Khalid Kareem
Virginia quarterback Jay Woolfolk (16) runs out of the pocket for a gain against Notre Dame during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)
Defensive line has No. 6 Notre Dame sitting in first class

By John Fineran Nov. 17, 2021 04:01 PM EST

Kelly: No. 14 Notre Dame focused on Iowa State

John Fineran Dec. 21, 2019 08:21 PM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Brian Kelly need not worry that No. 14 Notre Dame isn’t focused on Iowa State, its opponent next Saturday in the Camping World Bowl. ...

Notre Dame wide receiver Chase Claypool (83) makes a touchdown reception against Navy cornerback Cameron Kinley (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in South Bend, Ind.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Claypool catches 4 TDs as No. 16 Notre Dame rout Navy 52-20

By John Fineran Nov. 16, 2019 06:10 PM EST

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

Notre Dame defensive lineman Adetokunbo Ogundeji (91) runs a fumble he recovered in for a touch down while playing Virginia in the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Notre Dame won 35-20. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Correction: T25-Virginia-Notre Dame story

Sep. 28, 2019 07:30 PM EDT

Georgia wide receiver Lawrence Cager (15) makes a catch for a touchdown against Notre Dame cornerback Troy Pride Jr. (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 23-17. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 3 Georgia holds off No. 7 Notre Dame 23-17

By Paul Newberry Sep. 21, 2019 11:56 PM EDT

Georgia Louis Cine intercepts a pass in the end zone to persevere a shutout during the second half of an NCAA college football against Arkansas State NCAA football game in Athens, Ga. (Bob Andres/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Super showdown: No. 3 Georgia takes on No. 7 Notre Dame

By Paul Newberry Sep. 20, 2019 11:06 AM EDT

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book throws in the first half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Top 10 showdown as Georgia hosts Irish between the hedges

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2019 01:41 PM EDT

Georgia defensive back J.R. Reed (20) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
All-America Watch: Georgia's JR Reed relies on home lessons

By Paul Newberry Sep. 17, 2019 05:08 PM EDT

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) hands the ball off to running back Tony Jones Jr. (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Monday, Sept. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
No. 7 Notre Dame entertains first-time foe New Mexico

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2019 02:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Stanford wide receiver Trenton Irwin is stopped by Notre Dame safety Jalen Elliott (21) and linebacker Asmar Bilal during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame's second-year defensive coordinator Clark Lea has spent all spring, summer and preseason looking for replacements for graduated 2018 tackle leaders Te'von Coney and Drue Tranquill. In grad student Bilal and junior Drew White he may have found two of many. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
No. 9 Notre Dame has stacked deck of youthful linebackers

By John Fineran Aug. 27, 2019 02:42 AM 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

Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams talks to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 in Indianapolis. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Kelly's Irish resume climb for first title since 1988

By John Fineran Mar. 01, 2019 05:02 PM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush (7) runs the ball against Florida State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Backup QB Wimbush, defense help No. 3 Irish dominate FSU

By John Fineran Nov. 10, 2018 11:10 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) gets off a pass as Notre Dame defensive lineman Julian Okwara, left, closes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va. From a skinny high school recruit who didn’t play football until the eighth grade, to one of the fiercest and most disruptive pass rushers in the country, Notre Dame junior Julian Okwara has come a long way in a short period of time. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Time, talent and legacy help latest Okwara shine for Irish

By Todd Burlage Nov. 09, 2018 03:00 AM EST

Pittsburgh running back Darrin Hall (22) runs against Notre Dame safety Alohi Gilman (11 during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Book, Boykin bail out No. 5 Notre Dame in 19-14 win vs Pitt

By John Fineran Oct. 13, 2018 06:16 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins drops back to pass against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Minnesota 30-14. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 13 LSU beats No. 2 Georgia 36-16 at Death Valley

By The Associated Pres Oct. 13, 2018 05:16 PM EDT

Virginia Tech's Jarrod Hewitt (55) grabs Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) by the face mask and is called for a personal foul during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Williams runs No. 6 Irish past No. 24 Hokies, 45-23

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 06, 2018 11:58 PM EDT

Notre Dame faces Ball St in 1st meeting of Indiana schools

By The Associated Press Sep. 06, 2018 07:19 AM EDT
Ball State (1-0) at No. 8 Notre Dame (1-0), 3:30 p.m. ET (NBC) Line: Notre Dame by 34½. Series record: First meeting. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2017, file photo, Notre Dame's Robert Hainsey (72) and Khalid Kareem (53) celebrate with teammates after defeating Boston College 49-20 in an NCAA college football game in Boston. Notre Dame junior Khalid Kareem found himself lost in the defensive line shuffle for most of his first two seasons with the Irish. Always buried on the depth chart, the Detroit native just wanted a chance to prove that he could become a regular contributor, and perhaps even a starter. A late-season surge in 2017 followed by a stellar showing in spring ball earned Kareem his chance at both.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
DE Kahlid Kareem a rising star for No. 8 Notre Dame

By Todd Burlage Sep. 04, 2018 10:57 AM EDT