In a historic matchup, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will play their first home game on a Friday night since 1900 as they face off against the Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff. Indiana, ranked as the No. 10 seed with one loss, started the season strong at 10-0 before falling to Ohio State. Notre Dame, with the longest win streak in the country aside from Oregon, has evolved into a powerhouse since their Week 2 loss to Northern Illinois.
Quarterback Kurtis Rourke leads Indiana with over 70% completion rate and 27 touchdowns, while Notre Dame’s Riley Leonard has been more effective rushing than passing. Players to watch include Notre Dame’s RB Jeremiyah Love, who is a dangerous running back with 15 touchdowns this season, and Indiana’s WR Elijah Sarratt, who has over 800 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.
The key to the game will be how Indiana can block Notre Dame’s defensive front, as they struggled against Michigan and Ohio State’s defensive lines in their previous games. If Indiana cannot slow down Notre Dame’s defense, it will be a tough matchup for the Hoosiers. The game will be broadcast on ABC/ESPN at 8 p.m. ET, with Notre Dame favored by 7.5 points and a total score of 50.5. It will be a game filled with history, excitement, and determined teams looking to prove themselves on a national stage.
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