As the College Football Playoff semifinals get near, Penn State supporters are doing what they do best: causing havoc on the internet because, yes, Notre Dame is involved. In this instance, the memes are the main focus. Fans of both teams are going crazy as the Nittany Lions prepare to play Notre Dame, but what about Penn State's meme game? higher level. The stress before the game is reduced by the abundance of meme-worthy content on Twitter and X, ranging from snarky jabs against Notre Dame to amusing result predictions.
The odds give Notre Dame a tiny advantage, but Penn State supporters have already won the war online. The memes are bringing Gen Z energy in full force, whether by making fun of their underdog status or motivating their players. Penn State supporters are making sure they control the internet before the teams go onto the pitch.
Penn State’s ready for Notre Dame… and so are the memes!
1. Relief of victory
Nothing quite feels like the sweet, sweet relief of advancing to the semifinals. Penn State fans after the win? A collective sigh of relief and celebration. It’s a “we made it!” moment, and the only thing missing is confetti.
2. Boom! roasted!
“Penn St is so poor they can’t afford names on the back of their jerseys.” Michael Scott would be proud of this roast, and honestly, it’s so savage it might sting a little. Good thing, those jerseys don’t have names for a comeback.
3. Football purgatory
For the poor souls torn between rooting for either team, this meme is the definition of suffering. Notre Dame or Penn State? It’s like choosing between a rock and a hard place, or worse—deciding who you’d rather watch win.
4. Studying the prey
Abdul Carter: elite athlete, hot tub predator. But wait—this isn’t the first time someone’s been “studying their prey” in a Penn State locker room. Is it football strategy or something else entirely? Either way, Carter’s ready to strike.
5. Heisman dreams dashed
When fans roast Ashton Jeanty for being contained by Penn State’s defense, it’s clear the Nittany Lions don’t mess around. And poor Travis Hunter? Just chilling on Twitch after getting smoked by BYU. Jeanty’s Heisman hopes? Not happening.
6. The North remembers
Notre Dame? Ohio State? Penn State? Arya Stark doesn’t forget, and neither do these schools. With Penn State heading to the semis, the “North remembers” is more than just a GOT quote—it’s a battle cry before the gridiron war.
7. Avoid Philly!
When Penn State and Notre Dame square off, even digital boards are giving fair warning—avoid Northeast Philly like the plague. Whether it's traffic, rowdy fans, or just pure chaos, the advice is clear: stay far, far away.
8. Delco’s going down
Nothing says intense football energy like the possibility of Delco going up in flames. Penn State vs. Notre Dame? It’s more than a game— an event that might just take the entire county with it. Stay safe out there.
9. NEPA bar wars
Bar owners in Northeastern Pennsylvania are bracing for the chaos of Notre Dame vs. Penn State. Stocking up on extra kegs, reinforcing the furniture—let’s just say they’re preparing for more than just your average Saturday night crowd.
10. Martial law mayhem
Forget football—this meme has declared an official state of emergency. If Penn State meets this team, martial law might just be necessary to handle the inevitable pandemonium. Northeast PA, are you ready for this level of chaos?
One thing is certain as the Penn State semifinal matchup approaches: regardless of the result, the memes will only continue to surface. The humor and inventiveness that Penn State supporters have brought to this playoff battle is unparalleled, regardless of whether they are celebrating a victory or recovering from a defeat. And long after the last whistle blows, the internet will continue to buzz with these hilarious gems, with Gen Z in the forefront. The true victors may wind up being the memes!