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.

The Fighting Irish revealed their uniform combination for the national title game, rolling with their classic look of a gold helmet, navy blue jersey and gold pants: Notre Dame, which is ranked No ...