Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love tied a school record with a 98-yard touchdown run, leading the Fighting Irish to a 27-17 victory over Indiana in the College Football Playoff. Riley Leonard added two more scores as Notre Dame shut down Indiana’s high-scoring offense. This win marks Notre Dame’s first playoff victory, setting up a matchup with Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day. Indiana, who finished with a program-record 11 wins, struggled to score against the tough Notre Dame defense.
Notre Dame’s coach Marcus Freeman secured his 12th victory over a ranked team in just three seasons. Leonard set a school record for quarterback rushing touchdowns with 15 for the season. Love, despite briefly injuring his knee, had a standout performance with a 98-yard run. Indiana’s Kurtis Rourke struggled against Notre Dame’s defense, finishing with two touchdowns and an interception.
The Fighting Irish look ahead to facing Georgia in the CFP quarterfinal, while Indiana enters the offseason reflecting on their successful season under Coach Curt Cignetti.
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