Notre Dame Fighting Irish

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 22: Jaylon Smith #54 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up with a dance before a game against the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium on November 22, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Redskins 31-23. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Jaylon Smith is leading a defensive revival in Dallas

Notre Dame Basketball: Irish Fall One Play Short against UCLA

Notre Dame Women’s Basketball: Strong second half leads Irish past Toledo

Fandom 250: Notre Dame fans among the best in sports

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 15: Head coach Mike Brey of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts in the first half against the Louisville Cardinals during the semifinals of the Big East Men's Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 15, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Basketball: Irish Can’t Overcome Oklahoma’s Shooting

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 24: Notre Dame Fighting Irish players celebrate after defeating USC Trojans 24-17 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 24, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Irish Earned Third Seed in the College Football Playoff

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 01: Jessica Shepard #23 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish against the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs during the fourth quarter in the championship game of the 2018 NCAA Women's Final Four at Nationwide Arena on April 1, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs 61-58. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Women’s Basketball: Irish Use Strong Second Half to Rout Iowa

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 18: Josh Adams #33 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball for a touchdown during the first half against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 18, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Irish in the NFL: Josh Adams has arrived

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)

Notre Dame Football: Irish Overcome Slow Start to Finish Undefeated Season

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 06: Rex Pflueger #0 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish works against Parker Stewart #1 of the Pittsburgh Panthers in the second half during the first round of the ACC Men's Basketball Tournament at Barclays Center on March 6, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Basketball: Irish Find their Rhythm on way to Dismantling DePaul

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 14: General view of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum during the game between the USC Trojans and the Utah Utes on October 14, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Irish Look to Cap Perfect Season Against USC

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: The Case for Notre Dame being Number 2

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 03: Miles Boykin #81 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish catches a pass for a touchdown over Montre Hartage #24 of the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half of a game at Ryan Field on November 3, 2018 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Staff Predictions for the Season Finale vs. USC

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: Chase Claypool #83 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates a touchdown as 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: Three Bold Predictions for the Irish against USC

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 17: JT Daniels #18 of the USC Trojans reacts after a stop on third down by the UCLA Bruins defense during the first half at Rose Bowl on November 17, 2018 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Five Problematic Players for the USC Trojans

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 03: Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish rushes for a touchdown 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)

College Fantasy Football: Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em for Notre Dame Football in Week 13

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

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 24: Running back Theo Riddick #6 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates a touchdown with teammate Braxston Cave #52 in the first half 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: Appreciating the Rivalry with USC

SOUTH BEND, IN - JANUARY 13: John Mooney #33 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish goes up for the shot block as Kenny Williams #24 of the North Carolina Tar Heels shoots at Purcell Pavilion on January 13, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Basketball: Irish Use Strong Push to Beat Duquesne

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

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Notre Dame Basketball: Led by Mike Brey, the Irish will be just fine

DURHAM, NC - JANUARY 29: Head coach Mike Brey of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts against the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on January 29, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Notre Dame MBB: Irish Beat Tribe Despite Poor Shooting

COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 30: Jackie Young #5 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates her teams lead late in the game against the Connecticut Huskies during the second half in the semifinals of the 2018 NCAA Women's Final Four at Nationwide Arena on March 30, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the Connecticut Huskies 91-89. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Women’s Basketball: Irish survive first big test of the season

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