The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have taken a 13-3 lead over the Georgia Bulldogs at halftime during the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals at the Sugar Bowl. Both teams have struggled offensively, with the scoring limited to three field goals and a single passing touchdown from Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard.
Halftime Box Score Summary
Team Scoring:
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Player Stats
Quarterback:
Riley Leonard:
Rushing: 6 carries, 50 yards, 0 TDs
Passing: 9 completions on 14 attempts, 68 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs
Rushing and Receiving:
Riley Leonard: 6 carries, 50 yards; 0 receptions
Jeremiyah Love: 5 carries, 17 yards
Jadarian Price: 2 carries, 5 yards
Jordan Faison: 1 carry, 3 yards; 3 receptions, 34 yards
Beaux Collins: 1 reception, 13 yards, 1 TD
Mitchell Evans: 2 receptions, 11 yards
Jaden Greathouse: 2 receptions, 6 yards
Jayden Harrison: 1 reception, 4 yards
Defense:
Jaiden Ausberry: 1 fumble recovery
Junior Tuihalamaka: 1 fumble recovery
Kicking:
Mitch Jeter:
Extra Points: 1/1
Field Goals: 2/2 (Longest: 48 yards)
Georgia Bulldogs Player Stats
Quarterback:
Gunner Stockton:
Rushing: 6 carries, -27 yards
Passing: 9 completions on 14 attempts, 141 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs
Rushing and Receiving:
Trevor Etienne: 9 carries, 34 yards; 2 receptions, 14 yards
Nate Frazier: 2 carries, 7 yards
Dillon Bell: 1 carry, 1 yard; 3 receptions, 23 yards
Arian Smith: 1 carry, -5 yards; 1 reception, 66 yards
Oscar Delp: 1 reception, 21 yards
Dominic Lovett: 2 receptions, 17 yards
Kicking:
Peyton Manning:
Field Goals: 1/1 (Longest: 41 yards)
Both teams have relied heavily on their defenses, with turnovers and limited offensive yardage defining the first half. Notre Dame’s Riley Leonard has contributed with both his legs and arm, while Georgia’s Gunner Stockton has struggled with negative rushing yardage despite a strong passing performance. The second
half will determine whether Georgia can mount a comeback or if Notre Dame will advance.