Indiana, traditionally known for basketball, will showcase its college football prowess in a first-round College Football Playoff game against Notre Dame on Dec. 20. The winner will face Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1. Indiana coach Curt Cignetti expressed optimism, despite the team’s underdog status at the beginning of the season. The last matchup between Notre Dame and Indiana was in 1991, with Notre Dame leading the series 22-3. Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman acknowledged the unique opportunity for two in-state teams to face off in a playoff game. Georgia, the No. 2 seed, secured its spot with an overtime win over Texas and has a strong history against Notre Dame. Georgia coach Kirby Smart highlighted the significance of the Sugar Bowl for his team. The Bulldogs previously won the 1981 Sugar Bowl with Herschel Walker leading the charge. This matchup between Indiana, Notre Dame, and Georgia promises an exciting spectacle as the college football season nears its climax.
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