[59] On December 23, 2024, it was announced that Beck underwent surgery on his right elbow, performed by Neal ElAttrache, prematurely ending his season.

[65] Tight end Oscar Delp (#4) told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that "we know how good of a quarterback he is.

After one additional Fighting Irish punt and two more from the Bulldogs, Notre Dame took their first lead with 39 seconds until halftime on another successful field goal by Jeter.

On Georgia's next play, RJ Oben (#9) sacked Stockton as he was winding up to throw and Junior Tuihalamaka (#44) recovered for Notre Dame, leading to a touchdown pass from Riley Leonard (#13) to WR Beaux Collins (#5) and a 13–3 lead for the Fighting Irish at halftime.

[67] Notre Dame extended its lead on the opening kickoff of the second half, which was returned 98 yards for a touchdown by Jayden Harrison (#2).

The Bulldogs pulled within ten points on a 5-play drive that followed, ending in a 32-yard touchdown pass from Stockton to Cash Jones (#32), but they were unable to score further.

Just knowing where the play clock is, and managing it is a big part of it"; linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (#2) said, "As much as you want to, you're not going to win the national championship every single year".

Roster Last update: 08/07/2024 Defensive assistant coach Travaris Robinson moved to Georgia this year from Alabama.

Robinson told The Athletic that "some of the things that we do here are a little different from Alabama", noting that the Bulldogs were trying to make their defense "not as complex" so that "our guys are able to play faster".