- Notre Dame Fighting Irish football (1980–1989)
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Contents: 1980 - 1981 - 1982 - 1983 - 1984 - 1985 - 1986 - 1987 - 1988 - 1989 1980
1980 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football 
Sugar Bowl, L, 10-17 vs. Georgia Conference NCAA Division I-A Independent Schools Ranking Coaches #10 AP #9 1980 record 9-2-1 ( Independent) Head coach Dan Devine Home stadium Notre Dame Stadium (c. 59,075, grass) Seasons « 1979 1981 » The 1980 season would be Dan Devine's final year as Notre Dame head coach. The offense had 248 points for, while the defense gave up 128 points.
Rivalries
- In the Shillelagh Trophy, Notre Dame beat Purdue.
- In the Michigan – Notre Dame rivalry, Notre Dame beat Michigan.
- Notre Dame beat Michigan State to claim the Megaphone Trophy.
Schedule
Date Time Opponent# Rank# Site TV Result September 6 3:45 p.m. Purdue ABC W 31–10 September 20 2:30 p.m. Michigan W 29–27 October 4 at Michigan State W 26–21 October 11 2:30 p.m. Miami W 32–14 October 18 2:30 p.m. Army W 30–3 October 25 10:00 p.m. at Arizona W 20–3 November 1 at Navy W 33–0 November 8 at Georgia Tech T 3–3 November 15 3:45 p.m. at Alabama ABC W 7–0 November 22 1:30 p.m. Air Force W 24–10 Dec. 6 3:45 p.m. at Southern California ABC L 3–20 Jan. 1 1:00 p.m. vs. Georgia (Sugar Bowl) ABC L 10–17 *Non-conference game. 
Homecoming. #Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to game. All times are in Eastern Time.Team players drafted into the NFL
- Blair Kiel - 1984 / Round: 11 / Pick: 281 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Dave Duerson - 1983 / Round: 3 / Pick: 64 Chicago Bears
Awards and honors
- Former Fighting Irish coach Ara Parseghian was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame
1981
1981 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football Conference NCAA Division I-A Independent Schools 1981 record 5-6 ( Independent) Head coach Gerry Faust Home stadium Notre Dame Stadium (c. 59,075, grass) Seasons « 1980 1982 » Gerry Faust would become the new Notre Dame head coach. The offence scored 232 points, while the defence allowed 160 points.
Rivalries
- In the Shillelagh Trophy, Purdue beat Notre Dame.
- Notre Dame beat Michigan State to claim the Megaphone Trophy.
Schedule
Date Time Opponent# Rank# Site TV Result September 12 2:30 p.m. Louisiana State W 27–9 September 19 1:50 p.m. at Michigan ABC L 7–25 September 26 at Purdue L 14–15 October 3 2:30 p.m. Michigan State W 20–7 October 10 2:30 p.m. Florida State L 13–19 October 24 2:30 p.m. Southern California L 7–14 October 31 1:30 p.m. Navy W 38–0 November 7 1:30 p.m. Georgia Tech W 35–3 November 14 at Air Force W 35–7 November 21 at Penn State L 21–24 November 27 2:45 p.m. at Miami ABC L 15–37 *Non-conference game. Homecoming. #Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to game. All times are in Eastern Time.Team players drafted into the NFL
- Bob Crable - 1982 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23 New York Jets
- John Krimm - 1982 / Round: 3 / Pick: 76 New Orleans Saints
- Phil Pozderac - 1982 / Round: 5 / Pick: 137 Dallas Cowboys
Awards and honors
1982
1982 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football Conference NCAA Division I-A Independent Schools 1982 record 6-4-1 ( Independent) Head coach Gerry Faust Home stadium Notre Dame Stadium (c. 59,075, grass) Seasons « 1981 1983 » Notre Dame played their first night game ver at home as they faced Michigan. although the Irish gained 419 yards of total offense. The game belonged to Michigan's Mike Johnston who kicked 3 field goals, and Anthony Carter's 72-yard touchdown punt record were the difference in the 23-17 Michigan win.
Rivalries
- In the Shillelagh Trophy, Notre Dame beat Purdue.
- In the Michigan – Notre Dame rivalry, Notre Dame beat Michigan.
- Notre Dame beat Michigan State to claim the Megaphone Trophy.
