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Boston College quarterback Emmett Morehead looks to throw while pressured by Notre Dame's Howard Cross III during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 13 Notre Dame ready to challenge Williams, No. 5 Trojans

Nov. 25, 2022 01:30 PM EST

Marshall head coach Charles Huff yells to his team as they play against Notre Dame during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Marshall upsets No. 8 ND 26-21; Freeman to 0-3 for Irish

By Tom Coyne Sep. 10, 2022 06:17 PM EDT

FILE - Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) throws while playing Toledo in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., on Sept. 11, 2021. New Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman and quarterback Tyler Buchner are chasing history. It's been nearly 60 years since a first-year coach and a new starting quarterback joined forces to nearly win a national championship. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
No. 2 Ohio State seeks fast start against No. 5 Notre Dame

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 01:04 PM EDT

FILE - Al Golden of the Cincinnati Bengals NFL football team. Golden is taking over as Notre Dame's third defensive signal-caller in three years. (AP Photo, File)
Opener for Freeman pits No. 5 Irish against No. 2 Ohio St

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 01, 2022 11:44 AM EDT

FILE - Notre Dame defensive lineman Isaiah Foskey (7) plays during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. If Notre Dame is going to beat Ohio State for the first time since 1936, everyone in South Bend knows the defense must ace its test. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
No. 5 Notre Dame faces defensive test against No. 2 Buckeyes

By Andrew Mentock Sep. 01, 2022 02:10 AM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud plays in an NCAA college spring football game Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. Stroud is a top contender for the 2022 Heisman Trophy. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
PICK SIX: From the Heisman to the Thorpe, the winners are?

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 24, 2022 02:38 AM EDT

FILE - Notre Dame defensive lineman Isaiah Foskey (7) plays during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. Foskey was named to the Associated Press preseason All-America team, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Under Golden, No. 5 Notre Dame readies its defense

By John Fineran Aug. 23, 2022 08:18 AM EDT

FILE - Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) celebrates his interception of a Mississippi State pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Battle is among four players from the top-ranked Crimson Tide selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
AP preseason All-America team highlighted by Alabama stars

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 22, 2022 12:01 PM EDT

FILE - Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman speaks during a media availability on Feb. 16, 2022, at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. New Notre Dame coach Freeman and quarterback Tyler Buchner are chasing history. It's been nearly 60 years since a first-year coach and a new starting quarterback joined forces to nearly win a national championship. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP, File)
Buchner leads way in Freeman's first season with No. 5 Irish

By John Fineran Aug. 17, 2022 01:53 PM EDT

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams speaks during Pac-12 Conference men's NCAA college football media day Friday, July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
PICK SIX: Key transfers to watch, and not just at QB

By Steve Megargee Aug. 17, 2022 02:40 AM EDT

FILE - Northwestern running back Evan Hull (26) scores a touchdown past Ohio cornerback John Gregory during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. Northwestern is set to kick off its season on Aug. 27, 2022, against Nebraska. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Northwestern looks to keep cycle going with another big jump

By Andrew Seligman Aug. 15, 2022 01:38 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama fans cheer before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Alabama is No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 for the second straight season. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Tide and Co.: AP Top 25 team by team preseason capsules

Aug. 15, 2022 01:24 PM EDT

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald shouts to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
No. 19 Iowa looks to stop slide when it meets Northwestern

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 05:10 PM EDT

Minnesota running back Mar'Keise Irving, left, runs with the ball against Northwestern safety Brandon Joseph during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
No. 19 Iowa looks to stop skid when it visits Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 04, 2021 12:38 PM EDT

Minnesota running back Mar'Keise Irving, right, celebrates with wide receiver Daniel Jackson after scoring a touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Irving runs for 110 yards in Minnesota 41-14 win

By Patrick Rose Oct. 30, 2021 07:15 PM EDT

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Minnesota at Northwestern 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 05:09 PM EDT

Michigan Wolverines running back Hassan Haskins (25) is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Bryce Gallagher (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Northwestern at Michigan 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

Maryland wide receiver Dontay Demus Jr. is carted off the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Injuries highlight risk in having top players return kicks

By Noah Trister Oct. 12, 2021 06:23 PM EDT

Northwestern running back Evan Hull (26) scores a touchdown past Ohio cornerback John Gregory during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Ohio at Northwestern 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 01:25 PM EDT

Northwestern quarterback Andrew Marty (7) evades Duke safety Lummie Young IV (23) on a run during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
With QB in question, Northwestern host struggling Ohio

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 23, 2021 01:36 PM EDT