2011 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team

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2011 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
Notre Dame Fighting Irish logo.svg
ConferenceIndependent
Record8–5
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Charley Molnar (2nd season)
Offensive scheme Spread
Defensive coordinator Bob Diaco (2nd season)
Base defense 3–4
Captain Harrison Smith
Home stadium Notre Dame Stadium
Seasons
  2010
2012  
2011 NCAA Division I FBS independents football records
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
BYU      10 3  
Notre Dame      8 5  
Navy      5 7  
Army      3 9  
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2011 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented the University of Notre Dame in the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Brian Kelly and played its home games at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. They compete as an independent. They finished the season 8–5. They were invited to the Champs Sports Bowl where they were defeated by Florida State 18–14.

Contents

Preseason

Coaching changes

Kerry Cooks took over the cornerback position after coaching the outside linebackers the previous season. Defensive coordinator Bob Diaco, who also coaches the inside linebackers, will coach the entire linebacking corps moving forward. Chuck Martin will focus solely on the safeties, while presumably assuming his role as the program’s recruiting coordinator.

Player changes

Departing players

Star tight end Kyle Rudolph chose to forgo his final year of eligibility, and enter the 2011 NFL draft. The Irish also lost a number of important seniors, including four-year starter defensive lineman Ian Williams, linebackers Kerry Neal and Brian Smith, cornerback Darrin Walls, running backs Robert Hughes and Armando Allen, Wide Receiver Duval Kamara, and offensive lineman Matt Romine and Chris Stewart, all to graduation. Redshirt junior quarterback Nate Montana left the program in early February 2011, and transferred to the University of Montana. [1] Junior guard Alex Bullard transferred to his hometown state of Tennessee and will play for the University of Tennessee, citing the desire to be closer to home following the loss of a family member. [2]

Recruiting

With his first full recruiting class, Brian Kelly added 23 prospects to the football team, including the addition of five early-enrollees: defensive end Aaron Lynch, outside linebacker Ishaq Williams, offensive lineman Brad Carrico, quarterback Everett Golson, and kicker Kyle Brindza.

US college sports recruiting information for 2011 recruits
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeight40Commit date
George Atkinson III
WR/RB
Livermore, CAGranada HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)195 lb (88 kg)4.5Sep 12, 2010 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 79
Josh Atkinson
DB
Livermore, CAGranada HS6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)180 lb (82 kg)4.4Sep 12, 2010 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 78
Kyle Brindza
K
Canton, OHPlymouth Canton HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)195 lb (88 kg)Apr 15, 2010 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 79
Jalen Brown
DB
Irving, TXIrving MacArthur HS6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)173 lb (78 kg)4.4Jul 31, 2010 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 78
Brad Carrico
DE
Dublin, OHDublin Coffman HS6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)270 lb (120 kg)4.8Mar 20, 2010 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 77
Ben Councell
LB
Asheville, NCA.C. Reynolds HS6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)225 lb (102 kg)4.4Jun 27, 2010 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 79
DaVaris Daniels
WR
Vernon Hills, ILVernon Hills HS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)190 lb (86 kg)4.5Sep 28, 2010 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 81
Matthias Farley
ATH/CB
Charlotte, NCCharlotte Christian HS6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)194 lb (88 kg)4.5Apr 21, 2010 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 77
Everett Golson
QB/ATH
Myrtle Beach, SCMyrtle Beach HS6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)170 lb (77 kg)Dec 2, 2010 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 80
Jarrett Grace
LB
Cincinnati, OHColerain HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)240 lb (110 kg)4.6Apr 24, 2010 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 78
Conor Hanratty
OL
New Canaan, CTNew Canaan HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)305 lb (138 kg)5.8Apr 24, 2010 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 76
Eilar Hardy
DB
Pickerington, OHCentral HS6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)175 lb (79 kg)4.5Jun 25, 2010 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 79
Matthew Hegarty
OL
Aztec, NMAztec HS6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)265 lb (120 kg)5.0Apr 28, 2010 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 82
Chase Hounshell
OL
Kirtland, OHLake Catholic HS6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)242 lb (110 kg)4.8Jan 17, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 76
Ben Koyack
TE
Oil City, PAOil City Senior HS6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)230 lb (100 kg)4.6Apr 27, 2010 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 5 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 81
Aaron Lynch
DE
Cape Coral, FLIsland Coast HS6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)245 lb (111 kg)4.7Jan 18, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 5 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 84
Nick Martin
OL
Indianapolis, INBishop Chatard HS6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)260 lb (120 kg)Jan 11, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 78
Cam McDaniel
RB
Coppell, TXCoppell HS5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)192 lb (87 kg)4.5Nov 29, 2010 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 77
Troy Niklas
OL
Anaheim, CAServite HS6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)243 lb (110 kg)4.7Feb 2, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 79
Anthony Rabasa
DE
Miami, FLColumbus HS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)220 lb (100 kg)Jul 30, 2010 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 80
Tony Springmann
DE
Fort Wayne, INBishop Dwenger HS6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)257 lb (117 kg)4.8Apr 24, 2010 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 78
Stephon Tuitt
DE
Monroe, GAMonroe Area HS6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)260 lb (120 kg)Jan 19, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 5 stars.svg     Rivals: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 81
Ishaq Williams
DE
Brooklyn, NYAbraham Lincoln HS6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)230 lb (100 kg)4.7Jan 14, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 5 stars.svg     Rivals: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 82
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 11   Rivals: 10   ESPN: 9
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Notre Dame Commit List 2011". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
  • "Scout.com Football Recruiting: Notre Dame". Scout.com. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
  • "2011 Player Commitments – Notre Dame". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
  • "2011 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 8, 2011.

