2013 football media guide

Zack Martin

Senior OL All-America candidate

TJ JONES

Senior WR All-America candidate

BENNETT JACKSON

Senior CB All-America candidate

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Brian Kelly Associated Press Coach of the Year Walter Camp Coach of the Year Home Depot Coach of the Year Sporting News Coach of the Year Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year AFCA Coach of the Year FWAA/Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year

Table Of Contents

THE FIGHTING IRISH 2013 Notre Dame Veterans......................................................................................................15-58 2013 Notre Dame Freshmen....................................................................................................58-62

COACHES AND STAFF Head Coach Brian Kelly............................................................................................................63-67 Bob Diaco....................................................................................................................................... 68 Chuck Martin.................................................................................................................................. 69 Tony Alford..................................................................................................................................... 70 Scott Booker................................................................................................................................... 71 Kerry Cooks..................................................................................................................................... 72 Mike Denbrock............................................................................................................................... 73 Bob Elliott....................................................................................................................................... 74 Mike Elston..................................................................................................................................... 75 Harry Hiestand............................................................................................................................... 76 Paul Longo...................................................................................................................................... 77 Support Staff.............................................................................................................................78-80

2012 SEASON IN REVIEW

2012 season review

Navy................................................................................................................................................ 81 Purdue............................................................................................................................................. 82 Michigan State............................................................................................................................... 83 Michigan......................................................................................................................................... 84 Miami (Fla.)..................................................................................................................................... 85 Stanford.......................................................................................................................................... 86 BYU................................................................................................................................................. 87 Oklahoma........................................................................................................................................ 88 Pittsburgh........................................................................................................................................ 89 Boston College............................................................................................................................... 90 Wake Forest................................................................................................................................... 91 USC................................................................................................................................................. 92 Alabama......................................................................................................................................... 93 2012: A Season To Build On.....................................................................................................94-97 2012 Honors and Awards.............................................................................................................. 98 2012 Results and Team Statistics................................................................................................. 99 2012 Individual Statistics.......................................................................................................99-100 2012 Defensive Statistics............................................................................................................101 2012 Game-by-Game Starters.....................................................................................................102 2012 Game-by-Game Stats.........................................................................................................103 2012 Opponent Game-by-Game Stats........................................................................................104 2012 Game-by-Game Comparison..............................................................................................105 2012 Game-by-Game Individual Statistics..........................................................................106-109

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Individual Records.................................................................................................................110-116 Team Records........................................................................................................................117-120 Opponent Records........................................................................................................................121 Longest Plays................................................................................................................................122 Year-by-Year Leaders...........................................................................................................123-126 NCAA Statistical Leaders............................................................................................................127 NCAA Records..............................................................................................................................128 Statistical Trends.........................................................................................................................129 All-Time Scores.....................................................................................................................130-144 Year-by-Year Record....................................................................................................................145 Super Seasons.............................................................................................................................146 Series Scores.........................................................................................................................147-152 Records vs. Conferences..............................................................................................................153 Records vs. Opponents................................................................................................................154 Bowl Summaries...................................................................................................................155-156 Bowl Records........................................................................................................................157-158 National Championships.............................................................................................................159 1924 National Champions...........................................................................................................160 1929 National Champions...........................................................................................................161 1930 National Champions...........................................................................................................162 1943 National Champions...........................................................................................................163 1946 National Champions...........................................................................................................164 1947 National Champions...........................................................................................................165 1949 National Champions...........................................................................................................166 1966 National Champions...........................................................................................................167 1973 National Champions...........................................................................................................168 1977 National Champions...........................................................................................................169 1988 National Champions...........................................................................................................170 Heisman Trophy....................................................................................................................171-174 Consensus All-Americans............................................................................................................175 All-Time All-Americans.........................................................................................................176-177 College Football Hall of Fame.....................................................................................................178 Pro Football Hall of Fame.............................................................................................................179 Honors and Accolades..........................................................................................................180-183 Irish in the NFL......................................................................................................................184-187 Irish and the NFL Draft..........................................................................................................188-191 Knute Rockne...............................................................................................................................192 George Gipp..................................................................................................................................193 The Four Horsemen......................................................................................................................194

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HISTORY AND RECORDS

Notre Dame Football‌ At A Glance...........................................................................................2-3 2013 Notre Dame Roster..............................................................................................................4-5 2013 Irish by State and Hometown.............................................................................................6-7 How the Irish Were Built................................................................................................................. 8 2013 Notre Dame Outlook..........................................................................................................9-13

