NOTRE DAME, Ind. – Fighting Irish head coach Brian Kelly spoke briefly on Wednesday about the state of the team, and practice this week, as they prepare for South Florida.

NOTRE DAME, Ind. – As the Fighting Irish continue preparing for their home opener against South Florida, starting quarterback Dayne Crist sat down with the media on Wednesday to discuss how he plans on managing the offense.

Riddick a factor as returner, thanks to stable of WRs

NOTRE DAME – Robby Toma, in a sort of roundabout way, has helped Notre Dame soup up its special teams.

A Notre Dame men’s basketball team looking to make another big splash during the 2011-12 Big East season will have the chance to do so immediately when conference play commences in late December.

Brian Kelly issued a reminder to his team Wednesday, starting with the fact game day isn’t here yet.

Crist motivated by his passion for football, concern for teammates and love for Notre Dame.

NOTRE DAME, Ind. — By now, there is no “if” about ballyhooed freshmen defensive ends Aaron Lynch and Stephon Tuitt taking the field for Notre Dame’s season opener.

The official transcript of the Irish defenders’ press conference from Wednesday.

The official transcript of quarterback Dayne Crist’s press conference from Wednesday.

There will be tempered expectations for Notre Dame basketball this winter, and the Big East’s ESPN broadcast schedule reflects it.