It's been that easy. Ridiculously easy. Michigan made a run in the second quarter to put some mild pressure on Notre Dame, which turned it over three times in the first three-plus minutes and ...

Notre Dame heads to its quarterfinal battle against No. 2 Georgia with the neuro-memory of mounting a massive 27-17 victory against the Hoosiers. But how much that weighs against a team like Georgia?

Eventually, the Irish broke the pressure and were able to double their advantage with 4:53 left in the first period. In the final two minutes of the opening frame, Notre Dame was whistled for ...