9:04 pm, December 8, 2024
No. 7 Notre Dame will host No. 10 Indiana within the first sport of the inaugural 12-team School Soccer Playoff. The sport can be performed on Friday, December 20 at Notre Dame Stadium.
- WHEN: 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 20
- TV: ABC/ESPN
- STREAMING: WatchESPN
8:20 pm, December 8, 2024
The primary sport of the 12-team playoff is an in-state rivalry between two 11-1 groups as No. 7 Notre Dame will host No. 10 Indiana on Friday, December 20 at Notre Dame Stadium.
Notre Dame enters the playoff on 10-game profitable streak, together with large wins over Military and Southern Cal of their final two video games the place the Irish mixed for 98 factors. Quarterback Riley Leonard has thrown simply eight completions during the last two video games, as ND prioritizes working the soccer. Operating again Jerimiyah Love ranks close to the highest of the nation with 15 speeding touchdowns on the season.
Within the midst of the most effective season in program historical past, Indiana appears to maintain the magic going behind first-year head coach Curt Cignetti. Switch quarterback Kurtis Rourke has led the Indiana soccer revolution, rating top-10 in completion share and passing touchdowns. Indiana ranks second within the nation in scoring offense after a season-high 66 factors of their final sport.
| Notre Dame | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| 11-1 | File | 11-1 |
| Impartial | Convention | Huge Ten |
| 39.8 | Factors Per Recreation | 43.3 |
| 13.6 | Factors In opposition to Per Recreation | 14.7 |
|
Jeremiyah Love (949 yds) |
Main Rusher | Justice Ellison (811yds) |
| Beaux Collins (427 yds) | Main Receiver | Elijah Sarratt (890 yds) |
| Jack Kiser (64 tackles) | Main Tackler | Aidan Fisher (108 tackles) |
8:12 pm, December 8, 2024
The ultimate School Soccer Playoff rankings of the season set the bracket for the 2024 School Soccer Playoff. Right here is the complete top-25:
| RANK | SCHOOL | RECORD | PREVIOUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | 13-0 | 1 |
| 2 | Georgia | 11-2 | 5 |
| 3 | Texas | 11-2 | 2 |
| 4 | Penn State | 11-2 | 3 |
| 5 | Notre Dame | 11-1 | 4 |
| 6 | Ohio State | 10-2 | 6 |
| 7 | Tennessee | 10-2 | 7 |
| 8 | Indiana | 11-1 | 9 |
| 9 | Boise State | 12-1 | 10 |
| 10 | SMU | 11-2 | 8 |
| 11 | Alabama | 9-3 | 11 |
| 12 | Arizona State | 11-2 | 15 |
| 13 | Miami | 10-2 | 12 |
| 14 | Ole Miss | 9-3 | 13 |
| 15 | South Carolina | 9-3 | 14 |
| 16 | Clemson | 10-3 | 17 |
| 17 | BYU | 10-2 | 18 |
| 18 | Iowa State | 10-3 | 16 |
| 19 | Missouri | 9-3 | 19 |
| 20 | Illinois | 9-3 | 21 |
| 21 | Syracuse | 9-3 | 22 |
| 22 | Military | 11-1 | 24 |
| 23 | Colorado | 9-3 | 23 |
| 24 | UNLV | 10-3 | 20 |
| 25 | Memphis | 10-2 | 25 |
8:07 pm, December 8, 2024
The winner of Notre Dame and Indiana will transfer on to face No. 2 Georgia within the Sugar Bowl on January 1, 2025.
8:00 pm, December 8, 2024
Because the School Soccer Playoff was established in 2014, seven groups have received a nationwide championship. Michigan received the final model of the four-team playoff in 2023.
Right here is each School Soccer Playoff Champion:
| SEASON | CHAMPION | SELECTING ORGANIZATION |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Michigan | CFP |
| 2022 | Georgia | CFP |
| 2021 | Georgia | CFP |
| 2020 | Alabama | CFP |
| 2019 | LSU | CFP |
| 2018 | Clemson | CFP |
| 2017 | Alabama | CFP |
| 2016 | Clemson | CFP |
| 2015 | Alabama | CFP |
| 2014 | Ohio State | CFP |