ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) has been a key predictor throughout the 2024 college football season, and its analysis continues into the College Football Playoff. As the quarterfinals approach, No. 7 Notre Dame is set to face No. 2 Georgia on New Year’s Day at 8:45 p.m. ET at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Despite Georgia’s higher seed, ESPN’s FPI slightly favors Notre Dame to win, giving the Fighting Irish a 53.8% chance of victory compared to Georgia’s 46.2%.
Notre Dame heads into this matchup with momentum after a dominant 27-17 victory over Indiana in the first round of the CFP. The game was highlighted by a spectacular 98-yard rushing touchdown from running back Jeremiyah Love, which set the tone early.
Georgia, on the other hand, faces uncertainty at quarterback. With starter Carson Beck sidelined due to injury, backup Gunnar Stockton will step into the spotlight for the Bulldogs.
The quarterfinal promises to be a thrilling clash as Notre Dame seeks to capitalize on its underdog status while Georgia aims to overcome its challenges and secure a spot in the semifinals. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN.
