One of the best Week 1 slates in college football history is just days away, starting with No. 25 Boise State vs. South Florida at 5:30 p.m. EDT on Thursday.

If the Big Ten expands, Notre Dame doesn't appear to be too interested in joining even amid major conference realignments.

In the long view of history, Georgia was soundly beaten by Notre Dame in last season’s College Football Playoff quarterfinal, 23-10. And it’s true that Georgia was not the better team that night in New Orleans. But it’s also true the game was tied at 3 in the final minute of the first half, before the nightmare for Smart and Georgia:

SOUTH BEND — Just in time for brisk fall temperatures sweeping through Michiana Thursday, Notre Dame football beat the heat with its first fall practice this morning at the Irish

One reporter asked defensive coordinator Chris Ash if South Bend's recent heat wave has helped the team prep for the Miami climate. His response? Pure gold.