Notre Dame achieved a decisive 23-10 victory against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, marking their most significant postseason win in over three decades.
Under the guidance of Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame utilized a blend of strong defense and explosive special teams to outmaneuver the second-ranked Bulldogs in front of a home crowd.
With this victory, the Fighting Irish advance to face Penn State in the Orange Bowl semifinal, bringing back a historic rivalry last contested in 2007.
Penn State finished their quarterfinals strong, demonstrating prowess against a non-power conference team, as both squads prepare for a clash highlighting their defensive strengths.
This matchup also holds potential historic significance, as either team could see their coach become the first Black head coach to win a major college football championship.