Texas coach Mack Brown said last week in anticipation of Nebraska and Colorado leaving the Big 12, the Longhorns would schedule more "Ohio State-type" games.

Yeah, this probably counts.

Brian Hamilton of the Chicago Tribune reported Tuesday night that the Longhorns were in negotiation with Notre Dame for a series beginning in 2015. Despite the Irish's recent struggles, the news in wake of Brown's comments serve as both a legitimization of the program and an endorsement for incoming coach Brian Kelly, who aims to have the Irish back at the top of the college football world by then.

Only Michigan and yes, Texas, have more wins in college football history.

According to the report, the series will likely run for four years, but the details of where the games will be played is unknown.

Texas needs a schedule bump to replace the loss of the Big 12 title game, which will almost certainly go away after this year's game at Cowboys Stadium. If Kelly has the Irish back in the Top 10 annually by 2015, Texas can consider the series a mission accomplished.

At the worst, the Irish are still a big-name team that Longhorns fans will flock to wherever the game is held.