Defense wins championships. We’ve all heard this before and it applies in this matchup featuring two of the best defenses in the country. Notre Dame has had their challenges in the playoffs in recent years but that was always in the semifinals of the four-team format and Chip Kelly was the head coach.

One of the most anticipated matchups in the second round of the College Football Playoff will take place in the Sugar Bowl, where the No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting

Georgia Bulldogs' Jalon Walker spoke with the media and discusses Sugar Bowl matchup against Notre Dame.

The Georgia Bulldogs are at work, preparing for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Sugar Bowl. Here are our observations from the open viewing period.

The Georgia Bulldogs will be without sophomore running back Roderick Robinson when they take on Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl. UGASports.com confirmed that Robinson suffered a "lower body" injury at practice this week.

The No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs (11-2) play No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (12-1) game in the Sugar Bowl. Georgia returns to action after having a bye in the first round of the 12-team College Football Playoff after beating Texas in the SEC championship.