HomeSPORTInsider analysis on Gunner Stockton, Fighting Irish defense ahead of CFP quarterfinal

Insider analysis on Gunner Stockton, Fighting Irish defense ahead of CFP quarterfinal


Two formidable defenses and two mobile quarterbacks meet in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals when Georgia and Notre Dame battle in a Sugar Bowl showdown on Jan. 1. The shift from Carson Beck to Gunner Stockton headlines the clash and throws a major wrench into the Bulldogs’ pursuit of a national championship, and while this spot is a difficult one for an inexperienced signal-caller to make his starting debut, Stockton does add a new dynamic element to the Georgia offense.

Notre Dame already contained one high-flying offense in the playoff, though, and it has all the tools on its defense necessary to make life difficult for Stockton in the backfield. Safety Xavier Watts, for instance, is an interception machine while edge rusher Howard Cross III is a mainstay in the backfield.

Dawgs247 staff writer Jordan Hill and Irish Illustrated editor Tim Prister convened to preview the matchup between the Bulldogs and Fighting Irish, highlighting the key players and storylines that will be instrumental in determining which side advances to the semifinals.

Get the latest football and recruiting scoop on your favorite college team today.

Below are key points from the insiders on this CFP quarterfinal clash.

RELATED ARTICLES

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Most Popular

Recent Comments