JOHN FINERAN
Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) and quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) wave after the team's win over Pittsburgh in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov 28, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. (Ken Ruinard/The Independent-Mail via AP, Pool)
Deja vu: A Notre Dame-Clemson rematch with title stakes

By John Fineran Dec. 13, 2020 03:08 PM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — By the time this season is over, No. 2 Notre Dame and

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) celebrates after running for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP)
Book leads No. 2 Irish past Syracuse 45-21; Clemson next up

John Fineran Dec. 05, 2020 06:30 PM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Ian Book’s final game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday

Syracuse tight end Aaron Hackett (89) celebrates his touchdown catch against Boston College with teammates during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
No. 2 Irish hope to build ACC, CFP resume against Orange

By John Fineran Dec. 03, 2020 02:51 PM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — The script has been rewritten off and on for No. 2

Notre Dame's Kyren Williams (23) scores on a one-yard against North Carolina during an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
No. 2 Notre Dame rolling behind talent and quality depth

By John Fineran Dec. 01, 2020 04:57 PM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — If No. 2 Notre Dame manages to secure its second

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) passes against Wake Forest during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Howell, No. 25 Tar Heels offense a challenge for No. 2 Irish

By John Fineran Nov. 24, 2020 03:01 AM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Brian Kelly has postponed No. 2 Notre Dame’s

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book, left, celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Tommy Kraemer (78) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Book It: Quarterback makes No. 2 Irish legitimate contenders

By John Fineran Nov. 17, 2020 02:50 PM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame tends to have its doubters every season.

Notre Dame safety Shaun Crawford (20) celebrates after Notre Dame defeated Clemson 47-40 in two overtimes during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP)
After breakthrough vs. Clemson, BC looms for Notre Dame

By John Fineran Nov. 08, 2020 03:19 PM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — For all that Notre Dame has accomplished in 11 seasons

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) passes against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Big chance arrives for No. 4 Notre Dame with Clemson in town

By John Fineran Nov. 06, 2020 04:22 PM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Twice before in the last nine seasons, Notre Dame has

Notre Dame wide receiver Ben Skowronek (11) celebrates as he goes in the end zone past Pittsburgh defensive back A.J. Woods (25) for a touchdown after making a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
No. 4 Notre Dame passing game picking up with Ga Tech next

By John Fineran Oct. 29, 2020 02:05 AM EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Five games in and a little over a week away from its

Book's TD run helps No. 4 Irish avert upset bid by Cardinals

John Fineran Oct. 17, 2020 06:05 PM EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — When it came time to deliver, Notre Dame quarterback

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, Notre Dame players greet fans as they enter the stadium before an NCAA college football game against Bowling Green, in South Bend, Ind. In a quirk this season, No. 5 Notre Dame enjoys a greater home-field advantage than most of its opponents: As of now, the Fighting Irish are slated to play in front of only one crowd bigger than their own, which is limited to about 10,000 people because of the pandemic. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
No. 4 Irish seek tighter defense vs struggling Louisville

John Fineran Oct. 15, 2020 01:57 PM EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Brian Kelly knows if No. 4 Notre Dame expects to play

No. 5 Irish return to practice following COVID-19 outbreak

By John Fineran Oct. 02, 2020 02:02 AM EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Fifth-ranked Notre Dame is embracing an “all in”

Book, No. 7 Notre Dame run by USF 52-0 to extend home streak

John Fineran Sep. 19, 2020 06:18 PM EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Ian Book ran for three first-half touchdowns and No. 7

No. 7 Irish defense shows talent and depth, USF up next

By John Fineran Sep. 15, 2020 03:20 PM EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — A week ago, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was looking ahead

No. 10 Notre Dame beats Duke 27-13 in ACC debut

By John Fineran Sep. 12, 2020 06:14 PM EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Kyren Williams ran for 112 yards and two touchdowns in

FILE - Notre Dame running back C'Bo Flemister (20) is tackled by Iowa State defensive back Braxton Lewis (33), defensive back Datrone Young (2) and linebacker Jared Gescheidler (40) after rushing for yardage during the second half of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. With all the success Notre Dame has enjoyed its last three seasons, amassing a 33-6 record under coach Brian Kelly, it has been the inability to run the football successfully in big games that has curtailed the championship hopes of the Fighting Irish. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Book's No. 10 Irish begin ACC title quest vs. Brice and Duke

By John Fineran Sep. 10, 2020 03:42 PM EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — The last time quarterbacks Ian Book and Chase Brice

File-Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly talks to players at the bench during the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa State Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. The 58-year-old Kelly begins his 11th season at Notre Dame when the 10th-ranked Fighting Irish, taking a one-year sabbatical from football independence to join the Atlantic Coast Conference race, open against league rival Duke Sept. 12 at Notre Dame Stadium. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
No. 10 Notre Dame shooting for ACC, national titles in 2020

By John Fineran Sep. 01, 2020 04:10 PM EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Most seasons at Notre Dame, expectations include

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly watches warmups before the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Orlando, Fla. Notre Dame heads to spring practice with question marks at various spots, but not at quarterback where Ian Book will be returning for the Fighting Irish. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Kelly pleased as Irish begin journey toward 2020 CFP berth

By John Fineran Mar. 05, 2020 03:45 PM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Brian Kelly already knows the outcome of Notre Dame’s

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) throws a pass during the first half of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa State Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Book plans to return to quarterback Irish in 2020 season

By John Fineran Dec. 30, 2019 01:49 PM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — One Notre Dame offensive standout is planning to return

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