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.

The Irish have now lost four of their last five games, and head coach Micah Shrewsberry didn’t hold back about the team’s recent struggles after Sunday's loss.

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.