Notre Dame Football

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 24: Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Brian Kelly looks on during the game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 24, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Key Offensive Matchups against USC

Notre Dame Football: Key Defensive Matchups vs. USC

Notre Dame Football: Appreciating the Rivalry with USC

Notre Dame Football: Yes, we absolutely DO want Bama

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: Notre Dame cheerleaders celebrate after a win over Syracuse during their game at Yankee Stadium on November 17, 2018 in New York, New York. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Irish Lands Four-Star Georgia Linebacker

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 01: General view of Notre Dame Stadium during a game against the Michigan Wolverines on September 1, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Reflecting on Notre Dame’s Rise to College Football’s Elite

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 01: Justin Yoon #19 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is congratulated by teammate Durham Smythe #80 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish after Yoon made the extra point in the second half against the Syracuse Orange at MetLife Stadium on October 1, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the Syracuse Orange 50-33. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Justin Yoon was Unsung Hero vs. Syracuse

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish passes against Syracuse Orange during their game at Yankee Stadium on November 17, 2018 in New York, New York. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Book’s Return Propelled Irish to Win over Syracuse

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: Alohi Gilman #11 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish pulls in a pass intended for Taj Harris #80 of the Syracuse Orange during their game at Yankee Stadium on November 17, 2018 in New York, New York. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Alohi Gilman Came to Play against Syracuse

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: Shayne Simon #33 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and teammates take the field against the Syracuse Orange during their game at Yankee Stadium on November 17, 2018 in New York, New York. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Irish Squeeze the Orange in the Bronx

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 28: The Notre Dame Fighting Irish salute fans after winning against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on December 28, 2013 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Irish travel to Yankee Stadium to face Syracuse

SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 10: Dexter Williams #2 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish breaks a tackle on his way to a 58-yard touchdown run against the Florida State Seminoles in the second quarter of the game at Notre Dame Stadium on November 10, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Key Offensive Matchups vs Syracuse

BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 21: A general view of the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Fenway Park on November 21, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Opinion: The Shamrock Series is not how Notre Dame Football should be recruiting

WINSTON SALEM, NC - SEPTEMBER 22: Justin Strnad #23 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons breaks up a pass to Alize Mack #86 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during their game at BB&T Field on September 22, 2018 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

College Fantasy Football: Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em for Notre Dame Football in Week 12

SYRACUSE, NY - OCTOBER 20: Eric Dungey #2 of the Syracuse Orange passes the ball during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at the Carrier Dome on October 20, 2018 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Stopping Dungey is the Key for the Irish Defense

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 03: Head coach Brian Kelly of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish leads his team onto the field prior to a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on November 3, 2018 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Top Storylines vs. Syracuse

SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 13: Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Brian Kelly is escorted off the field after defeating the Pittsburgh Panthers at Notre Dame Stadium on October 13, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Irish Land 2019 Hawaiian Linebacker

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 03: Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks to pass during the second half of a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on November 3, 2018 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: 3 Bold Predictions vs. Syracuse

SYRACUSE, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Eric Dungey #2 hands the ball off to Moe Neal #21 of the Syracuse Orange during the second quarter against the Louisville Cardinals at the Carrier Dome on November 9, 2018 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Five Problematic Players on Syracuse

SYRACUSE, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: Head coach Dino Babers of the Syracuse Orange leads his team onto the field before the game against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on September 9, 2017 at The Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: 5 Questions with a Syracuse writer

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 03: The facade of Yankee Stadium is seen prior to the American League Wild Card Game between the New York Yankees and the Oakland Athletics on October 03, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Michael Heiman/Getty Images)

Unpopular Facts and Opinions About the Notre Dame-Syracuse Game

SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 10: Nick Coleman #24 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts after returning an interception 27 yards against the Florida State Seminoles in the first quarter of the game at Notre Dame Stadium on November 10, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Gilman Stuffed the Stat Sheet against the Noles

SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 10: Dexter Williams #2 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish breaks a tackle on his way to a 58-yard touchdown run against the Florida State Seminoles in the second quarter of the game at Notre Dame Stadium on November 10, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Williams Carried the Load against Florida State

SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 10: Nick Coleman #24 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates after breaking up a pass against Tamorrion Terry #15 of the Florida State Seminoles in the first quarter of the game at Notre Dame Stadium on November 10, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Nick Coleman was Unsung Hero vs. Florida State

SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 10: Dexter Williams #2 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs for a 32-yard touchdown against the Florida State Seminoles in the fourth quarter of the game at Notre Dame Stadium on November 10, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Wimbush and Williams Lead Dominant Senior Day Performance

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 Primer: Florida State

SAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 27: Head coach Brian Kelly of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish walks onto the field at the end of regulation against the Navy Midshipmen at SDCCU Stadium on October 27, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kent Horner/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Staff Predictions vs. Florida State

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 08: Brandon Wimbush #7 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irishpasses against the Ball State Cardinals at Notre Dame Stadium on September 8, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Ball State 24-16. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Key Offensive Matchups vs. Florida State