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FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2017, file photo, Louisville head coach Bobby Petrino, right, talks with quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, in Louisville, Ky. Boston College won 45-42. Toss out automatic wins against Kent State and Murray State and Louisville is 2-3 against Power Five competition, after finishing last season with three straight losses. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Midseason checkup: SEC twofer in playoff?

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2017, file photo, Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush rolls out to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami (Ohio) in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame will have Wimbush ready for Saturday's home game against No. 11 Southern California. Coach Brian Kelley says Wimbush is &quot;100 percent&quot; after missing the win over North Carolina two weeks ago because of a foot injury. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

No. 13 Notre Dame gets QB Wimbush back for No. 11 USC game

By JOHN FINERAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2017, file photo, Notre Dame's Josh Adams (33) breaks away from Boston College's Will Harris (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boston. Quarterback Brandon Wimbush is slipping and sliding around defenses to compensate for the lack of a passing game, and it’s working so far. Josh Adams carries the run game. The Irish are working, and climbing and leaping and grinding, too. But this week, they were forced to add patience to the mix. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Welcome rest? No. 16 Notre Dame preps for tough stretch

By CLAIRE KRAMER - Associated Press

Kelly: Wimbush will be a game-day decision for No. 21 Irish

By JOHN FINERAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, file photo, Notre Dame's Josh Adams (33) breaks away from Boston College defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boston. The Irish are ranked No. 7 in the country in rushing at 293.5 yards per game and third nationally with 6.83 yards per carry. The offensive line has paved the way ever since a Sept. 9 loss to Georgia. Notre Dame hosts Miami of Ohio on Saturday. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

No. 22 Notre Dame, Kelly prepare for familiar face, RedHawks

By JOHN FINERAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, file photo, Notre Dame's Josh Adams (33) breaks away from Boston College defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boston. The Irish are ranked No. 7 in the country in rushing at 293.5 yards per game and third nationally with 6.83 yards per carry. The offensive line has paved the way ever since a Sept. 9 loss to Georgia. Notre Dame hosts Miami of Ohio on Saturday. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Irish line paving the way to 3-1 start

By TODD BURLAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2014 file photo, Northwestern wide receiver Kyle Prater (21) catches a touchdown pass against Notre Dame safety Drue Tranquill (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. Consistency is the mantra for Notre Dame safety Tranquill, a mantra which also provides a lofty goal for a team coming off a season plagued by quick starts fizzling to last-minute losses. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Tranquill brings steady calm to Notre Dame defense

By CLAIRE KRAMER - Associated Press

Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush (7) looks to throw over Georgia nose tackle John Atkins (97) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Kelly wants improvement from QB Wimbush, receivers

By JOHN FINERAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2017, file photo, Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm heads off the field after the team's 31-10 victory over Appalachian State in an NCAA college football game, in Athen, Ga. Freshman Jake Fromm flourished in a relief role in his debut for No. 15 Georgia, but now comes a different test. Fromm's first start comes Saturday at No. 24 Notre Dame _ and his teammates insist he packs the resolve needed to handle the challenge. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

Georgia QB Fromm faces challenging first start at Notre Dame

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 22, 2017 file photo, Notre Dame defensive coordinator Mike Elko runs drills during NCAA college football practice in South Bend, Ind. Brian Kelly kind of shrugged his shoulders and laughed when he was asked to list the most necessary areas of defensive improvement if this is to become a turnaround season for Notre Dame. Kelly hopes that hiring Mike Elko away from Wake Forest as his new defensive coordinator will be the catalyst to that change in style, scheme and success. (Becky Malewitz/South Bend Tribune via AP, File)

New coordinator hoping less is more for Notre Dame defense

By TODD BURLAGE - Associated Press

After 4-8, Notre Dame eyes meme-busting turnaround in 2017

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly, center, works with cornerback Donte Vaughn during the first day of fall camp for the NCAA college football game Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, in Culver, Ind. (Robert Franklin/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Kelly sees improvement in Notre Dame conditioning

By TOM COYNE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2016, file photo, Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly, left, runs onto the field with his players before an NCAA college football game against Army in San Antonio. This is a first for Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly. He has been a college head football coach for the last 27 years and until now he had never reached this fork in his career path: Get better or get fired. (AP Photo/Darren Abate, File)

Notre Dame relaunch: Confident Kelly unfazed by hot seat

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 8, 2017, file photo, Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly looks over his team during spring NCAA college football practice at the Loftus Sports Center in South Bend, Ind. This is a first for Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly. He has been a college head football coach for the last 27 years and until now he had never reached this fork in his career path: Get better or get fired. (Becky Malewitz/South Bend Tribune via AP, File)

Notre Dame’s Kelly on blaming players; coordinators and more

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

In a year of sweeping change at Notre Dame, hope springs

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Notre Dame quarterbacks coach Tommy Rees watches during practice at the Loftus Sports Center in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, March 24, 2017. Being in the spotight was not always enjoyable when he was a player.(Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Rising star laying low: Rees returns to Notre Dame as coach

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

In this March 22, 2017, photo, Notre Dame defensive coordinator Mike Elko runs drills during NCAA college football practice in South Bend, Ind. Elko, the 39-year-old hired from Wake Forest this offseason, has taken his Fighting Irish players into something of a time machine, harping on the basics early instead of scheme as the defense looks to rebound from a nightmarish 2016 that saw its previous coordinator lose his job in the season’s first month. (Becky Malewitz/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Notre Dame defense getting a makeover from new coordinator

By MATT FORTUNA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, March 8, 2017, file photo, Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly, left, runs drills during spring NCAA college football practice at the Loftus Sports Center in South Bend, Ind. Kelly is doing some things differently this spring. He feels he has to after a 4-8 season that in many ways was a disaster for the Fighting Irish. (Becky Malewitz/South Bend Tribune via AP, File)

Kelly hopes spring changes yield better results for Irish

By MATT FORTUNA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2016, file photo, Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly yells during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA College football game against Ohio State, in Glendale, Ariz. Coach Brian Kelly wants the Fighting Irish to trust in themselves against Navy in their game in Jacksonville, Fla. Kelly believes indecisiveness has been hurting the Irish (3-5) in a variety of ways. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Notre Dame aims for decisiveness against Navy in Florida

By TOM COYNE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2014, file photo, Notre Dame's Jarron Jones (94) rushes against Northwestern offensive lineman Geoff Mogus (53) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. Jones, who hasn’t played in a game since the 11th game last season, believes he’s ready to contribute again when the eighth-ranked Fighting Irish face No. 7 Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl. He’s just not sure how much. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

DT Jones suddenly a disruptive force inside for Notre Dame

By TOM COYNE - Associated Press