Quarterback Drew Allar had a relatively better showing in his second year starting for Penn State. He completed 67.4% of his passes for 3,192 yards, 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He also carried the ball 90 times for 285 yards and six touchdowns of his own.

The Nittany Lions are one of the few teams still fighting for the first National Championship of the 12-team College Football Playoff era. How many titles have they won before?

The Fighting Irish (13-1) and the Nittany Lions (13-2) will square off Thursday in Miami, proud programs in pursuit of their first national championship since the 1980s.