In this CFP, the Irish are winning over some people. Or maybe they're just benefitting from the distaste many feel for their opponents.

O n Thursday, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish play the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl, which doubles as one of the college football playoff semifinals. The game marks the latest of Notre Dame’s many successes on the gridiron.

Notre Dame receives another huge pay day compared to other CFP teams after advancing to the national championship game.