Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly has gotten a vote of confidence with the Irish off to their worst start in his eight seasons at the school.
In an interview with ESPN.com, athletic director Jack Swarbrick was clear Kelly's job was not in danger with Notre Dame at 2-5.
"Brian will lead this team out of the tunnel opening day next year," Swarbrick said.
Not much has gone right for since the Irish began the season in the top 10. All five of their defeats this season have been by eight points or less. Kelly, who is 57-28 with Notre Dame, fired defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder after a loss to disappointing loss to Duke.