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Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal instructs his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Ducks make statement for Pac-12 at OSU

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 11, 2021 11:04 PM EDT

Toledo quarterback Carter Bradley (2) throws while playing Notre Dame in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Notre Dame's Coan throws winning TD after dislocating finger

By John Fineran Sep. 11, 2021 07:02 PM EDT

Fans tailgate before Toledo played Notre Dame in an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Toledo at Notre Dame 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 12:25 PM EDT

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis (13) scrambles in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
Florida State using 2 quarterbacks to confuse opponents

Bob Ferrante Sep. 10, 2021 11:34 AM EDT

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly gestures to his team in overtime of an NCAA college football game against Florida State Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
No. 8 Irish home streak on line vs. first-time foe Toledo

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 01:44 PM EDT

Notre Dame kicker Jonathan Doerer (39), right, and Notre Dame holder Jay Bramblett (19) react after making the game-winning field goal in overtime of an NCAA college football game against Florida State Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in Tallahassee, Fla. Notre Dame won 41-38. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
No. 8 Notre Dame host Toledo, eager to crank up run game

By John Fineran Sep. 09, 2021 01:38 PM EDT

FILE- In this September 1958 file photo, Notre Dame football coach Terry Brennan, left, talks with tackle Bronko Nagurski Jr. during practice in South Bend, Ind. Brennan, a star halfback on three unbeaten Notre Dame teams who was hailed as a wunderkind when he succeeded Irish coaching great Frank Leahy at just 25 years old, has died. He was 93. The school announced his death Wednesday, Sept 8, 2021. (AP Photo, File)
Former Notre Dame football star, coach Brennan dies at 93

Sep. 08, 2021 09:22 PM EDT

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly gestures to his team in overtime of an NCAA college football game against Florida State Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
No. 9 Irish have plenty of work and short week for Toledo

By John Fineran Sep. 06, 2021 05:27 PM EDT

Wisconsin's Graham Mertz throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football gameagainst Penn State Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Badgers' Mertz remains optimistic after disappointing opener

By Steve Megargee Sep. 06, 2021 05:25 PM EDT

Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) is chased by, from left, defensive lineman Quashon Fuller (30), and linebackers Amari Gainer (33) and Kalen DeLoach (20) on a long run in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
No. 9 Notre Dame escapes with OT victory Florida State

By Bob Ferrante Sep. 05, 2021 11:56 PM EDT

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell arrives before an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
Notre Dame at Florida State 9/5/2021

Sep. 05, 2021 06:39 PM EDT

First year Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea watches as his players warm up before an NCAA college football game against East Tennessee State Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
ETSU spoils Vandy coach's debut 23-3 in 6th FCS over FBS win

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 04, 2021 11:40 PM EDT

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) throws a pass during the first half an NCAA college football game against Miami (Ohio), Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Miami (OH) at Cincinnati 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 04:57 PM EDT

Jurkovec's 3 TD passes carries BC past Colgate, 51-0

By Ken Powtak Sep. 04, 2021 03:21 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec is now on the radar screen with much higher expectations on him in his second season with the Eagles. ...

FILE - In this May 1, 2021, file photo, Notre Dame quarterback Jack Coan (17) looks to pass during the Blue-Gold NCAA spring football game in South Bend, Ind. Offensive coordinator Tommy Rees has seen the offense come together behind quarterback Jack Coan, a grad transfer from Wisconsin, and preseason All-American candidates in running back Kyren Williams, tight end Michael Mayer, center Jarrett Patterson and guard Cain Madden, another grad transfer.(AP Photo/Robert Franklin, File)
Friends, now foes in No. 9 Notre Dame-Florida State matchup

By Bob Ferrante Sep. 04, 2021 11:21 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2019, file photo, Notre Dame defensive back Kyle Hamilton looks on during an NCAA football game in Louisville, Ky. Hamilton was selected to The Associated Press Preseason All-America first team defense, Monday Aug. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Tribble, File)
No. 9 Notre Dame travels to Florida State for season opener

By The Associated Press Sep. 02, 2021 07:35 PM EDT

FILE - Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston in Cincinnati, in this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo. Ridder returns for his senior season, looking to add to his 6,905 career passing yards and 57 career touchdowns, but also to take on more of a leadership role. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
No. 8 Cincinnati, Miami renew rivalry after pandemic break

By Jeff Wallner Sep. 02, 2021 12:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, July 22, 2021 file photo, Florida State head coach Mike Norvell speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C. Florida State is banking on improvement production from the Seminoles after spending the last nine months patching up holes at quarterback, on the offensive line, in the secondary and along the defensive line. Coach Mike Norvell he believes that production and leadership will come from a group of nine newcomers who transferred and are part of the Seminoles’ two-deep depth chart. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Revamped Florida State D-Line will be tested by Notre Dame

By Bob Ferrante Aug. 31, 2021 05:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 1, 2021, file photo, Notre Dame offensive coordinator Tommy Rees talks with players during a timeout in the Blue-Gold NCAA spring football game in South Bend, Ind. The 2021 challenge for Rees is to improve considerably from last season’s scoring output of 33.4 points per game. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin, File)
No. 9 Irish opener at Florida State like 2019 at Louisville

By John Fineran Aug. 30, 2021 05:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Southern California wide receiver Tyler Vaughns (21) catches a 5-yard touchdown pass as Notre Dame cornerback Troy Pride Jr. (5) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. USC and Notre Dame renew their storied rivalry in South Bend on Oct. 23. The Irish won their last meeting two years ago, 30-27. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Pick Six Plus: A dream road trip to see the whole AP Top 25

By Noah Trister Aug. 27, 2021 03:31 AM EDT