Notre Dame fans are rallying behind the Irish as they prepare for an epic College Football Playoff matchup against SEC powerhouse Georgia.

Georgia's defense has been inconsistent this season, so it will be important for the unit to bring its best against the Irish.

Seventh-seeded Notre Dame faces the task of replacing another key defensive player as it prepares for second-seeded Georgia and a Bulldogs' quarterback the Fighting Irish know little about.

The Georgia Bulldogs are at work, preparing for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Sugar Bowl. Here are our observations from the open viewing period.

Watts did get plenty of love from the media, as he was named a consensus All-American. He came up in the clutch against Indiana, with a pick near the goal line. Watts is the best current player on defense for Notre Dame, and still makes plays even when teams try to throw away from his side.

Taking a dive into the defensive side of the ball for the Georgia Bulldogs ahead of their match with Notre Dame

The CFP quarterfinals are here. Find out why Will Hill is backing Georgia to win and cover against Notre Dame and why he's expecting "fireworks" in the Ohio State-Oregon rematch.

Irish defensive coordinator al golden was asked on Friday what to expect from Stockton and the Georgia offense, and he was very complimentary. He said about the quarterback that “he’s got moxie” and that Stockton knows how to run the system.

Notre Dame football’s next challenge in the 2024 College Football Playoff is Georgia. This is probably the highest stakes game for the Irish but also the trickiest to preview. So let’s jump straight into it.