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Book, No. 7 Notre Dame run by USF 52-0 to extend home streak

John Fineran Sep. 19, 2020 06:18 PM EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Ian Book ran for three first-half touchdowns and No. 7 Notre Dame won its 20th straight home game 52-0 against South Florida on...

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) throws a pass during the first half of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa State Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Book plans to return to quarterback Irish in 2020 season

By John Fineran Dec. 30, 2019 01:49 PM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) runs the ball while Duke safety Michael Carter II (26) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Book throws 4 TDs, No. 15 Notre Dame routs Duke 38-7

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 09, 2019 10:54 PM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) throws a pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Kelly, No.16 Notre Dame facing red-hot Virginia Tech

By John Fineran Nov. 01, 2019 01:10 PM EDT

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) works in the pocket against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 10 Notre Dame puts playoff hopes up vs No. 18 Virginia

By John Fineran Sep. 27, 2019 12:57 PM EDT

Notre Dame linebacker Shayne Simon (33) runs against Georgia defensive back Ameer Speed (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 23-17. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Notre Dame loses another big game but gains some respect

By Paul Newberry Sep. 22, 2019 03:52 PM EDT

Notre Dame's Robert Hainsey (72), Julian Okwara (42), Ian Book (12) and Tommy Kraemer (78) sing after beating New Mexico 66-14 after an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Kelly and No. 7 Irish look forward to trip to No. 3 Georgia

By John Fineran Sep. 15, 2019 09:43 PM EDT

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) hands the ball off to running back Tony Jones Jr. (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Monday, Sept. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Kelly defends Book as No. 7 Irish get physical in bye week

By John Fineran Sep. 09, 2019 04:42 PM EDT

Notre Dame running back Jahmir Smith (34) is brought down by Louisville defensive back P.J. Mbanasor (1) and defensive lineman Amonte Caban (53) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Monday, Sept. 2, 2019. Notre Dame won 35-17. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Silver lining: No. 8 Notre Dame youth got time vs Louisville

By John Fineran Sep. 03, 2019 06:26 PM EDT

Notre Dame cornerback Shaun Crawford (20) grabs the foot of Louisville quarterback Jawon Pass (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Monday, Sept. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
No. 9 Notre Dame pulls away from Louisville 35-17

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 02, 2019 11:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Notre Dame running back Tony Jones Jr (6), runs in a touchdown against Ball State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. There is no Dexter Williams in the backfield this season for No. 9 Notre Dame. Instead, the Fighting Irish will look to a stable of running backs to pick up the slack, including Tony Jones and converted wide receiver Jafar Armstrong. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Armstrong, Jones top horses in No. 9 Irish rushing stable

By John Fineran Aug. 21, 2019 05:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2018, file photo, Notre Dame wide receiver Jafar Armstrong (8) runs the ball against Clemson during the NCAA Cotton Bowl football game, in Arlington, Texas. Armstrong returns to the backfield for Notre Dame. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Irish hope to ride Book's arm to second straight CFP berth

By John Fineran Aug. 15, 2019 01:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, file photo, Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly watches play against Clemson during the NCAA Cotton Bowl football game in Arlington, Texas. Nine practices into spring football practice, Brian Kelly has an idea how his Notre Dame football depth chart is settling in at running back, wide receiver and cornerback. Linebacker is another matter. “Clark is working overtime,” Kelly said of defensive coordinator Clark Lea, who oversees the position that graduated its top two inside linebackers in Te’von Coney (123 tackles) and Drue Tranquill (86) (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Linebacking corps still a question for Kelly, Lea, Irish

By John Fineran Apr. 02, 2019 02:10 AM EDT