The 2025 Orange Bowl features two of the best teams in the nation as the sixth-seed Penn State Nittany Lions take on the seventh-seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the College Football Playoff Semifinal.
As excitement builds ahead of the big game, how can you watch the Orange Bowl, what are the broadcast options, and who are the announcers bringing the action to life in the comfort of your own home?
When Does ESPN’s Coverage Start?
TV coverage of the 2025 Orange Bowl starts on Thursday, Jan. 9, at 7:30 p.m. ET, with the main broadcast on ESPN. However, there are many ways to watch the action unfold across the network’s range of channels.
- ESPN – Standard broadcast
- ESPN2 – Field Pass With the Pat McAfee Show
- ESPNU – Command Center
- ESPNews – SkyCast
- ESPN Deportes – Spanish Language
- ESPN Radio – National Radio
- ESPN App – Notre Dame Hometown Radio
- ESPN App – Penn State Hometown Radio
- ESPN App – All-22
- ESPN App – Marching Bands
ESPNU’s Orange Bowl Command Center gives viewers a multi-screen format to enjoy the game, with four different vantage points. This presentation of Notre Dame vs. Penn State also features up-to-the-minute team and individual stats.
Meanwhile, ESPNews will feature the popular SkyCast presentation of the game. Putting the viewer at the heart of the action, the alternative broadcast is produced entirely in the “All-22” format, so you can see every wide receiver route unfold in a way that isn’t ordinarily available on standard broadcasts.
Who Are the Game Announcers for the Orange Bowl?
ESPN has a stellar lineup confirmed for the AllState Sugar Bowl, with the broadcast booth duo of Sean McDonough and Greg McElroy calling the action as Notre Dame vs. Penn State unfolds.
They’ll be joined by reporters Molly McGrath and Katie George, who will provide insights from the sidelines of Hard Rock Stadium.
If you’re tuning in on the move (or simply prefer to listen to an alternative broadcast), ESPN’s national radio coverage will come courtesy of Dave Pasch, Roddy Jones, Kris Budden, and Taylor McGregor.
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