A game-winning field goal by Mitch Jeter and heroics from a handful of other Notre Dame players helped send the Fighting Irish to the national championship game, defeating Penn State 27-24 in an Orange Bowl that will be talked about for decades.

The Buckeyes and Fighting Irish suffered upset losses that set the tone as they embarked on the sort of comeback that might not have been possible in years past.

In this CFP, the Irish are winning over some people. Or maybe they're just benefitting from the distaste many feel for their opponents.