They gave it a good run.

But the No. 18 Notre Dame Fighting Irish's comeback effort fell short in a 36-28 defeat to the 12th-ranked Michigan State Spartans on Saturday night in South Bend, Indiana.

The loss was doubly painful for Brian Kelly's team. Barring complete and utter chaos, Notre Dame's 2016 season will not include a College Football Playoff berth.

The Irish opened the campaign with a stunning double-overtime loss at Texas. One shortcoming—as several ...

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