The College Football Playoff semifinals have been set, and Notre Dame has taken one step closer by dominating Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. The Irish will face Penn State in the Orange Bowl on January 9, while Texas will meet Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl.
Notre Dame’s dominant defense led the way, capped off with a sack to seal the game. The Bulldogs’ fourth-down efforts were repeatedly thwarted, and the Irish took advantage of every turnover to build a significant lead.
A pivotal moment came just before halftime, when Notre Dame recovered a fumble by Gunner Stockton, which gave them possession at the Georgia 13-yard line. They capitalized on this opportunity with a field goal, taking an 8-3 lead into the break.
In the second half, Notre Dame’s offense continued to shine, with Riley Leonard finding Beaux Collins for a touchdown just before halftime. The Irish then took control of the game with a 98-yard kickoff return by Jayden Harrison, which sparked a late surge that left Georgia reeling.
The final score was Notre Dame 23, Georgia 10, as the Bulldogs’ fourth-down efforts continued to fall short. With this win, Notre Dame advances to face Penn State in the Orange Bowl and takes one step closer to their first College Football Playoff national championship.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/live/notre-dame-handles-georgia-in-sugar-bowl-advances-to-face-penn-state-in-college-football-playoff-semifinal-200756044.html