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HERE COME THE IRISH

UNIVERSITY AND MEDIA INFORMATION University of Notre Dame............................................................................................................195 University Leadership...........................................................................................................196-197 Notre Dame Stadium...................................................................................................................198 Guglielmino Athletics Complex...................................................................................................199 Football Practice Facilities...........................................................................................................200 Media Information................................................................................................................201-203 NBC Sports...................................................................................................................................204 Notre Dame IMG College Network.............................................................................................205 Primary Media Outlets.................................................................................................................206

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2013 NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE CREDITS

The 2013 Notre Dame Football Media Guide is dedicated to the memory of Susan McGonigal who spent 35 years as an assistant in the Notre Dame Media Relations and Sports Information Department. She passed away on March 22, 2013.

University and media information

The 2013 NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE is a copyright production of the University of Notre Dame Athletics Media Relations Department, 112C Joyce Center, Notre Dame, IN 46556, (574) 631-7516.

This publication was written, compiled and edited by director of football media relations Michael Bertsch with editorial assistance from senior associate athletics director John Heisler, assosciate media relations director Tim Connor, media relations assistant Lizzie Mikes, student assistant emeritus Michael Scholl and senior staff assistant Carol Copley.

Page layout and design, as well as cover designs, by Cathy J. Scholz of C Graphics in Granger, Ind. Special thanks to the South Bend Tribune photographic department, Mike and Sue Bennett and the Lighthouse Imaging staff, Matt Cashore, Joseph Weiser, Kevin Leahy, Marcus Snowden, Brian Spurlock Photography, Joe Raymond, Linda Dunn, Kevin Burke, Heather Gollatz, David Berta, Gary Mills, Ed Ballotts, Mike Binette, Chuck Linster, Scott Ecker, John Dlugolecki, John Dunn, Cheryl Ertelt, Pete Fontaine, Bruce Harlan, Greg Kohs, Pete LaFleur, Br. Charles McBride, Steven Navratil, Bill Panzica/Sporting Shots, Bob Rosato, Mike Stahlschimdt, James Smith, Jack Stohlman, Jack Berry, Don Stacy, Vince Wehby, Rico Casares and Vince Muzik for their photographic contributions.

Printing by Xerox Corporation. Š University of Notre Dame, Athletics Media Relations Department, 2013. All rights reserved.

LITTLE MORE ON THE FRONT COVER Notre Dame will take part in a year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the development of football's forward pass.

Prior to that 1913 season, Knute Rockne and Gus Dorais spent the summer on Cedar Point Beach practicing the forward pass. At the time, throwing the ball was legal but seldom used.

Against heavily favored Army in '13, Rockne and Dorais used that practice on the beach to beat the Cadets, 35-13, with an array of passes. The victory paved the way to Notre Dame's national prominence, and in the process, changed offensive football forever.

1 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

Notre Dame … At a Glance UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

2012 SCHEDULE & RESULTS

Location: Notre Dame, Ind. Founded: 1842 Nickname: Fighting Irish Colors: Blue and Gold Enrollment: 8,372 (undergraduates), 11,816 (total) Stadium: Notre Dame Stadium (Natural Grass/80,795) President: Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. Provost: Thomas Burish NCAA Faculty Representative: Patricia Bellia Athletics Director: Jack Swarbrick Senior Associate Athletics Director/Media Relations: John Heisler Director of Football Media Relations: Michael Bertsch Athletics Department Website: und.com

Date Opponent

FOOTBALL INFORMATION Offensive Formation: Spread Defensive Formation: 3-4 2012 Overall Record: 12-1 Final Ranking: 4 (Associated Press)/3 (USA Today Coaches) Starters Returning/Lost: 15/10 Offensive Starters From 2012 Returning/Lost: 5/6 Defensive Starters From 2012 Returning/Lost: 8/3 Special Teams Starters From 2012 Returning/Lost: 2/1 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 40/18

COACHING STAFF Head Coach Brian Kelly (Assumption, ’83) Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/ Linebackers Bob Diaco (Iowa, ’95) Director of Football Strength and Conditioning Paul Longo (Wayne State, ’83)

Running Backs/Slot Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator Tony Alford (Colorado State, ’92)

