Notre Dame’s path to defeating Penn State in their CFP clash relies on 5 critical factors. Here’s what the Irish must do to win.

Irish Breakdown makes predictions for the upcoming matchup between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Penn State Nittany Lions

Jeremiyah Love leads the Irish with 1,076 yards, 16 TDs and a 7.3 per-carry average. Bothered by a knee injury, he left midway through the Sugar Bowl and did not return. His status for the Orange Bowl was uncertain.