Schedule
Date Time Opponent# Rank# Site TV Result September 18 9:00 p.m. Michigan ABC W 23–17 September 25 2:30 p.m. Purdue W 28–14 October 2 at Michigan State W 11–3 October 9 2:30 p.m. Miami W 16–14 October 16 2:30 p.m. Arizona L 13–16 October 23 at Oregon T 13–13 October 30 at Navy (East Rutherford, NJ) W 27–10 November 6 at Pittsburgh W 31–16 November 13 3:45 p.m. Penn State ABC L 14–24 November 20 at Air Force L 17–30 November 27 3:45 p.m. at Southern California CBS L 13–17 *Non-conference game. Homecoming. #Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to game. All times are in Eastern Time.Team players drafted into the NFL
Awards and honors
- Former Fighting Irish player Bert Metzger was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame
1983
Notre Dame made it to the Liberty Bowl where they faced Boston College and their prized quarterback Doug Flutie. Boston College scored first on a 13-yard touchdown pass but missed the extra point. Notre Dame came back as Allen Pinkett and Chris Smith each rushed for 100 plus yards, while pickett scored 2 touchdowns as Notre Dame beat Boston College 19-18 to win their first bowl game since the 1979 Cotton Bowl.
1983 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football Liberty Bowl champions Liberty Bowl, W, 19-18, Boston College Eagles Conference NCAA Division I-A Independent Schools 1983 record 7-5 ( Independent) Head coach Gerry Faust Home stadium Notre Dame Stadium (c. 59,075, grass) Seasons « 1982 1984 » Rivalries
- In the Shillelagh Trophy, Notre Dame beat Purdue.
- In the Holy War match against Boston College, Notre Dame beat BC to claim the Frank Leahy Memorial Bowl.
- Notre Dame beat USC to claim the Jeweled Shillelagh.
- Michigan State beat Notre Dame to claim the Megaphone Trophy.
Schedule
Date Time Opponent# Rank# Site TV Result September 10 2:30 p.m. at Purdue W 52–6 September 17 2:30 p.m. Michigan State L 23–28 September 24 9:00 p.m. at Miami CBS L 0–20 October 1 at Colorado W 27–6 October 8 7:00 p.m. at South Carolina W 30–6 October 15 1:30 p.m. at Army (East Rutherford, NJ) W 42–0 October 22 2:30 p.m. Southern California W 27–6 October 29 Navy W 28–12 November 5 3:45 p.m. Pittsburgh CBS L 16–21 November 12 at Penn State L 30–34 November 19 1:30 p.m. Air Force L 22–23 Dec. 29 8:00 p.m. vs. Boston College (Liberty Bowl) Raycom W 19–18 *Non-conference game. Homecoming. #Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to game. All times are in Eastern Time.Team players drafted into the NFL
Awards and honors
- Allen Pinkett finished 16th in voting for the Heisman Trophy.[5]
- Former Fighting Irish players Bill Fischer and Bill Shakespeare was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame
1984
1984 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football Aloha Bowl, L, 20-27, Southern Methodist Mustangs Conference NCAA Division I-A Independent Schools 1984 record 7-5 ( Independent) Head coach Gerry Faust Home stadium Notre Dame Stadium (c. 59,075, grass) Seasons « 1983 1985 » Rivalries
- In the Shillelagh Trophy, Purdue beat Notre Dame.
- Notre Dame beat USC to claim the Jeweled Shillelagh.
- Notre Dame beat Michigan State to claim the Megaphone Trophy.
Schedule
Date Time Opponent# Rank# Site TV Result September 8 Purdue (Indianapolis) L 21–23 September 15 at Michigan State W 20–17 September 22 noon Colorado W 55–14 September 29 3:30 p.m. at Missouri ABC W 16–13 October 6 7:30 p.m. Miami ESPN L 13–31 October 13 noon Air Force ESPN L 7–21 October 20 noon South Carolina ESPN L 32–36 October 27 3:30 p.m. at Louisiana State ABC W 30–22 November 3 at Navy (East Rutherford, NJ) ESPN W 18–17 November 17 noon Penn State ESPN W 44–7 November 24 3:30 p.m. at Southern California CBS W 19–7 Dec. 29 8:00 p.m. vs. Southern Methodist (Aloha Bowl) ESPN W 20–27 *Non-conference game. Homecoming. #Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to game. All times are in Eastern Time.Team players drafted into the NFL
Awards and honors
- Former Fighting Irish player Red Sitko was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame
1985
1985 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football Conference NCAA Division I-A Independent Schools 1985 record 5-6 ( Independent) Head coach Gerry Faust Home stadium Notre Dame Stadium (c. 59,075, grass) Seasons « 1984 1986 » Rivalries
- Notre Dame beat USC to claim the Jeweled Shillelagh.
