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.
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
Notre Dame vs. Penn State score and live updates: CFP Orange Bowl tied in final minute of regulation
Follow the action live as the Fighting Irish and Nittany Lions face off in south Florida with a spot in the College Football Playoff title game on the line.
Why does Penn State say 'We Are'? Explaining history of the Nittany Lions' chant
For years, Penn State had a pair of popular cheers, “The Nittany Lion” and "Short Yell State.” In the mid-1970s, according to Penn State historian Lou Prato, the Nittany Lions’ cheerleaders were awed when making road trips with the team to Ohio State and USC, both of which used call-and-response cheers among fans to liven the in-stadium atmosphere.
Former Nittany Lion Al Golden stands in Penn State’s way at the Orange Bowl
Penn State’s high-flying offense will have a major test on Thursday night against Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl thanks in part to a former Nittany Lion, Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator Al Golden. A tight end on the Nittany Lions from 1988-91,
Penn State-Notre Dame: In some places, the biggest game there is
In front of People’s Security Bank & Trust in Dunmore, Pa., sit two benches. One is made from seating in the original Notre Dame Stadium and
Notable moments from past Notre Dame-Penn State matchups
Though the two teams haven't met since 2007, Penn State and Notre Dame share a history that includes a number of notable clashes.
Riley Leonard injury updates: Notre Dame QB exits Orange Bowl vs Penn State with possible concussion
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard was ushered off the field by officials after a possible concussion in the Orange Bowl against Penn State.
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Orange Bowl live updates: Penn State vs. Notre Dame in College Football Playoff semifinal
Penn State and Notre Dame are facing off Thursday night in the Orange Bowl, the first of the College Football Playoff semifinal matchups. Follow along for live updates, highlights and analysis.
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Penn State vs. Notre Dame live updates: The latest from the Orange Bowl
Latest news as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish face the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida, as part of the College Football Playoffs.
What is a Nittany Lion anyway? What to know about Penn State’s mascot
Known by many names across country, a mountain lion is the same animal as a puma, cougar, panther, or catamount, depending on ...
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 ...
‘Gives a lot of teams a chance.’ Fans bring flair, love for 12-team CFP format to Orange Bowl
Both Notre Dame and Penn State wouldn’t have played in the College Football Playoff semifinal in past years despite their ...
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Ex-Lion Golden ‘staying in moment’
Forgive Al Golden if he feels like he’s living in a time warp. The former 1990 Nittany Lion team captain currently serves as ...
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WGAL's sports department game predictions for 2025 Orange Bowl
The Nittany Lions are set to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the CFP semifinals at the Capital One Orange Bowl in ...
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Notre Dame vs Penn State: benches in Dunmore bank ignite friendly rivalry
In Northeastern Pennsylvania, the rivalry is heating up ahead of tomorrow night’s College Football Playoff game between Notre ...
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PSU wrestling hosts Michigan State Friday
The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team (6-0, 0-0 B1G) will open up Big Ten action on Friday, Jan. 10, when it hosts Michigan State (2-1). The B1G Network national telecast is set for Rec Hall at 8 ...