Notre Dame Football

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - OCTOBER 05: Head coach Brian Kelly and players of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepare to take the field for the game against the Bowling Green Falcons at Notre Dame Stadium on October 05, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Simulating to find the best Notre Dame Football team in the Brian Kelly era

Notre Dame Football: It is time for Brian Kelly to strike in the transfer portal

Notre Dame Football: Irish Week 1 matchup ranked as one of the best

Notre Dame Football: Brian Kelly named a top-5 coach in the nation

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 01: Running back Kyren Williams #23 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish carries the football over the defense of defensive back Josh Jobe #28 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal Game at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Capital One at AT&T Stadium on January 01, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Kyren Williams will be a top-10 Irish rusher

Liam Eichenberg (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Liam Eichenberg will still protect the blindside

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 02: Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish scrambles in the first half against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Notre Dame Stadium on November 02, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Ian Book to wear No. 16 with the New Orleans Saints

May 1, 2021; Notre Dame, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Rocco Spindler (50) tight end Mitchell Evans (88) offenisve lineman Michael Carmody (68) offensive lineman Tosh Baker (79) and quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) run onto the field in the second half of the Blue-Gold Game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame Football: Is Rocco Spindler already a top-50 guard?

Kyle Hamilton #14 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Kyle Hamilton selected in top-10 of latest PFF Mock

SOUTH BEND, IN - CIRCA 1986: Tim Brown #81 of Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the ball during an NCAA Football game circa 1986 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Tim Brown enters the world of NFT’s

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 07: Running back Kyren Williams #23 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates after his first quarter touchdown against the Clemson Tigers at Notre Dame Stadium on November 7, 2020 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Matt Cashore-Pool/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Irish drop a spot in latest USA Today top-25 ranking

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - MAY 01: Chris Tyree #25 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs the football in the first half of the Blue-Gold Spring Game at Notre Dame Stadium on May 01, 2021 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Chris Tyree will have a major impact in 2021

ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 01: Kurt Hinish #41 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish tackles Danny Etling #16 of the LSU Tigers in the first half of the Citrus Bowl on January 1, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Irish defense could be special in 2021

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - MAY 01: Tyler Buchner #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish passes the football in second half of the Blue-Gold Spring Game at Notre Dame Stadium on May 01, 2021 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Will Tyler Buchner be QB1 in 2021?

Nov 7, 2020; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Travis Etienne (9) catches a pass as Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Isaiah Foskey (7) defends in the third quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame Football: Isaiah Foskey could be in for a monster season

San Francisco Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana (16) throws downfield in the 49ers 24-7 win over the Tampa Bay Bucanners at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California on November 25, 1984. (Photo by Arthur Anderson/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Notre Dame Football: Joe Montana best ‘sleeper’ pick in Irish history

Sep 15, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Robert Hainsey (72) and offensive lineman Tommy Kraemer (78) in the first quarter against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame Football: Robert Hainsey’s versatility paying off in a big way

Dec 5, 2020; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Syracuse Orange running back Sean Tucker (34) is tackled by Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) in the third quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame Football: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah a key for Browns

Apr 13, 2019; Notre Dame, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish helmets sit on the field following the Blue-Gold Game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame Football: 2021 RB Audric Estime Gatorade NJ Player of the Year

Notre Dame center Jarrett Patterson, right, will reportedly miss the rest of the season with a foot injury. Patterson started the previous 21 games for the Irish.5fb2be35b702e Image

Notre Dame Football: Irish reloading along the offensive line

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 16: Kyle Hamilton #14 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts in the second quarter against the Navy Midshipmen at Notre Dame Stadium on November 16, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Irish will lean on veterans in secondary

SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 23: Jarrett Patterson #55 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish snaps the ball during a game against the Boston College Eagles at Notre Dame Stadium on November 23, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Boston College 40-7. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Jarrett Patterson should be a 2022 first-round pick

Dec 5, 2020; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Kyren Williams (23) congratulates running back Chris Tyree (25) after his fourth quarter touchdown against the Syracuse Orange at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame Football: Irish should be a preseason top-10 team

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 02: Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish scrambles in the first half against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Notre Dame Stadium on November 02, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Could Ian Book start as a rookie in 2021?

CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 29: Mya Tomoto stands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during round one of the 2021 NFL Draft at the Great Lakes Science Center on April 29, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: What the NFL Draft says about the state of the program

MADISON, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 28: Jack Coan #17 of the Wisconsin Badgers drops back to pass in the first quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Camp Randall Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Notre Dame football: Is Jack Coan a top-50 quarterback in college football?

Dec 5, 2020; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Kyren Williams (23) congratulates running back Chris Tyree (25) after his fourth quarter touchdown against the Syracuse Orange at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame Football improves in ESPN’s post-spring Top-25

Oct 5, 2019; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Liam Eichenberg (74) douses himself with water during a timeout in the second quarter against the Bowling Green Falcons at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame Football: Miami Dolphins expert talks Liam Eichenberg