The College Football Playoff era is set to kick off with a historic matchup between No. 7 seed Notre Dame and No. 10 seed Indiana at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. This will be the first meeting between the in-state rivals since 1991 and only the 30th matchup in history. Notre Dame holds a 23-4-1 record in the series, with Indiana not having won in South Bend since 1898.
While Notre Dame is making its third College Football Playoff appearance, Indiana is enjoying their first in program history after finishing the season with an impressive 11-1 record. Both teams are known for their dominant performances this season, with Indiana boasting a large increase in points per game differential and Notre Dame ranking second in scoring offense and third in scoring defense in the FBS.
The game is expected to be a close and intense battle between two strong teams. Notre Dame is favored to win, but Indiana’s outstanding season and determination to make history in their first CFP appearance make the outcome uncertain. The Hoosiers will aim to overcome their historical struggles against top-ranked opponents and put up a fight against the powerhouse Fighting Irish.
Fans can watch the game live on ABC or stream it on fuboTV starting at 8 p.m. ET. With both teams having explosive offenses and strong defenses, the matchup promises to be an exciting start to the College Football Playoff era.
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