Notre Dame will beat Penn State in the Orange Bowl semifinal and move on to the national title game

Can the Notre Dame Fighting Irish outmaneuver the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl? With Notre Dame's reputation as "the best boring team in the country," their strategic play style and formidable defense could be the key to victory. Explore the latest quarterback transfer portal updates, featuring Malachi Nelson's journey from USC to UTEP and Jaden Rashada's potential move from Georgia. Discover how these shifts are reshaping college football dynamics. The episode also tackles the hotly debated College Football Playoff format, discussing possible changes and their implications for the SEC and Big Ten. Join the conversation and gain exclusive insights into these pivotal topics. Don't miss out on this engaging analysis—tune in for a deeper understanding of college football's evolving landscape. Join the show SubText to receive free text alerts, information and be part of the show via exclusive Q&A content. Do you want exclusive access to College Football Smothered and Covered content? Become an insider right here! https://joinsubtext.com/smotheredandcovered 0:00 Intro 3:09 Notre Dame's self-aware coaching approach 7:18 Penn State's offensive limitations 11:23 Transfer portal quarterback shuffle 16:31 Fixing the 12-team playoff 21:38 Subtext group and show wrap-up Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/lockedon today. Turbo Tax Ready for stress-free taxes and the most money back, guaranteed? Head over to TurboTax.com today and get matched with your Expert. Only available with TurboTax Live Full Service. Real-time updates only in the iOS mobile app. See guarantee details at TurboTax.com/guarantees . Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel From big upsets to game-winning drives, the NFL Playoffs are better with FanDuelnew customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED BUCKS in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED - Win or Lose.Visit FANDUEL.COM t o get started. Make this playoff season unforgettable with FanDuel, an official sportsbook partner of the NFL. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.