- Notre Dame beat Michigan State to claim the Megaphone Trophy.
Schedule
Date Time Opponent# Rank# Site TV Result September 14 2:30 p.m. at Michigan CBS L 12–20 September 21 7:30 p.m. Michigan State ESPN W 27–10 September 28 noon at Purdue L 17–35 October 5 3:30 p.m. at Air Force ABC L 15–20 October 19 noon Army USA, WGN W 24–10 October 26 2:00 p.m. Southern California None W 37–3 November 2 3:30 p.m. Navy ABC W 41–17 November 9 noon Ole Miss USA, WGN W 37–14 November 16 3:30 p.m. at Penn State ABC L 6–36 November 23 noon Louisiana State USA, WGN L 7–10 November 30 3:30 p.m. at Miami CBS L 7–58 *Non-conference game. Homecoming. #Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to game. All times are in Eastern Time.Team players drafted into the NFL
Awards and honors
- Allen Pinkett finished 8th in voting for the Heisman Trophy.[5]
- Former Fighting Irish players Paul Hornung and Jim Martin were inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame
1986
1986 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football Conference NCAA Division I-A Independent Schools 1986 record 5-6 ( Independent) Head coach Lou Holtz Home stadium Notre Dame Stadium (c. 59,075, grass) Seasons « 1985 1987 » Lou Holtz would become Notre Dame head coach. The offence scored 299 points, while the defence allowed 219 points.
Rivalries
- Notre Dame beat USC to claim the Jeweled Shillelagh.
- Michigan State beat Notre Dame to claim the Megaphone Trophy.
Schedule
Date Time Opponent# Rank# Site TV Result September 13 3:30 p.m. Michigan ABC L 23–24 September 20 2:30 p.m. at Michigan State CBS L 15–20 September 27 3:30 p.m. Purdue ABC W 41–9 October 4 3:30 p.m. at Alabama ABC L 10–28 October 11 noon Pittsburgh L 9–10 October 18 noon Air Force W 31–3 November 1 7:30 p.m. at Navy TBS W 33–14 November 8 1:00 p.m. SMU None W 61–29 November 15 3:30 p.m. Penn State ABC L 19–24 November 22 7:45 p.m. at LSU ESPN L 19–21 November 29 3:30 p.m. at USC CBS W 38–37 *Non-conference game. Homecoming. #Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to game. All times are in Eastern Time.Team players drafted into the NFL
The following players were drafted into professional football following the season.
Player Position Round Pick Franchise Wally Kleine Tackle 2 48 Washington Redskins Steve Beuerlein Quarterback 4 110 Los Angeles Raiders Robert Banks Defensive End 7 176 Houston Oilers Joel D. Williams Tight End 8 210 Miami Dolphins 1987
1987 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football Cotton Bowl Classic, L, 10-35, Texas A&M Conference NCAA Division I-A Independent Schools 1987 record 8-4 ( Independent) Head coach Lou Holtz Home stadium Notre Dame Stadium (c. 59,075, grass) Seasons « 1986 1988 » The offence scored 339 points, while the defence allowed 218 points. Tony Rice became the starting quarterback for Notre Dame following an injury to Terry Andrysiak. The Irish would finish the season 8-4 and earn a berth to the Cotton Bowl Classic,
Rivalries
- Notre Dame beat USC to claim the Jeweled Shillelagh.
- In the Michigan – Notre Dame rivalry, Notre Dame beat Michigan.
- In the Holy War match against Boston College, Notre Dame beat BC to claim the Frank Leahy Memorial Bowl.
- Notre Dame beat Michigan State to claim the Megaphone Trophy.
Schedule
Date Time Opponent# Rank# Site TV Result September 12 3:30 p.m. at Michigan* ABC W 26–7 September 19 7:45 p.m. Michigan State* ESPN W 31–8 September 26 at Purdue* W 44–20 October 10 7:00 p.m. at Pittsburgh* ESPN L 22–30 October 17 at Air Force* W 35–14 October 24 2:30 p.m. Southern California* CBS W 26–15 October 31 Navy* W 56–13 November 7 Boston College* W 32–25 November 14 2:30 p.m. Alabama* CBS W 37–6 November 21 noon at Penn State* CBS L 20–21 November 28 3:30 p.m. at Miami* CBS L 0–24 Jan. 1 1:30 p.m. vs. Texas A&M Cotton Bowl • (Cotton Bowl Classic) CBS L 10–35 *Non-conference game. Homecoming. #Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to game. All times are in Eastern Time.Team players drafted into the NFL
The following players were drafted into professional football following the season.