Outlook

Award candidates

The following players were announced to award watch lists prior to the start of the 2011 season:

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendanceSource
September 33:30 p.m. South Florida No. 16 NBC L 20–2380,795
September 108:00 p.m.at Michigan ESPN L 31–35114,804
September 173:30 p.m.No. 15 Michigan State
  • Notre Dame Stadium
  • Notre Dame, IN (rivalry)
NBCW 31–1380,795
September 2412:00 p.m.at Pittsburgh ABC W 15–1265,050
October 18:00 p.m.at Purdue ESPNW 38–1061,555
October 83:30 p.m. Air Force
  • Notre Dame Stadium
  • Notre Dame, IN (rivalry)
NBCW 59–3380,795
October 227:30 p.m. USC
  • Notre Dame Stadium
  • South Bend, IN (rivalry)
NBCL 17–3180,795
October 293:30 p.m. Navy
  • Notre Dame Stadium
  • Notre Dame, IN (rivalry)
NBCW 56–1480,795
November 58:00 p.m.at Wake Forest ABC W 24–1736,307
November 127:30 p.m.vs. Maryland NBCW 45–2170,251
November 194:00 p.m. Boston College No. 24
  • Notre Dame Stadium
  • Notre Dame, IN (Holy War)
NBCW 16–1480,795
November 268:00 p.m.at No. 4 Stanford No. 22ABCL 14–2850,360 [7]
December 295:30 p.m.vs. No. 25 Florida State ESPN, ESPN 3D L 14–1868,305

[8]

Personnel

Coaching staff

NamePositionYear at Notre Dame Alma mater (Year)
Brian Kelly Head coach2nd Assumption (1982)
Bob Diaco Defensive coordinator/linebackers2nd Iowa (1995)
Charley Molnar Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks2nd Lock Haven (1984)
Chuck Martin Safeties /recruiting coordinator2nd Millikin (1990)
Mike Elston Defensive line / special teams coordinator2nd Michigan (1998)
Ed Warinner Offensive line2nd Mount Union (1984)
Mike Denbrock Tight ends2nd (second stint) Grand Valley State (1987)
Tony Alford Wide receivers3rd Colorado State (1992)
Tim HintonRunning backs2nd Wilmington (1982)
Kerry Cooks Cornerbacks2nd Iowa (2000)
Paul LongoStrength and conditioning2nd Wayne State University (1981)

