Notre Dame and Indiana to Clash in Historic College Football Playoff Matchup

The in-state rivals meet Friday in South Bend for the first-ever playoff game at Notre Dame Stadium, with a Sugar Bowl berth at stake.

No. 7 Notre Dame (11-1) will host No. 10 Indiana (11-1) on December 20 in the first round of the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff.
The winner will face No. 2 Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on New Year's Day, highlighting the high stakes of this matchup.
Notre Dame enters on a 10-game win streak after recovering from an early-season loss, while Indiana is enjoying its best season in school history under first-year coach Curt Cignetti.
Key players include Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard, a dual-threat with 16 passing and 14 rushing touchdowns, and Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke, who has thrown for 27 touchdowns and only 4 interceptions.
Cold temperatures and potential snow are expected in South Bend, adding an extra layer of challenge to this first meeting between the teams since 1991.