CANTON, Ohio – Dean Brown, a starting offensive tackle on Notre Dame’s 1988 national championship team, has died. He was 44.

Notre Dame freshman Cam Biedscheid was one of four Irish players to score in double digits in Thursday's win over No. 8 Kentucky. ... Irish guard Eric Atkins does exactly what the team needs when it needs it ... Notre Dame hits the boards hard against Kentucky.

Students come onto the court to celebrate Notre Dame's 64-50 win over No. 8 Kentucky on Thursday night in Purcell Pavilion.

Notre Dame forward Jack Cooley talks about how the Irish approach playing Kentucky's forwards in Thursday's 64-50 home win.

Notre Dame guard Jerian Grant talks about Thursday night's 64-50 home win over No. 8 Kentucky.

Notre Dame coach Mike Brey talks about keeping Kentucky's Alex Poythress in check and Thursday night's 64-50 home win.

Notre Dame topped No. 8 Kentucky 64-50 Thursday night.

SOUTH BEND – Notre Dame will tip off against No. 8 Kentucky in less than an hour in Purcell Pavilion.

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o couldn't be happier with his decision to return for his senior year.

Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick talks about linebacker Manti Te’o winning the Award and Recognition Association sportsmanship award.

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o talks about his time winding down at the university and not worrying about postseason awards as the Irish get ready to play in Jan. 7 BCS championship game in Miami.

Former Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian will be recognized for his contribution to the sport by the National College Football Awards Association.

When Notre Dame and Kentucky meet in the SEC/Big East Challenge on Thursday, it will be a showdown between basketball programs that have different styles in building teams.

Notre Dame completed its first undefeated regular season since 1988 with Saturday night's win over USC, and the Irish remain No. 1 in the AP and coaches polls as they awaited their championship game opponent.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly delivers another pitch for linebacker Manti Te'o to win the Heisman Trophy ... Tight end Tyler Eifert sets another school record ... Running back Theo Riddick is an example of what the Irish are all about ... Quarterback Everett Golson shows how far he has come.

Notre Dame reached the national championship game with a 22-13 win over USC on Saturday night, and the Irish won in their style.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly talks about Saturday night’s 22-13 victory over USC that propelled the Irish to the national championship game.

Notre Dame running back Theo Riddick talks about his performance against USC in Saturday night’s 22-13 victory and what it feels like to be 12-0 and going to the national championship game.

LOS ANGELES – Notre Dame is a quarter away from playing for the national championship.The Irish lead USC 19-10 entering the fourth quarter and can punch their ticket to Miami in the next 15 minutes.

LOS ANGELES – Notre Dame took a 16-10 lead over USC into halftime thanks to Kyle Brindza’s leg and a key interception late by KeiVarae Russell.

LOS ANGELES – Notre Dame started Saturday night’s game almost exactly how it wanted to as the Irish lead USC 10-0 after the first quarter.

Three matchups to watch as Notre Dame closes the regular season at USC tonight.

Previewing Notre Dame's game at USC, which kicks off at 8 p.m. Saturday.

Notre Dame defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore talks about being a win away from the national championship game entering Saturday night’s game at USC and what the team learned from last year’s home lose to the Trojans.

Notre Dame receiver John Goodman, a Bishop Dwenger grad, on Saturday’s game against USC and what has contributed to the Irish having a successful season.

Some Notre Dame players share what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving.

Notre Dame cornerback Bennett Jackson talks about the challenges of defending USC receivers Marqise Lee and Robert Woods because the Trojans are not afraid about throwing deep balls no matter what the coverage looks like and how Lee has progressed from last season.

Notre Dame safety Zeke Motta talks about USC receivers Marqise Lee and Robert Woods and how Lee has progressed since last year’s game.By Tony Krausz, The Journal Gazette

Notre Dame nose guard Louis Nix III will not let go of his dream to run a play on offense. He just doesn't see it happening in the regular-season finale.

Notre Dame players brush off USC quarterback Max Wittek saying during a radio interview that the Trojans will win Saturday.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said the best way to get linebacker Manti Te'o the Heisman Trophy is to keep winning and not by using gimmicks like putting Te'o in for offensive plays.

Notre Dame closes the regular season at USC on Saturday, and the Irish will be facing a first-time starting quarterback.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly says past Irish coaches have reached out and helped him during his first three years with the program.

Notre Dame's Tyler Eifert and Manti Te'o are finalists for postseason awards.

Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson was named the Independent offensive player of the week.

Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson had his best game of the season in Saturday's 38-0 home win over Wake Forest.

