A historic College Football Playoff semifinal kicks off at the Orange Bowl as Notre Dame and Penn State square off with a shot at the national championship game

If Notre Dame is going to move on and play for a championship it will need another strong performance from the Irish defense. here are my keys to victory for the Irish defense. 1) Dominate Up The Middle - A key to Notre Dame's defensive success the last two seasons has been the play of the interior of its defensive line,

Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman (R) reacts on the sidelines in the final minute against the Georgia Bulldogs during the fourth quarter at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images