Winning a national title is the most prominent goal for Georgia at the moment and they know better than anyone recently how much a title does for a program. However, the Sugar Bowl itself has major implications for the future of Georgia's program.

Georgia's defense has been inconsistent this season, so it will be important for the unit to bring its best against the Irish.

Notre Dame (12-1) earned a spot in the Playoff Quarterfinals after a 27-17 victory over No. 10 Indiana in the first-ever College Football Playoff First-Round Game. The Fighting Irish, who are seeded No. 7, will be making their fifth Sugar Bowl appearance and are looking to continue their strong postseason run.

Georgia Bulldogs running back Branson Robinson can't catch a break. Robinson missed the entire 2023 college football season with a knee injury and has been limited in 2024. Robinson was not present at Georgia practice in the lead up to the Sugar Bowl

Georgia football picked up disappointing injury news to a running back who had just returned to action and could really help the passing game