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Notre Dame beats Penn State 27-24

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.

The New York Times · 16h

Notre Dame beats Penn State on late FG to win Orange Bowl, advance to CFP title game: Live updates and reaction

The Fighting Irish advanced to their first national championship game since 2013 after a late interception set up a game-winning 41-yard field goal

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Penn State Cheerleaders Catch Attention Before Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame

Ahead of the Orange Bowl, Penn State head coach James Franklin took a jab at Notre Dame. In a clear message to the college football higher ups, Franklin

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Philadelphia Inquirer · 8h

James Franklin says Penn State is ‘that close’ to winning it all. A new baseline for success has been set.

James Franklin says Penn State is ‘that close’ to winning it all. A new baseline for success has been set. The Nittany Lions' Orange Bowl defeat to Notre Dame underscored their task ahead.

CBSSports.com · 6h

Penn State's roster is only going to get worse, which makes for a grim big-game future under James Franklin

This was the year and this was the team for Franklin and his Penn State program to prove the doubters wrong, to extinguish the derisive "Big Game James" nickname once and for all. Led by Abdul Carter,

New York Post on MSN · 10h

James Franklin one-upped his awful big-game reputation in Penn State heartbreaker

It could only end like this for James Franklin. No upset against SMU or Boise State, for this Penn State team. The Penn State coach has been plagued by losses in the biggest moments and that continued Thursday night with the Nittany Lions’ crushing 27-24 loss to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl.

Penn State star Abdul Carter entering NFL Draft

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Penn State's Abdul Carter entering 2025 NFL draft

Penn State consensus All American defensive end Abdul Carter has entered the 2025 NFL Draft and hired Drew Rosenhaus, Robert Bailey and Jason Rosenhaus to represent him. “I expect Abdul will be one of the top picks of this draft and a future All Pro,” Drew Rosenhaus said. pic.twitter.com/cvkatLTqHV

York Daily Record on MSN · 11h

Penn State's Abdul Carter declares for the 2025 NFL Draft

Should he choose to participate, the NFL Draft Combine is from Feb. 27-March 2. The 2025 NFL Draft is from Thursday, April 24 to Saturday, April 26. Both teams combined for 31 points in the fourth quarter after scoring just 20 in the first three quarters.

Sporting News on MSN · 23h

Abdul Carter's NFL mock draft projections are disrespectful towards next Penn State No. 11 legend

Penn State star defensive end Abdul Carter is more than simply following in the footsteps of some vaunted No. 11 Nittany Lion pass rushers. Wearing the same number once donned by Lavar Arrington and Micah Parsons,

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What is a Nittany Lion anyway? What to know about Penn State’s mascot

The Nittany part of Penn State’s mascot is unique to the school, though. It’s taken from Mount Nittany, a mountain ridge near ...

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James Franklin Had Bizarre Message For Penn State Fans After Losing Orange Bowl

The Penn State Nittany Lions saw their season end with a loss to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl. James Franklin and his team ...

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‘It’s tough’: Penn State football reflects on loss, ‘what ifs’ after heartbreaker to Notre Dame

Drew Allar put his hands on his helmet in disbelief as he walked toward the Penn State sideline, with Notre Dame cornerback ...

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Who Is Penn State Quarterback Drew Allar's Girlfriend? All About Emma Bush (Who Goes to a Rival School!)

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar and Emma Bush have been dating since at least 2019. Here's everything to know about Drew ...

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Highs & Lows: Penn State falters in final minute of CFP semifinal

Penn State and Notre Dame produced an instant classic Thursday night at the Orange Bowl. With a berth in the College Football ...

No starters, no problem: Penn State wrestlers place 2nd at Southern Scuffle with 3 freshmen champions

Penn State coach Cael Sanderson says wrestlers have good reason to stick with the program even if they're not in the lineup.

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