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What is a Nittany Lion? Explaining Penn State nickname ahead of Orange Bowl vs Notre Dame
Penn State’s longtime mascot is a common mountain lion, the kind that roamed the mountains near the school’s State College campus until the late 19th century. One of the Nittany Lions’ historic rivals, the Pitt Panthers, has a similar taxonomic nickname for a similar reason.
Penn State-Notre Dame: In some places, the biggest game there is
In front of People’s Security Bank & Trust in Dunmore, Pa., sit two benches. One is made from seating in the original Notre Dame Stadium and
Notable moments from past Notre Dame-Penn State matchups
Though the two teams haven't met since 2007, Penn State and Notre Dame share a history that includes a number of notable clashes.
Notre Dame-Penn State 'College GameDay' picks: Who picked Fighting Irish, Nittany Lions?
On Thursday night, the Fighting Irish will take on Penn State in the Orange Bowl, which is serving as one of the two College Football Playoff semifinals this season. With a victory in that matchup, Notre Dame would face either Ohio State or Texas in the national championship game on Jan.
The stakes in Penn State-Notre Dame, plus the Cavs and Thunder play a banger
This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Thinking about all of you in Los Angeles this morning. About That Big Game: Cavs-Thunder lived up to the hype If that was a finals preview,
Corso's Pick: Notre Dame vs. Penn State
Lee Corso makes his pick ahead of the College Football Playoff matchup between Notre Dame and Penn State on Watch ESPN, first streamed on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
Notre Dame vs. Penn State: Second-Quarter Analysis
It often is said that football games are won on the margins. If that's true in this Orange Bowl, Notre Dame's College Football Playoff stay might be 30 minutes away from coming to an end. Penn State has looked like the better team,
Best Notre Dame vs. Penn State same game parlay for CFP semifinals
Our college football expert has whipped up a three-leg same game parlay for Thursday's Notre Dame vs. Penn State College Football Playoff semifinal.
What are the keys to the Notre Dame-Penn State matchup?
EJ Manuel and Dan Orlovsky break down the key areas that could decide the College Football Playoff matchup between Notre Dame and Penn State.
What is a Nittany Lion anyway? What to know about Penn State’s mascot
Known by many names across country, a mountain lion is the same animal as a puma, cougar, panther, or catamount, depending on ...
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Abdul Carter's NFL mock draft projections are disrespectful for next Penn State No. 11 legend
Penn State star defensive end Abdul Carter is more than simply following in the footsteps of some vaunted No. 11 Nittany Lion ...
Why does Penn State say 'We Are'? Explaining history of the Nittany Lions' chant
For years, Penn State had a pair of popular cheers, “The Nittany Lion” and "Short Yell State.” In the mid-1970s, according to ...
Penn State Cheerleaders Catch Attention Before Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame
Ahead of the Orange Bowl, Penn State head coach James Franklin took a jab at Notre Dame. In a clear message to the college ...
Notre Dame's Devyn Ford Faces Penn State, His Former Team, in the Orange Bowl
Devyn Ford spent four years at Penn State before transferring to Notre Dame in 2023. Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike ...
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Former Nittany Lion Al Golden stands in Penn State’s way at the Orange Bowl
Penn State’s high-flying offense will have a major test on Thursday night against Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl thanks in ...
Notre Dame vs. Penn State score and live updates: Orange Bowl CFP semifinal analysis and latest
Follow the action live as the Fighting Irish and Nittany Lions face off in south Florida with a spot in the College Football ...
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Notre Dame vs Penn State: benches in Dunmore bank ignite friendly rivalry
In Northeastern Pennsylvania, the rivalry is heating up ahead of tomorrow night’s College Football Playoff game between Notre ...