Notre Dame is No. 1 in the latest BCS standings.

Notre Dame moved to No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 and USA Today coaches poll.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly makes his pitch for linebacker Manti Te'o to win the Heisman Trophy.

SOUTH BEND – Skylar Diggins scored 15 points and Kayla McBride had 18 points to help No. 7 Notre Dame beat Massachusetts 94-50 in its home opener on Sunday.

Notre Dame will likely be No. 1 when the BCS standings are released Sunday night after improving to 11-0 by defeating Wake Forest and having Kansas State and Oregon suffer their first losses of the season.

Three matchups to watch as Notre Dame plays host to Wake Forest in the home season finale today.

Notre Dame will likely be No. 1 when the BCS standings are released Sunday night after improving to 11-0 by defeating Wake Forest and having Kansas State and Oregon suffer their first losses of the season.

Notre Dame receiver John Goodman talks with reporters after Saturday's 38-0 win over Wake Forest.

Notre Dame thrashed Wake Forest 38-0 on Saturday.

Notre Dame celebrates its 38-0 victory over Wake Forest Saturday. The No. 3 Irish (11-0) finished their first undefeated home season since 1998 with the win over the Demon Deacons.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly talks about Saturday's 38-0 home win over Wake Forest. The No. 3 Irish (11-0) finished undefeated at home for the first time since 1998 with the victory.

Notre Dame will head west with its perfect record in tact and the stylish win everyone was looking for over the last three games.The No. 3 Irish crushed Wake Forest 38-0 Saturday in Notre Dame Stadium as they completed their first undefeated home season since 1998.

Notre Dame leads Wake Forest 38-0 after three quarters on Senior Day.

Notre Dame leads Wake Forest 31-0 at halftime on Senior Day.

Notre Dame jumps out to 21-0 lead on Wake Forest after first quarter.

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o named one of four finalists for the Lombardi Award

Notre Dame center Braxston Cave talks about Senior Day. The No. 3 Irish (10-0) play host to Wake Forest (5-5) in their final home game of the season Saturday.

Previewing Notre Dame's final home game of the season as the No. 3 Irish (10-0) play host to Wake Forest (5-5).

Notre Dame receiver John Goodman, a former Bishop Dwenger standout, talks about his 18-yard touchdown reception in last Saturday's 21-6 victory at Boston College.

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o was named one of five finalists for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, given to college football's best defensive player, on Thursday.

Notre Dame will be limited to a maximum of two Orange Bowl appearances over a 12-year period, according to the new deal the Atlantic Coast Conference and bowl announced Thursday.

Notre Dame receiver John Goodman, a former Bishop Dwenger standout, talks about his career with the Irish.

Notre Dame tight end Tyler Eifert, a former Bishop Dwenger standout, talks about what he will remember about the university and the highlights of his football career with the Irish so far.

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o, who will play his final home game Saturday, says he wants to be remembered as "one of the best" and to go out a champion.

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o talks about Saturday's final home game of the season, the No. 3 Irish (10-0) play host to Wake Forest (5-5), and what Senior Day means to him.

Notre Dame men's basketball coach Mike Brey talks about New Haven forward V.J. Beachem, who was one of four players to sign with the Irish on Wednesday.

New Haven's V.J. Beachem, Marian's Demetrius Jackson, Penn's Austin Torres and St. Joseph's Prep's Steve Vasturia signed their letters of intent to play for Notre Dame on Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period.

Notre Dame tight end Tyler Eifert's statistics have dipped this season, but coach Brian Kelly says the Dwenger graduate is about more than numbers.

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Bob Diaco will likely be sought after by college programs looking for a head coach, and Irish coach Brian Kelly will not stand in Diaco's way if the assistant finds the right job to leave for.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly talks about who the Irish will rely on to help replace DaVaris Daniels' production with the receiver out for the rest of the regular season with a shoulder injury.

Notre Dame cornerback KeiVarae Russell has been cleared to pratice after suffering a head injury in the Irish's win over Boston College on Saturday.

Notre Dame moved up two spots in the Associated Press and USA Today/ESPN coaches men's basketball polls.

Notre Dame linebacker Prince Shembo was named the independent football defensive player of the week for his performance in the No. 3 Irish's 21-6 victory at Boston College on Saturday.

Notre Dame is tied for first in the country in scoring defense, but there is more to like about the Irish defense than just it being able to keep the points down.

Notre Dame moves to No 3 in the BCS standings Sunday night, but the Irish still need help to reach national championship game.

