Indiana will play in one of college basketball's classic venues against a team that relentlessly pesters opponents defensively.

Regardless, a good faith effort to start the second half made the Hoosiers’ Sunday at the Cathedral one to remember, as Indiana held on to secure a 77-71 victory over Penn State. Sixth-year center Oumar Ballo stuffed the stat-sheet, leading the team with 25 points and 13 rebounds.

Indiana basketball's hot streak continued with a 82-69 win over USC on Wednesday night at Assembly Hall. It was the Hoosiers' (13-3, 4-1 Big Ten) fifth straight win and matched their longest win streak of the past two seasons.

Oddsmakers agree it would be difficult for the Orange Bowl foes to be more evenly matched. The Irish are favored to beat Penn State by 1 1/2 points as of

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Penn State Nittany Lions are set to square off in the Orange Bowl, with the winner advancing to the National Championship game. Scheduled for Thursday, January 9th at 4:30 p.

Corning native and former Penn State quarterback Gary Wydman will be watch the Nittany Lions closely Thursday night. Penn State (13-2) battles the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (13-1) in the College Football Playoff National Semis in The Orange Bowl Thursday at 7:30 PM on ESPN.