The Georgia Bulldogs face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the College Football Playoff game on New Year’s Day. The game will be played in downtown New Orleans and will be watched by millions of fans.

If you don’t have tickets to the game, you’ll want to watch it on TV. This article will show you how.

The Georgia Bulldogs regular schedule has been tough, but so are the Dawgs. But can the Irish pull out the win?

How To Watch The Georgia Game

  • Gameday: Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025
  • Teams: Georgia (11-2) vs. Notre Dame (12-1)
  • Game time: 8:45 pm ET
  • TV: ABC/ESPN+
  • Streaming: FuboTV (Free Trial)
  • Location: Caesars Superdome (New Orleans, La)

Georgia-Notre Dame History

he football history between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is relatively limited but highly significant, as it includes memorable and historic matchups. Here’s a detailed look at their encounters:

All-Time Series

  • Georgia Leads the Series 3-0
    • The Bulldogs have won all three meetings against Notre Dame.

Key Matchups

  1. 1981 Sugar Bowl (January 1, 1981)
    • Result: Georgia 17, Notre Dame 10
    • Significance:
      • This was the first-ever meeting between the two teams.
      • Georgia, led by freshman running back Herschel Walker, secured the victory and claimed their first national championship.
      • Walker rushed for 150 yards despite suffering a dislocated shoulder early in the game.
      • Georgia’s defense held Notre Dame scoreless in the second half.
    • Legacy: This game cemented Georgia as a powerhouse in college football.
  2. 2017 Regular Season (September 9, 2017)
    • Result: Georgia 20, Notre Dame 19
    • Location: Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, Indiana
    • Significance:
      • This was the first regular-season meeting between the two teams.
      • Georgia’s freshman quarterback Jake Fromm led the Bulldogs to a narrow win.
      • Kicker Rodrigo Blankenship made a crucial 30-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.
      • Georgia’s defense sealed the victory with a sack on Notre Dame’s final drive.
      • The game marked a key moment in Georgia’s 2017 season, which ended with a trip to the national championship game.
  3. 2019 Regular Season (September 21, 2019)
    • Result: Georgia 23, Notre Dame 17
    • Location: Sanford Stadium, Athens, Georgia
    • Significance:
      • This game was one of the most anticipated matchups of the season, drawing a massive crowd and intense national attention.
      • Georgia’s defense and running back D’Andre Swift played key roles in the victory.
      • Notre Dame mounted a late comeback attempt but fell short when Georgia’s defense forced an incomplete pass on fourth down

Final Word

The Georgia Bulldogs, a powerhouse in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), tend to play a few games against smaller schools as part of their non-conference schedule. With the expansion of the conference, a tougher schedule means they can lose every week they play. But Kirby is ready.

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