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Dec 2024
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Notre Dame College Football Playoff Prev...

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast
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Pete shares his first reaction to the College Football Playoff draw for the Irish as they will match up against Indiana in South Bend on Dec. 20th. What should Notre Dame fans expect from the Hoosiers and “Google Me” Curt Cignetti? Is Kurtis Rourke going to move the ball against the Irish defense? Will Riley Leonard have success against the Hoosier defense or is it Jeremiyah Love who will hurdle Indiana defenders on the way to victory. Plus, Pete shares what Marcus Freeman has been saying in the build up to the matchup.



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