The Fighting Irish will play the Nittany Lions on Thursday, January 9th, 2025, in the annual CFP Semifinal At The Capital One Orange Bowl event. The matchup takes place at Hard Rock Stadium. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
| Bonus | |
|---|---|
  REVIEW |
PA *New* Customers - Bet $10, Get $150 in Bonus Bets If You Win Thru 6/2/2025 - Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days One new customer offer/Add'l Bet Now 21+ Playable in PA only Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER |
 REVIEW |
New Customers - 2nd Chance Bet up to $500 - Code: SPORTS Bet Now 21+ Playable in PA only Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER |
Table of Contents
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Best Fighting Irish at Nittany Lions Odds
| Underdog Penn State |
Favorite Notre Dame |
|---|---|
| Over | Under |
|---|---|
| Underdog Penn State |
Favorite Notre Dame |
|---|---|
Matchup Odds FAQs
Notre Dame is a -1 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Penn State is a +1 -109 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 45 -110 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 45.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Notre Dame is a -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Penn State is a -105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
| Game |
 BetMGMBet |
|---|---|
|
Notre Dame
Penn State
1/09/25 6:30pm CST
|
-1 -110+1 -110 |
Underdog Penn State - Penn State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +1 Penn State underdog bet wins if the result is a tie, or they win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 1. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Notre Dame - Notre Dame bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -1 Notre Dame favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 1. Your bet loses if the result is a tie, or they lose outright.
Notre Dame at Penn State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
|
BetMGM Bet |
|
|---|---|
|
Notre Dame
Penn State
First Team To Score
1/09/25 6:30pm CST
|
-130+100Bet |
|
Notre Dame
Penn State
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
1/09/25 6:30pm CST
|
-140-105+10000Bet |
|
Notre Dame
Penn State
Game to Overtime
1/09/25 6:30pm CST
|
Yes +950No -5000Bet |
|
Notre Dame
Penn State
Both Teams Score 10+
1/09/25 6:30pm CST
|
Yes -650No +425Bet |
|
BetMGM |
|
|
Notre Dame
Penn State
Both Teams Score 20+
1/09/25 6:30pm CST
|
Yes +115No -150Bet |
|
Notre Dame
Penn State
Both Teams Score 30+
1/09/25 6:30pm CST
|
Yes +725No -1600Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 CFP |
Notre Dame vs Penn State Thursday, January 9th, 2025 CFP Semifinal At The Capital One Orange Bowl |
ND 27, PSU 24 Hard Rock Stadium |
Notre Dame by 3 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | |||||||||
| #7 Notre Dame | 0-0 | 0.000 | 14 | 2 | 578 | 248 | 6-1 | 3-0 | L1 |
| Big Ten | |||||||||
| #6 Penn State | 8-1 | 0.889 | 13 | 3 | 530 | 264 | 7-1 | 5-0 | L1 |
Notre Dame & Penn State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Notre Dame Championship Odds| Team |
 BetRivers |
|---|---|
| Notre Dame | +1400 Bet |
| Team |
BetRivers |
|---|---|
| Penn State | +800 Bet |
Notre Dame & Penn State Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Notre Dame vs Texas A&M |
ND 23, TA&M 13 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Northern Illinois vs Notre Dame |
NIU 16, ND 14 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Notre Dame vs Purdue |
ND 66, PUR 7 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Miami (OH) vs Notre Dame |
ND 28, M-OH 3 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Louisville vs Notre Dame |
ND 31, LOU 24 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Stanford vs Notre Dame |
ND 49, STAN 7 Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Notre Dame vs Georgia Tech |
ND 31, GT 13 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Notre Dame vs Navy |
ND 51, NAVY 14 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Florida State vs Notre Dame |
ND 52, FSU 3 Saturday, November 9th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Virginia vs Notre Dame |
ND 35, UVA 14 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Army vs Notre Dame |
ND 49, ARMY 14 Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 |
| Week 14 | Notre Dame vs USC |
ND 49, USC 35 Saturday, November 30th, 2024 |
| Bowls | Indiana vs Notre Dame CFP First Round Presented By Allstate |
ND 27, IU 17 Friday, December 20th, 2024 |
| CFP | Notre Dame vs Georgia CFP Quarterfinal At The Allstate Sugar Bowl - Rescheduled From Jan 1 |
ND 23, UGA 10 Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 |
| CFP | Notre Dame vs Penn State CFP Semifinal At The Capital One Orange Bowl |
ND 27, PSU 24 Thursday, January 9th, 2025 |
| CFP | Ohio State vs Notre Dame CFP National Championship Presented By AT&T |
OSU 34, ND 23 Monday, January 20th, 2025 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Penn State vs West Virginia |
PSU 34, WVU 12 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Bowling Green vs Penn State |
PSU 34, BGSU 27 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Kent State vs Penn State |
PSU 56, KENT 0 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Illinois vs Penn State |
PSU 21, ILL 7 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | UCLA vs Penn State |
PSU 27, UCLA 11 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Penn State vs USC |
PSU 33, USC 30 (OT) Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Penn State vs Wisconsin |
PSU 28, WIS 13 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Ohio State vs Penn State |
OSU 20, PSU 13 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Washington vs Penn State |
PSU 35, WASH 6 Saturday, November 9th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Penn State vs Purdue |
PSU 49, PUR 10 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Penn State vs Minnesota |
PSU 26, MINN 25 Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 |
| Week 14 | Maryland vs Penn State |
PSU 44, MD 7 Saturday, November 30th, 2024 |
| Week 15 | Penn State vs Oregon |
ORE 45, PSU 37 Saturday, December 7th, 2024 |
| Bowls | SMU vs Penn State CFP First Round Presented By Allstate |
PSU 38, SMU 10 Saturday, December 21st, 2024 |
| CFP | Penn State vs Boise State CFP Quarterfinal At The Vrbo Fiesta Bowl |
PSU 31, BOIS 14 Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 |
| CFP | Notre Dame vs Penn State CFP Semifinal At The Capital One Orange Bowl |
ND 27, PSU 24 Thursday, January 9th, 2025 |
How to Bet on the Game
Time needed: 4 minutes.
How to Bet on the Notre Dame vs Penn State College Football Game
- Open a new sports betting before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new before the game starts on Thursday, January 9th, 2025 at 6:30 pm CST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
- Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Paypal.
- Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Notre Dame vs Penn State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or matchups. Select the Notre Dame vs Penn State Game.
- Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your balance after the game.