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[6] Notre Dame team of 1905 In 1908, the win over Franklin saw end Fay Wood catch the first touchdown pass in Notre Dame history. [7] Notre Dame continued its success near the turn of the century and achieved their first victory over Michigan in 1909 by the score of 11–3 after which Michigan refused to play Notre Dame again for 33 years.

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A comprehensive list of Notre Dame's football season records, from 1887 to 2020. The team has 25 national championships, 11 consensus, and seven Heisman Trophy winners.

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Notre Dame brings a rich history to the College Football Playoff semifinals, but it's been quite a while since the Fighting Irish won it all.

Winsipedia - Database and infographics of Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Independent) football all-time record, national championships, conference championships, bowl games, wins, bowl record, All-Americans, Heisman winners, and NFL Draft picks

Few college football programs can come close to touching the production Notre Dame has had all-time in the NFL draft.

The Fighting Irish Exactly where and how Notre Dame's athletic nickname, "Fighting Irish," came to origination never has been perfectly explained. One story suggests the moniker was born in 1899 with Notre Dame leading Northwestern 5-0 at halftime of a game in Evanston, Ill. The Wildcat fans supposedly began to chant, "Kill the Fighting Irish, kill the Fighting Irish," as the second half opened.

Notre Dame Football’s Rare Sugar Bowl History and the Quest for a National Title The Sugar Bowl has been around since 1935, but this year’s battle between Notre Dame and Georgia is the only ...

In 1988, Notre Dame won the national championship, beating undefeated West Virginia in the Fiesta Bowl to finish 12–0. It was Notre Dame’s eleventh national title, its fourth since 1950, and the endpoint of the Fighting Irish’s third-longest title drought since we started winning titles under Knute Rockne in 1924. In 1989, Notre Dame began the season 11–0, but we lost to Miami at their ...

The University of Notre Dame was founded in 1842 and debuted the football program on November 23, 1887, taking a loss to Michigan (1). The Irish and all of the American football world would be locked in a scrum of dust until rule changes were made in 1906, allowing for the forward pass.

Notre Dame Football’s origins date back to the late 19th century. The program’s first official game took place on November 23, 1887, against Michigan. While the Fighting Irish lost their debut, it was the start of what would become one of the most legendary football programs in history.

1913 - Record: 7-0 Libby 1927 - Record: 7-1-1 Houlgate System 1938 - Record: 8-1 Dickinson System 1953 - Record: 9-0-1 Billingsley Report Boand System DeVold Dunkel System Helms Athletic Foundation Libby Litkenhous National Championship Foundation Poling System Williamson System 1964 - Record: 9-1 DeVold Football News National Football ...

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team is a college football team representing the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana, north of the city of South Bend, Indiana. The team plays its home games at the campus's Notre Dame Stadium, which has a capacity of 77,622.

One of the most heated rivalries in college football history, Notre Dame defeated Miami 31-30 in 1988, a game filled with drama and intensity. Pat Terrell’s critical deflection on a two-point conversion sealed the win and propelled the Irish to a perfect season and a national title.

On that day in 1913, Notre Dame changed the face of football forever by unleashing an aggressive passing attack that was incredibly efficient. Gus Dorais completed 12 of his 14 pass attempts for ...

It is reprinted from the Notre Dame – USC football game program. The greatest moments for a college football player – and for his fellow students – are experienced during a national championship season.

The Early Years: Laying the Foundation Notre Dame's football journey began way back in 1887. Yeah, you heard it right—1887! The university's first official game was against Michigan. It was a tough start, with the team losing 8-0, but it was the beginning of something extraordinary. The early years were all about building a foundation, and it was during this time that the team started to ...

SOUTH BEND —Riley Leonard spent just one season with Notre Dame football, but the Duke transfer quarterback still counts in NFL Draft lore for the Irish. After leading Notre Dame to a 14-2 ...

Notre Dame built on its all-time draft picks record after six former Fighting Irish players heard their name called in the 2025 NFL Draft.