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Notre Dame vs. Georgia Tech: Week 8 Live Game Blog and Updates

Notre Dame looks to move to 6-1 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta against Georgia Tech

Nick Shepkowski

Oct 19, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Aneyas Williams (20) runs against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Ahmari Harvey (3) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Oct 19, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Aneyas Williams (20) runs against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Ahmari Harvey (3) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame and Georgia Tech battle on Saturday as the Irish try to keep College Football Playoff hopes alive as the season enters its second half.

Keep it posted below for updates leading up to the game and return during the game as Notre Dame and Georgia Tech are set to kickoff today right at 3:30 p.m. ET.

End of 3Q: Notre Dame 21, Georgia Tech 7

It seems like this one should be over as Georgia Tech is taking blow after blow but Notre Dame just hasn't been able to land the knockout punch.

Notre Dame's defense has remained strong, even in spite of the rare breakdown in coverage that allowed a Georgia Tech pass to go off for 60 yards.

Notre Dame's special teams have hardly been anything special this season but it is quite the thing to see someone else's be clearly worse than those of the Irish as the Yellow Jackets have whiffed on a pair of field goals from inside of 40 yards today.

11:01 Left in 3Q: Notre Dame 21, Georgia Tech 7

Notre Dame's defense came out and immediately forced a three-and-out to start the second half and then went 60 yards in six plays to extend the lead to 21-7 over Georgia Tech. It was capped by Jeremiyah Love who went in untouched on a one yard plunge, but props to Riley Leonard who has now completed 12-straight pass attempts after a rough first quarter.

Halftime: Notre Dame 14, Georgia Tech 7

Notre Dame goes to the half up a touchdown after a bend-but-don't break final possession of the half against Georgia Tech.

The defense allowed one touchdown drive that went 71-yards, but besides that allowed just 79 yards the entire rest of the half and no points.

This is a somewhat strange Notre Dame team, but a good one. Since allowing the opening score to Georgia Tech, the fourth-straight game Notre Dame has failed to score first, the Irish outgained Georgia Tech 142-45.

1:48 left in 2Q: Notre Dame 14, Georgia Tech 7

It started slow but in back-to-back possessions Notre Dame has done whatever ithas wanted down the field. There was fear that Jeremiyah Love wasn't healthy before the game but couldn't be further from the truth as he looks as good as ever and his 25-yard reception was key in setting up this score.

Get a quick stop and with all three timeouts remaining, Notre Dame could have a chance to extend this lead before halftime.

7:00 left in 2Q: Georgia Tech 7, Notre Dame 7

The exact response Notre Dame needed after sleep-walking through the first quarter. A few big plays on this drive, the biggest before the touchdown coming from Aneyas Williams on a 10-yard reception to convert a third down and get inside the Georgia Tech five yard line.

Georgia Tech is playing to keep everything in front of it and not allow anything big. If this keeps, then get ready for a race to 24 this afternoon.

End of 1Q: Georgia Tech 7, Notre Dame 0

The only good news for Notre Dame regarding the first quarter is that it's over.

Zach Pyron looks nothing like a backup quarterback, completing all nine pass attempts so far. Blame the officials all you want but this team looks flat, disinterested and aimless through one quarter.

The Riley Leonard interception was brutal. Beaux Collins stopped running but either way, that pass had a 0% chance of being completed. Things need to turn around in a hurry for the Irish this afternoon.

Notre Dame Injury News to Keep an Eye on?

Notre Dame Football PR released its roster update an hour before kickoff with the only name being on it being Jason Onye. There was no mention of Jeremiyah Love but as Irish Illustrated pointed out, running back Jeremiyah Love had all of his props taken down from online betting outlets before the game.

There are no official reports on Love, but his availability as Notre Dame's biggest offensive playmaker certainly is something to keep an eye on. If he's unable to go then a heavier dose of Jadarian Price out of the backfield would be expected.

New Uniform Combination for Notre Dame

When Notre Dame takes the field against Georgia Tech, the Irish will do so with a new uniform combination. The Irish will wear blue jerseys for the road contest but also feature white pants.

Another Massive Injury for Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech, who is already playing without starting quarterback Haynes King on Saturday, will be playing without one of its top defenders as well.

Kyle Efford, who leads the Yellow Jackets with 52 tackles on the season, will miss the game with an undisclosed injury. Another significant break for Notre Dame as the Irish already entered the week dealing with significant amount of injuries themselves.

College GameDay Picks for Notre Dame vs. Georgia Tech

ESPN's College GameDay staff made selections for several games on Saturday as they did their show from Austin, Texas ahead of Texas vs. Georgia. For the Notre Dame vs. Georgia Tech game it was a clean sweep of staffers picking the Fighting Irish.

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