The team website says the following about the role of the leprechaun: The Notre Dame logo features a side view of the figure with his dukes up, ready to battle anyone that comes his way.

With the Notre Dame Fighting Irish being the home team in the college football national championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes, that means the white jerseys are out. It’s back to the blue.

Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs (2) returns an interception during the second half of the Cotton Bowl Classic College Football Playoff semifinal game against the Texas Longhorns at AT&T Stadium ...