Why is Notre Dame not in a conference for college football? Here's what to know as the Irish are set to compete in the CFP championship game on Monday:

Where is Notre Dame located? Here's what to know about the Fighting Irish ahead of Monday's College Football Playoff championship game vs. Ohio State:

In the four weeks since the Georgia Tech loss, Notre Dame could easily have a record of 4-2 or 5-1. Instead, the Irish are 2-4 with one-point losses to North Carolina and NC State to go with a blown first-half lead at Syracuse on Jan. 18.

The Atlantic Coast Conference, in the process of unveiling its schedule over five days, announced that the Notre Dame-at-UM game will be played the Sunday of Labor Day weekend (Aug. 31) at 7:30 p.m. and be televised nationally on ABC.

Notre Dame football is looking at Chris Ash to fill its defensive coordinator vacancy after losing Al Golden to the Bengals.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Markus Burton scored 21 points and Notre Dame beat Virginia for the first time on the road, 74-59 on Saturday.

Markus Burton scored 21 points and made four 3-pointers to lead the visiting Notre Dame Fighting Irish to a 74-59 road victory over Virginia on Saturday night at Charlottesville, Va.

Between Touchdown Jesus, “Win One for the Gipper,” Rudy, and, yes, even the forward pass, there are those who believe football wouldn’t quite be football without Notre Dame.

Ohio State is fully capable of making Notre Dame pay for its mistakes, but it doesn’t force nearly as many turnovers and commits more on offense as well. The Buckeyes are tied for 54th in the FBS in takeaways (19) and rank 44th in turnover margin (plus-four), which bodes well for the Irish.

Markus Burton scored 21 points and Notre Dame beat Virginia for the first time on the road, 74-59 on Saturday. Burton made half of his 14 shots with four 3-pointers for the Fighting Irish (9-10, 3-5 Atlantic Coast Conference),

Markus Burton scored 21 points and Notre Dame beat Virginia for the first time on the road, 74-59 on Saturday.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Markus Burton scored a game-high 21 points leading Notre Dame to its first ever win over Virginia at John Paul Jones Arena 74-59. Notre Dame had a record of 0-9 at JPJ coming into the game. Virginia trailed the entire game. Notre Dame led by 12 at halftime.