Roster

2011 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
2011 Notre Dame Fighting Irish roster from the University of Notre Dame Athletic Site

Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

  • 14 Luke Massa – sophomore
  • 16 DaVaris Danielsfreshman
  • 41 Matthias Farley – freshman
  • 38 Nick Fitzpatrick – junior
  • 3 Michael Floydsenior
  • 81 John Goodman – senior
  • 7 T. J. Jonessophomore
  • 37 Eric Lee – freshman
  • 39 Ryan Liebscher – sophomore
  • 6 Theo Riddickjunior
  • 85 Ryan Sharpley – senior
  • 87 Daniel Smith – sophomore
  • 9 Robby Toma – junior
  • 1 Deion Walker – senior
 

Tight ends

  • 80 Tyler Eifertjunior
  • 88 Jake Golic – junior
  • 18 Ben Koyackfreshman
  • 86 Arturo Martinez – sophomore
  • 83 Mike Ragone – 5th Year Senior
  • 82 Alex Welch – sophomore

Offensive line

  • 56 Brad Carrico – freshman
  • 51 Bruce Heggie – sophomore
  • 72 Nick Martin – freshman
  • 62 Matt Tansey – junior

Offensive tackles

  • 73 Lane Clelland – senior
  • 75 Taylor Dever – 5th Year Senior
  • 77 Matt Hegarty – freshman
  • 74 Christian Lombard – sophomore
  • 71 Dennis Mahoney – senior
  • 70 Zack Martinjunior
  • 64 Tate Nichols – sophomore
  • 79 Jordan Prestwood – freshman #

Offensive guards

Centers

Defensive ends

 

Defensive tackles

  • 98 Sean Cwynar – junior

Nose guards

Linebackers

  • 93 Connor Little – freshman

Inside Linebackers

  • 44 Carlo Calabrese – junior
  • 48 Dan Foxjunior
  • 59 Jarrett Grace – freshman
  • 54 Anthony McDonald – senior
  • 8 Kendall Moore – sophomore
  • 50 Sean Oxley – senior
  • 36 David Posluszny – senior
  • 56 Anthony Rabasa – freshman
  • 38 Joe Schmidt – freshman
  • 55 Prince Shembosophomore
  • 5 Manti Te'ojunior
  • 53 Justin Utupo – sophomore

Outside Linebackers

  • 30 Ben Councell – freshman
  • 46 Steve Filer – senior
  • 45 Darius Flemingsenior
  • 47 Jonathan Frantz – senior
  • 58 Troy Niklasfreshman
  • 13 Danny Spond – sophomore
  • 1 Ishaq Williams – freshman

Defensive backs

  • 35 Joe Romano – sophomore

Cornerbacks

  • 43 Josh Atkinson – freshman
  • 12 Robert Blantonsenior
  • 21 Jalen Brown – freshman
  • 4 Gary Gray – 5th Year Senior
  • 2 Bennett Jacksonsophomore
  • 42 Nick Lezynski – 5th Year Senior
  • 32 Andrew Plaska – senior
  • 39 Ryan Sheehan – senior
  • 23 Lo Wood – sophomore
 

Safeties

  • 49 Blake Breslau – junior
  • 40 Connor Cavalaris – freshman
  • 28 Austin Collinsworth – sophomore
  • 34 Eilar Hardy – freshman
  • 15 Dan McCarthy – senior
  • 17 Zeke Mottajunior
  • 24 Chris Salvisenior
  • 26 Jamoris Slaughtersenior
  • 22 Harrison Smith5th Year Senior

Kickers/Punters

  • 27 Kyle Brindzafreshman
  • 37 Mike Greico – senior
  • 97 David Ruffer – 5th Year Senior
  • 40 Nick Tausch – junior
  • 35 Ben Turk – junior

Long snappers

  • 60 Jordan Cowart – junior
  • 50 Ryan Kavanagh – senior

# Incoming Transfer, Must sit out a year

Game summaries

South Florida

[9]

