Notre Dame moves up one spot in the Associated Press Top 25 and the USA Today coaches poll.

Bishop Luers linebacker Jaylon Smith, a Notre Dame recruit, said one of the nice things about receiving his official invitation to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Friday was that he wasn't going to be asked about where he was going to play in college.

Notre Dame landed the point guard it coveted in Demetrius Jackson, and the nation found out about a little earlier than planned.

Notre Dame cornerback KeiVarae Russell didn't expect to start this season, but the freshman has adjusted well to his role in the first four games.

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o is a unique player on and off the field.

Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chuck Martin says quarterback Everett Golson will not lose confidence as he continues to grow as a player.

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Bob Diaco talks about the Irish's ability to create turnovers through the first four games.

Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chuck Martin talks about the relationship between the quarterbacks and not knowing exactly what the future holds for the position.

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o is on the cover of Sports Illustrated this week, marking the first time the program has been on the cover of SI since 2006.

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o was named the Bronko Nagurski national defensive player of the week and the Chuck Bednarik player of the week on Tuesday.

Notre Dame's annual game against Michigan is the first casualty of the Irish's recent deal with the Atlantic Coast Conference.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Black Coaches & Administrators selected Notre Dame associate head coach Carol Owens as its new president.

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o was named the Independent defensive player of the week and the Lott IMPACT player of the week for the second time in a row.

Notre Dame moved up to No. 10 in The Associated Press Top 25 poll today.

Torii Hunter Jr., a 6-foot-1, 175- pound receiver from Prosper (Texas) High School announced on his Twitter account that he orally committed to Notre Dame.

Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees talks about coming off the bench to help the Irish defeat Michigan 13-6 on Saturday night and his role on the team.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly talks about Saturday's 13-6 win over Michigan.

Notre Dame's defense has become the team's identity in its 4-0 start ... Two players help seal Saturday's win over Michigan on offense ... Notre Dame fans show Manti Te'o how much they care

Notre Dame and Michigan were scoreless in the first quarter thanks to the Irish defense.

Three matchups to watch for tonight's Notre Dame-Michigan game.

Bishop Luers linebacker Jaylon Smith will be honored as a member of the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl by the selection tour at an assembly in Luers' gym next Friday, the bowl announced today.

Previewing Notre Dame's home night game against Michigan on Saturday.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said he expects Michigan to get after quarterback Everett Golson on Saturday.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly told reporters Thursday that arrangements have been made for linebacker Manti Te'o to return to Hawaii during the team's bye week.

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o was named one of 30 players up for the Senior CLASS Award on Thursday.

Notre Dame linebacker Danny Spond is dealing with migraine headaches as he continues his football career.

Notre Dame safety Jamoris Slaughter underwent successful surgery on his ruptured left Achilles tendon, the university announced Wednesday night.

Notre Dame running back Cierre Wood improves his game by seeking out one-on-one matchups against linebacker Manti Te'o in practice.

Notre Dame defensive lineman Tony Springmann talks about adjusting to college football after high school, what he learned in the first three games this season and how he is different from his freshman year.

Notre Dame running back Cierre Wood talks about returning from his two-game suspension and the success Theo Riddick and George Atkinson III had in his absence.

Former Notre Dame basketball star Ben Hansbrough signed a free-agent contract with the Indiana Pacers today, the NBA team announced.

Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick says reports that we Notre Dame will play Connecticut in Fenway Park in 2014 are inaccurate.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly says team is not focused on losing streak against Michigan.

Notre Dame and Connecticut could play a football game in Boston's Fenway Park in 2014, according to reports.

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o was named the Lott IMPACT player of the week and Independent defensive player of the week.

Irish coach Brian Kelly said on his teleconference Sunday that safety Jamoris Slaughter suffered an Achilles tendon injury against the Spartans and will miss the rest of the season.

Notre Dame is ranked No. 11 in The Associated Press Top 25 and No. 15 in the USA Today coaches' poll.

Three matchups to watch in tonight's Notre Dame-Michigan State game.

Diamond Leung at Mlive.com was kind enough to answer some questions about No. 10 Michigan State, which plays No. 20 Notre Dame in Spartan Stadium on Saturday night:

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said the players who were injured in last weekend's win over Purdue are ready for Saturday's game at Michigan State.

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o wants to be there for his teammates, despite losing “some people very close to him,” according to coach Brian Kelly.

Notre Dame will join the Atlantic Coast Conference in all sports except football and hockey, the university and the conference announced Wednesday.

Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly and women's basketball coach Muffet McGraw release statements on the university joining ACC.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly says punt returner Davonte' Neal has the right makeup to make an impact as a returner.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said that having a veteran like Tommy Rees behind first-year starter Everett Golson is different than any quarterback situation he has had during his coaching career.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly talks about his No. 20 Irish getting ready to play No. 10 Michigan State this weekend.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said on his Sunday teleconference that it appears all players who were hurt Saturday will be able to play this week, and he addressed the Golson/Rees dynamic and the return of running back Cierre Wood from suspension.

Notre Dame moved up in the AP Top 25 and USA Today coaches poll.

Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees was booed by his home fans when he came in for Everett Golson at the end of Saturday's game, but the junior turned those boos to cheers by leading the game-wining drive in a 20-17 win over Purdue.

Notre Dame turned to quarterback Tommy Rees to finish a 20-17 win over Purdue.

Notre Dame holds a 17-10 lead over Purdue early in fourth quarter.

Notre Dame and Purdue tied at 7 after first half.

Notre Dame and Purdue are scoreless after first quarter.

Things to watch for today in Notre Dame's home opener against Purdue.

Doug Randolph, a 6-foot-3, 225-pound linebacker from Woodberry Forest in Richmond, Va., announced on his Twitter account that he orally committed to Notre Dame.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly isn't sure if Andrew Hendrix or Tommy Rees will be the first quarterback in if Everett Golson comes out of games.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly changed the team's practice routine to being inside Notre Dame Stadium on Thursday to get players used to playing at home.

Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson's first start went well, but he also knows he can improve.

Notre Dame left tackle Zack Martin enjoys all kinds of movies, including romantic comedies.

The Notre Dame IMG Radio Network announced who will fill in for analyst Allen Pinkett for the next two Irish games.

Notre Dame will face a tall task during conference play for men's basketball this season.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly says defensive end Stephon Tuitt wants to be dominant in everything he does.

Notre Dame radio analyst Allen Pinkett will not be on the broadcast for the next two Irish games because of comments he made last week about the team needing more bad guys.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly says there will be no excuses about a travel hangover when the Irish play Purdue in their home opener Saturday.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said quarterback Tommy Rees, who returns from a one-game suspension this week, will compete against Andrew Hendrix to backup Everett Golson in Saturday's home game against Purdue.