at College Football Playoff semifinal ticket prices
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 2: Fireworks go off during the playing of the National Anthem before the College Football ...
Penn State anticipates the return of defensive end Abdul Carter ahead of Thursday’s Orange Bowl
It was an early start for Penn State head coach James Franklin and Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman, who held their joint press conferences Wednesday morning ahead of Thursday’s College Football ...
Penn State Football List of Championships & Best Finishes Through the Years
Quarterback Drew Allar had a relatively better showing in his second year starting for Penn State. He completed 67.4% of his ...