Player Position Round Pick Franchise Tim Brown Wide Receiver 1 6 Los Angeles Raiders Tom Redehr Tackle 3 69 New England Patriots Chuck Lanza Center 3 70 Pittsburgh Steelers Cedric Figaro Linebacker 6 152 San Diego Chargers Brandy Wells Defensive Back 9 226 Cincinnati Bengals Awards and honors
- Tim Brown, Heisman Trophy[12]
- Tim Brown - 1987 Walter Camp Award[13]
- Former Fighting Irish player Tommy Yarr was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame
1988
1988 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football National Champions 1989 Fiesta Bowl, W 34-21 vs. West Virginia Conference NCAA Division I-A Independent Schools Ranking Coaches #1 AP #1 1988 record 12-0 ( Independent) Head coach Lou Holtz Offensive coordinator Jim Strong Offensive scheme Option Defensive coordinator Barry Alvarez Base defense 3-4 Home stadium Notre Dame Stadium (c. 59,075, grass) Seasons « 1987 1989 » Rivalries
- Notre Dame beat USC to claim the Jeweled Shillelagh.
- In the Michigan – Notre Dame rivalry, Notre Dame beat Michigan.
- Notre Dame beat Michigan State to claim the Megaphone Trophy.
Schedule
Please see: 1988 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team for schedule and scores
Awards and honors
- Lou Holtz, Paul "Bear" Bryant Award [14]
- Lou Holtz, Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award[15]
Team players drafted into the NFL
1989
1989 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football Orange Bowl champions Orange Bowl, W, 21-6, Colorado Buffaloes Conference NCAA Division I-A Independent Schools Ranking Coaches #3 AP #2 1989 record 12-1 ( Independent) Head coach Lou Holtz Home stadium Notre Dame Stadium (c. 59,075, grass) Seasons « 1988 1990 » Rivalries
Notre Dame beat USC to claim the Jeweled Shillelagh. In the Michigan – Notre Dame rivalry, Notre Dame beat Michigan 24-19.
- Notre Dame beat Michigan State to claim the Megaphone Trophy.
Schedule
Date Time Opponent# Rank# Site TV Result August 31 8:00 p.m. vs. Virginia (Kickoff Classic) Raycom W 36–13 September 16 3:30 p.m. at Michigan ABC W 24–19 September 23 2:30 p.m. Michigan State CBS W 21–13 September 30 noon Purdue ABC W 40–7 October 7 4:00 p.m. at Stanford W 27–17 October 14 7:45 p.m. at Air Force ESPN W 41–27 October 21 3:30 p.m. Southern California CBS W 28–24 October 28 5:00 p.m. Pittsburgh ESPN W 45–7 November 4 noon Navy W 41–0 November 11 noon Southern Methodist W 59–6 November 18 3:30 p.m. at Penn State CBS W 34–23 November 25 6:30 p.m. at Miami CBS L 10–27 Jan. 1 8:00 p.m. vs. Colorado (Orange Bowl) NBC W 21–6 *Non-conference game. Homecoming. #Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to game. All times are in Eastern Time.Team players drafted into the NFL
The following players were drafted into professional football following the season.
Player Position Round Pick Franchise Anthony Johnson Running Back 2 36 Indianapolis Colts Tim Grunhard Tackle 2 40 Kansas City Chiefs Jeff Alm Defensive Tackle 2 41 Houston Oilers Pat Terrell Defensive Back 2 49 Los Angeles Rams Mike Brennan Tackle 4 91 Cincinnati Bengals Stan Smagala Defensive Back 5 123 Dallas Cowboys Ned Bolcar Linebacker 6 146 Seattle Seahawks D’Juan Francisco Defensive Back 10 262 Washington Redskins Dean Brown Guard 12 316 Indianapolis Colts Awards and honors
- Tony Rice, Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award[18]
- Tony Rice finished 4th in voting for the Heisman Trophy.[5]
- Raghib Ismail finished in a tie for 10th in voting for the Heisman Trophy.[5]
References
- ^ http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?id=143&season=1980
- ^ http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?id=143&season=1981
- ^ http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?id=143&season=1982
- ^ http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?id=143&season=1983
- ^ a b c d http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/nd-m-footbl-archive.html/
- ^ http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?id=143&season=1984
- ^ http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?id=143&season=1985
- ^ http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?id=143&season=1986
- ^ http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1987.htm
- ^ http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?id=143&season=1987
- ^ http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1988.htm
- ^ http://www.heisman.com/winners/hsmn-winners.html
- ^ "Walter Camp Football Foundation Awards (Page 3)". The Walter Camp Foundation. http://waltercamp.org/index.php/teams_and_awards/awards/P200/. Retrieved 2008-01-02.
