Notre Dame secured a 27-17 victory over Indiana in the first round of the College Football Playoff, marking their first win in the new postseason format. Running back Jeremiyah Love's 98-yard touchdown run, tying a school record and setting a new College Football Playoff record, highlighted the game. All College Football Playoff games heard on 92.9 FM ESPN - no stream (UT Saturday 12/21 on 790 The Bet due to Grizzlies game)
Quarterback Riley Leonard contributed two touchdowns, including a 5-yard pass to Jayden Thomas and a 2-yard rushing score. Notre Dame's defense limited Indiana to 63 rushing yards and 17 points, their lowest of the season.
