Two college football programs seeking to end decades-long national title droughts clash in the CFP semifinals. No. 6 Penn State, last champions in 1986, faces Notre Dame, who last won in 1988. This matchup pits contrasting styles against each other: Penn State's potential NFL talent at quarterback versus Notre Dame's balanced and historically successful program.
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No. 6 Penn State last won a championship in 1986 and has not appeared in the title game since that season. The big knock against James Franklin teams is their frequent inability to beat better teams, though the spread in this game indicates they are on similar footing with Notre Dame.
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