Notre Dame and Indiana Face Off in College Football Playoff Opener

The winner of this first-round matchup will advance to the Sugar Bowl to face Georgia, with kickoff set for 8 p.m. at Notre Dame Stadium.

Notre Dame enters the game ranked No. 7 with an 11-1 record and a ten-game winning streak, led by quarterback Riley Leonard and running back Jadarian Price.
Indiana, ranked No. 10, also boasts an 11-1 record and features a top-ranked rushing defense, with quarterback Kurtis Rourke leading their offense.
The game marks the first meeting between these two programs in over 30 years, adding historical significance to this playoff clash.
Weather conditions at Notre Dame Stadium include lingering snow flurries, though crews have cleared the field for the evening kickoff.
The winner will advance to the Sugar Bowl on January 1 to face No. 2 Georgia, with the game airing nationally on ESPN and ABC.