It was close: Penn State V. Notre Dame. Even matchup. It would come down to 1 mistake with less than a minute to go. After posting 10 points, Penn St. looked like they were ready to advance. The running game was working and the Irish couldn't figure out the right defensive posture to hold the Lions. With seconds to go in the 1st half, ND scored 3 points on a field goal to get on the board. 10-3 at the halfway mark.
A revitalized team came out of the Irish locker room and put a quick 7 spot on the board to tie the score. 10-10. It didn't take long before thery added another TD to go ahead 17-10. Then the lions came roaring back, adding another TD to tie, 17-17. Then another TD to take a commanding 24-17 lead. But the Irish were not finished either. They found the end zone to make it another tie at 24-24. But, they copuldn't get into field goal range and they had to punt with under 2 minutes to play. Penn State had the advantage: time was on their side and they started to move. And then DISASTER: the Nittany Lion QB threw an interception, a remarkable catch in Lion territory. After a review, it was ND ball on the Lion 45 with 3 time outs and excellent field position. As the clock ticked away, Notre Dame moved the ball to within easy field goal range. With 8 seconds left, kicker jeter put a kick through the uprights to lead 27-24. 8 seconds remained.
Penn State threw one pass incomplete. Then a lateral or two and the game ended. A good game for all involved. Noter Dame team has a new school record of 14 wins. See you in the National Vhampionship game against the winner of the Cotton Bowl next week.
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