Safeties Bob Elliott (Iowa, ’76) Defensive Line Mike Elston (Michigan, ’98)

50-10 20-17 20-3 13-6 41-3 20-13 17-14 30-13 29-26 21-6 38-0 22-13 14-42

48,820 80,795 79,219 80,795 62,871 80,795 80,795 86,031 80,795 44,500 80,795 93,607 80,120

CBS NBC ABC NBC NBC NBC NBC ABC NBC ABC NBC ABC ESPN

RETURNING STATISTICAL LEADERS Passing Tommy Rees Andrew Hendrix

Comp. Att. Yards Pct. TD INT Avg./Gm Effic.

34 59 436 57.6 2 2 36.3 124.1 5 7 55 71.4 0 0 18.3 137.4

Rushing George Atkinson III Cam McDaniel

Att. Yards Avg. 51 361 7.1 23 125 5.4

TD Yds/Gm Long 5 30.1 56 1 9.6 19

Receiving TJ Jones DaVaris Daniels

Rec. Yards Avg. TD Yds/Gm Long 50 649 13.0 4 49.9 34 31 490 15.8 0 44.5 45

Tackles Total Solo Assist Sacks TFL INT PBU FF FR Bennett Jackson 65 45 20 0.0 1.5 4 4 0 1 Dan Fox 73 30 33 1.0 2.0 0 2 0 0

OFFENSIVE LETTERMEN RETURNING (13) RB George Atkinson III, WR Chris Brown, WR DaVaris Daniels, WR TJ Jones, TE Ben Koyack, OT Christian Lombard, OL Nick Martin, OT Zack Martin, RB Cam McDaniel, TE Troy Niklas, QB Tommy Rees, WR Daniel Smith, OG Chris Watt

Co-Defensive Coordinator/Cornerbacks Kerry Cooks (Iowa, ’00)

Outside Wide Receivers/Pass Game Coordinator Mike Denbrock (Grand Valley State, ’87)

Score Attendance TV

RETURNING IN 2013

Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Chuck Martin (Millikin, ’90)

Tight Ends/Special Teams Coordinator Scott Booker (Kent State, ’03)

W/L

*Sept. 1 vs. Navy (Dublin, Ireland) W W Sept. 8 Purdue Sept. 15 at #10 Michigan State W Sept. 22 #18 Michigan W *Oct. 6 vs. Miami, Fla. (Chicago, Ill.) W Oct. 13 #17 Stanford W (OT) W Oct. 20 BYU Oct. 27 at #8 Oklahoma W Nov. 3 Pittsburgh W (3OT) W Nov. 10 at Boston College Nov. 17 Wake Forest W W Nov. 24 at USC *^Jan. 7 vs. #2 Alabama (Miami, Fla.) L *games played at neutral sites ^ BCS National Championship

DEFENSIVE LETTERMEN RETURNING (25) CB Josh Atkinson, S Nick Baratti, ILB Carlo Calabrese, S Connor Cavalaris, S Austin Collinsworth (2011), OLB Ben Councell, DL Sheldon Day, S Matthias Farley, ILB Dan Fox, ILB Jarret Grace, CB Bennett Jackson, ILB Kendall Moore, DL Louis Nix III, OLB Romeo Okwara, CB KeiVarae Russell, ILB Joe Schmidt, DL Kona Schwenke, OLB Prince Shembo, S Elijah Shumate, OLB Danny Spond, DL Tony Springmann, DL Tyler Stockton, DL Stephon Tuitt, OLB Ishaq Williams, CB Lo Wood (2011) SPECIAL TEAMS LETTERMEN RETURNING (2) PK Kyle Brindza, K Nick Tausch LETTERMEN LOST (18) C Braxston Cave, LS Jordan Cowart, TE Tyler Eifert, OG Mike Golic, Jr., TE Jake Golic, QB Everett Golson, WR John Goodman, DE Kapron Lewis-Moore, S Dan McCarthy, S Zeke Motta, WR Davonte Neal, RB Theo Riddick, S Chris Salvi, OL Matt Tansey, ILB Manti Te’o, WR Robby Toma, P Ben Turk, RB Cierre Wood

Offensive Line Harry Hiestand (East Stroudsburg, ‘83) Graduate Assistants (Defense) Corey Brown (Iowa, ’05) Josh Reardon (Central Michigan, ’06) Graduate Assistants (Offense) Pat Welsh (Grand Valley State, ‘10) Tyler McDermott (Colorado State, ‘12)

