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Notre Dame secures a Sugar Bowl quarterfinal matchup against SEC powerhouse Georgia in the College Football Playoff!
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[Music] taking care of Indiana sends notra Dame into the college football playoff quarterfinals against SEC Powerhouse Georgia Friday night’s 27 to 17 when saw the Fighting Irish dominate on both sides they dismantled Indiana’s second ranked scoring offense while showcasing their underrated running game the hooers managed 200 and 78 yards on 61 plays averaging a mere 3.9 yards per play in three recent games against top 20 defenses Ohio State Michigan and notra Dame despite boasting an FBS best run defense during the regular season Indiana gave up 192 yards on 5.5 yards per carry to the Irish who consistently gained yardage in chunks on the ground Notre Dame’s ability to run the ball will be critical as they face Georgia in the Sugar Bowl despite being a formidable SEC Champion Georgia enters the game with significant questions particularly at quarterback Carson Beck’s availability remains in doubt after his injury during the SEC Championship game against Texas Beck began the season as a Heisman Contender and is George’s most reliable option under Center his absence leaves the Bulldogs with with backup Gunner Stockton who offers Mobility but lacks Beck’s passing prowess Stockton showcased his athleticism and leadership in the second half and overtime of the Texas game helping Georgia secure the win however under his leadership the offense has become more one-dimensional relying heavily on the run and short passes for Georgia to succeed with Stockton he must avoid turnovers and capitalize on his Mobility to counter notra Dan’s Fierce pass rush a key strategy would involve passing on early Downs to avoid third endlong situations which play into notra Dame’s defensive strengths Stockton a former five-star recruit has the talent to step up but his inexperience in high stakes games could prove costly against one of the nation’s best defenses notra Dame’s ground game has been their bread and butter all season and they’ll look to exploit georg’s vulnerabilities in run defense the Irish have run for multiple scores in every game and has surpass 200 rushing yards in five of their last six contests Jeremiah L’s explosive 98 yard touchdown run against Indiana highlighted their big play potential making notra Dame one of only six FBS teams with three runs of 70 or more yards this season George’s run defense while int since at times has shown cracks the Bulldogs allowed 170 rushing yards in a close win over Kentucky 173 yards and three touchdowns and a loss to Alabama and 486 combined rushing yards in wins against Massachusetts and Georgia Tech if notra Dain can establish their run game early it will open up opportunities for play action passes and keep Georgia’s defense on its heels special teams could be pivotal and notra Dame’s kicking game remains a glaring concern kicker Mitch Jeter’s hip injury has hindered his performance this season while Jeter scored two field goals against Indiana including a 48 y he also blocked another attempt leaving him eight of 15 in the season in a tight game against Georgia missed opportunities in the kicking game could prove disastrous for the Irish Georgia will likely focus on stopping notra Dame’s rushing attack and forcing quarterback Sam Hardman to make plays through the air Hardman has been efficient but hasn’t faced a defense as athletic and disciplined as George’s the Bulldogs defensive line will aim to disrupt notra Dame’s offensive Rhythm while their secondary looks to capitalize on any mistakes ultimately the game could hinge on which team executes better in key moments notra Dame’s off defensive line has been a strength all year Paving the way for its Dynamic rushing attack and protecting Hardman if the Irish can neutralize Georgia’s pass rush and control the line of scrimmage they could find success for Georgia the question remains whether Stockton can handle the pressure and lead the Bulldogs against to discipline notra Dame defense if George’s defense can contain the irish’s ground game and force turnovers they’ll have a path to Victory but if notra Dame establishes their run game and minimizes mistakes they could secure a spot in the semi-finals this matchup features two story programs with contrasting Styles and plenty on the line the winner moves closer to a national championship while the loser wonders what might have been
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