Pete Sampson

For a team that appears built for the long haul, spring ball was only a mile marker on the way to something bigger.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Aneyas Williams said the quiet part out loud Saturday afternoon.

Book, the winningest quarterback in Notre Dame history, is back at Notre Dame Stadium, but this time he's in the broadcast booth.

Spring practice is over, and now the long wait until the Sunday of Labor Day weekend begins for Notre Dame fans.

It’s been a generation since Notre Dame has had this kind of hype and delivered on it. That’s the challenge for Marcus Freeman from here.

Coming out of the Blue-Gold Game, Notre Dame fans have questions about scheduling, expectations and libations, among other things.

The system is working for Notre Dame as it stands, but the Irish would expect to see scheduling and revenue benefits from a 24-team model.

Anti-expansion arguments didn’t seem to land with ACC coaches or administrators, including commissioner Jim Phillips.

What's on your mind about the Fighting Irish?

We’re still three months away from kickoff at Lambeau Field. Until then, Notre Dame fans have a lot of questions.