2 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

The Fighting Irish STARTERS

GRADUATES (6) ILB Carlo Calabrese, ILB Dan Fox, OT Zack Martin, DL Tyler Stockton, K Nick Tausch, OG Chris Watt SENIORS (22) OL Kevin Carr, S Austin Collinsworth, C Bruce Heggie, QB Andrew Hendrix, CB Bennett Jackson, WR TJ Jones, OT Christian Lombard, DL Arturo Martinez, WR Luke Massa, ILB Kendall Moore, DL Louis Nix III, RB Tyler Plantz, P Jude Rhodes, QB Tommy Rees, CB Joe Romano, DE Kona Schwenke, OLB Prince Shembo, WR Daniel Smith, OLB Danny Spond, ILB Justin Utupo, TE Alex Welch, CB Lo Wood JUNIORS (27) RB George Atkinson III, CB Josh Atkinson, K Kyle Brindza, CB Jalen Brown, RB Amir Carlisle, S Connor Cavalaris, OLB Ben Councell, WR DaVaris Daniels, S Matthias Farley, QB Charlie Fiessinger, ILB Jarrett Grace, OG Conor Hanratty, S Eilar Hardy, C Matt Hegarty, DL Chase Hounshell, TE Ben Koyack, WR Eric Lee, OLB Connor Little, OL Nick Martin, RB Cam McDaniel, TE Troy Niklas, OLB Anthony Rabasa, ILB Joe Schmidt, DL Tony Springmann, S Ernie Soto, DL Stephon Tuitt, OLB Ishaq Williams

2012 season review

Defensive Players With Starting Experience Lost (4) Pos. Name 2012 Streak Career Manti Te’o (ILB)............................................13..................................... 48.................................49 Kapron Lewis-Moore (DE)............................13..................................... 13.................................42 Zeke Motta (S)..............................................13..................................... 17.................................28 Jamoris Slaughter (S)...................................3........................................-..................................19

IRISH BY CLASS

coaches & staff

Defensive Players With Starting Experience Returning (11) Pos. Name 2012 Streak Career Dan Fox (ILB/OLB)..........................................9....................................... 2..................................22 Louis Nix III (NG)...........................................11...................................... 4..................................22 Prince Shembo (OLB/DE).............................13..................................... 13.................................22 Stephon Tuitt (DE)........................................13..................................... 13.................................16 Carlo Calabrese (ILB).....................................5........................................-..................................13 KeiVarae Russell (CB)..................................13..................................... 13.................................13 Bennett Jackson (CB)...................................13..................................... 13.................................13 Danny Spond (OLB)......................................11..................................... 11.................................11 Matthias Farley (S/OLB)...............................11..................................... 10.................................11 Kona Schwenke (NG)....................................2........................................-...................................2

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Offensive Players With Starting Experience Lost (8) Pos. Name 2012 Streak Career Braxston Cave (C).........................................13..................................... 13.................................35 Tyler Eifert (TE).............................................13..................................... 33.................................34 Theo Riddick (RB)..........................................8....................................... 4..................................26 Cierre Wood (RB)...........................................4........................................-..................................18 Mike Golic Jr. (OG/C)...................................13..................................... 17.................................17 Robby Toma (WR).........................................6........................................-..................................12 Everett Golson (QB)......................................11...................................... 6..................................11 John Goodman (WR).....................................1........................................-...................................6

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Offensive Players With Starting Experience Returning (11) 2012 Streak Career Pos. Name Zack Martin (LT/RT)......................................13..................................... 39.................................39 TJ Jones (WR)..............................................11...................................... 9..................................30 Chris Watt (OG)............................................13..................................... 26.................................26 Tommy Rees (QB)..........................................2........................................-..................................18 Christian Lombard (RT).................................13..................................... 13.................................13 Troy Niklas (TE)..............................................7....................................... 1..................................8* Daniel Smith (WR).........................................4........................................-...................................4 Chris Brown (WR)..........................................4........................................-...................................4 George Atkinson III (RB)................................3........................................-...................................3 DaVaris Daniels (WR)...................................3........................................-...................................3 Ben Koyack (TE).............................................1....................................... 1...................................2 * includes one start as an OLB in 2011

