The third time was the Irish charm for Notre Dame. After having two interceptions nullified by pass interference penalties, the Fighting Irish's Christian Gray picked off Drew Allard in the final minute of Thursday's Orange Bowl,

Notre Dame knocked off Penn State with a late field goal in the Orange Bowl to reach the College Football Playoff championship game.

Notre Dame place kicker Mitch Jeter (98) celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal during the second half of the Orange Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game against Penn State, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla.