The Notre Dame Fighting Irish punched their ticket to the National Championship on Thursday night, defeating Penn State 27-24 in the Orange Bowl to clinch their first appearance in a title game since the 2012 season.

Notre Dame football players and staff are dealing with a minor viral flu outbreak ahead of the team’s appearance against Penn State in the College Football Play

With Notre Dame football being the first team to make the College Football Playoff championship game after defeating Penn State on Thursday night, they can now watch the other game to see who they will face.

Jeremiyah Love was instrumental in Notre Dame's Orange Bowl win over Penn State on Thursday, showing heart and determination by playing with a seemingly compromised knee

Jeremiyah Love didn't hold back after Notre Dame took down Penn State in the college football playoff semi-final

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love has had a rushing touchdown in every game but one this season. His most recent touchdown for the Fighting Irish might be his toughest. Love, dealing with a knee injury that has him wearing a brace,

The Fighting Irish are headed to the National Championship Game after knocking off Penn State 27-24. Love played a critical role in Notre Dame’s win, running for 45 yards and a touchdown against a stout Penn State defense.

Notre Dame football is not the most glamorous team in the country. They do not possess a high-powered passing attack. This program is defined by its toughness and physicality. Those traits were on full display during a crucial touchdown against Penn State in Thursday night’s 27-24 win in the College Football Playoff Semifinals.