Notre Dame Football

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 14: Javon McKinley #88 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish breaks a tackle to score a touchdown in the second quarter against the New Mexico Lobos at Notre Dame Stadium on September 14, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Big plays spark dominant Irish performance over New Mexico

Notre Dame Football: Irish Dismantle New Mexico in Georgia Tune-Up

Notre Dame Football vs. New Mexico Gameday Primer

Notre Dame Football: Writers picks vs. New Mexico

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 29: Nic Weishar #82 and Cole Kmet #84 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrate a first down during the game against the Stanford Cardinal at Notre Dame Stadium on September 29, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

What a healthy Cole Kmet means to Notre Dame on Saturday

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 01: Avery Davis #3 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish carries the ball in the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Notre Dame Stadium on September 1, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Notre Dame: Avery Davis is a renaissance man on the field

SAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 27: Helmets of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish near the bench area in the 2nd half against the Navy Midshipmen at SDCCU Stadium on October 27, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kent Horner/Getty Images)

Notre Dame football: Saturday is the last tune up for the linebackers

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - SEPTEMBER 02: Jafar Armstrong #8 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the ball against the Louisville Cardinals on September 02, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Three bold predictions vs. New Mexico

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - SEPTEMBER 02: Jawon Pass #4 of the Louisville Cardinals attempts to throw the ball against while defended by Julian Okwara #42 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on September 02, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Key Defensive Matchups vs. New Mexico

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - SEPTEMBER 02: Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the ball against the Louisville Cardinals on September 02, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Top Offensive Matchups vs. New Mexico

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - SEPTEMBER 02: Brian Kelly the head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish against the Louisville Cardinals on September 02, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Top Storylines vs. New Mexico

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 31: TV/radio personality Paul Finebaum of the SEC Network speaks on air before the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on December 31, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

A look at ESPN’s perceived bias against Notre Dame

MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 08: Sheriron Jones #4 of the New Mexico Lobos drops back to pass during the first half of a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Four Problematic New Mexico Players

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - SEPTEMBER 02: Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the ball against the Louisville Cardinals on September 02, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

College Fantasy Football: Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em for Notre Dame vs. New Mexico

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 17: LJ Scott #3 of the Michigan State Spartans is brought down by James Onwualu #17 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during a game at Notre Dame Stadium on September 17, 2016 in South Bend, Indiana. Michigan State defeated Notre Dame 36-28. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Building the Perfect Notre Dame Football Schedule

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 09: Will Fuller #15 of the Houston Texans warms up before a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on September 09, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Irish in the NFL: Will Fuller returns with highlight catch

Jahmir Smith #34 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Running back situation heading into Week 2

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 09: Harrison Smith #22 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts during the first half against the New Orleans Saints of a preseason game at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on August 09, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Irish in the NFL: Miles Boykin scores, Harrison Smith dominates

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - SEPTEMBER 02: Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish throws the ball against the Louisville Cardinals on September 02, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: First Bye Week To-Do List

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 31: Head coach Ed Orgeron of the LSU Tigers celebrates with his team after their win over Georgia Southern Eagles at Tiger Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Marianna Massey/Getty Images)

Who should Notre Dame football fans root for in Week 2?

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - SEPTEMBER 02: Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the ball against the Louisville Cardinals on September 02, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Notre Dame staff needs to improve offensive play calling

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 07: Jaylon Smith #9 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates by wearing the hat of team mascot, Lucky The Leprechaun, following their 42-30 win against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field on November 7, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

My Favorite Notre Dame Football Player: Jaylon Smith

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - SEPTEMBER 02: Tommy Tremble #24 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reaches for a touchdown against the Louisville Cardinals on September 02, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Did Notre Dame deserve to move up in the polls?

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 24: Tony Jones Jr. #6 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish scores a touchdown against USC Trojans during the second half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 24, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Tony Jones Jr. was the Unsung Hero for Notre Dame vs. Louisville

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - SEPTEMBER 02: Brian Kelly the head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish against the Louisville Cardinals on September 02, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Notre Dame compliments, criticisms and conclusions vs. Louisville

SAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 27: Helmets of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish near the bench area in the 2nd half against the Navy Midshipmen at SDCCU Stadium on October 27, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kent Horner/Getty Images)

Notre Dame: Owusu-Koramoah was Defensive Player of the Game vs. Louisville

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - SEPTEMBER 02: Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish throws the ball against the Louisville Cardinals on September 02, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: What we learned about the Irish in Week One

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - SEPTEMBER 02: Chase Claypool #83 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the ball against the Louisville Cardinals on September 02, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Recap: Notre Dame talent and experience made the difference vs. Louisville