The College Football Playoff hits the big time as it transitions from first-round games on campus to the quarterfinals and major bowl games. For Georgia, it's a familiar scene. The Bulldogs haven't lost a bowl game in six years.

Notre Dame star quarterback Riley Leonard discussed the difficulties of preparing for the loaded Georgia defense.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart spoke to the media Monday during Sugar Bowl Media Day. Here’s most of what he said about facing the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and a few more musings about his own team and the game itself.