What Returns by Percentage Rushing Yards............................................................................................................................33.3 Passing Yards...........................................................................................................................100.0 Receiving Yards..........................................................................................................................48.4 Punt Return Yards........................................................................................................................0.0 Kickoff Return Yards................................................................................................................100.0 Scoring........................................................................................................................................66.0 Total Yards.................................................................................................................................69.4 All-Purpose Yards.......................................................................................................................48.0 Field Goals................................................................................................................................100.0 Punting Yards...............................................................................................................................0.0 Tackles........................................................................................................................................70.8 Tackles for Loss..........................................................................................................................77.1 Sacks...........................................................................................................................................77.9 Fumble Recoveries.....................................................................................................................42.9 Interceptions...............................................................................................................................56.3 Passes Broken Up.......................................................................................................................70.6

SOPHOMORES (17) WR Josh Anderson, S Nick Baratti, WR Chris Brown, DL Sheldon Day, WR Gerald Martinez, S Eamon McOsker, OLB Romeo Okwara, CB KeiVarae Russell, S Elijah Shumate, S Chris Badger, LS Scott Daly, OL Mark Harrell, DL Jarron Jones, RB Will Mahone, S C.J. Prosise, OT Ronnie Stanley, S John Turner

History and records

FRESHMEN (24) OL Hunter Bivin, RB Greg Bryant, DB Jesse Bongiovi, DB Devin Butler, LB Michael Deeb, OL Steve Elmer, RB Tarean Folston, WR Will Fuller, TE Mike Heuerman, WR Torii Hunter, DB Rashad Kinlaw, DB Cole Luke, DL Jacob Matuska, OL Mike McGlinchey, OL Colin McGovern, OL John Montelus, WR James Onwualu, LB Doug Randolph, S Max Redfield, WR Corey Robinson, DL Isaac Rochell, LB Jaylon Smith, TE Durham Smythe, QB Malik Zaire

University and media information

3 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

Notre Dame Roster No. Name

1 2 2 3 3 4 4 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 37 38 39 39 40 41 42 42 43 44 45 46 46 47 48

**Nix III, Louis *Brown, Chris ***Jackson, Bennett Carlisle, Amir Luke, Cole **Atkinson III, George Hardy, Eilar Bryant, Greg *Russell, KeiVarae ***Jones, TJ **Tuitt, Stephon **Moore, Kendall Zaire, Malik Heuerman, Mike Smith, Jaylon *Daniels, DaVaris Redfield, Max ***Rees, Tommy *Williams, Ishaq Hendrix, Andrew ***Spond, Danny Butler, Devin Massa, Luke Fuller, William Badger, Chris Hunter, Torii Jr. Fiessinger, Charlie+ Onwualu, James **Koyack, Ben Randolph, Doug Prosise, C.J. Brown, Jalen *Shumate, Elijah **Wood, Lo *Atkinson, Josh Folston, Tarean Kinlaw, Rashad **Brindza, Kyle **Collinsworth, Austin *Baratti, Nicky *Councell, Ben Turner, John Mahone, Will *McDaniel, Cam Bongiovi, Jesse+ Romano, Joe+ Lee, Eric+ *Schmidt, Joe Recker, Drew+ Rhodes, Jude+ *Tausch, Nick *Farley, Matthias Deeb, Michael Soto, Ernie+ Chereson, John+ ***Calabrese, Carlo *Okwara, Romeo Anderson, Josh+ McOsker, Eamon+ *Cavalaris, Connor+ ***Fox, Dan

Position

DL WR CB RB DB RB S RB CB WR DL ILB QB TE LB WR DB QB OLB QB OLB DB WR WR S WR QB WR TE LB WR CB S CB CB RB DB K/P S S OLB S RB RB CB CB WR ILB DB K/P K S LB S K ILB OLB WR S CB ILB

