We know the narrative about Notre Dame football and New Year's Day bowls, but these Irish may be a tougher, tested, together team as Georgia awaits

Shortly after Notre Dame disposed of Indiana in the First Round of the College Football Playoff, we took a look at ESPN's computer model for predictions, their Football Power Index (FPI). The initial look gave Notre Dame a 56.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — No. 7 Notre Dame cruised past No. 10 Indiana 27-17 in the first game of the 12-team College Football Playoff on Friday night. The Fighting Irish advance to play No. 2 Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1.