Penn State tight end Tyler Warren is an absolute problem for defenses and he was a beast of a player beyond standard tight end duties in the collegiate ranks. Warren is simply a weapon able to be utilized all over the field,

Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke had an elite season, but struggled mightily against the Notre Dame pass rush (and coverage) until the Irish played soft with a 24-point lead. Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton, making his first career start, played about the same, the Irish constantly harassing and limiting in his impact.

The first half of the Orange Bowl played out as expected between the No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the No. 6 Penn State Nittany Lions, with both teams

Tyler Warren's versatility and size make him a matchup nightmare. Irish coordinator Al Golden cannot let him take over.

One team will emerge from the CFP semifinal with a chance to end a 30-plus year national championship drought.

Xavier Watts and Notre Dame's fierce defense will be tasked with smothering Penn State on Thursday in the Orange Bowl, launching the College Football Playoff semifinals. The Irish are slight favorites to advance.

Penn State and Notre Dame are vying to end three decade-long national championship droughts and can move a step closer Thursday night when they collide in the Orange Bowl.

The Fighting Irish and Nittany Lions face off in the Orange Bowl with a national championship berth on the line.

Penn State will play its third College Football Playoff game when it takes on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the semifinals on 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The Nittany Lions and Fighting Irish will meet at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami,

With key injuries and limited prep time, Notre Dame faces a tough challenge against Penn State in their CFP showdown.