In Notre Dame's victory over Georgia, they dominated the Bulldogs on the defensive end. Georgia finished the game with two turnovers, converting 2-of-12 third-down attempts and 0-of-3 fourth-down attempts. With the loss to the Fighting Irish, Georgia finished its 2024 season with an 11-3 record.

Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman (R) reacts on the sidelines in the final minute against the Georgia Bulldogs during the fourth quarter at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Notre Dame scored the final 10 points, including a 41-yard field goal by Mitch Jeter with eight seconds left, to squeeze past Penn State and advance to the national championship game.