In a thrilling College Football Playoff semifinal matchup, Notre Dame emerged victorious over Penn State in the Orange Bowl with a final score of 27-24. The game came down to the wire, with Notre Dame's kicker, Mitch Jeter, sealing the win with a 41-yard field goal in the closing seconds.
The turning point of the game came when Penn State's quarterback threw a critical interception in the final minute, allowing Notre Dame to take possession near midfield. This interception was a rare mistake for the quarterback, who had an impressive season with 24 touchdown passes and only seven interceptions prior to this game.
