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Alabama fans tailgate outside AT&T Stadium before the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Notre Dame at Alabama 1/1/2021

Jan. 01, 2021 01:47 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

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence runs for a touchdown against Virginia Tech during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va. Lawrence was voted The Associated Press offensive player of the year for the Atlantic Coast Conference and was one of a league-best 10 Clemson selections to the AP all-ACC team. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool, File)
No. 2 Clemson, No. 4 Notre Dame headline AP all-ACC honors

By Aaron Beard Dec. 21, 2020 12:31 PM EST

FILE - Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) fends off Clemson Tigers safety Nolan Turner (24) on his way to a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., in this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat the Clemson Tigers in a thrilling 47-40 shootout earlier this season. The big question now is if they can do it again. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP, File)
With Lawrence back Clemson-Notre Dame meet for ACC title

By Steve Reed Dec. 18, 2020 02:39 PM EST

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney watches during the third quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Notre Dame, Clemson full strength heading into ACC title

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 14, 2020 03:30 PM EST

Notre Dame's Kyren Williams (23) scores on a one-yard against North Carolina during an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
No. 2 Notre Dame rolling behind talent and quality depth

By John Fineran Dec. 01, 2020 04:57 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 pivotal ACC matchup

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

Ohio State defensive back Sevyn Banks, right, breaks up a pass intended for Indiana receiver Miles Marshall during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Indiana 42-35. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Hints at what's to come from CFP

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 23, 2020 05:36 AM 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

No. 4 Notre Dame riding experienced o-line to 3-0 start

By Anthony Anderson Oct. 14, 2020 12:24 PM EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Even somebody with vision as compromised as left tackle Liam Eichenberg wound up having against Florida State can see No. 4 Notre Dame...

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

Ruhland overcomes injuries to play final year for Notre Dame

By Tom Coyne Nov. 21, 2019 02:33 PM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Trevor Ruhland expected to be Notre Dame’s starting center this season, right up until the medical staff told him in January his left...

Notre Dame tight end Cole Kmet (84) receives debris thrown at him from the Michigan Stadium fans as he celebrates a touchdown in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. Michigan won 45-14. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
No. 16 Notre Dame seeks to regain identity vs. Virginia Tech

By Tom Coyne Oct. 31, 2019 03:04 PM EDT

No. 16 Irish seek home rebound against red-hot Virginia Tech

By John Fineran Oct. 30, 2019 09:52 PM EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Virginia Tech (5-2) at No. 16 Notre Dame (5-2), Saturday at 2:30 p.m. EDT (NBC) Line: Notre Dame by 17 1/2. ...

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) celebrates his 8-yard touchdown run in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 8 Irish need to win out and have help for playoff berth

By John Fineran Oct. 17, 2019 03:13 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, Sept. 29, 2018 file photo, Notre Dame and Stanford face off during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame’s offensive line is preparing for its biggest challenge of the season. The Fighting Irish will face Clemson in a playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 29. The Tigers have one of the best defensive lines in the country and the No. 2 defense overall. Notre Dame defensive line coach Jeff Quinn says his players know what they are up against, but are confident as they get their game plan together.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Irish line readies for nasty Clemson defensive front

By John Fineran Dec. 19, 2018 02:51 AM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) watches warmups before an NCAA college football game against Florida State in South Bend, Ind.,Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. Book did not dress to play in the game. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 3 Irish plan to start QB Book against No. 12 Syracuse

By John Fineran Nov. 11, 2018 03:19 PM EST