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TALLAHASSEE, FL - OCTOBER 18: Corey Robinson #88 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish catches a touchdown over Jalen Ramsey #8 of the Florida State Seminoles during their game at Doak Campbell Stadium on October 18, 2014 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: How the 2018 Schedule Stacks up against 2017

Notre Dame Football: Writers Play Fact or Fiction

Notre Dame Fans: Irish Faithful Are The Best In The Nation

Why Notre Dame Football Will Not Join a Conference

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 30: Brian Kelly the head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish gives instructions to his team during the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl against the LSU Tigers at LP Field on December 30, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Best and Worst Case Scenarios for 2018

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 30: (L-R) Grant Haley

Notre Dame Football: Five Future Opponents The Irish Should Consider

SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 15: Chase Claypool #83 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs the ball after a reception as Joey Alfieri #32 of the Stanford Cardinal moves in for the tackle at Notre Dame Stadium on October 15, 2016 in South Bend, Indiana. Stanford defeated Notre Dame 17-10. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Irish Could Be Unstoppable In the Red Zone

SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 21: Drue Tranquill #23 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumbled punt in the second quarter of a game against the USC Trojans at Notre Dame Stadium on October 21, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

The Advantage of Notre Dame Football’s Independence

SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 21: Brandon Wimbush

Brandon Wimbush Gives Notre Dame the Best Chance to Win in 2018

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 09: Roquan Smith

Notre Dame Football: Sunday Morning QB – Kelly Not a Changed Man

SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 10: Head coach Brian Kelly of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish argues with a referee during a game against the Navy Midshipmen at Notre Dame Stadium on October 10, 2015 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Commentary: Brian Kelly Needs Eight Wins To Return As Coach in 2018

SAN ANTONIO,TX - NOVEMBER 12: Andre King

Mike McGlinchey and Quenton Nelson: All-Americans or All-Hype?

May 23, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish midfielder Sergio Perkovic (16) scores against against the Denver Pioneers during the second half in the semifinals of the NCAA division I men's lacrosse championships at Lincoln Financial Field. The Denver Pioneers won 11-10 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame Men’s Lacrosse has tough road to NCAA Championship

Nov 14, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Josh Adams (33) breaks free of Wake Forest Demon Deacons safety Ryan Janvion (22) for a 98 yard touchdown run in the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame football: Is it time for the Irish to join the ACC?

Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Avery Sabastian (8) lays injured during the game against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Irish defense taking necessary risk on Devin Studstill

Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (6) flips into the end zone for a touchdown in front of Texas Longhorns safety Dylan Haines (14) in the second quarter at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

St. Brown and Sanders could become two-headed monster

Apr 16, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder leaves the field following the Blue-Gold Game at Notre Dame Stadium. The Blue team defeated the Gold team 17-7. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame football: Is Brian VanGorder right for Notre Dame?

Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) scores in front of Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Wheeler (45) in the third quarter at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame football: Give Kizer the keys to the offense

Oct 17, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Brian Kelly smiles after defeating the USC Trojans 41-31 at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

State of the program: What do six arrests say about Brian Kelly’s Irish?

Nov 8, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Charlie Fiessinger (6), quarterback DeShone Kizer (14), quarterback Malik Zaire (8) and quarterback Everett Golson (5) head to the field for warm ups prior to the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame to play Malik Zaire and DeShone Kizer: First thoughts from a fan

Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Brian Kelly watches from the sideline against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame football: Kelly’s decision is more difficult than you think

Oct 11, 2014; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder watches from the sideline in the first quarter against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame won 50-43. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame football: 2016 defense should lead Irish to playoffs

Nov 28, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Tyler O

Notre Dame Football: Irish should capitalize against top rivals

Nov 21, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) prepares to make a pass during the third quarter against the Boston College Eagles at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Thoughts on the Shamrock Series Unis

Nov 21, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) wears the special edition Shamrock Series helmet during warmups for the game against the Boston College Eagles at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame Football: A Schedule Puzzle

Oct 4, 2014; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Devin Butler (12) defensive lineman Sheldon Day (91) and defensive lineman Justin Utupo (53) react after Notre Dame defeated the Stanford Cardinal 17-14 at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Top Ten Trick Shot Monday Moments

Nov 22, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) catches a pass for a 47 yard touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

Between Kyle Rudolph and Tyler Eifert, Who Is The Better Tight End?

Mar 25, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Demetrius Jackson (11) reacts after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half in a semifinal game in the East regional of the NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Center. Notre Dame won 61-56. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Demetrius Jackson Just Doesn’t Have What It Takes for the NBA