Indiana & Notre Dame: A History Behind The Historic College Football Playoffs Matchup

The following is a class assignment for MSCH-J 300 Converged Newsroom at Indiana University, where I am finishing up my final semester as a journalism major. and this is one of four assignments for this course as this will not be the last time you will see me posting videos or podcasts on this course. Friday, December 20 at 8 pm one of the most significant events in the history of Indiana Hoosiers sports is set to take place as the Indiana Hoosiers face off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoffs, broadcast live on ABC and ESPN. Known as the "Reverse jacket game", this matchup holds historical significance, and the rivalry between these two prestigious programs is rich in tradition from one part of the state to the next. Produced by Braydyn Lents, Music thanks to Envato, clips 1950 IU vs. Notre Dame audio: via Big Ten Network archives, 1991 IU vs. Notre Dame audio: via NBC Sports.