Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard, who leads the Fighting Irish into a College Football Playoff semifinal vs. Penn State on Thursday, grew up in Fairhope. He played his first three college seasons ...

Special teams have produced some nerve-wracking, game-changing and game-clinching moments so far in the College Football ...

The playoff semifinal Thursday night against the Nittany Lions (13-2) will mark the deepest into January that Notre Dame has ...

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The Irish have a chance to reach the national championship for the first time since 2012. No. 7 Notre Dame faces No. 6 Penn ...

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It was one of the wildest endings you'll ever see in high school basketball — and a reminder of the almost impossible task that officials face when they don't have the benefit of instant replay. After ...

In an era that is now long gone, a trip to the Orange Bowl meant a break from the rough weather up north and the capper to a ...

Declining birth rates, rising tuition costs, student loan debt and lack of confidence in higher education are just some of the challenges facing Ohio colleges and universities.

Penn State linebacker Dominic DeLuca hoists the trophy after the 31-14 win over Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31, ...

In this CFP, the Irish are winning over some people. Or maybe they're just benefitting from the distaste many feel for their ...