Defense wins championships.
At least that’s what Notre Dame and Penn State are banking on this year.
The two clubs — both of which have elite defenses — will put that theory to the test when they meet up in the Orange Bowl at Miami, FL’s Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, Jan. 9.
To advance to this high-stakes semifinal game, Marcus Freeman’s Fighting Irish knocked off heavily-favored No. 2-ranked Georgia 23-10 in New Orlean’s Sugar Bowl. The offense wasn’t particularly effective in the contest; quarterback Riley Leonard completed 15-of-24 passes but for only 90 yards and a single touchdown. On the flip side, he also led the team in rushing, clawing his way to an 80 yard day.
Over in Arizona, James Franklin’s Nittany Lions handily defeated Boise State 31-14 in the Fiesta Bowl. They were led by a three touchdown effort from quarterback Drew Allar and 134 yards from running back Kaytran Allen. More than anything though, the defense kept the Broncos in check and Penn State never lost their lead once they scored in the first quarter.
Now, the Fighting Irish and Nittany Lions are just one win away from the College Football Championship in Atlanta on Jan. 20.
And if you want to be at the Orange Bowl to see them scrap, it isn’t too late to scoop up last-minute tickets.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats was $194 before fees on Vivid Seats.
100-level seats start at $311 before fees.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the 2025 Orange Bowl between Notre Dame and Penn State below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Notre Dame vs. Penn State Orange Bowl 2025 tickets
A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets by section at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium can be found here:
| Hard Rock Stadium sections | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| 300 Level | $194 |
| 200 Level | $304 |
| 100 Level | $311 |
| Luxury Suite | $685 |
| Field Level | $2,277 |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)
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Notre Dame 2025 tickets
Fighting Irish fans that can’t make the Orange Bowl can get ahead of the game and snag tickets for select 2025 regular season games as soon as today.
See you in South Bend.
| Notre Dame 2025 games |
|---|
| Notre Dame vs. Miami TBD at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL |
| Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame Saturday, Sept. 13 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, IN |
| Purdue vs. Notre Dame Saturday, Sept. 20 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, IN |
| Notre Dame vs. Arkansas Saturday, Sept. 27 at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR |
| Boise State vs. Notre Dame Saturday, Oct. 4 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, IN |
| USC vs. Notre Dame Saturday, Oct. 18 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, IN |
| Navy vs. Notre Dame Saturday, Nov. 8 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, IN |
Penn State 2025 tickets
Bummed you won’t be heading down to Miami this week?
No need to fret. Here are all the Penn State home games you can attend next season.
| Penn State 2025 games |
|---|
| Nevada vs. Penn State Saturday, Aug. 30 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA |
| Florida International vs. Penn State Saturday, Sept. 6 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA |
| Villanova vs. Penn State Saturday, Sept. 13 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA |
| Oregon vs. Penn State Saturday, Sept. 27 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA |
| Penn State vs. UCLA Saturday, Oct. 4 at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA |
| Northwestern vs. Penn State Saturday, Oct. 11 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA |
| Penn State vs. Iowa Saturday, Oct. 18 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, IA |
| Penn State vs. Ohio State Saturday, Nov. 1 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH |
| Indiana vs. Penn State Saturday, Nov. 8 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA |
| Penn State vs. Michigan State Saturday, Nov. 15 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI |
| Nebraska vs. Penn State Saturday, Nov. 22 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA |
| Penn State vs. Rutgers Saturday, Nov. 29 at SHI Stadium in Piscataway Township, NJ |
About the Notre Dame-Penn State matchup
Dating back to 1913, Notre Dame and Penn State have gone head to head 19 times. They’re currently 9-9-1 against each other.
Their last matchup took place on Sept. 8, 2007; Penn State won that contest 31-10 behind QB Anthony Morelli’s 131 yards and touchdown on 12-22 passing.
Going into the 2025 Orange Bowl, the Nittany Lions are ranked sixth in the country while the Fighting Irish own the No. 7 spot.
Even though they occupy a spot below Penn State, SportsBook Review predicts Notre Dame has the edge.
To read more about the defensive-minded teams, check out all of the NY Post’s College Football coverage here.
Hard Rock Stadium seating chart
Never been out to Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium in person?
To make life easy, check out a map of Hard Rock Stadium here for a better picture of all the views from the stands.
How to watch/stream the 2025 Orange Bowl
For those that prefer to catch Notre Dame-Penn State on the tube, you can watch all four quarters on ESPN or ESPN+ starting at 7:30 p.m. EST on Thursday, Jan. 9.
The game will also stream on DIRECTV and Fubo.
Huge concerts in 2025
Want to go to a show this year?
Honestly, same.
Here are just five of the biggest tours we’re most excited about these next few months.
• Kendrick Lamar with SZA
• Post Malone with Jelly Roll
• Metallica
• AC/DC
• Tyler, The Creator
Who else is on the road? Check out our list of the 95 biggest concert tours in 2025 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
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