In an unexpected College Football Playoff matchup, the No. 7 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish will host the No. 10 seed Indiana Hoosiers on Friday night at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. This is Indiana’s first-ever appearance in the playoffs, while Notre Dame is making its third appearance but first since 2020. The Fighting Irish finished the season with an 11-1 record, with their only loss coming as a shock defeat against Northern Illinois. On the other hand, the Hoosiers exceeded expectations by going 11-1 overall and finishing 8-1 in the Big Ten.
The game is set to kick off at 8 p.m. ET with Notre Dame favored by 7 points. The over/under is set at 50.5 points. The Hoosiers have been impressive this season, covering the spread in nine out of their 11 victories, including a dominant 66-0 win over Purdue. Running a high-scoring offense and boasting a strong defense, Indiana has shown they are a force to be reckoned with. However, Notre Dame has a powerful rushing attack led by quarterback Riley Leonard and running back Jeremiyah Love, who have been key factors in their 10-game winning streak since their early-season upset loss.
The model at SportsLine predicts an exciting matchup with Notre Dame ultimately coming out on top. The Fighting Irish have proven to be a formidable team with a robust offense and defense, making them a strong contender in the playoffs. Fans can catch the game on FuboTV and see which team comes out victorious in this showdown between two powerhouse programs.
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