Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football
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Notable: Notre Dame has not de- feated a defending national champ since opening 1998 with a victory ver- sus Michigan (36-20), and hasn't done it on the road since a 7-0 victory at Alabama in 1980. Summary: Florida State lost six as- sistant coaches after a 12-2 record in 2012 — and still followed with a na- tional title while finishing first in scor- ing defense (12.1 points allowed per game) and second in scoring offense (51.6 points per contest). Seven starters return on offense, led by quarterback Jameis Winston (4,057 yards passing at a 66.9 percent clip) and four linemen. There is also senior power back Karlo Williams (730 yards rushing and 8.0 yards per carry) and top targets Ra- shad Greene (76 catches and 14.8 yards per grab) and tight end Nick O'Leary The Irish will try to defeat a defending national champ for the first time since 1998 when they take on Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jameis Winston and Florida State Oct. 18 in Tallahassee, Fla. PHOTO COURTESY FLORIDA STATE