Notre Dame’s preparation for the College Football Playoff showcased the program’s growth and maturity. Here’s what set it apart.

The Fighting Irish benefit from the College Football Playoff’s payout structure because, as an independent program, they don’t have to share their earnings.

Notre Dame wrote the rules of the new CFP for this moment. The Irish are better on both lines. Now it’s on Marcus Freeman to deliver.

These full-page posters, printed on high-quality, acid-free art paper, feature stunning photograph and a memorable headline from the game that vaulted the Irish into CFP quarterfinals against Georgia. You can show off your Notre Dame pride starting at $15.25 apiece, plus shipping and handling.

Here are three keys to the Indiana vs. Notre Dame Playoff game, plus score predictions from across the USA Today Network Indiana newspapers.

Notre Dame faces its toughest challenge yet in a heavyweight CFP showdown with Georgia. Can the Irish rise to the occasion?

Indiana failed its first test at knocking off a powerhouse when the then-undefeated Hoosiers lost 38-15 at Ohio State on Nov. 23. Coach Curt Cignetti believes the No. 10 seed