Both Notre Dame and South Carolina enter this showdown ranked as each program looks to be on the rise with young head coaches. Spencer Rattler headlines a Gamecock Offense that hit its stride during the second half of the season, much like the Notre Dame Offense. The Fighting Irish welcome back Tyler Buchner under center, and he has a lot to prove this Friday afternoon in Florida.
Essential Game Info:
- Game Time: Friday, December 30th at 3:30 PM ET on ESPN
- Location: TIAA Bank Field, Jacksonville, Florida
- Matchup History: Notre Dame is 3-1 all-time against the South Carolina Gamecocks (Last Meeting 1984: South Carolina won 36 to 32)
- Current Odds: Notre Dame -2.