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Notre Dame wide receiver Chris Finke (10) is congratulated by teammates following Finke's touchdown against Duke during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Irish, Midshipmen both thankful for long-running series

By John Fineran Nov. 14, 2019 02:12 AM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) runs the ball while Duke safety Michael Carter II (26) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Book throws 4 TDs, No. 15 Notre Dame routs Duke 38-7

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 09, 2019 10:54 PM EST

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) dives over Alabama's Raekwon Davis (99) and Markail Benton (36) to score a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 1 LSU holds off No. 2 Alabama 46-41

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2019 05:23 PM EST

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Members of the Notre Dame football team sing at the end of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 21-20. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 15 Notre Dame visits Duke looking for late-season surge

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 08, 2019 10:05 AM EST

Duke quarterback Quentin Harris (18) loses his helmet during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 15 Notre Dame visits Duke looking for 2nd straight win

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2019 03:35 PM EST

Notre Dame wide receiver Chase Claypool (83) catches a pass as Michigan defensive back Vincent Gray (31) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Chase Claypool emerges as top WR for No. 15 Notre Dame

By Todd Burlage Nov. 07, 2019 02:45 PM EST

Florida State Seminoles running back Cam Akers (3) heads toward the end zone on an 18-yard reception in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Miami in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
No. 22 Wake's visit to Virginia Tech headlines ACC weekend

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 07, 2019 04:00 AM EST

Georgia coach Kirby Smart celebrates with quarterback Jake Fromm (11) after the team's 24-17 win over Florida during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Pac-12, UGA avoid playoff elimination

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 02, 2019 09:18 PM EDT

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) celebrates his 7-yard touchdown run with wide receiver Chase Claypool (83) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Book's late TD run helps No 16 Notre Dame beat Virginia Tech

By John Fineran Nov. 02, 2019 06:54 PM EDT

Members of the Notre Dame football team sing at the end of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 21-20. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 16 Notre Dame rallies to beat Virginia Tech 21-20

By The Associated Press Nov. 02, 2019 05:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) throws to a receiver during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, in Knoxville, Tenn. The SEC hasn't had a quarterback picked in the first round of the NFL draft since Johnny Manziel in 2014, and the league has never had more than one quarterback taken in the first round. It appears that's about to change, as Tua Tagovailoa, Joe Burrow and possibly Jake Fromm could make the next draft the best ever for SEC quarterbacks. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
2nd-tier contenders in spotlight before 1st CFP rankings

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 01, 2019 04:40 PM EDT

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

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. ...

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

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) and Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) greet each other after their NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 48-41. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas State deals blow to No. 5 Oklahoma's title hopes

By The Associated Press Oct. 26, 2019 05:01 PM EDT

Notre Dame offensive linemen Robert Hainsey (72) and Liam Eichenberg (74) celebrate after defeating Southern California in an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Notre Dame and Michigan aim to resume rivalry after a break

By Larry Lage Oct. 25, 2019 03:23 AM EDT

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 Notre Dame's trip to No. 19 Michigan ends home stretch

By Anthony Anderson Oct. 24, 2019 04:08 PM EDT

Notre Dame running back Tony Jones Jr. runs the ball against Southern California in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 8 Notre Dame, No. 19 Michigan resume rivalry, end series

By The Associated Press Oct. 24, 2019 03:24 PM EDT