CFP National Championship: Why everyone at Notre Dame bought into Marcus Freeman

College Football Playoff overreactions: Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman among elite, Emeka Egbuka keys Ohio State

A pair of thrilling CFP semifinal games provided plenty of material for this week's overreactions

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

Notre Dame could have 'gone sideways,' instead it's still fighting

Notre Dame suffered a stunning defeat, yet somehow has bounced back to play for a national title.

ESPN - Jan. 11

Ohio State vs. Notre Dame early picks, predictions, odds for College Football Playoff National Championship

The Buckeyes and Fighting Irish are set for a national championship showdown in Atlanta

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

Ohio State vs. Notre Dame series history includes recent classic, postseason battles ahead of CFP title clash

Ohio State and Notre Dame are set to meet again in the College Football Playoff National Championship

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

College Football Playoff: Ohio State opens as 9.5-point favorite over Notre Dame in national title game

The Buckeyes and Fighting Irish will meet on Jan. 20 in Atlanta.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

How much did Penn State miss departed change-of-pace QB Beau Pribula in narrow CFP loss to Notre Dame?

A muddled transfer portal calendar meant the Nittany Lions had to navigate their College Football Playoff run without one of their most dynamic red zone threats

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

CFP semifinal reactions: Did Notre Dame get LUCKY? and where it ALL went wrong for Penn State | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to this Orange Bowl ‘instant classic’ as Notre Dame defeats Penn State 27-24.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman makes history as coach in college football finals

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman has scored a historical first.

NBC News - Jan. 10

Notre Dame's 'Mr. January' puts Irish in CFP final

Mitch Jeter delivered on a 41-yard field goal attempt with 12 seconds left against Penn State to send Notre Dame to its first national championship game since 2013.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Notre Dame tops Penn State to reach CFP title game, will it face Ohio State or Texas?; NFL Wild Card Weekend

The Fighting Irish rallied twice for a dramatic win, await Buckeyes or Longhorns

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

The heart of the Irish: Battered and bruised, Notre Dame knows reaching national championship numbs the pain

Notre Dame's sideline was a MASH unit Thursday night

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Marcus Freeman offers inspiring message as first Black coach to reach college football national championship

Notre Dame's coach remains focused on his team's performance despite making history of his own at the Orange Bowl

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Why everyone else can panic about rising bond yields

In the US they signal optimism while I’m loving a weaker pound

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Notre Dame makes college football history with Sugar, Orange Bowl wins amid run to national title game

The Fighting Irish will return to South Bend, Indiana, with two bowl game trophies

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Irish eyes are smiling all the way to CFP national title game

After Jaden Greathouse's 54-yard TD catch tied it, Irish kicker Mitch Jeter hit a 41-yard field goal with 7 seconds left to send Notre Dame past Penn State.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

2025 Orange Bowl odds, CFP semifinal prediction: Penn State vs. Notre Dame picks, bets from expert on 16-2 run

Adam Silverstein, on a 16-2 run (+1375) on Penn State picks, has revealed his CFP semifinal predictions for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Penn State Nittany Lions in the 2025 Orange Bowl on ...

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

Notre Dame heads to national title game after win over Penn State in final seconds

Will Notre Dame's elite defense be able to keep Drew Allar and the Nittany Lions in check?

NBC News - Jan. 9

Notre Dame official: Team dealing with 'virus or flu', 'no impact' expected in CFP semifinal vs. Penn State

A Notre Dame official told CBS Sports the team has been dealing with the illness over the last 10 days

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

College Football Playoff: Bettors like Notre Dame and Ohio State in the semifinals

Favorites are 8-0 straight up and 7-1 against the spread through the first two rounds of the CFP.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Independent streak helped build Notre Dame into football’s historic and modern behemoth

Back in the 1920s, the Fighting Irish made what might have been their biggest push to join what would become the Big Ten but the athletic director at Michigan blocked it. Ever since, Notre Dame has ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

'I don't have very good juke moves': Why Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard is so hard to tackle

The transfer from Duke has been instrumental in getting the Irish to the semifinal round.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Does Notre Dame still need to join a conference? | College Football Enquirer

On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde discuss the latest buzz coming from media days at the Orange Bowl. Specifically, they discuss ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Should Notre Dame be in a conference?

For decades, Notre Dame was told being an independent was a disadvantage. Now, some are saying the opposite is true.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

A ‘Deeply Uncomfortable’ Reality: Notre Dame Football Is Likable Now

The closest you’ll get to America’s college football team at the moment is the Fighting Irish, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Notre Dame star RB Love 'good to go' vs. PSU

Notre Dame star RB Jeremiyah Love "will be good to go" against Penn State in the College Football Playoff semifinal.

ESPN - Jan. 8

CFP semifinal previews: Texas has no advantage vs. Ohio State & Notre Dame vs. Penn State is anybody’s game | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman preview the College Football Playoff semifinals this week with Notre Dame vs. Penn State on Thursday in the Orange Bowl and Ohio State vs. Texas on ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

College Football Playoff prediction: Why Texas can overcome inconsistencies, win national championship

The 5-seed Longhorns have only the third-best odds despite being the top seed remaining

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

College Football Playoff prediction: Why No. 7 seed Notre Dame is prepared to reclaim the throne

The Fighting Irish are just two wins away from their first national championship in almost 40 years

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

College Football Playoff bracket: Ohio State-Notre Dame leads as best potential national championship game

With just four teams remaining in the CFP field, how do we rank the potential showdowns for the national title?

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

Jeremiyah Love is expected to be ready for 7th-seeded Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman expects running back Jeremiyah Love to play in Thursday's College Football Playoff semifinal game and the Fighting Irish ground game to be at full strength against ...

ABC News - Jan. 4

Why Notre Dame’s Sugar Bowl Victory Was a Long Time Coming

There’s no doubt the Irish are meeting the goals of head coach Marcus Freeman, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

When and where is the 2025 CFP National Championship Game? NCAA football title game schedule, location, date

Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 CFP National Championship Game.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

CFP quarterfinal reactions: Georgia GONE after spectacular Notre Dame special teams showing | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to Notre Dame’s dominant 23-10 victory vs. Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

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