Notre Dame

Coastal Carolina players celebrate after place kicker Massimo Biscardi (29) kicked the go-ahead and eventual game-winning field goal during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Lafayette in Lafayette, La., Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Kieu)

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Who's best or rewarding success?

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 26, 2020 02:43 AM EDT

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) lines up a pass against Alabama during an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

Saturday's best in college football

By The Associated Press Oct. 24, 2020 10:34 PM EDT

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) scrambles away from Pittsburgh linebacker SirVocea Dennis (32) for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

No. 3 Notre Dame rides big plays to 45-3 win over Pitt

By Will Graves Oct. 24, 2020 07:10 PM EDT

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) gets a pass away as Pittsburgh defensive lineman Rashad Weaver (17) and the Pitt defense pressure him during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Notre Dame at Pittsburgh 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 05:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2020, file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day talks to his team during their NCAA college football practice in Columbus, Ohio. No. 6 Ohio State has outsized expectations for the 2020 season after coming within one play of advancing to the national championship game last season. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

On other side of an outbreak, teams can find some relief

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 23, 2020 02:31 AM EDT

File-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. Head coach Brian Kelly has seen growth in the 6-foot, 208-pound Book since quarterbacks coach Tom Rees became the team’s new offensive coordinator prior to the team’s Camping World Bow victory over Iowa State. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

No. 3 Notre Dame puts 10-game win streak on the line at Pitt

The Associated Press Oct. 22, 2020 02:42 PM EDT

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis (13) is tackled by a Miami player in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)

Louisville hosts Florida State, looking to end 4-game slide

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 22, 2020 09:40 AM EDT

North Carolina State running back Ricky Person Jr. (8) runs against Duke during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)

Rarity: North Carolina, NC State meet in Top 25 showdown

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 22, 2020 09:26 AM EDT

POLL ALERT: Clemson easily holds off Alabama to remain No. 1; Notre Dame rises to No. 3, followed by Georgia, Ohio State

Oct. 18, 2020 02:00 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Clemson easily holds off Alabama to remain No. 1; Notre Dame rises to No. 3, followed by Georgia, Ohio State. ...

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 Ian Book stopped beating himself up and kept the No. 4 Fighting Irish unbeaten. ...

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

FILE - Notre Dame's running back Kyren Williams runs through a drill during the team's first spring NCAA college football practice at the Irish Athletics Center, Thursday, March 5, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. 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. No. 10 Notre Dame hopes to change that starting Saturday, Sept. 12 when Duke visits for the 2020 season opener. (Santiago Flores/South Bend Tribune via AP, File)

No. 4 Irish put winning streaks on line against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2020 01:02 PM EDT

No. 4 Notre Dame riding experienced o-line to 3-0 start

By Anthony Anderson Oct. 14, 2020 12:24 PM EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Even somebody with vision as compromised as left tackle Liam Eichenberg wound up having against Florida State can see No. 4 Notre Dame...

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...

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) dances after breaking a Mississippi tackle and scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2020 09:57 PM EDT

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)

No. 5 Notre Dame looks to hand Florida State 1-3 start

By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2020 03:55 PM EDT

The Pittsburgh football team looks toward the empty bleachers after defeating Austin Peay in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Pittsburgh. 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. Pitt, Boston College, North Carolina and Wake Forest have not allowed any spectators to attend so far. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

No. 5 Notre Dame basks in its unusual home 'crowd'

By Caroline Pineda Oct. 06, 2020 03:18 PM EDT

North Carolina defensive back Trey Morrison (4) celebrates after running the ball back on an interception of a two-point conversion attempt by Boston College during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

AP Top 25 Reality Check: ACC milestone with 4 top-10 teams

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 05, 2020 02:39 AM EDT

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” mentality for the rest of its coronavirus-interrupted Atlantic Coast Conference season...