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.
Orange Bowl live updates: Penn State vs. Notre Dame in College Football Playoff semifinal
Penn State and Notre Dame are facing off Thursday night in the Orange Bowl, the first of the College Football Playoff semifinal matchups. Follow along for live updates, highlights and analysis.
Notre Dame Makes $20M from Orange Bowl Win vs. PSU in 2025 CFP Bracket
Even though Penn State head coach James Franklin wants to see every team in college football affiliated with a conference, Notre Dame continues to
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
Notre Dame defeats Penn State in Orange Bowl thriller to reach national title game
A diving interception helped Notre Dame advance to the program's 12th national title game after a 27-24 victory over Penn State in the Orange Bowl.
Notre Dame edges Penn State in wild Orange Bowl to reach first national championship game in 12 years
For the first time since 2012, Notre Dame will play for a national title. The (7) Fighting Irish advanced to the College Football Playoff National Championship with a 27-24 win against (6) Penn State in Thursday evening's Orange Bowl.
Notre Dame edges Penn State on late field goal in Orange Bowl, gains national championship spot
The third time was the Irish charm for Notre Dame. After having two interceptions nullified by pass interference penalties, the Fighting Irish's Christian Gray picked off Drew Allard in the final minute of Thursday's Orange Bowl,
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Penn State continues practice prep for Boise State; see some Nittany Lion newcomers: Photos
TEMPE — Penn State plays next on a Tuesday, which means Sunday is actually Thursday in the Nittany Lions’ universe. In other ...
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What is a Nittany Lion anyway? What to know about Penn State’s mascot
So, what is a Nittany Lion? The Nittany Lion is more than just a symbol of Penn State University; it’s a nod to the mountain lions that once roamed the Keystone State. Known by many names ...
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PHOTOS: Penn State Nittany Lions in Miami for Orange Bowl
MIAMI, Florida (WHTM) – The Penn State Nittany Lions are looking to stamp their ticket to the National Championship Game on Thursday night in Miami. With 13 wins for the first time in program ...
‘Gives a lot of teams a chance.’ Fans bring flair, love for 12-team CFP format to Orange Bowl
Both Notre Dame and Penn State wouldn’t have played in the College Football Playoff semifinal in past years despite their ...