Since Notre Dame's season finale win in Los Angeles against USC on November 30, star running back Jeremiyah Love hasn't been quite right. He still dazzled with a 98-yard touchdown run in the first round of the College Football Playoff game against Indiana, while also battling a cold, but it was clear to see he was still not feeling quite right.

While Notre Dame’s win against Georgia was the first win in a big bowl game in more than 30 years, Penn State is still searching for that level of win under James Franklin. The Nittany Lions had the so-called easy path to the semifinals and took advantage with a dominant win against SMU and a comfortable win against Boise State.

No. 3 Notre Dame and No. 5 Penn State will square off in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9 for a chance to play in the national championship game.

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This brings us to the Orange Bowl—Notre Dame and Penn State’s first meeting in a bowl game since the Irish claimed a 20-9 victory in the 1976 Gator Bowl. This time, both teams

Notre Dame is just one victory away from playing for a national championship, but that victory won't come easily. Awaiting the Fighting Irish in the Orange Bowl is an extremely talented Penn State football team that will present a massive test.