Notre Dame, Marcus Freeman used everything to beat Penn State — even James Franklin comments

In a thrilling College Football Playoff semifinal, Notre Dame defeated Penn State 27-24 with a game-winning touchdown pass from backup quarterback Riley Leonard to Jaden Greathouse. Despite injuries to key offensive starters, including Leonard, the Fighting Irish rallied behind a standout performance from running back Jeremiyah Love, who played through a knee injury. Head coach Marcus Freeman’s fiery motivation and Notre Dame’s resilience in the face of adversity propelled them to victory, proving their ability to overcome challenges and earn a spot in the national championship game.

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