Entering Thursday night, the No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish had never defeated the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs in their history. However, in Marcus Freeman’s inaugural clash with the Bulldogs as head coach, he delivered a stellar performance, guiding Notre Dame to a solid 23-10 victory, primarily powered by their defense and special teams.
With this triumph over Georgia, the Fighting Irish made college football history by becoming the first team ever to defeat an AP-ranked opponent in six different months within a single season.
- Defeated No. 20 Texas A&M on August 31.
- Defeated No. 15 Louisville on September 28.
- Defeated No. 24 Navy on October 26.
- Defeated No. 18 Army on November 23.
- Defeated No. 9 Indiana on December 20.
- Defeated No. 2 Georgia on January 2.
Georgia jumped ahead 3-0 on Thursday, but Notre Dame retaliated with 20 consecutive points. The Fighting Irish took advantage of a turnover to score a touchdown and then added a kickoff-return touchdown to open the second half. They also scored two important field goals as the game progressed.
The standout aspect of the game was Notre Dame’s defense, which excelled in the turnover department. Georgia lost the ball near the end zone in the first half and then turned it over again within their own 25-yard line just before halftime, both times resulting in scores for the Fighting Irish.
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Georgia’s offense struggled with a sluggish running game and first-time starter Gunner Stockton at quarterback, making it difficult to close the gap. Notre Dame claimed a 23-10 win, advancing to the College Football Playoff semifinals where they will face the No. 6 Penn State Nittany Lions.
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