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Alabama fans tailgate outside AT&T Stadium before the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Notre Dame at Alabama 1/1/2021

Jan. 01, 2021 01:47 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book throws a pass against Clemson during the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C. (Jeff Siner/The News & Observer via AP, File)
No. 1 Alabama and No. 4 Notre Dame move CFP clash to Texas

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 31, 2020 03:55 PM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) is pressured by Clemson defensive end K.J. Henry (5) during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Clemson at Notre Dame 12/19/2020

Dec. 19, 2020 04:37 PM EST

FILE - Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) fends off Clemson Tigers safety Nolan Turner (24) on his way to a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., in this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat the Clemson Tigers in a thrilling 47-40 shootout earlier this season. The big question now is if they can do it again. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP, File)
With Lawrence back Clemson-Notre Dame meet for ACC title

By Steve Reed Dec. 18, 2020 02:39 PM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) runs as Syracuse defensive lineman Jonathan Kingsley (9) pursues in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2020 09:04 PM EST

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

North Carolina wide receiver Dyami Brown (2) catches a pass as Notre Dame cornerback TaRiq Bracy (28) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Notre Dame at North Carolina 11/27/2020

Nov. 27, 2020 05:31 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 file photo, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) leaves the field with his teammates after Clemson lost to Notre Dame 47-40 in two overtimes during an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. As virus disruptions mount and the Dec. 19 end of college football's regular season draws closer, the possibility grows that conference championships, major awards and even College Football Playoff participants will be determined by COVID-19. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP, File)
Clemson at Notre Dame 11/7/2020

Nov. 12, 2020 05:25 PM EST

Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) can't reach an overthrown pass during the first half of NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
No. 2 Notre Dame brings unbeaten season to Boston College

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 02:59 PM EST

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

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

Williams, Crawford lead No. 5 Notre Dame past Florida State

By Anthony Anderson Oct. 10, 2020 11:26 PM EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Neither a lengthy layoff nor an early fumble could deter Notre Dame’s Kyren Williams, who flashed back to second grade in order to...

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh walks off the field at the end of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. Michigan won 45-14. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
No. 19 Michigan routs No. 8 Notre Dame 45-14 in rain

By Larry Lage Oct. 26, 2019 11:32 PM EDT

Bowling Green quarterback Grant Loy (13) looks to throw during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Book throws 5 TDs as No. 9 Notre Dame routs Bowling Green

By John Fineran Oct. 05, 2019 06:52 PM EDT

Notre Dame safety Jalen Elliott (21) celebrates an interception against New Mexico in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Book throws for 5 TDs as No. 7 Notre Dame routs New Mexico

By John Fineran Sep. 14, 2019 06:21 PM EDT