Notre Dame’s defense kicked off the College Football Playoff semifinals with a three-and-out, but the Hoosiers soon gained possession after Riley Leonard’s deflected pass. However, Xavier Watts’ interception near the end zone and another by Jeremiyah Love thwarted Indiana’s scoring chances.
The Irish capitalized on these turnovers, with Love running a 98-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage to take an early lead. The Hoosiers managed a decent drive but ultimately punted, while Notre Dame’s subsequent possession was more calculated, resulting in multiple first downs before reaching the red zone by the end of the quarter.
The Irish have set a high bar for the game ahead, which promises to be an exciting matchup between Notre Dame and Indiana.
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