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Penn State vs. Notre Dame Preview: Nittany Lions and Fighting Irish mirror each other on the field

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Penn State Football will face Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl next Thursday in a battle of traditional powers in college football. The old-school matchup features strong defenses, a powerful running game, and everything you've come to expect from these two programs. Today, we'll dive into the numbers that best describe Penn State's next opponent.