NOTRE DAME BEATS PENN STATE 27-24 IN ORANGE BOWL, REACHES NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The Fighting Irish lived up to their name. Notre Dame on Thursday trailed early but came back to beat Penn State 27-24 in the Orange Bowl, sealing its spot in the National Championship contest.

Once Notre Dame made it a game in the second half, it came down to the final minute, where Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar threw a costly pick that set up the Fighting Irish's game-winning field goal.

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