NOTRE DAME have a worrying sickness bug sweeping through their locker room.
The illness comes as they prepare to face Penn State in the Orange Bowl on Thursday night.
It is understood a flu-like symptom has stricken their camp just hours before the 7.30pm ET kick-off.
It is not known who has been affected ahead the College Football Playoff semifinal.
“Those who have it have it bad,” reports On3 Sports.
However, those worst affected appear to be backup and special teams players.
It is claimed the sickness bug has subdued in recent days.
But there is still issues around the camp in a concerning twist for the Fighting Irish.
Notre Dame play the CFP after a stunning win in the quarterfinals.
That came in a 23-10 victory over the No2 ranked Georgia Bulldogs last week.
The showdown took place at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The clash had to be postponed by a day after a horrifying terror attack just hours before kickoff.
The Orange Bowl against Penn State will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium.
It is home to NFL team the Miami Dolphins down in Florida.
The arena is set to be a near sell out for the rivalry fixture.
The cheapest ticket ahead of kickoff is a staggering $265.
College Football Playoff schedule
First-round games:
No. 10 Indiana at No. 7 Notre Dame – Friday, Dec. 20, 8 pm ET, ABC/ESPN No. 11 SMU at No. 6 Penn State – Saturday, Dec. 21, 12 pm ET, TNT/Max No. 12 Clemson at No. 5 Texas – Saturday, Dec. 21, 4 pm ET, TNT/Max No. 9 Tennessee at No. 8 Ohio State – Saturday, Dec. 21, 8 pm ET, ABC/ESPNSecond-round games:
No. 3 Boise State vs. No. 6 Penn State – Tuesday, Dec. 31, 7:30 pm ET, ESPN No. 4 Arizona State vs No. 5 Texas – Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1 pm ET, ESPN No. 1 Oregon vs No. 8 Ohio State – Wednesday, Jan. 1, 5 pm ET, ESPN No. 2 Georgia vs No. 7 Notre Dame – *POSTPONED* Thursday, Jan. 2, 4 pm ET, ESPNSemifinals:
No. 6 Penn State vs No. 7 Notre Dame – Thursday, Jan. 9, 7:30 pm ET, ESPN No. 5 Texas vs No. 8 Ohio State – Friday, Jan. 10, 7:30 pm ET, ESPNNational Championship Game:
Penn State/Notre Dame vs Texas/Ohio State, Monday, Jan. 20, 7:30 pm ET, ESPNNotre Dame had a strong regular season record of 13-1.
And Penn State had an equally impressive year, at 13-2.
The Nittany Lions are ranked fourth, with the Fighting Irish at five.
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