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College Football Playoff
Indiana vs Notre Dame
The inaugural 12-team playoff kicks off with an exciting in-state rivalry. The #10 Indiana Hoosiers face the #7 Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. Both teams are 11-1 and meet on Friday, December 20th at 8 PM ET at Notre Dame Stadium.

by Len Clark

Marcus Freeman Press Conference
Notre Dame Players Press Conference
Indiana Hoosiers

Remarkable Turnaround
Indiana bounced back from a 3-9 record last year to secure the 10th seed.

Offensive Powerhouse
Ranked second nationally in scoring, led by QB Kurtis Rourke's impressive stats.

Air Attack
Indiana's strategy leans heavily on their formidable passing game.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish

7th Seed Contender
Notre Dame enters on a 10-game winning streak as the 7th seed.

Defensive Dominance
Ranked third nationally in points allowed with an elite defensive line.

Balanced Offense
QB Riley Leonard and RB Jerimiyah Love lead a versatile offensive attack.
Matchup Analysis: Defensive Battle
Notre Dame Defense
Ranked 3rd nationally in points allowed. Elite defensive line poses a significant challenge.
Indiana Defense
Ranked 6th in points allowed. Will be tested by Notre Dame's balanced attack.
Offensive Strategies Clash
1
Notre Dame's Ground Game
Relies on strong running attack led by Jerimiyah Love.
2
Indiana's Aerial Assault
High-powered passing offense spearheaded by Kurtis Rourke.
3
Tactical Battle
Contrasting strategies set up an intriguing matchup.
A Historic Playoff Opener
This matchup promises to be a thrilling start to the College Football Playoff, showcasing two teams that have defied expectations.
The game will set the tone for the new 12-team format. Both teams aim to make their mark in this historic occasion.
Len's Updated Prediction
Notre Dame 28, Indiana 14
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Teddy and The Gipper: A Notre Dame Friendship

Teddy and The Gipper: A Notre Dame Friendship

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