Notre Dame Defeats Georgia 23-10 in Sugar Bowl

The Georgia Bulldogs were eliminated from the College Football Playoff after a 23-10 loss to Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl. Despite outgaining the Fighting Irish 296 to 244 yards, Georgia struggled with turnovers and missed opportunities, including stopping on all three fourth-down attempts. Key moments included a 54-second span where Notre Dame scored 17 points, including a touchdown off a fumble recovery and a 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton, making his first start, threw for 234 yards but was sacked four times, contributing to Georgia's lack of offensive momentum. Head coach Kirby Smart acknowledged that self-inflicted mistakes and poor execution were pivotal in the defeat. Notre Dame will advance to face Penn State in the Orange Bowl on January 9, 2025.