Lou Holtz
Oklahoma State running back Jaylen Warren (7) runs against Notre Dame during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 9 Oklahoma State beats No. 5 Notre Dame 37-35 in Fiesta

By John Marshall Jan. 01, 2022 05:16 PM EST

Marcus Freeman listens during a news conference Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 at the Irish Athletic Center in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame formally introduced Freeman as its new football coach, a meteoric rise for the defensive coordinator. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)
Freeman aims for national title as he takes over No. 5 Irish

John Fineran Dec. 06, 2021 06:27 PM EST

Notre Dame's Tyler Buchner, left, runs for a touchdown against Stanford during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
No. 5 Notre Dame to face No. 9 Oklahoma State in Fiesta Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 04:11 PM EST

Oklahoma State running back Dezmon Jackson (27) is stopped short of the goal line by Baylor safety Jairon McVea on fourth down in the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tim Heitman)
No. 5 Notre Dame to face No. 9 Oklahoma State in Fiesta Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 05, 2021 03:43 PM EST

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly, center, runs onto the field for the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
LSU hires Kelly away from Notre Dame to be Tigers next coach

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 29, 2021 09:22 PM EST

Kent State linebacker Khalib Johns, left, intercepts a pass meant for Texas A&M wide receiver Chase Lane (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
STAT WATCH: Kent St. flashing sticky fingers with 8 picks

By Eric Olson Sep. 13, 2021 03:09 AM EDT

Late AD McGee, NFL's Abraham named to SC athletic hall

Aug. 20, 2021 05:17 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Late South Carolina athletic director Mike McGee and longtime NFL defender John Abraham were named to the South Carolina Athletic Hall of...

Matt Salerno is shown during Notre Dame NCAA college football practice in South Bend, Ind., Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: How often do ranked teams flop?

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 17, 2021 02:29 AM EDT

FILE - Chris McIntosh smiles as the Seattle Seahawks first-round draft pick is shown during an introductory press conference in Kirkland, Washington, in this April 16, 2000, file photo. Chris McIntosh played for Barry Alvarez on two of Wisconsin’s Rose Bowl championship teams and spent the last few years working as his right-hand man. Now he is about to succeed his former coach and boss as the Badgers’ athletic director. Chancellor Rebecca Blank announced Wednesday, June 2, 2021, that McIntosh will take over when Alvarez finalizes his retirement. (AP Photo/Jay Drowns, File)
Wisconsin promotes Chris McIntosh to replace Alvarez as AD

By Steve Megargee Jun. 02, 2021 11:27 AM EDT

Postponed 2020 Arkansas-Notre Dame game rescheduled for 2028

May. 28, 2021 01:31 PM EDT
Notre Dame said Friday its home game against Arkansas that originally was set for 2020 and wasn't played due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be played in 2028. ...

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) gets help against Notre Dame defenders from wide receiver John Metchie III (8) as Smith sprints to the end zone for a touchdown after making a catch in the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Roll Tide! No. 1 Alabama beats Notre Dame 31-14 in Rose Bowl

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 01, 2021 07:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2020, file photo, Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly directs his team during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, File
The Gap: Superpowers hoard talent, leaving ND, others behind

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 30, 2020 02:40 AM EST

President Donald Trump speaks during a ceremony to present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former football coach Lou Holtz, in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Trump honors football coach Holtz as 'one of the greatest'

By Kevin Freking Dec. 03, 2020 09:46 AM EST

Notre Dame's George Takacs (85) gets past North Carolina's Tyrone Hopper (42) picking up 13 yards on a pass completion from quarterback Ian Book (12) and dive toward the goal line, but is stopped short during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
Book, defense help No. 2 Notre Dame beat No. 25 UNC 31-17

By Aaron Beard Nov. 27, 2020 07:10 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, President Donald Trump, left, introduces former college football coach Lou Holtz during a campaign stop in Butler, Pa. Holtz has tested positive for the coronavirus. The 83-year-old former college football coach confirmed the test Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, to Columbia, S.C., TV station WOLO. “I don’t have a lot of energy right now,” Holtz told the ABC station. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Former football coach Lou Holtz tests positive for COVID-19

Nov. 19, 2020 10:28 PM EST

Players of the Guatemalan national soccer team sing their national anthem wearing face masks to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, before a friendly soccer match against Honduras in Guatemala City, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)
The Latest: Lou Holtz tests positive for coronavirus

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 10:18 PM EST

Marshall's Micah Abraham (6) celebrates after a Middle Tennessee turnover during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2020 09:08 PM EST

Notre Dame wide receiver Ben Skowronek (11) runs the ball in for a touchdown against Boston College defensive back Brandon Sebastian (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Kelly earns 100th win, No. 2 Notre Dame rolls past BC 45-31

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 14, 2020 07:28 PM EST

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly leads the team out of the tunnel for an NCAA college football game against Clemson on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP)
No. 2 Notre Dame brings unbeaten season to Boston College

By Ken Powtak Nov. 12, 2020 12:16 PM EST

Notre Dame safety Shaun Crawford (20) celebrates after Notre Dame defeated Clemson 47-40 in two overtimes during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP)
After breakthrough vs. Clemson, BC looms for Notre Dame

By John Fineran Nov. 08, 2020 03:19 PM EST