No. Name 46 Anderson, Josh+ 84 Antognoli, Andrew+ 4 **Atkinson III, George 24 *Atkinson, Josh 16 Badger, Chris 29 *Baratti, Nicky 57 Bivin, Hunter 34 Bongiovi, Jesse+ 27 **Brindza, Kyle 2 *Brown, Chris 21 Brown, Jalen 1 Bryant, Greg 36 Butler, Devin 44 ***Calabrese, Carlo 3 Carlisle, Amir 67 Carr, Kevin+ 47 *Cavalaris, Connor+ 43 Chereson, John+ 28 **Collinsworth, Austin 30 *Councell, Ben 61 Daly, Scott 10 *Daniels, DaVaris 91 *Day, Sheldon 42 Deeb, Michael 95 Dickerson, Marquis+ 79 Elmer, Steve 41 *Farley, Matthias 17 Fiessinger, Charlie+ 25 Folston, Tarean 48 ***Fox, Dan 15 Fuller, William 59 *Grace, Jarrett 65 Hanratty, Conor 4 Hardy, Eilar 75 Harrell, Mark 77 Hegarty, Matt 51 Heggie, Bruce 12 Hendrix, Andrew 9 Heuerman, Mike 50 *Hounshell, Chase 81 Hunter, Omar+ 16 Hunter, Torii Jr. 2 ***Jackson, Bennett 94 Jones, Jarron 7 ***Jones, TJ 73 Kingsley, Scott+ 26 Kinlaw, Rashad 18 **Koyack, Ben 52 Larkin, Austin+ 37 Lee, Eric+ 93 Little, Connor+ 74 **Lombard, Christian 3 Luke, Cole 32 Mahone, Will 72 *Martin, Nick 70 ***Martin, Zack 86 Martinez, Arturo+ 83 Martinez, Gerard+ 14 Massa, Luke 89 Matuska, Jacob 33 *McDaniel, Cam

Pos. WR P RB CB S S OL CB K/P WR CB RB CB ILB RB OL CB K S OLB LS WR DL LB DL OL S QB RB ILB WR ILB C/G S OL C C QB TE DL WR WR CB DL WR OL CB TE LB WR OLB G/T CB RB G/T OT DL WR WR DL RB

Ht. 5-9 6-2 6-1.25 5-11.5 5-11.5 6-1 6-5.5 5-9.25 6-0.75 6-1.5 6-0.5 5-9.75 6-0.5 6-0.75 5-9.75 6-5 5-11 5-9 6-0.5 6-4.5 6-1.5 6-1.5 6-2 6-1.75 6-2 6-5.5 5-10.5 6-1 5-9.25 6-2.75 5-11.75 6-2.5 6-4.5 5-11.25 6-4 6-4.5 6-5 6-1.5 6-3.5 6-4.25 5-8 5-11.75 6-0 6-5.25 5-11.25 6-4 5-11 6-5 6-3 5-8 6-2.75 6-5 5-10.75 5-11 6-4.5 6-4 6-3.75 6-1 6-4 6-4.25 5-10

Wt. 198 190 220 197 197 206 291 183 236 191 202 204 181 250 190 355 190 170 205 254 248 203 290 242 280 317 204 190 207 245 171 253 309 201 305 300 290 226 225 271 175 178 195 305 195 245 182 261 220 180 222 315 184 214 295 308 254 199 237 275 207

Cl./Elg.^ So./2 Fr./1 Jr./3 Jr./3 So./1 So./2 Fr./1 Fr./1 Jr./3 So./2 Jr./2 Fr./1 Fr./1 Gr./4 Jr./2 Sr./4 Jr./3 Fr./1 Sr./3 Jr./2 So./1 Jr./2 So./2 Fr./1 Fr./1 Fr./1 Jr./2 Jr./3 Fr./1 Gr./4 Fr./1 Jr./2 Jr./2 Jr./2 So./1 Jr./2 Sr./3 Sr./3 Fr./1 Jr./2 Fr./1 Fr./1 Sr./4 So./1 Sr./4 Fr./1 Fr./1 Jr./3 Fr./1 Jr./3 Jr./3 Sr./3 Fr./1 So./1 Jr./2 Gr./4 Sr./4 So./2 Sr./3 Fr./1 Jr./3