South Florida at Notre Dame
1234Total
Bulls1330723
Fighting Irish0071320
  • Date: September 3
  • Location: Notre Dame Stadium
    South Bend, IN
  • Game start: 3:30 EST
  • Elapsed time: 5:59
  • Game attendance: 80,795
  • Game weather: 93 degrees, W 6 MPH, 2 Severe Weather Delays
  • Referee: Dennis Hennigan Big East
  • TV announcers (NBC): Dan Hicks, Mike Mayock & Alex Flanagan

Michigan

Notre Dame at Michigan "Under The Lights"
(Michigan – Notre Dame rivalry game)
1234Total
Fighting Irish1437731
Wolverines0702835
  • Date: September 10
  • Location: Michigan Stadium
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Game start: 8:00 PM EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:30
  • Game attendance: 114,804
  • Game weather: High 60s, ESE 4 MPH
  • Referee: Tom Tomczyk Big East
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Brent Musburger, Kirk Herbstreit & Erin Andrews

Michigan State

Michigan State at Notre Dame
(Megaphone Trophy)
1234Total
Spartans370313
Fighting Irish1477331
  • Date: September 17
  • Location: Notre Dame Stadium
    South Bend, IN
  • Game start: 3:30 PM EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:19
  • Game attendance: 80,795
  • Game weather: 68 Degrees, SE 8 MPH
  • Referee: John O'Neill Big 10
  • TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond, Mike Mayock & Alex Flanagan

Pittsburgh

Notre Dame at Pittsburgh
1234Total
Fighting Irish070815
Panthers336012

Purdue

Notre Dame at Purdue
1234Total
Notre Dame14714338
Purdue030710
  • Date: October 1
  • Location: Ross-Ade Stadium
    West Lafayette, IN
  • Game start: 8:00 PM EST EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:21
  • Game attendance: 61,555
  • Game weather: 50 Degrees, NNW 4 MPH
  • Referee: Jerry McGinn Big East
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Brad Nessler, Todd Blackledge & Holly Rowe

[10]

Air Force

Air Force at Notre Dame
1234Total
Falcons31301733
Fighting Irish212171059
  • Date: October 8
  • Location: Notre Dame Stadium
    South Bend, IN
  • Game start: 3:30 EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:23
  • Game attendance: 80,795
  • Game weather: 81 degrees, S 9 MPH
  • Referee: Greg Burks Mountain West Conference
  • TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond, Mike Mayock & Alex Flanagan

USC

USC at Notre Dame
1234Total
Trojans1437731
Fighting Irish0100717
  • Date: October 22
  • Location: Notre Dame Stadium
    South Bend, IN
  • Game start: 7:30 EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:10
  • Game attendance: 80,795
  • Game weather: 36 degrees
  • Referee: Land Clark Pac-12
  • TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond, Mike Mayock & Alex Flanagan

Game Captain: Chris Salvi

Navy at Notre Dame
1234Total
Midshipmen070714
Fighting Irish142171456
  • Date: October 29
  • Location: Notre Dame Stadium
    South Bend, IN
  • Game start: 3:30 EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:06
  • Game attendance: 80,795
  • Game weather: 54 Degrees
  • Referee: Ron Cherry
  • TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond, Mike Mayock & Alex Flanagan
  • Source:

Wake Forest

Game Captain: Robert Blanton

Notre Dame at Wake Forest
1234Total
Fighting Irish10014024
Demon Deacons1070017
  • Date: November 5
  • Location: BB&T Field
    Winston-Salem, NC
  • Game start: 8:00 PM EST
  • Game attendance: 36,307
  • Referee: Dennis Hennigan Big East
  • Television network: ABC/ESPN2

Maryland

Game Captain: Darius Fleming

Notre Dame vs Maryland
(Shamrock Series)
1234Total
Terrapins0701421
Fighting Irish101414745
  • Date: November 12
  • Location: Fed Ex Field
    Landover, MD
  • Game start: 7:30 PM EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:03
  • Game attendance: 70,251
  • Game weather: 51 Degrees
  • Referee: Tom Tomczyk Big East
  • TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond, Mike Mayock & Alex Flanagan

