The Georgia Bulldogs are less than a week away from their College Football Playoff matchup with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The winner of this game will advance to the semifinals and will be one step closer to a chance to play in the national championship.

The Georgia Bulldogs are at work, preparing for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Sugar Bowl. Here are our observations from the open viewing period.

Georgia's defense has been inconsistent this season, so it will be important for the unit to bring its best against the Irish.

Georgia football picked up disappointing injury news to a running back who had just returned to action and could really help the passing game

Georgia Bulldogs running back Roderick Robinson has reportedly suffered a lower body injury ahead of the Sugar Bowl. Robinson suffered the injury in practice and is now not expected to play in the Sugar Bowl against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

The Georgia Bulldogs will be without sophomore running back Roderick Robinson when they take on Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl. UGASports.com confirmed that Robinson suffered a "lower body" injury at practice this week.