Sugar Bowl is famous as one of the most prestigious college football bowl games in America. The final game of Sugar Bowl 2025 was played between Georgia and Notre Dame on the 2nd of January 2025. Both the teams faced off in New Orleans and the football fans got to see an unforgettable clash for the title. You are in the right place if you are wondering who won the Sugar Bowl 2025 and qualified for the upcoming Orange Bowl. This article brings you all the details about the final and the team who came out victorious. The following article offers you major highlights of all four quarters and everything there is to know in between.
Sugar Bowl 2025: Match Overview
The 2nd number seed Georgia Bulldogs faced off with the 7th number seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish on January 2nd. The clash took place at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The terrorist attack that took 10 lives in New Orleans postponed the game. Therefore, the game ended up being pushed back to 2nd January. The two teams came face to face in the 1981 Sugar Bowl. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost the game to the Georgia Bulldogs back then, the final score of the match being 17-10. This match was Georgia’s 12th appearance in the Sugar Bowl and the 5th appearance for Notre Dame.
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Sugar Bowl 2025 Match Highlights
Sugar Bowl 2025: First Quarter Highlights
The first quarter of the game kicked off with both teams punting on each of their first possessions. Georgia managed to get the ball into the red zone on their next drive. However, S Adon Shuler stripped Trevor Etienne and Jaiden Ausberry managed to take the ball back to his own team’s 10-yard line. Notre Dame then punted again on the next possession. But, the first quarter ended without any scores.
Sugar Bowl 2025: Second Quarter Highlights
Georgia’s QB Gunner Stockton managed to hook up with WR Arian Smith. The duo had a 67-yard gain but a sideline penalty interference pushed them back 15 yards. Georgia finally managed to score a 47-yard field goal. Notre Dame did not sit back and responded with a series of scores for themselves. They got into Georgia’s territory with Riley Leonard’s 32-yard run. They still had to suffice with 3 points. In the remaining time of the first half, Mitch Jeter managed to score a field goal as well. Thus, the second quarter ended with Notre Dame leading at 6-3.
Sugar Bowl 2025: Third Quarter Highlights
The third quarter of the game kicked off with Jayden Harrison’s multiple tackle attempts. Harrison managed to run around the special team unit of Georgia and flashed to the right sideline for a 98-yard touchdown. This gave the Fighting Irish a lead of 20-3. Both Georgia and Notre Dame then punted following the Fighting Irish’s kick return. The third quarter ended with Gunner Stockton hitting an open Cash Jones who then stumbled into the end zone for a 32-yard touchdown.
Sugar Bowl 2025: Fourth Quarter Highlights
Both teams turned the ball over after Georgia’s first touchdown. However, the Bulldogs failed to convert a fourth-and-2 even after 8 plays. With 13:17 remaining, Mitch Jeter scored another 47-yard field goal. Notre Dame had a lead at 23-10. Notre Dame’s strategic play throughout the fourth quarter did not let Georgia bounce back. By the end of the fourth quarter, Notre Dame came out victorious and took home the much-deserved Sugar Bowl title.
Who Won The Sugar Bowl 2025
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish came out victorious on the 2nd of January 2025 against the Georgia Bulldogs. Notre Dame has qualified themselves for the Orange Bowl and will face 6th number seed Penn State in the CFP Orange Bowl semifinals. The two teams will clash at the Hard Rock Stadium on the 9th of January at 7:30 ET.
