The College Football Playoff semifinal between No. 6 Penn State and No. 7 Notre Dame featured an incredible national anthem performance by youngster Ellie Rose. Unfortunately, there was one problem. Rose,

Ahead of the important game, "The Star-Spangled Banner" was performed by musical theater star Ellie Rose. The performance of the national anthem at the Orange Bowl carried significant value, with many residents of the Los Angeles area affected by the devastating fires that have taken place over the last few days.

Notre Dame outlasted Penn State in a 27-24 thriller to reach the program's first national championship game since 2012 in the Orange Bowl. Thanks to the 12-team College Football Playoff format, the Fighting Irish officially became the first team to win multiple bowl games in the same season.