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Notre Dame Advances to the CFP Semi-Final

Notre Dame Advances to the CFP Semi-Final

In a hard-fought battle between (7) Notre Dame and (2) Georgia, the Irish emerged victorious with a 23-10 win, thanks to a balanced offense and a defense that stifled the Bulldogs all night. Notre Dame controlled the trenches, a crucial factor in their triumph, especially in the second half.
 
Key Performers: Quarterback Riley Leonard was the driving force behind Notre Dame’s offense, throwing for 90 yards and a touchdown while adding 80 yards on the ground. His dual-threat capability, highlighted by a 32-yard run, kept Georgia’s defense guessing all game long.
 
Wide receiver Jordan Faison led the Irish air attack with 46 yards on 4 catches, consistently finding space in Georgia’s secondary and helping sustain key drives.
 
Notre Dame's defense was relentless, recording 4 sacks for 39 yards and 9 tackles for loss. The pressure on Georgia QB Gunner Stockton, who passed for 234 yards and a touchdown, disrupted the Bulldogs' rhythm throughout. Despite a 67-yard strike to Aaron Smith, Georgia struggled to find offensive consistency, especially in the run game, managing just 62 yards on 29 attempts.
 
Statistical Breakdown: Notre Dame outgained Georgia on the ground, 154 yards to 62, while both teams struggled on third downs. Georgia’s inability to convert on 3rd (2-for-12) and 4th downs (0-for-3), coupled with their red zone failures (0-2), proved fatal.
 
Notre Dame capitalized on two key turnovers, turning one into a touchdown. Penalties were a concern for both sides, with Notre Dame flagged 10 times for 78 yards.
 
Adjustments: Despite the win, Notre Dame needs to improve in the red zone (1-for-2) and on third-down conversions (4-for-14). Cleaning up penalties will also be crucial moving forward.
 
The Irish have now won a school record 13 games this season, and it was the win over Georgia in four games played.
 
Notre Dame will face Penn State in the Orange Bowl next Thursday night in Miami.
 
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