Watch: Notre Dame's Epic Player Walk Ahead of Showdown vs. Indiana

A gladiator's type entrance for the Irish as the First Round of the College Football Playoff nears

Dec 20, 2024; Notre Dame, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame and Indiana University flags fly over a tailgater on the Notre Dame campus before a College Football Playoff first round game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Indiana Hoosiers at Notre Dame Stadium. / Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

The countdown continues for the Notre Dame vs. Indiana College Football Playoff game as kickoff is set for just after 8:00 p.m. ET Friday night.

The environment at Notre Dame has so far has exceeded expectations as the vibes are nothing short of electric in and around Notre Dame Stadium.

During ESPN's telecast of College GameDay, the Notre Dame team made its player walk to the stadium. That walk went along side the GameDay set and the scenes were spectacular.

Check out a short video from the ESPN coverage below as well as from Notre Dame reporter Tyler Horka, who was right along the route.

HERE COMES MARCUS FREEMAN WITH THE BOYS #CollegGameDay pic.twitter.com/fUSdc7c1MX

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 20, 2024

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The Fighting Irish have arrived at Notre Dame Stadium for the first round of the College Football Playoff. pic.twitter.com/sEJfuKGRSI

— Tyler Horka (@tbhorka) December 20, 2024

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