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.

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

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,

The Fighting Irish advanced to their first national championship game since 2013 after a late interception set up a game-winning 41-yard field goal

A diving interception helped Notre Dame advance to the program's 12th national title game after a 27-24 victory over Penn State in the Orange Bowl.

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard was ushered off the field by officials after a possible concussion in the Orange Bowl against Penn State, but returned.