Notre Dame Defeats Georgia in Sugar Bowl

Notre Dame defeated No. 2 Georgia 23-10 in the Sugar Bowl, advancing to the College Football Playoff semifinals. Riley Leonard threw a touchdown and Jayden Harrison returned a kickoff for a score, while Georgia's Gunner Stockton, making his first start, struggled against Notre Dame's defense, which limited the Bulldogs to only 62 rushing yards. Key moments included a fumble recovery by Notre Dame that led to a late first-half scoring surge. Notre Dame's aggressive coaching and timely plays were pivotal, as they capitalized on Georgia's mistakes, including a crucial offsides penalty late in the game. The loss marks the end of Georgia's season, while Notre Dame will face Penn State in the semifinals on January 9. The game was played under the shadow of a recent terror attack in New Orleans, which delayed the match by a day.