The first round of the College Football Playoff was a dud ... I know that, even without Carson Beck, this Georgia team is capable of beating Notre Dame. I know that when this defense is at its best, it can overwhelm any offense. However, I also understand ...

Watts did get plenty of love from the media, as he was named a consensus All-American. He came up in the clutch against Indiana, with a pick near the goal line. Watts is the best current player on defense for Notre Dame, and still makes plays even when teams try to throw away from his side.

Notre Dame would be in a much better situation if the CFP reseeded after the first round, but that's not happening this season.

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.

Notre Dame fans share their excitement and pride after the Irish's historic College Football Playoff win. Here’s what they’re saying.

Notre Dame secured a decisive victory Indiana, defeating the Hoosiers 27-17 in the opening game of the newly expanded 12-team College Football Playoff on Friday night in South Bend, Indiana.

Indiana was no match for Notre Dame. The No. 7 Fighting Irish cruised to a 27-17 win over the No. 10 Hoosiers. The game was effectively over when Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love tied a school record and set a College Football Playoff record when he ran 98 yards for a TD in the first quarter.