Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Georgia Bulldogs Prediction, 1/1/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Georgia Bulldogs

Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Location: Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (-1.5)

Total/Over-Under: 44

The Georgia Bulldogs (11-2) are hosting the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (12-1) at Caesars Superdome on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in the CFP Quarterfinals at the Allstate Sugar Bowl. Georgia opens this matchup as 1.5-point favorites. The total is 44.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish head into this matchup 12-1 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Fighting Irish faced the Indiana Hoosiers and took home the win by a score of 27-17. Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 67 plays which gave them 394 yds. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish ran the rock 35 times and had 193 yds, earning them an average of 5.5 yards per carry. On the ground, the Fighting Irish gave up 63 yards on 27 attempts, which is an average of 2.3 yds per run allowed. Notre Dame relinquished 20 completions on 34 attempts for 215 yards, and a completion percentage of 58.8%.

Concerning scoring, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have an average of 38.8 points per game. As a unit they're holding an average of 222.4 yards in the run game ranking this team at 11th in the nation. The Fighting Irish have tallied 5,450 total yards over the course of this season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Notre Dame has earned 20 passing touchdowns and 42 rushing touchdowns. Notre Dame has recorded 270 first downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 75 penalties for 679 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 13 times.

The Fighting Irish are sitting in 3rd in Division 1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, conceding 13.8 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.7 yards per rushing attempt and 133.0 rushing yards per contest so far this year. During this campaign, they have given up 1,729 running yards through 13 games. In terms of passing yards, the Fighting Irish are allowing 2,110 yards which ranks them 6th in the nation. They are allowing 162.3 yards per game via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 49.7%. Over the course of this year, they have given up 295.3 yards/game which puts them 8th in the country. They have allowed 10 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 10 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Bulldogs come into this game with a record of 11-2 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Bulldogs took home the win by a final score of 22-19 against the Texas Longhorns. The Bulldogs finished the contest with 277 yards while they ran 67 plays (4.1 yards per play). Georgia ran for 3.8 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 141 yds on 37 attempts. Georgia surrendered 28 attempts on the ground for 31 yds (1.1 yds per rush). The Bulldogs pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 58.7%, relinquishing 358 yards on 27 out of 46 passing.

When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Bulldogs currently sit 29th in college football maintaining an average of 33.2 PPG. The Georgia Bulldogs hold an average of 413.8 yards/game, which is good for 46th in Division 1. The Georgia offense has accrued 715 penalty yards on 75 violations, which is 61st in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have thrown 13 picks while allowing opponents to recover 5 fumbles and they have been able to tally 290 1st downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Bulldogs have compiled 3,700 passing yards in addition to an average of 284.6 passing yards per outing, ranking them 12th in Division 1. They average 129.2 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 1,680 yards overall.

The Bulldogs are surrendering 20.4 points per game, which has them 21st in the nation. Georgia has given up a total of 1,661 yards rushing (127.8 yards per game) and 14 touchdowns via the rush so far this year. This year, they have given up 265 points in total. They have allowed the opposition 13 touchdowns via the pass and 208.7 yards/contest, which puts them in 50th in the country. The Bulldogs defense has participated in 854 plays, which has them sitting 103rd in D-1. They have totaled 10 fumbles and 8 picks on the year.

Who will win tonight's Fighting Irish/Bulldogs college football game against the spread?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Bulldogs -1.5

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