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A security guard stands in front of cutouts in Alumni Stadium before an NCAA college football game between Boston College and Texas State, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Boston. The game is being played without fans present. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) runs for a first down against Duke during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Nell Redmond/Pool Photo via AP)
Hafley, Jurkovec to make home debuts for Boston College

Sep. 24, 2020 05:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, front left, shakes hands with Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, front right, after an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Big Ten's third football schedule of the 2020 season is highlighted by Michigan-Ohio State on Dec. 12, the final day of the conference's regular-season and the latest date the rivals have ever played. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Huskers get tough draw; UCF rising star

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 19, 2020 09:06 PM EDT

Boston College tight end Hunter Long (80) catches a touchdown pass against Duke Blue cornerback Leonard Johnson (33) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Nell Redmond/Pool Photo via AP)
Jurkovec helps BC beat Duke 26-6 in Hafley’s debut

By Pat James Sep. 19, 2020 03:33 PM EDT

File-Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly talks to players at the bench during the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa State Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. The 58-year-old Kelly begins his 11th season at Notre Dame when the 10th-ranked Fighting Irish, taking a one-year sabbatical from football independence to join the Atlantic Coast Conference race, open against league rival Duke Sept. 12 at Notre Dame Stadium. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
No. 10 Notre Dame shooting for ACC, national titles in 2020

By John Fineran Sep. 01, 2020 04:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2019, file photo, Jeff Hafley speaks at a news conference where he was introduced as the new NCAA college football head coach at Boston College in Boston. The former Ohio State assistant took over in January 2020, and had just a couple of months to get settled before the coronavirus pandemic shut the school down. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds, File)
New coach, new QB could have BC breaking out of ACC pack

By Jimmy Golen Sep. 01, 2020 12:22 PM EDT

Notre Dame transfer QB Jurkovec can play for BC in 2020

Aug. 05, 2020 05:40 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Notre Dame transfer Phil Jurkovec will be able to play quarterback at Boston College this season, if there is one, after receiving an immediate...

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

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh walks off the field at the end of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. Michigan won 45-14. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
No. 19 Michigan routs No. 8 Notre Dame 45-14 in rain

By Larry Lage Oct. 26, 2019 11:32 PM EDT

Bowling Green quarterback Grant Loy (13) looks to throw during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Book throws 5 TDs as No. 9 Notre Dame routs Bowling Green

By John Fineran Oct. 05, 2019 06:52 PM EDT

Notre Dame's Avery Davis (4) celebrates his 59-yard touchdown reception with Tony Jones Jr. (6) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Winding path firms up for Notre Dame RB Avery Davis

By Todd Burlage Sep. 18, 2019 04:13 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, in South Bend, Ind. At a school that has produced its share of legendary quarterbacks, the 6-foot, 208-pound senior was told by coach Brian Kelly and offensive coordinator Chip Long to push the envelope this spring. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Book it! Kelly, Irish like what they've seen in returning QB

By John Fineran Apr. 11, 2019 02:50 PM EDT

Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams talks to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 in Indianapolis. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Kelly's Irish resume climb for first title since 1988

By John Fineran Mar. 01, 2019 05:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush looks to throw against Vanderbilt during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. Two people familiar with the decision say No. 3 Notre Dame will start quarterback Brandon Wimbush against Florida State on Saturday for Ian Book, who is nursing an undisclosed injury. The people spoke Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to because no official announcement was forthcoming. Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly had a scheduled news conference later Thursday. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Teammates support Wimbush as No. 3 Irish welcome Seminoles

By John Fineran Nov. 09, 2018 01:51 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush looks to throw against Vanderbilt during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. Two people familiar with the decision say No. 3 Notre Dame will start quarterback Brandon Wimbush against Florida State on Saturday for Ian Book, who is nursing an undisclosed injury. The people spoke Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to because no official announcement was forthcoming. Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly had a scheduled news conference later Thursday. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
AP sources: Notre Dame QB Wimbush to start for ailing Book

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 08, 2018 11:18 AM EST