Notre Dame statistical leaders through 12 games

Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish players enter the field wearing gold helmets during the game against the Southern California Trojans at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Notre Dame has a long and storied history, but never has it played in a game like the one it’s about to play against Indiana. For the first time, the College Football Playoff has expanded to 12 teams, and that means first-round games for teams that didn’t earn a bye will take place on campus sites.

The catch is byes only are awarded to conference champions, and because the Irish are independent, they never will earn a bye under this new format. But this will count as the extra game they would have had to play anyway had they been in a conference, so it all balances out that way.

Irish fans surely will agree that playing that extra game at Notre Dame Stadium more than makes up for not being able to get a bye. The historic venue will be packed to the brim, and it’s expected to be very loud in anticipation of a victory that will advance the Irish to the Sugar Bowl against Georgia.

Here are the players most likely to be responsible for a victory:

Passing

Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) throws the ball against the Southern California Trojans in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Riley Leonard: 194 for 293 (66.2%), 2,092 yards, 7.1 yards a pass attempt, 16 touchdowns, five interceptions

Rushing

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 30: Running back Jeremiyah Love #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish stiff arms safety Kamari Ramsey #7 of the USC Trojans during the first half at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial…

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Author : Fighting Irish Wire

Publish date : 2024-12-15 12:00:00

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