Despite the game being played only 12 miles from the Maryland campus, both end zones read "Notre Dame" and the majority of the fans in attendance were supporting the Fighting Irish. Notre Dame wore their green jerseys along with large green shamrocks on their side of their gold helmets. [11]

Boston College

Notre Dame vs Boston College
1234Total
Eagles070714
Fighting Irish1030316
  • Date: November 19
  • Location: Notre Dame Stadium
    South Bend, IN
  • Game start: 4:00 PM EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:22
  • Game attendance: 80,795
  • Game weather: 51
  • Referee: Brad Allen ACC
  • TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond, Mike Mayock & Alex Flanagan

Stanford

Game Captain: Taylor Dever

Notre Dame vs Stanford
1234Total
Fighting Irish007714
Cardinal7140728
  • Date: November 26
  • Location: Stanford Stadium
    Stanford, CA
  • Game start: 8:00 PM EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:23
  • Game attendance: 50,360
  • Game weather: 58 Degrees
  • Referee: John Mcdaid Big East
  • TV announcers (ABC): Brent Musburger, Kirk Herbstreit

Florida State

Game Captain: Michael Floyd

Notre Dame vs Florida State
1234Total
Seminoles0031518
Fighting Irish707014
  • Date: December 29
  • Location: Citrus Bowl
    Orlando, FL
  • Game start: 5:30 EST
  • Referee: Reggie Smith Big 12 Conference
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Joe Tessitore (Play-by-Play)
    Rod Gilmore (Color Analyst)
    Holly Rowe (Sideline)

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP 16RVRVRVRVRVRVRVRV2422RV
Coaches 18RVRVRVRVRVRVRVRV2524RV
Harris Not releasedRVRVRVRVRVRV23RVNot released
BCS Not released22Not released

Awards

National awards

Michael Floyd (semifinalist) [12]
Tyler Eifert (finalist) [13]

All-Americans

Name AP AFCA FWAA SN WCFF Athlon [14] CBS CFN ESPN PFW Rivals Scout SI Yahoo
George Atkinson III, KRHon. Mention
Tyler Eifert, TE22Hon. Mention31Hon. Mention3
Michael Floyd, WRHon. MentionHon. Mention
Manti Te'o, LB222222
†denotes consensus selection. NCAA recognizes AP, AFCA, FWAA, SN and WCFF 1st teams for consensus selections      Source:

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">2012 Purdue Boilermakers football team</span> American college football season

The 2012 Purdue Boilermakers football team represented the Purdue University during the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Boilermakers played in the Leaders Division of the Big Ten Conference and played their home games at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. The team was led by head coach Danny Hope, who was in his fourth season and was fired after the end of the regular season. The season finished with a won-loss record of 6–7 overall, 3–5 in Big 10 Leaders Division, finishing in 4th place. The team was invited the 2013 Heart of Dallas Bowl, where they were defeated by Oklahoma State, 58-14.

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The 2013 BCS National Championship Game was a postseason college football bowl game that took place on Monday, January 7, 2013, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. It featured the No. 1 ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish and No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide. In a rematch of the 1973 Sugar Bowl, Alabama routed the Fighting Irish by a 42–14 score to repeat as national champions and took home the Championship Trophy.

Michael Louis Golic Jr. is a broadcaster and podcast host. He was most recently affiliated with ESPN Radio and was an American football offensive guard. He played college football at Notre Dame. He signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2013.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team</span> University of Notre Dame in the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season

The 2019 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented the University of Notre Dame in the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was led by Brian Kelly, in his tenth season at Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish played their home games at Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame, Indiana and competed as an independent.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Alabama Crimson Tide football team</span> American college football season

The 2022 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama in the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. This season marked the Crimson Tide's 128th overall season, 89th as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and 31st within the SEC Western Division. They played their home games at Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, they were led by their head coach Nick Saban in his 16th season.

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