Marcus Freeman
Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman throws beads to his teammates after being named Most Valuable Player of the Gasparilla Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
QB Sam Hartman announces transfer to Notre Dame

Jan. 05, 2023 08:59 PM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner, left, and head coach Marcus Freeman, right, embrace on the field after the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Buchner accounts for 5 TDs, Notre Dame wins Gator Bowl 45-38

By Mark Long Dec. 30, 2022 07:40 PM EST

FILE - Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman looks on from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy on Nov. 12, 2022, in Baltimore. Freeman was named the head coach at Notre Dame last December and he has learned from early mistakes he made a year ago. No. 19 Notre Dame (8-4) must be better prepared to start and finish strong when the program faces No. 20 South Carolina (8-4) in the Gator Bowl on Dec. 30, 2022 (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
Freeman debut had ups, downs for Notre Dame as bowl arrives

Dec. 28, 2022 04:10 PM EST

Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley stands on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
NIL casts cloud over college football's early signing period

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 21, 2022 06:06 PM EST

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is lifted in the air by defensive lineman Chris Smith during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 35-14. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 20 Notre Dame must avoid letdown against Navy

By Noah Trister Nov. 10, 2022 04:01 PM EST

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

Notre Dame running back Audric Estime, left, celebrates with quarterback Drew Pyne after Estime scored a touchdown against Stanford during the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. Stanford won 16-14. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
No. 16 Syracuse looks to rebound in home game vs. Notre Dame

By John Kekis Oct. 27, 2022 04:08 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

Baylor offensive lineman Connor Galvin (76) warms up before an NCAA college football game against BYU, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Week 3 Preview: 'Bama, Baylor out to avoid more Sun upsets

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 15, 2022 01:30 AM EDT

Southern California running back Austin Jones (6) celebrates with wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rice in Los Angeles, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
College Football Picks: Future Big 12 showdown, USC's test

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 07, 2022 11:33 AM EDT

Ohio State wide receiver Xavier Johnson, center, is tackled by Notre Dame cornerback TaRiq Bracy, right, linebacker Bo Bauer, top, and linebacker Jack Kiser during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
No. 2 Ohio State wears down No. 5 Notre Dame 21-10

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 03, 2022 11:11 PM EDT

FILE - Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) throws while playing Toledo in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., on Sept. 11, 2021. New Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman and quarterback Tyler Buchner are chasing history. It's been nearly 60 years since a first-year coach and a new starting quarterback joined forces to nearly win a national championship. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
No. 2 Ohio State seeks fast start against No. 5 Notre Dame

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 01:04 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Fighting Irish open the season at No. 2 Ohio State, facing an offense that led the FBS in total yards and scoring last season and is only expected to improve in C.J. Stroud's second season as the starting quarterback. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
No. 2 Buckeyes vs No. 5 Irish: Big Ten's featured matchup

By Eric Olson Sep. 01, 2022 08:24 AM EDT

FILE - Oregon head coach Dan Lanning speaks during Pac-12 Conference men's NCAA college football media day Friday, July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. Oregon first-year coach Lanning isn't dropping any clues about his starting quarterback this season. Fall camp has been a battle behind closed doors between transfer Bo Nix, redshirt freshmen Ty Thompson and Jay Butterfield. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
Week 1 preview: Irish-Buckeyes matchup tops juicy slate

By Eric Olson Sep. 01, 2022 02:18 AM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh's Issac Bennett leans into the end zone past West Virginia's Keith Tandy during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Nov. 25, 2011, in Morgantown, W.Va. The rivalry between the longtime rivals will be renewed following an 11-year hiatus on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, when the 17th-ranked Panthers host the Mountaineers. (AP Photo/Jeff Gentner, File)
PICK SIX PLUS: A dream road trip to see every Top 25 team

By Noah Trister Aug. 31, 2022 02:41 PM EDT

FILE - Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) runs for a touchdown during the first half in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. Rising isn’t facing a battle to be Utah’s starting quarterback heading into a new season. Rising cemented his spot atop the depth chart when he led the Utes to their first ever Pac-12 championship and Rose Bowl berth a season ago. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
College Football Picks: Pac-12 contenders head down South

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 31, 2022 10:37 AM EDT

FILE - Notre Dame defensive lineman Isaiah Foskey (7) plays during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. Foskey was named to the Associated Press preseason All-America team, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Under Golden, No. 5 Notre Dame readies its defense

By John Fineran Aug. 23, 2022 08:18 AM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws during the first half in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Jan. 1, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. A Buckeyes attack that led the nation with 561 yards and nearly 46 points per game returns quarterback C.J. Stroud, leading receiver Smith-Njigba, 1,200-yard rusher TreVeyon Henderson and an experienced offensive line anchored by 6-foot-8, 360-pound right tackle Dawand Jones. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Pouring caution on that optimism

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 16, 2022 03:02 AM EDT

FILE - Alabama fans cheer before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Alabama is No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 for the second straight season. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Tide and Co.: AP Top 25 team by team preseason capsules

Aug. 15, 2022 01:24 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) during warm ups before the start of an NCAA college football game against Auburn Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. Alabama is No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 for the second straight season. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
No. 1 Alabama tops preseason AP Top 25; Ohio St, 'Dawgs next

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 15, 2022 12:04 PM EDT