How to watch the Orange Bowl CFP semifinals

The College Football Playoff semifinals are finally here. Historic programs Penn State and Notre Dame kick off Thursday night in the Orange Bowl with a berth in the national championship on the line.

The Fighting Irish (13-1) are among the nation’s best on both sides of the ball. They finished fourth with 37.7 points per game. game while surrendering just 13.6, the second-best rate. Marcus Freeman’s team cruised past Indiana in the opening round and last week topped defending national champion Georgia 23-10.

The Nittany Lions (13-2), led by star quarterback Drew Allar, have dominated so far in the postseason. After defeating SMU 38-10, they defeated Boise State 31-14.

Who will come out on top of the Orange Bowl? Stay with NBC News all night for the latest.

Penn State vs. Notre Dame

Date: Thursday, January 9

Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

Location: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens

How to watch: ESPN