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SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 04: Matt Colburn #22 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons is dropped by Julian Okwara #42 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irishat Notre Dame Stadium on November 4, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Wake Forest 48-37. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Gilman, Kareem, Okwara make Nagurski Award watch list

Notre Dame Football: Alohi Gilman named to Thorpe Award watch list

Notre Dame Basketball: John Mooney poised for more consistent season

Notre Dame Football: Cole Kmet is Mackey Award front-runner

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 29: A Notre Dame Fighting Irish cheerleader waves a flag during the College Football Playoff Semifinal Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic against the Clemson Tigers at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Comparing 2020 receiver commit Jordan Johnson to another Notre Dame football great

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 29: Head coach Brian Kelly of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish takes the field with his team before the game against the Clemson Tigers during the College Football Playoff Semifinal Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Brian Kelly doesn’t deserve so much criticism

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 17: Wide receiver Jeff Samardzija #83 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish stands in the end zone after scoring a touchdown as teammates Anthony Fasano #88 and Maurice Stovall #21 celebrate in the first half against the Michigan State on September 17, 2005 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Throwback Thursday: Remembering Notre Dame Football’s “other” loss in 2005

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 29: Head coach Brian Kelly of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on in the first half against the Clemson Tigers during the College Football Playoff Semifinal Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Examining (again) whether Notre Dame Football should join a conference

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Notre Dame Football: Who was the Best of The Four Horsemen?

BLACKSBURG, VA - OCTOBER 6: Quarterback Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks to pass against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the second half at Lane Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Which Irish opponent has the chance to have a surprise season?

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 29: A Notre Dame Fighting Irish cheerleader waves a flag during the College Football Playoff Semifinal Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic against the Clemson Tigers at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Xavier Watts add dynamic playmaker at wide receiver

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 15: Tony Jones Jr. #6 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish catches a pass ove Andre Mintze #48 of the Vanderbilt Commodoresat Notre Dame Stadium on September 15, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Have we forgotten about Tony Jones?

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 09: Richard LeCounte III #2 and J.R. Reed #20 of the Georgia Bulldogs tackle Chris Finke #10 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the fourth quarter of a game at Notre Dame Stadium on September 9, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. Georgia won 20-19. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football Schedule, 2019: The Pursuit of Trappyness

FORT WAYNE, IN - NOVEMBER 05: Former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz speaks during a campaign rally for Republican Senate candidate Mike Braun and attended by President Donald Trump at the County War Memorial Coliseum November 5, 2018 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Braun is facing first-term Sen. Joe Donnelly (D-IN) in tomorrow's midterm election. Trump is campaigning nationwide in an effort to bolster GOP prospects. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Lou Holtz critical of modern coaching salaries

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’s fan experience is the best in college football

SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 21: Chase Claypool #83 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish tries to break a tackle after a catch against Cameron Smith #35 of the USC Trojans in the third quarter of a game at Notre Dame Stadium on October 21, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame won 49-14. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Does Notre Dame Football have any Biletnikoff contenders?

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 08: Khalid Kareem #53 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish rushes against Andrew Poenitsch #64 and Danny Pinter #75 of 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: Khalid Kareem could qualify for elite award in 2019

WINSTON SALEM, NC - SEPTEMBER 22: Jafar Armstrong #8 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish scores a touchdown against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during their game at BB&T Field on September 22, 2018 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Jafar Armstrong could be Notre Dame Football’s most versatile player

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 08: Kurt Hinish #41 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish fights off a double team by Zac Ricketts #71 and Andrew Poenitsch #64 of 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: Irish establishing championship identity behind depth of defensive line

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 15: Ke'Shawn Vaughn #5 of the Vanderbilt Commodores is stopped by Troy Pride Jr. #5 and Jalen Elliott #21 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium on September 15, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Vanderbilt 22-17. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Three Irish should find themselves on Thorpe Award watch list

TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 07: Arike Ogunbowale #24 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish attempts a shot against DiDi Richards #2 of the Baylor Lady Bears during the first quarter in the championship game of the 2019 NCAA Women's Final Four at Amalie Arena on April 07, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Women’s Basketball: Arike Ogunbowale’s pass is dark horse for ESPY’s Best Play

SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 13: Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks to pass the ball against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Notre Dame Stadium on October 13, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Does Ian Book have a chance at the Heisman?

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: What 2021 commitment Gabriel Rubio brings to the table

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 03: Wide receiver Golden Tate #19 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates against the Washington Redskins during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Irish in the NFL: Golden Tate Should Have a Bounce-Back Year in Fantasy

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 29: Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the ball in the first half against J.D. Davis #33 of the Clemson Tigers during the College Football Playoff Semifinal Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Where Does Ian Book Rank Among College QBs?

BUFFALO, NY - MARCH 16: Head coach Mike Brey of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish claps during the first half against the Princeton Tigers during the first round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KeyBank Center on March 16, 2017 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Basketball: There is every reason to be hopeful for 2019-2020

SAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 27: Head coach Brian Kelly of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish greets head coach Ken Niumatalolo the Navy Midshipmen at mid-field following their game at SDCCU Stadium on October 27, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kent Horner/Getty Images)

Ranking the Coaches Notre Dame Football Will Face in 2019

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 09: Zack Martin

Irish in the NFL: Notre Dame football alumnus Zack Martin comes in at No. 40 in PFF Top 50