In this photo made Oct. 3, 2009, Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen, left, celebrates a touchdown against Washington during an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. Clausen isn't the same quarterback who walked out of the Los Angeles Coliseum seven games ago following USC's 38-3 win over Notre Dame that he describes as the toughest loss of his life. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

In this photo made Oct. 3, 2009, Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen, left, celebrates a touchdown against Washington during an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. Clausen isn't the same quarterback who walked out of the Los Angeles Coliseum seven games ago following USC's 38-3 win over Notre Dame that he describes as the toughest loss of his life.

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  1. Southern California wide receiver Damian Williams, left, gets past Notre Dame safety Harrison Smith as he scores a touchdown on a 41-yard play in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. USC defeated Notre Dame 34-27.
  2. Southern California's C.J. Gable, front, is tied up by Notre Dame linebacker Steve Filer on a kick off return during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009.
  3. In this photo made Oct. 3, 2009, Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen, left, celebrates a touchdown against Washington during an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. Clausen isn't the same quarterback who walked out of the Los Angeles Coliseum seven games ago following USC's 38-3 win over Notre Dame that he describes as the toughest loss of his life.
  4. SOUTH BEND, IN - SETPEMBER 19: Ian Williams #95 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates a defensive play against the Michigan State Spartans on September 19, 2009 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Michigan State 33-30.
  5. SOUTH BEND, IN - SETPEMBER 19: Kyle McCarthy #28 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates his interception in the final minute and a half of play against the Michigan State Spartans on September 19, 2009 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Michigan State 33-30.
  6. SOUTH BEND, IN - SETPEMBER 19: Golden Tate #23 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish drops a pass as Chris Rucker #29 of the Michigan State Spartans defends on September 19, 2009 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Michigan State 33-30.
  7. ESPN's Erin Andrews reports from the sidelines during a NCAA college football game between Auburn and Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. Auburn won 26-22.
  8. Arkansas cheerleaders rally fans at an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. Arkansas won 47-19.
  9. A security guard watches the end of an NCAA college football game between Arizona State and Oregon State as the moon rises above Sun Devil Stadium Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, in Tempe, Ariz.
  10. This undated handout provided by the NCAA shows James Isch. The NCAA picked James Isch to be interim president, a temporary replacement for the late Myles Brand. Isch joined the national staff in 1998 and has served as the governing body's vice president for administration and chief financial officer.
  11. Penn State coach Joe Paterno shouts before an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 31-6.
  12. Oregon State coach Mike Riley gestures before an NCAA college football game against UNLV on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, in Las Vegas.
  13. SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 21: Jimmy Clausen #7 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish calls a play in the huddle against the Univeristy of Connecticut Huskies at Notre Dame Stadium on November 21, 2009 in South Bend, Indiana. Connecticut defeated Notre Dame 33-30 in double overtime.
  14. SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 21: Jimmy Clausen #7 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish avoids a sack by Twyon Martin #4 and Jesse Joseph #91 of the Univeristy of Connecticut Huskies at Notre Dame Stadium on November 21, 2009 in South Bend, Indiana. Connecticut defeated Notre Dame 33-30 in double overtime.
  15. SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 21: Jimmy Clausen #7 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks for a receiver in the first overtime period against the Univeristy of Connecticut Huskies at Notre Dame Stadium on November 21, 2009 in South Bend, Indiana. Connecticut defeated Notre Dame 33-30 in double overtime.
  16. SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 21: Head coach Charlie Weis of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish waits to enter the field with (L-R) Jimmy Clausen #7, Eric Olsen #55, Kyle McCarthy #28 and Scott Smith #41 before a game against the Univeristy of Connecticut Huskies at Notre Dame Stadium on November 21, 2009 in South Bend, Indiana.

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