Notre Dame better in Texas, but loses again in semifinals
Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly, center, talks to officials in the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly, center, talks to officials in the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Jan. 01, 2021 05:25 PM EST
Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) is sacked by Alabama defensive lineman Byron Young (47) in the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) is sacked by Alabama defensive lineman Byron Young (47) in the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Jan. 01, 2021 07:16 PM EST
Notre Dame offensive lineman Robert Hainsey (72) and offensive lineman Tommy Kraemer, right, greet each other on the field after their 31-14 loss to Alabama in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Notre Dame offensive lineman Robert Hainsey (72) and offensive lineman Tommy Kraemer, right, greet each other on the field after their 31-14 loss to Alabama in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Jan. 01, 2021 08:09 PM EST
Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book is helped off the field by team medical personnel in the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book is helped off the field by team medical personnel in the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)

Jan. 01, 2021 06:52 PM EST
Alabama linebacker Christian Harris (8) and defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) celebrate a interception by Harris on a pass intended for Notre Dame wide receiver Javon McKinley (88) in the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Alabama linebacker Christian Harris (8) and defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) celebrate a interception by Harris on a pass intended for Notre Dame wide receiver Javon McKinley (88) in the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Jan. 01, 2021 07:06 PM EST