With Rylie Mills out, Notre Dame faces a tough test against Georgia. Explore strategies, key players, and adjustments for the big game.

The No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs (11-2) face the No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (12-1) in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana in the quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff. Opening

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

With the Fighting Irish being the "away" team at the neutral site in New Orleans, the traditional white uniform and gold pants combination would be most likely. It can be reasonably anticipated that Georgia will wear red, leaving Notre Dame with a good amount of creative freedom if it chooses to stray away from white.

Oct 28, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Jaden Mickey (7) celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers in the third quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Now, Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame have the chance for a program-validating win on New Year’s Day in the Sugar Bowl against Georgia. Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs have been the standard of excellence in college football recently.

We are less than a week until the Notre Dame Fighting Irish travel down to New Orleans to take on the Georgia Bulldogs. The Sugar Bowl, which has a great history, is only going to get bigger and better as the second round of the College Football Playoffs rage on.