The Nittany Lions are one win away from the national championship, folks.
Allen recruited Durant as the head coach at Indiana. Now, Durant is closing a career season with Allen as his coordinator ahead of the Orange Bowl.
Both coaching staffs include former head coaches with plenty of experience.
Notre Dame and Penn State are storied programs with very similar identities.
The two head coaches touched on the challenges and opportunities facing them ahead of Thursday's affair.
Carter was injured and didn't play the second half against Boise State.