Here is what Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said during his Sunday teleconferenc about quarterback Everett Golson, nose guard Louis Nix III and linebacker Manti Te'o and Ishaq Williams.

Notre Dame moved up a spot to No. 3 in the Associated Press Top 25 and USA Today coaches poll as the Irish received one first-place vote in both polls.

Notre Dame receiver DaVaris Daniels had surgery on his broken clavicle Sunday morning and will be out for the final two games of the season.

SOUTH BEND – Jack Cooley scored the first nine points of the game and finished with 19, Scott Martin pulled down 17 rebounds and No. 22 Notre Dame beat Evansville 58-49 Saturday in the season opener for both teams.

Notre Dame center Braxston Cave talks about playing on the road and dealing with fans during away games.

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – Natalie Achonwa had 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead seventh-ranked Notre Dame to a 57-51 victory over No. 19 Ohio State on Friday night in the Carrier Classic.

Notre Dame nose guard Louis Nix III talks about playing with the flu against Pittsburgh last Saturday.

Previewing No. 4 Notre Dame's game at Boston College on Saturday.

Two football players earn academic honors; men's basketball player lands on watch list.

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o said the defense made things too complicated at times in Saturday's triple-overtime win over Pittsburgh.

Notre Dame nose guard Louis Nix III jokingly said the Irish's close call against Pittsburgh was all planned, but there is no joking around when it comes to the Irish's ability to win close games.

Notre Dame players say it is easier to come together as one on the road.

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o talks about Louis Nix III playing through the flu against Pittsburgh, Pitt running back Ray Graham and what concerns him about Boston College, which the No. 4 Irish play on Saturday.

Notre Dame receiver DaVaris Daniels talks about becoming more comfortable battling for jump balls and his progress as a recevier.

Notre Dame's game at USC will start at 8 p.m. Nov. 24.

Jay Hayes, a 6-foot-5, 275-pound lineman from Brooklyn’s Poly Prep, orally committed to the Notre Dame, according to multiple reports.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly says team need right mindset as it tries to finish the season undefeated.

Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson earns independent offensive player of the week honor, and men's basketball team sets game time for season opener.

Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson is getting closer to earning enough of coach Brian Kelly's confidence to be allowed to stay in an entire game and play through mistakes.

Boston College coach Frank Spaziani is well aware of the challenge his team faces when the Eagles (2-7) play host to No. 4 Notre Dame (9-0) at 8 p.m. Saturday.

Notre Dame had two players with the same uniform number on the field when Pittsburgh missed what would have been a game-winning field goal in the second overtime Saturday.

Notre Dame remained ranked No. 4 in the Associated Press Top 25 and USA Today coaches poll Sunday.

Notre Dame receiver DaVaris Daniels talks about the performance by quarterback Everett Golson in Saturday's triple-overtime win over Pittsburgh.

Notre Dame defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore talks about when he felt the Irish would defeat Pittsburgh on Saturday and improving to 9-0.

Notre Dame survived a stiffer test than what was expected when it defeated Pittsburgh in triple overtime Saturday.

Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson talks after Saturday's 29-26 triple-overtime win over Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly talks about the Irish's 29-26 triple-overtime win over Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Ntore Dame dominated nearly every statistical category on offense, but the Irish trail Pittsburgh 10-6 at halftime.

Notre Dame committed five penalties in the opening quarter and is tied with Pittsburgh at 3 entering the second quarter.

Three matchups to watch as No. 4 Notre Dame plays host to Pittsburgh today.

Previewing Notre Dame's home game against Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Three Pittsburgh football players who have been charged with simple assault and conspiracy in connection with an incident last month involving three other students will play this weekend against Notre Dame, according to a statement on the Panthers' athletic website.

PITTSBURGH – Three University of Pittsburgh football players have been charged with simple assault and conspiracy in connection with an incident last month involving three other students, one of whom reported he was hit in the head during a brief confrontation on the street.

Notre Dame defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore says linebacker Manti Te'o should be able to break offensive players' hold on the Heisman Trophy.

Notre Dame linebacker Carlo Calabrese says the team knows about the program's rich history, but the players will not let that affect this year.

Notre Dame defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore says it is hard to pinpoint why the Irish have a much better margin of victroy away from Notre Dame Stadium this season.

Notre Dame center Braxston Cave talks about the success the team is having this season and how the Irish know Pittsburgh is a dangerous team.

Notre Dame linebacker Carlo Calabrese talks the Irish not allowing success to get to their heads, Pittsburgh's running game and what the team is focusing on to prepare for the Panthers.