#NDInsider Twitter Chatter: Notre Dame-Georgia

Twitter can be a fun (or depressing) and brutally honest (or unreasonable) place during Notre Dame football games. That's why we open up this space for the #NDInsider Twitter Chatter after games.

During the game, readers are encouraged to send their thoughts and observations with the #NDInsider hashtag to be considered for our postgame fan recap. They joined us with their 140-character takes during the game.

One of the hottest topics on Saturday night was the number of Georgia fans inside Notre Dame Stadium. Plenty of red filled the seats.

#NDInsider How uneven is the crowd ratio going to be?!

— Brendan Meyers (@BrendanJMeyers) September 9, 2017

Another look at the number of #Georgia fans inside #NotreDame stadium. @sbtribune#ndinsider#ndvsga#NDvsUGApic.twitter.com/wKMXb0pPnk

— Michael Caterina (@MLCaterina) September 9, 2017

That much red is just shameful. #NDInsider

— Caleb Hanson (@hansoncaleb) September 9, 2017

"The only thing that didn't make the trip was UGA and the hedges. Everything else is here." - @miketirico on Georgia's presence. #NDInsider

— Jude (@andrewwinn) September 9, 2017

As always, I asked for score predictions. I was wrong on picking a Notre Dame victory and too much scoring for both teams. Not every Irish fan was optimistic.

As always, let's start with score predictions. I'm taking #NotreDame 34, Georgia 31. What say you? #NDInsider

— Tyler James (@TJamesNDI) September 9, 2017

Given they have home field advantage, give me Georgia 34, ND 22. #NDInsider

— Roger Brooks (@ReadRoger) September 9, 2017

The possibility of a low-scoring game became obvious in the first quarter. Both teams kicked a field goal for a 3-3 tie after 15 minutes.

Notre Dame defense looks tough, fast and playing free #NDInsider

— Zach (@Zach_Rob) September 10, 2017

#NDInsider Georgia D definitely living up to billing. How long can ND hold?

— Eric Ruethling (@ericruethling) September 10, 2017

Definitely thought we'd be looking at a higher score at the end of the 1st, but I'll take it for now. #NDInsider

— Stephanie Winters (@stephie_winters) September 10, 2017

Where's the left side of this "dominate" O line; no room for RB to run; QB getting sacked #SMH#NDInsider

— Justin (@JB4Irish) September 10, 2017

Hammer the ball and run. 3 deep at RB and great O Line. #NDInsider

— PAUL (@NDPaulSixOne235) September 10, 2017

Georgia is faster overall. ND needs to hit some big plays. #ndinsider

— Robb Bourdon (@rockiemtns) September 10, 2017

Even the sunset is predominantly red. #NDvGeorgia#NDInsiderpic.twitter.com/sfXImFk8jR

— Mary Jane Daum (@MaryJaneDaum) September 10, 2017

Notre Dame took a 13-10 lead into the locker room at halftime. The Irish went ahead with a one-yard Brandon Wimbush touchdown run and a 42-yard field goal from Justin Yoon.

But the biggest highlight of the second half was a one-handed touchdown catch by Georgia's Terry Godwin. After being initially ruled an incomplete pass, the improbable catch was ruled a touchdown following a review.

Georgia may not get credit for this touchdown. But that doesn't negate the effort the WR made to snag that ball with one hand. #NDInsider

— Jude (@andrewwinn) September 10, 2017

Wow, sucks for us big time but that was one heck of an effort. #ndinsider

— Stephanie Winters (@stephie_winters) September 10, 2017

Ugly and inconsistent on O, D keeping us in it. Newsome is game MVP #NDInsider

— Th3Bill (@Th3Bill) September 10, 2017

Great Game at halftime! Let's bring it in the Second half and get that W!!! #GoIrish☘️☘️☘️#NDInsider

— CR33 (@Craigr_33) September 10, 2017

Poor special teams coverage. Need to start winning field position. D holding strong. ND running game needs to pick it up. #NDInsider

— Nick Gonzalez (@nickg1421) September 10, 2017

Get the TEs more involved. Get Dexter some carries continue to emphasize tackling #NDInsider

— Pete Waiters (@pwaiters757) September 10, 2017

#NDInsider We can tackle this year!!!

— wizard of Rob (@wizardofrob) September 10, 2017

#NDInsider Throw down field, run to the left side!

— Matt Walstad (@walstadm) September 10, 2017

ND needs to run some mis-direction to counter Georgia defensive speed... #NDInsider

— Paul_In_Maple (@CLE_CLCFan) September 10, 2017

Thank God UGA play calling is horrible; why aren't they giving it to Chubb/ Michel every time? D hasn't consistently stop them #NDInsider

— Justin (@JB4Irish) September 10, 2017

Unleash @DexterW_22 in the 2nd half! Guy finds and nails holes with conviction! #NDInsider#UGAvsND#GoIRISH

— Steven Boyer (@stevenjboyer) September 10, 2017

Georgia took its first lead of the game in the third quarter with a little help from the Irish. Following a Notre Dame field goal extending the lead to 16-10, the Bulldogs were faced with a third-and-16 from their own 19-yard line. Then Irish defensive end Julian Okwara was flagged for a controversial late hit on Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm to wipe out a third-down stop. The Bulldogs would end the drive with a Sony Michel touchdown run for a 17-16 lead.

