Notre Dame's Biggest Postseason Victory in Decades Sparks Social Media Frenzy

Irish eyes are smiling after an impressive win by Notre Dame against Indiana

Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against Indiana. | Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Notre Dame pretty much dominated Indiana in the College Football Playoff's First Round Friday night, beating the Hoosiers 27-17 in a game that wasn't as close as the final score indicated.

The win is Notre Dame's most important postseason victory since the 1994 Cotton Bowl as the Irish now advance to the national quarterfinal where they'll play No. 2 Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.

During and after Notre Dame's big win, social media reacted in a big way. Some are calling Notre Dame a national championship contender while others are downplaying the win over Indiana.

Below are some of the best social media posts in the wake of Notre Dame's 27-17 victory.

Notre Dame vs. Indiana: Here Come the Irish!

HERE COME THE IRISH ☘️#GoIrish pic.twitter.com/k8fbKu5EQo

— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 21, 2024

Pat McAfee on Notre Dame's Ability

Notre Dame’s a damn good football team.

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 21, 2024

Lane Kiffin Cries Over Indiana Selection Following Notre Dame Win

Really exciting competitive game @CFBPlayoff 🧐. Great job!! https://t.co/HEjQ1AcXba

— Lane Kiffin (@Lane_Kiffin) December 21, 2024

1898 Was a Very Long Time Ago

The streak continues 🔥

Indiana hasn't beaten Notre Dame in South Bend in over 126 years 😲 pic.twitter.com/I2KFWhMyN1

— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) December 21, 2024

Notre Dame Football Runs This State!

WE RUN THIS STATE #GoIrish pic.twitter.com/H4XjWuWjSf

— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 21, 2024

An Electric Environment at Notre Dame Stadium

BIG shoutout to the Irish crowd tonight. A lot of people like to claim that Notre Dame stadium isn’t very loud, can be invaded by opposing fan bases, not intimidating, etc.

That atmosphere was top tier.

What an electric day for Notre Dame ☘️

— 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐊𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫 (@NDnick3) December 21, 2024

Zack Martin, Former Notre Dame Star Lineman

ONWARD TO VICTORY! Sugar Bowl Bound! @NDFootball !! pic.twitter.com/tUCHHtlH9x

— Zack Martin (@thegob70) December 21, 2024

Javontae Jean-Baptiste, Former Notre Dame Defensive End

☘️👏🏾

— Javontae Jean-Baptiste (@Javontae_JB) December 21, 2024

Marcus Freeman - The Gladiator

pic.twitter.com/kbHZ9rbTza

— J.D. PicKell (@jdpickell) December 21, 2024

Notre Dame Celebrates Win - Parks and Recreation Style

Mood in South Bend after Notre Dame secured its first College Football Playoff win in program history 🐴☘️ pic.twitter.com/SivlZz2w4e

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 21, 2024

Notre Dame Officially Sugar Bowl Bound

Marcus Freeman accepts an invitation to the Sugar Bowl after a 27-17 win over Indiana pic.twitter.com/8X8F7upqlx

— Chuck Freeby Sports (@ChuckFreeby) December 21, 2024

Happy Birthday to Touchdown Jesus

Good night, TDJ.

Hope you have a good birthday next week. pic.twitter.com/P8CbhchHwg

— Andy Staples (@Andy_Staples) December 21, 2024

Post Game Party Tailgates Going Strong

It’s after midnight. It’s 25 degrees. And after five hours watching a game in the bitter cold, why not toss some brats on the grill and pop open some more beers.

Notre Dame fans are post-tailgating. pic.twitter.com/MQ9mQprua6

— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) December 21, 2024

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