While each school selected for the first 12-team playoff has its own tales of overcoming adversity, Notre Dame's playoff journey has been historic.

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden was a Penn State captain and almost its head coach. Now he leads the Fighting ...

Penn State linebacker Dominic DeLuca hoists the trophy after the 31-14 win over Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31, ...

In this CFP, the Irish are winning over some people. Or maybe they're just benefitting from the distaste many feel for their ...

The first College Football Playoff semifinal will feature Penn State and Notre Dame. A breakdown of the keys to victory in ...

Eddie George says Tennessee State is better after playing outstanding competition such as Notre Dame and FCS national ...

A preseason benching didn't stop Coogan — who's back starting at center — from becoming the emotional leader of Notre Dame.

The Penn State Nittany Lions and Notre Dame Fighting Irish meet for the 20th time in the Orange Bowl. The winner gets a shot ...

Golden, who played at Penn State and was Temple's head coach, still has connections on the Nittany Lions' staff.

Jon Sauber covers Penn State football and men’s basketball for the Centre Daily Times. He earned his B.A. in digital and print journalism from Penn State and his M.A. in sports journalism from IUPUI.

Which team will earn the first spot into the College Football Playoff title game? Here's three things that could decide Notre ...

This hasn't been the season that defensive end R.J. Oben may have envisioned, but another strong postseason performance may ...