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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 15 hrs ago

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2020, file photo, North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) passes against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C. Howell's 25th-ranked Tar Heels host No. 2 Notre Dame on Friday. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Week 13: Notre Dame-N Carolina; Iowa St-Texas top game menu

By Eric Olson Nov. 26, 2020 09:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) breaks away from Virginia Tech's Rayshard Ashby (23) on a 19-yard run for a touchdown during an NCAA college football game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Williams' 25th-ranked Tar Heels host No. 2 Notre Dame on Friday. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, File)
No. 2 Notre Dame visits No. 25 UNC in key ACC matchup

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2020 10:51 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) breaks away from Virginia Tech's Rayshard Ashby (23) on a 19-yard run for a touchdown during an NCAA college football game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Williams' 25th-ranked Tar Heels host No. 2 Notre Dame on Friday. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, File)
No. 2 Notre Dame visits No. 25 UNC in pivotal ACC matchup

By Aaron Beard Nov. 26, 2020 09:32 AM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, file photo, Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec throws a pass against Notre Dame during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boston. The Notre Dame transfer is hoping to keep the Eagles moving in Saturday's game against Louisville. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
No. 2 Notre Dame, No. 25 UNC meet in ACC headliner this week

By Aaron Beard Nov. 26, 2020 04:01 AM EST

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) passes against Wake Forest during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Howell, No. 25 Tar Heels offense a challenge for No. 2 Irish

By John Fineran Nov. 24, 2020 03:01 AM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book, left, celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Tommy Kraemer (78) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Book It: Quarterback makes No. 2 Irish legitimate contenders

By John Fineran Nov. 17, 2020 02:50 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 wide receiver Ben Skowronek (11) makes a touchdown reception 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)
Notre Dame at Boston College 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 05:17 PM EST

Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) can't reach an overthrown pass during the first half of NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
No. 2 Notre Dame brings unbeaten season to Boston College

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 02:59 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

Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) passes the ball near Clemson defensive lineman Bryan Bresee (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. (Josh Morgan/Pool Photo via AP)
Latest ACC Showdown has No. 2 Notre Dame at Boston College

By John Kekis Nov. 12, 2020 04:00 AM EST

Notre Dame wide receiver Javon McKinley (88) reacts after a catch during the third quarter against Clemson in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP)
College Football Picks: Notre Dame tries to avoid BC letdown

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 11, 2020 06:43 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

Notre Dame linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) celebrates after a touchdown against Clemson during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP)
No. 4 Notre Dame sacks No. 1 Clemson 47-40 in double OT

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 08, 2020 12:00 AM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) passes against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Big chance arrives for No. 4 Notre Dame with Clemson in town

By John Fineran Nov. 06, 2020 04:22 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Stanford head coach David Shaw, center, leads his team onto the field before an NCAA college football game against California in Stanford, Calif. Shaw could look at it as Stanford and the Pac-12 are behind the rest of the country with a late start to the football season, which will end up being a seven-game, all-conference schedule if all goes as planned. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Week 10: Pac-12 begins in first monster schedule of season

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 06, 2020 03:43 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2020, file photo, Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) spins the ball out of his hands after scoring a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Clemson, S.C. The defense for No. 4 Notre Dame has been solid all season during a 6-0 start. It is about to face its biggest challenge. The Fighting Irish will host top-ranked Clemson on Saturday. The Tigers will be without star quarterback Trevor Lawrence. The Tigers have top running back Travis Etienne. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP, File)
No. 1 Clemson visits No. 4 Notre Dame in rare top-5 ACC game

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 04:16 PM EST

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against BYU, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
No. 6 Cincinnati focuses on Houston amid playoff buzz

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 05, 2020 11:45 AM EST