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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Notre Dame is bringing LSU’s Mike Denbrock back to Irish as offensive coordinator

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) leaps into the air as he attempts to avoid a tackle by Mississippi State defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

No. 12 LSU prepared for typically tough, tight game against Arkansas

By Brett Martel - Associated Press

LSU head coach Brian Kelly looks towards the ground in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. Florida State won 24-23. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Florida State ruins Brian Kelly’s LSU debut in craziest game of young college football season

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

In this Aug. 12, 2021, file photo, Notre Dame defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman watches during NCAA college football practice in South Bend, Ind. As Notre Dame linebacker Drew White ran into the Wisconsin end zone for the second Irish pick-six in two minutes, the identity of defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman’s unit had never been clearer. On full display at Soldier Field on Saturday was the lauded defense that has garnered so much praise from Freeman’s players since he was hired in January. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP) **FILE**

Notre Dame set to promote Marcus Freeman to head coach

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick answers questions regarding NCAA college football head coach Brian Kelly's resignation, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

AD: Notre Dame won’t rush search to replace Brian Kelly

By John Fineran - Associated Press

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly leaves the field following an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 55-0. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) **FILE**

LSU hires Kelly away from Notre Dame to be Tigers’ next coach

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Notre Dame linebacker Kahanu Kia (44) tackles Navy fullback Maquel Haywood (24) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Irish ride Coan’s arm, defense to win over Navy

By John Fineran - Associated Press

Irish hoping offensive flexibility will produce more points

By JOHN FINERAN - Associated Press

Notre Dame’s two-headed spring QB race features Pyne, Coan

By JOHN FINERAN - Associated Press

California rail officials want to tap remaining bond funds

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

FILE - This Oct. 9, 2019, file photo shows the high speed rail viaduct paralleling Highway 99 near Fresno, Calif. Brian Kelly, the chief executive officer of The California High-Speed Rail Authority, said in a letter released Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, that a 119-mile segment of track in the Central Valley now won't be completed until 2023, a one-year delay. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

California pushes back high-speed rail construction deadline

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) runs against Florida during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. Harris has been selected to The Associated Press All-America first-team offense, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

The Gap: Superpowers hoard talent, leaving ND, others behind

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

FILE - Notre Dame offensive lineman Aaron Banks (69) looks into the stands as he walks off the field following their loss to Clemson at the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., in this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo. Banks was selected to The Associated Press All-America first-team, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)

Notre Dame seeking a jumpstart against Alabama in CFP semi

By JOHN FINERAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, file photo, Notre Dame linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, right, breaks up a pass intended for Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boston. Owusu-Koramoah was voted The Associated Press defensive player of the year for the Atlantic Coast Conference and was one of nine Notre Dame selections to the AP all-ACC team. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

No. 2 Clemson, No. 4 Notre Dame headline AP all-ACC honors

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney signals to his players during the second quarter against Notre Dame in an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat the Clemson Tigers in a thrilling 47-40 shootout earlier this season. The big question now is if they can do it again. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Kelly, Swinney express concern about no families at playoffs

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Syracuse running back Sean Tucker (34) is tackled by Notre Dame linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP) **FILE**

Clemson next for soon to be Clark Lea-less Fighting Irish defense

By John Fineran - Associated Press

Notre Dame's Kyren Williams (23) reacts after scoring on a 1-yard carry against North Carolina during an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News &amp; Observer via AP, Pool)

No. 2 Notre Dame rolling behind talent and quality depth

By JOHN FINERAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2020, file photo, Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly, center, leads the team on to the field for an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh. Kelly's second-ranked Fighting Irish visit No. 25 North Carolina on Friday. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

No. 2 Notre Dame visits No. 25 UNC in pivotal ACC matchup

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Notre Dame wide receiver Ben Skowronek (11) runs the ball in for a touchdown against Boston College defensive back Brandon Sebastian (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Kelly earns 100th win, No. 2 Notre Dame rolls past BC 45-31

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly leads the team out of the tunnel for an NCAA college football game against Clemson on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP)

After breakthrough vs. Clemson, BC looms for Notre Dame

By JOHN FINERAN - Associated Press