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Notre Dame vs. Georgia: Odds and how to watch the Allstate Sugar Bowl
Indiana’s Curt Cignetti on team’s first-round loss to Notre Dame
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti discusses the pride he has in his team’s season despite a first-round exit to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff.
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The first round of the College Football Playoff lived up to expectations, as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish claimed a quarterfinal spot after defeating the Indiana Hoosiers in snowy South Bend, Indiana. The Fighting Irish will face the No. 2 seeded Georgia Bulldogs in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish secured their first playoff victory in the new era of the College Football Playoff with a 27-17 win over Indiana. Quarterback Riley Leonard delivered a stellar performance against the Hoosiers, completing 71.9% of his passes for 201 yards, one touchdown, and one interception while also scoring a touchdown on the ground. On defense, safety Xavier Watts was the standout player, recording 10 tackles and an interception to help the Fighting Irish clinch the victory.
The Bulldogs, who received a bye, are gearing up for a run at the College Football Playoff without their starting quarterback, Carson Beck. He will likely be sidelined due to an elbow injury on his throwing arm, which he sustained during the final play of the first half in the SEC Championship game against Texas. This injury forced him to leave the game early. Sophomore Gunner Stockton stepped in and successfully led the Bulldogs to a 22-19 victory. Gunner has a completion rate of 78.1% and has thrown for 206 yards in the three games he played this season. He is expected to lead the offense moving forward.
Here is everything to know ahead of kickoff at the All-State Sugar Bowl.
Allstate Sugar Bowl odds, lines: Notre Dame vs. Georgia
The Georgia Bulldogs are favorites to defeat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, according to the BetMGM college football odds.
Odds as of afternoon on Saturday, Dec. 21.
- Spread: Georgia (-1.5)
- Moneylines: Georgia (-120); Notre Dame (+102)
- Over/under: 44.5
How to watch Notre Dame vs. Georgia in the Allstate Sugar Bowl
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 1
- Time: 8:45 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
- Stream: Fubo
- Where: Caesars Superdome (New Orleans, LA)
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