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FILE - Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against California in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. No. 19 Notre Dame faces 20th-ranked South Carolina in the Gator Bowl. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Notre Dame, South Carolina will look much different in bowl

By Mark Long Dec. 29, 2022 12:23 PM EST

FILE - Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against California in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. No. 19 Notre Dame faces 20th-ranked South Carolina in the Gator Bowl. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Notre Dame, South Carolina have holes to fill in Gator Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 09:57 AM EST

FILE - Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell runs on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Campbell was named AP All-Big Ten Defensive player of the year, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
2022 Associated Press All-America Team

Dec. 12, 2022 01:44 PM EST

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman gestures on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Bounce back teams South Carolina, Notre Dame to Gator Bowl

Dec. 04, 2022 07:07 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud looks for an open pass against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Williams, Stroud, Hooker finalists for Maxwell as top player

Nov. 29, 2022 02:47 PM EST

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams waves to fans after USC defeated Notre Dame 38-27 an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Caleb Williams propels No. 5 USC past Notre Dame 38-27

By Greg Beacham Nov. 26, 2022 11:11 PM EST

Southern California running back Raleek Brown passes during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 5 Trojans host No. 13 Irish with plenty on the line

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 09:00 AM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Drew Pyne (10) looks to pass the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Navy , Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
No. 18 Irish chase 5th straight win as Boston College visits

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 12:12 PM EST

Notre Dame running back Audric Estime (7) runs the ball for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy , Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Freeman guides No. 18 Notre Dame back from 0-2 start

Nov. 16, 2022 03:49 PM EST

Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson tackles Notre Dame running back Logan Diggs during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Notre Dame beats No. 5 Clemson 35-14 with punt block for TD

By Tom Coyne Nov. 05, 2022 10:55 PM EDT

Clemson running back Will Shipley (1) runs with the ball in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Syracuse on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
No. 5 Clemson puts playoff hopes on line at Notre Dame

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 12:00 PM EDT

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Notre Dame hands No. 16 Syracuse 2nd loss in a row, 41-24

By John Kekis Oct. 29, 2022 03:52 PM EDT

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Clemson on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
No. 16 Syracuse hosts Notre Dame; important game for both

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 12:10 PM EDT

Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee throws a pass against Oregon State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Notre Dame looks for fourth straight win against Stanford

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 01:26 PM EDT

Notre Dame quarterback Drew Pyne (10) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Notre Dame tight ends provide spark in 3-game winning streak

By Andrew Mentock Oct. 12, 2022 02:10 PM EDT

Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer (87) makes a catch over BYU defensive back Micah Harper (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Notre Dame takes down No. 16 BYU 28-20 in Las Vegas

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 08, 2022 10:53 PM EDT

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman acknowledges the players after the team scored a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Pyne clicks as Notre Dame powers past North Carolina

By Bob Sutton Sep. 24, 2022 07:43 PM EDT

Notre Dame running back Chris Tyree runs in for a touchdown in front of California safety Craig Woodson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Pyne throws for 2 TDs as Notre Dame beats Cal 24-17

Tom Coyne Sep. 17, 2022 06:33 PM EDT

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

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman walks to the locker room after an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
No. 8 Irish hosting Marshall looking for Freeman's 1st win

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 12:41 PM EDT