As the No. 10 Indiana Hoosiers prepare to take on the No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish in South Bend, the matchup promises to be a thrilling start to the 12-team College Football Playoff. With both teams sporting identical 11-1 records, this clash between two powerhouse programs will undoubtedly set the stage for an intense contest.
Notre Dame’s social media team stoked anticipation with a simple yet powerful message: “Bout that time,” a phrase that captures the energy surrounding this highly anticipated game. The weather forecast, calling for cold temperatures and snow flurries, will only add to the intensity of the contest, as both teams battle it out for a spot in the playoff quarterfinals.
The winner of this game will advance to face the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs, who earned a first-round bye in the playoff after clinching the SEC Championship, despite suffering two losses this season.
Both Indiana and Notre Dame are known for their strong running games, led by talented backs, but the game is expected to hinge on the quarterback play. Indiana’s Kurtis Rourke and Notre Dame’s Riley Leonard will need to step up and make key throws when the game is on the line.
Notre Dame enters the game as a 7.5-point favorite, and the matchup promises to be an exciting and highly competitive affair.