Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Donovan Hinish (41) leaps over Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Kobe King (41) in the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat the Penn State Nittany Lions 27-24 in the Capital One Orange Bowl in Miami on Thursday.
Notre Dame’s victory sends the Irish to the national championship game — the Orange Bowl was a College Football Playoff semifinal.
These five performances are why the Irish are moving on.
5 Stars – Mitch Jeter
Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish place kicker Mitch Jeter (98) kicks the ball in the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Kicker Mitch Jeter will get all the love for the game-winning field goal, but he had a key field goal to get the Irish on the board in the first half, as well.
4 Stars – Riley Leonard
Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) celebrates a touch down with teammates in the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
It’s amazing Riley Leonard is even being rated this way — two bad interceptions (to be fair, one was caused by pressure) could’ve had him in the doghouse. But he ran for a touchdown, completed key passes at important times, and saw a wide-open Jaden Greathouse for a huge TD. He also gutted it out after missing a series for concussion evaluation.
3 Stars – Jeremiyah Love
Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) celebrates a touch down in the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
His numbers weren’t great, but running…
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Publish date : 2025-01-10 05:23:00
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