Indiana vs. Notre Dame Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for College Football Playoff
The Indiana Hoosiers will head north to South Bend for an in-state clash with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Friday night. Can Riley Leonard and the Irish emerge victorious in the first round of the College Football Playoff? Matt McCuen is rolling with the home favorite to take care of business in this Indiana vs. Notre Dame showdown.
Matt McCuen - December 20, 2024, 3:30 PM EST
4 minIndiana vs. Notre Dame Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for College Football Playoff
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Indian Hoosiers will clash for a College Football playoff showdown tonight. Tonight will kick off the first-ever College Football playoff game in a 12-team format. South Bend, Indiana, will be the site for this snowy in-state rivalry.
The first meeting between these two teams came in November of 1898. The Hoosiers won that matchup 11-5. Unfortunately for the Hoosiers, they have struggled in the series since. Notre Dame leads the all-time head-to-head series 23-5-1. The last meeting between these two teams came in 1991, which the Irish won, 49-27. Indiana has not beaten Notre Dame since 1950.
The Hoosiers have enjoyed their best year in program history. First-year Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti earned AP Coach of the Year honors. Cignetti inked an eight-year contract extension with the Hoosiers earlier this season. The Hoosiers posted a record of 11-1, and lost their only game of the year on the road against Ohio State last month.
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Indiana vs. Notre Dame Odds
Indiana vs. Notre Dame Date, Time, and Where To Watch
- Date: December 20, 2024
- Time: 8:00 pm ET
- Where To Watch: ESPN, ABC
Indiana vs. Notre Dame Prediction
Ohio transfer Kurtis Rourke leads the team with 2,827 passing yards, 27 touchdowns, and four picks. Ashburn, Virginia native Justice Ellison leads the ground game with 811 yards and five touchdowns. Junior Elijah Saratt has racked up 890 yards and eight touchdowns. The Hoosiers rank sixth in points allowed per game (15.7).
Notre Dame begins the contest with a record of 11-1. Marcus Freeman has led his team to one of the best records in college football. The strong season earned Freeman a contract extension to stay in South Bend.
Notre Dame is one of the most iconic programs in college football. The Irish are known for their rich history, but it has been a while since the Irish sat at the top of the sport. Notre Dame has not won a National Championship since 1988. The Irish have won 10 consecutive games after an early season loss.
Duke transfer Riley Leonard leads the offense with 2,092 passing yards, 16 touchdowns, and five interceptions. Sophomore Jeremiyah Love has rushed for 949 yards and 15 touchdowns. Beaux Collins leads the Irish with 427 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Notre Dame ranks 3rd in points allowed per game at just 13.6.
Indiana vs. Notre Dame Pick
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The Irish have been good to us all season, and we will continue to ride with them today.
Notre Dame will dominate the line of scrimmage on both sides of the football.
Indiana will struggle to slow down the dynamic Irish rushing game.
The Hoosiers storybook season will end on the road tonight.
