Instant Analysis: Reacting to Notre Dames 27-24 Victory Over Penn State in the Orange Bowl

Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister and Tim O'Malley are joined by FootballScoop's national college football writer and Irish Illustrated Contributor John Brice as they react to Notre Dame's 27-24 victory over No. 6 Penn State in the Orange Bowl.

The Irish trailed early in the second quarter, appearing outmatched by a more well-rested Nittany Lions team. However, key plays from Jeremiyah Love, Jaden Greathouse, and Christian Gray resulted in a miraculous comeback victory for Notre Dame.

The Irish will advance to the CFP Championship game in Atlanta and await the winner of Texas versus Ohio State.

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[tomoconnell]

I’ve seen this game a thousand times. We have never won that game during my lifetime. What a win and what a team. Imagine if they were healthy!

[Dimwitland]

Holy cannoli... Wherre's the defibrillator? Go Irish! Great show guys, as always!

[patrickgrieco]

I've got heart problems. ND football may very well be listed as my cause of death someday. Great game. Great Win...lots to fix.

[michaelkraus]

I heard PAT COOGAN gave another great halftime speech.

[deanish]

Thank you gentleman for your fantastic work!

[sbnative]

Please give Jaylen Sneed his props for rushing the QB and forcing him to throw a panic pass to Christian is a dog...fast and physical!

[scottfiegen]

"Next Man in" doesn't really tell the story. This is a season-long trend. This is incredible coaching and great depth on this team.

[mzheatheru]

The Irish "shook down the thunder from the sky"!☘️"Cheer, cheer for old Notre Dame,
Wake up the echoes cheering her name!
Send a volley cheer on high,
Shake down the thunder from the sky!" 🏈👏

[bluebeema]

lucky enough to go to this game with my son. Broke the curse of hard rock stadium!

[michaelkraus]

Why hasn't denbrock used GREATHOUSE MORE ?

[sbrown]

Was one of those "ND never plays anyone" and "they win 3 in a row and suddenly get votes for #1" unfair critics of ND for years, but I find what Notre Dame has done this season since the Northern Illinois game is the must underreported success story I have seen in college football. You know a team is good when they produce results like that over the course of almost a full season. I think O$U will win, but would not be shocked at all if Notre Dame finds a way. Good luck.