The former Notre Dame coach hasn't been afraid to shake things up since taking over in Baton Rouge. But no more talk of accents and dancing. Now it's time for football.
Notre Dame's Brian Kelly relishes his team joining regulars Alabama, Clemson and Oklahoma in the College Football Playoff.
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly announced Sunday that quarterback Ian Book will practice Tuesday and, if there are no setbacks, reclaim his starting spot over Brandon Wimbush.
From Ian Book jump-starting the offense to hip-hop pumping through the speakers at the House That Rockne Built, the Irish's makeover has helped them catch up with the times.
Notre Dame lost a key leader on the field and off when left guard Alex Bars went down with a knee injury that doctors expect will keep him out for the rest of the season. Coach Brian Kelly called the news "devastating."
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly danced around the possibility of a new starting quarterback, saying Thursday that junior Ian Book and senior Brandon Wimbush would both play Saturday against Wake Forest but declining to say who will start.
