Penn State had chances to change narratives that have haunted the program. But a doomed final drive led to a 27-24 loss to Notre Dame.

With under 20 seconds remaining, Fighting Irish kicker Mitch Jeter nailed a 41-yard high-flying attempt to secure the win.

Penn State and Notre Dame hooked up in a classic duel in the Orange Bowl Thursday night. The nittany Lions fell short losing to the Irish, 27-24 in the college football semifinal. PSU finished the season at 13-3. Notre Dame will advance to play the winner of the Ohio State-Texas game in the championship Jan. 20 in Atlanta.