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Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) hands the ball off to running back Tony Jones Jr. (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Monday, Sept. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Kelly defends Book as No. 7 Irish get physical in bye week

By JOHN FINERAN - Associated Press

Notre Dame wide receiver Chris Finke (10) attempts to grab the feet of Louisville defensive back Trenell Troutman (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Monday, Sept. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Silver lining: No. 8 Notre Dame youth got time vs Louisville

By JOHN FINERAN - Associated Press

Kelly, Notre Dame ready to wash out taste of playoff loss

By JOHN FINERAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, in South Bend, Ind. At a school that has produced its share of legendary quarterbacks, the 6-foot, 208-pound senior was told by coach Brian Kelly and offensive coordinator Chip Long to push the envelope this spring. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Book it! Kelly, Irish like what they’ve seen in returning QB

By JOHN FINERAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2015, file photo, a full-scale mock-up of a high-speed train is displayed at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. Leaders of California's high-speed rail project are telling the Trump administration its plans to withhold or claw back $3.5 billion in federal money for the project is &quot;legally indefensible&quot; and &quot;disastrous policy.&quot; Project chief executive Brian Kelly responded Monday, March 4, 2019, to the U.S. Department of Transportation's threat last month to withhold a $929 million federal grant and explore taking back $2.5 billion in federal money the state has already spent. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

California: Trump plan to take back rail money ‘disastrous’

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018 file photo, Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly watches play against Clemson during the NCAA Cotton Bowl semi-final playoff football game in Arlington, Texas. In two of his nine previous seasons at Notre Dame, Brian Kelly and the Fighting Irish have seen the mountain top but failed to plant their flag at the summit, something they haven't done since 1988. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)

Kelly’s Irish resume climb for first title since 1988

By JOHN FINERAN - Associated Press

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly favors expanding CFP to 8 teams

By JOHN FINERAN - Associated Press

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly gestures to officials during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Southern California on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Los Angeles. Notre Dame won 24-17. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Notre Dame’s faith in Kelly rewarded with 12-0 season

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) makes throw under pressure from Syracuse defensive lineman Alton Robinson (94) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Howard Simmons)

No. 3 Notre Dame slams Syracuse 36-3 at Yankee Stadium

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) watches warmups before an NCAA college football game against Florida State in South Bend, Ind.,Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. Book did not dress to play in the game. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

No. 3 Irish plan to start QB Book against No. 12 Syracuse

By JOHN FINERAN - Associated Press

Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush, center, tries to break the tackle of Florida State defensive end Brian Burns, right, as Florida State defensive lineman Robert Cooper (91) watches in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind.,Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Backup QB Wimbush, defense help No. 3 Irish dominate FSU

By JOHN FINERAN - Associated Press

Pitt faces tall task against No. 5 Notre Dame’s ‘Sequoias’

By JOHN FINERAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly argues a call in the second half of an NCAA football game against Michigan, in South Bend, Ind. Back in 2012, Kelly's Notre Dame team ran the table during the regular season to set up a showdown with Alabama for the national title. Along the way the Fighting Irish had to survive some close games, including overtime victories at home against Stanford and Pittsburgh (a triple OT affair). Now Kelly's Irish are 6-0 and ranked No. 5 and look who is waiting them this week -- the Panthers. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

No. 5 Notre Dame knocking on the door for playoff berth

By JOHN FINERAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Notre Dame's Ian Book (12) looks to pass against Wake Forest in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Winston-Salem, N.C. Notre Dame (5-0) is seeking it's third win against a ranked team when they travel to Blacksburg, Va. to face No. 24 VirginiasTech (3-1) on Saturday. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

No. 6 Irish expecting raucous environment at No. 24 Hokies

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

Notre Dame tight end Alize Mack (86) salutes the fans after his 35-yard reception for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

No. 6 Irish add noise to prep for visit to No. 24 Hokies

By JOHN FINERAN - Associated Press

Stanford coach David Shaw gestures toward the referees during the second half of their NCAA college football game against Oregon Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)

Shaw, Kelly share success and burden leading Stanford, Irish

By TODD BURLAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, March 28, 2016, file photo, Brian Kelly, former Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency, left, testifies before the Assembly Transportation Committee, in Sacramento, Calif. At right is Jeff Morales, who was his predecessor. On Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, it was announced that California's high-speed rail authority is temporarily getting new leadership. State transportation officials say CEO Brian Kelly is taking a leave of absence for unexpected health reasons. Chief operating officer Joe Hedges and chief deputy director Pam Mizukami will assume leadership of the project. Both were appointed to their jobs in January by Gov. Jerry Brown. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

High-speed rail project sees temporary leadership change

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Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush, left, runs past Vanderbilt safety LaDarius Wiley during the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. Notre Dame won 22-17. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

No. 8 Irish look to get offense ‘attacking’ against Wake

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Kelly toys with splitting QB duties for No. 8 Notre Dame

By JOHN FINERAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2017, file photo, Notre Dame's Robert Hainsey (72) and Khalid Kareem (53) celebrate with teammates after defeating Boston College 49-20 in an NCAA college football game in Boston. Notre Dame junior Khalid Kareem found himself lost in the defensive line shuffle for most of his first two seasons with the Irish. Always buried on the depth chart, the Detroit native just wanted a chance to prove that he could become a regular contributor, and perhaps even a starter. A late-season surge in 2017 followed by a stellar showing in spring ball earned Kareem his chance at both.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

DE Kahlid Kareem a rising star for No. 8 Notre Dame

By TODD BURLAGE - Associated Press