Penn State running back Kaytron Allen has been the Nittany Lions' best postseason player and now has his sights on Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl.

In boxing, there’s usually a brief delay before the fighters close in on one another and start exchanging punches. Steadily, they’ll close the distance from opposite ends of the ring, feeling each other out for a bit until that inevitable moment comes when it’s time to begin delivering blows.

Notre Dame is tied for 92nd nationally with 6.9 passing yards an attempt. Penn State is tied for 19th nationally with 6.3 passing yards allowed an attempt. Notre Dame ranks 11th nationally with 217.5 rushing yards a game. Penn State ranks eighth nationally with 100.9 rushing yards allowed a game.