Notre Dame football players and staff are dealing with a minor viral flu outbreak ahead of the team’s appearance against Penn State in the College Football Playoff Orange Bowl semifinal game, according to multiple reports.

The Fighting Irish opened as favorites against the Nittany Lions for the semifinal set to take place in the Orange Bowl. Notre Dame opened as a 2.5-point favorite, but the spread is -1 on the day of the game.

Here’s what you need to know to get you set for this CFP matchup: Notre Dame vs Penn State in the 2025 Orange Bowl.