The ESPN College GameDay broadcast ahead of the first round of the College Football Playoff between Notre Dame and Indiana on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend.
ESPN College GameDay was at the Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinals. There was no doubt that everyone was excited to be there, and the show ended with the panel’s choices. Would they go with Notre Dame and Penn State? Here are your answers:
Desmond Howard
December 21, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, United States; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) reacts following a sack on Southern Methodist Mustangs quarterback Kevin Jennings (not pictured) during the second quarter in the first round of the College Football Playoff at Stadium Beaver. Mandatory credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images
Winner: Penn State
Nick Saban
January 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Rod Heard II (2) and Fighting Irish cornerback Isaiah Dunn (32) celebrate on the field after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Winner: Notre Dame
Kirk Herbstreit
January 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiah Love (4) hands the ball to Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) during the first quarter at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Winner: Notre Dame
Pat McAfee
December 31, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, United States; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Amin Vanover (15) reacts with the trophy after defeating the Boise State Broncos in the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Winner: Penn State
Lee Corso
January 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish players celebrate with their fans in the stands after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
