Pete Bevacqua’s decision to extend Marcus Freeman solidifies Notre Dame’s future. Timing is everything. The timing of Marcus Freeman's extension that will keep him in South Bend through the 2030 season was risky for new Irish AD Pete Bevacqua.

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman says his team has to "expedite the preparation" with fewer days than Penn State to get ready for the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl on Thursday.

A junior from Philadelphia, Abdul Carter is 6-foot-3 and 252 pounds of menace off the edge for Penn State football.