The Fighting Irish have played two opponents more than once without posting a victory, including the Bulldogs.

Forty-four years later to the day, Notre Dame and Georgia meet again in the Sugar Bowl, the venue for their College Football Playoff Quarterfinal matchup. The winner advances to the Orange Bowl and takes one step closer to winning the first title of the 12-team playoff era.

Joel Klatt is concerned about Georgia going into Wednesday’s College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Notre Dame. Klatt broke down the matchup on his show this week. He cited issues on both sides of the ball when talking about why the Bulldogs could be “in trouble” against the Fighting Irish.

Here are the national expert predictions for Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. Bleacher Report: Notre Dame 20, Georgia 17 David Kenyon: “The main story of the Sugar Bowl is Georgia will be starting Gunner Stockton at quarterback now that Carson Beck has undergone season-ending elbow

Head coach Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs last took the field against No. 5 Texas in the SEC Championship Game. Despite losing starting quarterback Carson Beck to injury in the first half, backup Gunner Stockton was able to lead UGA to a 3-point, second-half comeback to win in overtime, 22-19.

Riley Leonard's improvement in the passing game will be a key part of seventh-seeded Notre Dame's game plan against second-seeded Georgia in the College Football Playoffs

Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard discusses his upcoming matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs' defense in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

Notre Dame capitalized on their third College Football Playoff appearance, defeating Indiana 27-17 in the first round. The Fighting Irish kicked off the new 12-team playoff format in style, hosting the very first home playoff game in a snowy South Bend.