Get our expert betting predictions for the evenly-matched CFP semifinal clash between Notre Dame and Penn State.

Notre Dame vs. Penn State in CFP Semifinal Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Follow along for live scoring updates

The Penn State Nittany Lions and Notre Dame Fighting Irish will play in the Orange Bowl CFP semifinal in Miami Gardens, Florida, at 6:30 p.m. CST Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. More: Who is playing in College Football Playoff semifinals?

Our college football expert has whipped up a three-leg same game parlay for Thursday's Notre Dame vs. Penn State College Football Playoff semifinal.

As Notre Dame and Penn State look to claim their first national championship since the Reagan administration—the Irish last won the title just 18 days before the Gipper left the White House in 1989, while the Nittany Lions claimed their second natty two years earlier—ESPN will be blessed with what amounts to an open field.

Penn State and Notre Dame will square off at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami for a spot in the national title game. If the Nittany Lions win, they’ll face either Ohio State or Texas in the CFP final at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Jan. 20.

Notre Dame vs. Penn State will air on ESPN, so if you have access to the channel, just turn it on at game time to watch. If you don’t have cable, the only way to stream the Notre Dame vs. Penn State Orange Bowl for free is to use a live TV streaming service with a free trial.

Find out why Riley Leonard & Co. has Douglas Farmer bullish on the Over ahead of Thursday's CFP semifinal at Hard Rock Stadium in his Notre Dame vs Penn State predictions.

Before taking on Notre Dame, Penn State head coach James Franklin said he disagrees with the team's independent status, suggesting every team should compete in a conference.

Penn State head coach James Franklin took a swipe at Notre Dame before the two teams meet in the College Football Playoff semifinal on Thursday. Speaking

Penn State coach James Franklin appears to take a subtle dig at Notre Dame when answering a question about conference uniformity in college football.