Irish need to overcome some adversity after a bad call. One play from getting momentum back #ndinsider

— Matt Lozar (@matt_lozar) September 10, 2017

Terrible call keeps drive alive and leads to a touchdown. That's a bad one #NDInsider

— Nick Gonzalez (@nickg1421) September 10, 2017

The Bulldogs took that 17-16 lead into the fourth quarter. Irish fans embraced a few GIFs to describe their emotions.

END 3Q: Georgia 17, #NotreDame 16. Describe your current emotions in one word. Additional GIFs allowed. Use the #NDInsider hashtag too.

— Tyler James (@TJamesNDI) September 10, 2017

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— Nick (@BigBakeNDFI) September 10, 2017

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— Stephanie Winters (@stephie_winters) September 10, 2017

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— Molly (@LluckoftheIrish) September 10, 2017

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— Patrick Ward (@PWard_11) September 10, 2017

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— Diane Sherlock (@Diane_Sherlock) September 10, 2017

Notre Dame and Georgia traded field goals to keep the Bulldogs on top in the fourth quarter. The Irish had two drives with a chance to take the lead in the final four minutes, but they only made one first down. Davin Bellamy ran by left tackle Mike McGlinchey, sacked Wimbush and forced a fumble to end Notre Dame's last chance.

Irish fans were left with a familiar feeling and plenty of questions about what this team can accomplish.

Brian Kelly is a terrible close game coach. Coaches not to lose instead of coaching to win. #NDInsider

— Tim Lory (@tim_lory) September 10, 2017

wish I could say I expected that last drive to go any other way but alas I can not #NDInsider smh

— Cocosnapslife (@cdn515) September 10, 2017

Thought Notre Dame was supposed to have the best O Line in the country. They were embarrassed tonight. #NDINSIDER

— DR J (@SHANTYIRISH21) September 10, 2017

Absolutely ridiculous that Georgia had so many represented at a home game played at Notre Dame. #NDInsider#GoIrish

— Joel DeLorge (@JoelDeLorge) September 10, 2017

Offensive line and play calling failure #NDInsider

— Ryan Catanzaro (@RyanCatz) September 10, 2017

Chip Long doesn't make adjustments. Receivers can't get Open or catch. O-line is overrated. Elko is the real deal. #ndinsider

— Aaron Leon (@argyleAaron) September 10, 2017

#ndinsider best offensive lineman got beat bad on that last play.

— John Breneman, Jr. (@JohnBrenemanJr) September 10, 2017

Without a running game, going to be a tough one for Wimbush. OL once again getting wrecked by a ranked team. #NDInsider

— Nick Gonzalez (@nickg1421) September 10, 2017

Gotta stop buying into the best O line in the country talk #NDInsider

— @jacksnj (@JacksnJ) September 10, 2017

@TJamesNDI no creativity on offense! Where was dexter Williams???! #ndinsider

— Brian Pennacchio (@brianp05) September 10, 2017

D showed scheme helps. Wimbush looked overmatched. Long with questionable calls. Where was Dexter? OL overhyped underperforming #NDInsider

— Chris Scheiber (@scheib43) September 10, 2017

The D looks a ton better they impressed tonight #NDInsider

— @jacksnj (@JacksnJ) September 10, 2017

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. AKA Chip Long's gameplan #NDInsider

— Ryan Stafford (@ryanstafford9) September 10, 2017

Our defense was good.

GA defensive speed was really good.

McGlinchey had a bad night.

GA man to man defense was very solid #NDInsider

— cp (@cdpulse1) September 10, 2017

How the script has flipped!! Relying on the D and the Offense falters! Saw some good things but need to win these close ones! #NDInsider ☘️

— Nicole Becker (@Crazy4OReilly90) September 10, 2017

Defense can't win championships if offense can't get out of first gear #NDInsider

— Brian Sullivan (@dad_outside) September 10, 2017

Some great defensive stands. Offensive play calling lacked creativity. Sad when best chance for 1st downs came via penalties. #NDInsider

— Mary Jane Daum (@MaryJaneDaum) September 10, 2017

How many "fans" say this is a lost season now after losing by 1 to a powerhouse SEC team! Still NOT out of @CFBPlayoff#NDInsider#GoIrish

— CR33 (@Craigr_33) September 10, 2017

ND Stadium is the milquetoast of visiting venues... #NDInsiderhttps://t.co/xLyq6bKTvZ

— Paul_In_Maple (@CLE_CLCFan) September 10, 2017

Just about every preseason prognosticator called this a loss for @NDFootball. They were right.#NDInsider

— Andrew Barlow (@barlandrew) September 10, 2017

Why is it always like this? #ndinsider

— Trick Ross (@Cobb785) September 10, 2017