Georgia Football: Why the Notre Dame game is important

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 01: The Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrate the win over the Syracuse Orange at MetLife Stadium on October 1, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the Syracuse Orange 50-33. Georgia football plays Notre Dame on September 9. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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MEMPHIS, TN – DECEMBER 30: Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart poses with running back Sony Michel (#1) of the Georgia Bulldogs and defensive tackle Trenton Thompson (#78) of the Georgia Bulldogs after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on December 30, 2016 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the TCU Horned Frogs 31-23. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /

A launching pad?

Winning against Notre Dame could very well serve as a launchpad for the Georgia program for the rest of 2017 and beyond. A win in this game would give the Dawgs a victory over a perennial college football blue blood and could give the momentum the team needs before it begins SEC play next season.

Furthermore, a win against Notre Dame in a hostile environment on the road could give some key players, particularly quarterback Jacob Eason, a huge boost of confidence to take with them down the road. Notre Dame went 4-8 last season, yes.

But if the Dawgs take care of their business in South Bend, the team will certainly be talked about much more going forward and can use the momentum to carry them forward through the rest of the season.

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