When Notre Dame football spring practice opens in March, Jordan Botelho figures to be limited along with third-year Vyper Boubacar Traore.

Notre Dame football then almost pulled off a comeback for the ages. Eventually, Ohio State (14-2) made enough plays to hang on for a 34-23 victory, the first CFP champion in the 12-team format era.

Notre Dame is reportedly eyeing Penn State assistant Ja'Juan Seider to fill out Marcus Freeman's staff as running backs coach ...