- ^ "Paul "Bear" Bryant College Football Coaching Awards" (PDF). The American Heart Association. http://www.americanheart.org/downloadable/heart/11950567165420708%20BB%20Previous%20Winners.pdf. Retrieved 2007-11-21.
- ^ "Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award". Football Writers Association of America. http://www.sportswriters.net/fwaa/awards/robinson/index.html. Retrieved 2008-01-02.
- ^ http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?id=143&season=1989
- ^ http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1990.htm
- ^ http://www.goldenarmfoundation.com/past-winners.html
External links
- Notre Dame Official Athletic Site
- University of Notre Dame Official Website
- Notre Dame Stadium Greatest Victories
Notre Dame Fighting Irish football Established 1887 · based in Notre Dame, IndianaThe University University of Notre Dame · Location: Notre Dame, Indiana · President: Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. · Athletic Director: Jack SwarbrickHead coaches Affiliation Stadiums Rivalries Culture Lore Four Horsemen · "Win One for the Gipper" · Notre Dame Box · Jeweled Shillelagh · "The Game of the Century" (1946) · "The Game of the Century" (1966) · "The Chicken Soup Game" · Catholics vs. Convicts · 1991 Orange Bowl · "The Game of the Century" (1993) · Holy War · Shamrock Classic · Ireland Trophy · The "Bush Push" · 2007 Navy vs. Notre Dame football game · Play Like A Champion TodayHeisman Trophy winners National championships (11) BCS berths (3) Seasons (123) 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s Notre Dame Fighting Irish bowl games 1925 Rose Bowl • 1970 Cotton Bowl Classic • 1971 Cotton Bowl Classic • 1973 Orange Bowl • 1973 Sugar Bowl • 1975 Orange Bowl • 1976 Gator Bowl • 1978 Cotton Bowl Classic • 1979 Cotton Bowl Classic • 1981 Sugar Bowl • 1983 Liberty Bowl • 1984 Aloha Bowl • 1988 Cotton Bowl Classic • 1989 Fiesta Bowl • 1990 Orange Bowl • 1991 Orange Bowl • 1992 Sugar Bowl • 1993 Cotton Bowl Classic • 1994 Cotton Bowl Classic • 1995 Fiesta Bowl • 1996 Orange Bowl (January) • 1997 Independence Bowl • 1999 Gator Bowl • 2001 Fiesta Bowl • 2003 Gator Bowl • 2004 Insight Bowl • 2006 Fiesta Bowl • 2007 Sugar Bowl • 2008 Hawaii Bowl • 2010 Sun BowlNotre Dame Fighting Irish starting quarterbacks Cartier • Cusack • E. Coady • P. Coady • Zeitler • Dinkel • Walsh • Hering • Waters • Fleming • McDonald • Diebold • McGlew • Silver • Bracken • Ryan • Hamilton • Dorais • Bergman • Phelan • Mohn • Bahan • Brandy • Grant • Thomas • Stuhldreher • Edwards • Riley • Brady • Carideo • Jaskwhich • Bonar • Fromhart • Puplis • Sitko • Hargrave • Bertelli • Dancewicz • Lujack • Tripucka • B. Williams • Mazur • Guglielmi • Hornung • R. Williams • Izo • Haffner • Lamonica • Budka • Huarte • Zloch • Hanratty • Theismann • Steenberge • Etter • Brown • Clements • Slager • Montana • Lisch • Courey • Kiel • Beuerlein • Andrysiak • Rice • Mirer • McDougal • Powlus • Jackson • Battle • LoVecchio • Holiday • Quinn • Jones • Sharpley • Clausen • Crist • ReesNotre Dame Fighting Irish Football 1988 Consensus National Champions Jeff Alm | Derek Brown | Rodney Culver | Bob Dahl | Pat Eilers | Kent Graham | Donn Grimm | Tim Grunhard | Andy Heck | Raghib Ismail | Anthony Johnson | Scott Kowalkowski | Todd Lyght | Tony Rice | Rod Smith | Frank Stams | Pat Terrell | Ricky Watters | Chris Zorich
Head Coach Lou Holtz
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