Notre Dame vs. Penn State: What Channel Is the Orange Bowl On? Time, Schedule, and Key Details
A spot in the College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship awaits the winner of Thursday’s semifinal clash between No. 7 Notre Dame (13-1) and No. 6 Penn State (13-2). Both teams, with unbeaten records in the CFP so far, will face off at the Orange Bowl, aiming to secure a place against the victor of No. 5 Texas vs. No. 8 Ohio State.
Notre Dame heads into the game fresh from a dominant 23-10 Sugar Bowl win over No. 2 Georgia, showcasing stellar special teams play. Penn State has breezed past its CFP opponents—SMU and Boise State—with commanding victories of 28 and 17 points, respectively.
For both coaches, Marcus Freeman of Notre Dame and James Franklin of Penn State, this marks their first CFP semifinal appearance, adding further significance to this showdown.
How to Watch Notre Dame vs. Penn State in the Orange Bowl
TV Channel: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN app | Fubo (free trial)
The Orange Bowl will air live on ESPN. Fans can stream the game via the ESPN app (with a TV provider login) or through Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Orange Bowl Game Details
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Date: Thursday, Jan. 9
Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Odds and Predictions
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Jan. 6:
- Spread: Notre Dame (-2)
- Over/Under: 45.5
- Moneyline: Notre Dame -135 | Penn State +115
National media predictions include:
- NBC Sports: Penn State (+2)
- The Athletic: Split predictions for both teams
- The Sporting News: Notre Dame 23, Penn State 20
Key Takeaways
- Notre Dame: Riding high after defeating Georgia, the Fighting Irish are looking to continue their strong form.
- Penn State: A consistent force in the postseason, the Nittany Lions will rely on their balanced attack to challenge Notre Dame.
Upcoming Schedule
- Penn State: Faces Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl and hopes to advance to its first national championship game under Franklin.
- Notre Dame: Looks to cap off an impressive season with a CFP title game berth under Freeman.
Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling semifinal showdown with national championship implications!