The Nittany Lions close a remarkable season with too many what-ifs in a loss to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl.

Penn State football’s season ended Thursday with a 27-24 loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Fighting Irish secured the victory with a game-winning drive, capped off with a field goal from Mitch Jeter.

Penn State football's heartbreaking 27-24 loss to Notre Dame highlighted a weakness that has plagued this program for much of this season. Head coach James Franklin's team won the battle in the trenches Thursday night,