No play will define Penn State's loss more than a crucial, game-breaking interception from quarterback Drew Allar with 33 seconds remaining.
Cotton Bowl predictions: Does Ohio State or Texas advance in College Football Playoff?
The second College Football Playoff semifinal matches Ohio State and Texas in the Cotton Bowl. Who will prevail? Our experts make their picks.
Ryan Day leaving Ohio State (and Michigan rivalry) for SEC job would make sense
Ryan Day holds all the cards, even as Ohio State fans fume that he can't beat Michigan. Maybe, it's time to let someone else try and for Day to reboot.
Is Jeremiah Smith eligible for NFL draft? Age, stats, recruiting ranking for star Ohio State WR
Here's what you need to know about the NFL draft eligibility of star Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith:
Where do NFL head coaches come from? A surprising breakdown by college, state
USA TODAY Sports compiled the hometowns and colleges of every full-time NFL head coach since 1970. Here's what we found.
What college football bowl games are on today? Schedule for Cotton Bowl CFP semifinal game
The Cotton Bowl CFP semifinal game between Texas and Ohio State will take place Friday, January 10.
After another heartbreaking loss, will James Franklin and Penn State ever get over the hump?
Notre Dame is playing for a national title for the first time in 12 seasons, and Penn State has come up short yet again in a big-time matchup.
Is Notre Dame football kicker Mitch Jeter related to New York Yankees great Derek Jeter?
Is Notre Dame football's Mitch Jeter related to Derek Jeter? Here's what you need to know about the kicker for the Fighting Irish:
Notre Dame’s $20 million statement: Orange Bowl defeat of Penn State secures independent status
Notre Dame's defeat of Penn State in the Orange Bowl puts its College Football Playoff payout at $20 million and ensures its independent status
College Football Playoff: The 5 key plays from Notre Dame’s Orange Bowl win over Penn State
Both teams combined for 31 points in the fourth quarter after scoring just 20 in the first three quarters.
Listen: The call of Mitch Jeter’s field goal that sent Notre Dame to College Football Playoff title game
Listen to the game-winning call of Notre Dame kicker Mitch Jeter hitting a 41-yard field goal to send the Irish back to the CFP championship game:
Notre Dame reaches College Football Playoff title game with late field goal against Penn State
Notre Dame knocked off Penn State with a late field goal in the Orange Bowl to reach the College Football Playoff championship game.
College Football Playoff: Notre Dame beats Penn State 27-24 on late field goal
Mitch Jeter hit a 41-yard kick with seven seconds to go.
Former Austin Area High School Sports Awards nominee Greathouse gets TD in national semifinal win
Former Austin Area High School Sports Awards offensive football nominee Jaden Greathouse scored a touchdown for Notre Dame in the national semifinal.
Lee Corso almost falls while doing jig after making Notre Dame-Penn State Orange Bowl pick
ESPN college football analyst Lee Corso nearly fell while doing a jig after making his pick for the Penn State-Notre Dame Orange Bowl game.