In an era that is now long gone, a trip to the Orange Bowl meant a break from the rough weather up north and the capper to a successful season that might even end with a championship trophy in the case.

PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders take a deep dive into the most anticipated game of Penn State’s season to date. It’s PSU and Notre Dame going at it in the Orange Bowl on Thursday night. The winner moves on to the championship game.

What's at stake in Notre Dame vs. Penn State? Notre Dame and Penn State will battle Thursday night for a chance to play for a national championship on Jan. 20 at Mercedes-Benz Sta