Notre Dame football is the college football program of the University of Notre Dame, located in South Bend, Indiana. Here is some general information about Notre Dame football:
The Notre Dame football team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) for all sports except football, in which it remains an independent program.
Notre Dame football has a rich history and tradition, with 13 national championships, 7 Heisman Trophy winners, and 179 consensus All-Americans, among many other accolades.
The Notre Dame football team plays its home games at Notre Dame Stadium, which has a seating capacity of approximately 80,000. The stadium is famous for its iconic "Touchdown Jesus" mural on the side of the Hesburgh Library.
Some of Notre Dame's most famous football players include Joe Montana, Tim Brown, Paul Hornung, and Jerome Bettis, among many others.
Notre Dame football has a storied rivalry with the University of Southern California (USC), with the two teams having played each other over 90 times dating back to 1926.
The team has also had several notable games over the years, including the famous "Game of the Century" against Michigan State in 1966, the "Catholic vs. Convicts" game against the University of Miami in 1988, and the 2013 game against Michigan in which Notre Dame announced it would be ending the annual series between the two schools.
Overall, Notre Dame football is one of the most storied and successful programs in college football history, with a passionate fan base and a proud tradition of excellence both on and off the field.
Matthew Horner - May 16, 2024, 2:22pm EDT
