But here at ESPN bowl prediction headquarters in downtown Indianapolis, we're not afraid of any circumstances. So let's get to the picks, from campus CFP sites through traditional bowls and all the way to the national title game on Jan. 20 in Atlanta.

Penn State was unable to corral Oregon’s offense in the Big Ten Championship though, allowing 496 total yards while dropping a 45-37 decision to the then undefeated Ducks. The Nittany Lions eviscerated SMU in the first round of the CFP Playoff,

With Penn State and Notre Dame facing off in the College Football Playoff Semifinal, let’s use Pro Football Network’s Mock Draft Simulator to identify the top NFL Draft prospects in the Orange Bowl. Penn State Nittany Lions’ Top NFL Draft Prospects The following Penn State players have a top 100 ADP in the Mock Draft Simulator.

The first College Football Playoff semifinal matches Notre Dame and Penn State - two teams featuring elite defenses. Who wins? Our experts weigh in.

Christian Gray's fingers scraped the grass for an interception in the final seconds, which led to a go-ahead field goal and carried Notre Dame past Penn State on Friday in the first College Football Playoff semifinal.