4 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Hometown/High School Chatsworth, CA/Notre Dame Fresno, CA/San Joaquin Memorial Stockton, CA/Granada Stockton, CA/Granada Provo, UT/Timpview Tomball, TX/Klein Oak Owensboro, KY/Apollo Brooklyn, NY/Poly Prep Canton, MI/Plymouth Hanahan, SC/Hanahan Irving, TX/MacArthur Delray Beach, FL/American Heritage Washington, DC/Gonzaga Verona, NJ/Verona Santa Clara, CA/King’s Academy Nashville, TN/Montgomery Bell Academy Lake Forest, IL/Lake Forest Erie, PA/ Cathedral Prep Fort Thomas, KY/Highlands Asheville, NC/A.C. Reynolds Downers Grove, IL/South Vernon Hills, IL/Vernon Hills Indianapolis, IN/Warren Central Plantation, FL/American Heritage Marianna, AR/ Lee Midland, MI/Midland Charlotte, NC/Christian Mason, OH/Moeller Cocoa, FL/Cocoa Rocky River, OH/St. Ignatius Philadelphia, PA/Roman Catholic Cincinnati, OH/Colerain New Canaan, CT/New Canaan Reynoldsburg, OH/Pickerington Central Charlotte, NC/Catholic Aztec, NM/Aztec Sorrento, FL/Mount Dora Cincinnati, OH/Moeller Naples, FL/Barron Collier Kirtland, OH/Lake Catholic Harlingen, TX/Harlingen Prosper, TX/Prosper Hazlet, NJ/Raritan Rochester, NY/Aquinas Institute Roswell, GA/Gainesville Sherborn, MA/ Saint Sebastian’s Galloway, NJ/Absegami Oil City, PA/Oil City San Ramon, CA/Dougherty Valley West Des Moines, IA/Dowling Catholic Lake Elmo, MN/Hill-Murray Inverness, IL/Fremd Chandler, AZ/Hamilton Austintown, OH/Fitch Indianapolis, IN/Bishop Chatard Indianapolis, IN/Bishop Chatard Miami, FL/Belen Jesuit Las Vegas, NV/Cimarron Memorial Cincinnati, OH/St. Xavier Columbus, OH/Bishop Hartley Coppell, TX/Coppell

The Fighting Irish Cl./Elg.^ Fr./1 Fr./1 So./2 Fr./1 Sr./3 Jr./3 Sr./3 So./2 So./1 Fr./1 Sr./4 So./1 Jr./2 Fr./1 Fr./1 Fr./1 Sr./4 Sr./4 Fr./1 Fr./1 Sr./4 So./2 Jr./3 Sr./4 Sr./4 So./2 Sr./4 So./1 Fr./1 Fr./1 Jr./3 Sr./4 Jr./2 So./1 Gr./4 Gr./4 Jr./3 So./1 Sr./3 Gr./4 Sr./3 Jr./3 Sr./3 Sr./4 Fr./1

Hometown/High School Philadelphia, PA/William Penn Charter New Lenox, IL/Lincoln-Way West San Pedro, CA/Loyola Everett, MA/Everett Raleigh, NC/Southeast Raleigh Fullerton, CA/Servite Jacksonville, FL/Raines Charlotte, NC/Ardrey Kell Bellevue, WA/ Eastside Catholic Saint Paul, MN/Cretin-Derham Hall Frankfort, IL/Providence Catholic Petersburg, VA/Woodberry Forest Miami, FL/Columbus Richmond, VA/Woodberry Forest Lindenhurst, IL/Lakes Mission Viejo, CA/Mission Viejo Lake Forest, IL/Lake Forest Kapsowar, Kenya/Nordhoff (Ojai, CA) San Antonio, TX/San Antonio Christian McDonough, GA/Eagle’s Landing Christian River Forest, IL/Fenwick Everett, WA/Mariner Orange, CA/Mater Dei Hauula, HI/Kahuku Charlotte, NC/Ardrey Kell East Orange, NJ/Don Bosco Prep South Bend, IN/Clay Raleigh, NC/Cardinal Gibbons Fort Wayne, IN/Bishop Luers Belton, TX/Belton Davie, FL/St. Thomas Aquinas Littleton, CO/Columbine Fort Wayne, IN/Bishop Dwenger Las Vegas, NV/Bishop Gorman Linwood, NJ/Hun School Plano, TX/Jesuit Monroe, GA/Monroe Indianapolis, IN/Cathedral Lakewood, CA/Lakewood Glen Ellyn, IL/Glenbard West Cincinnati, OH/Elder Brooklyn, NY/Lincoln Apopka, FL/Apopka Jacksonville, FL/ Bolles School Kettering, OH/Archbishop Alter

Jones, Jarron – juh-RON Koyack, Ben – KOY-ack Mahone, Will – muh-HONE Massa, Luke – MASS-uh Matuska, Jacob – muh-TUSK-uh McGlinchey, Mike – muh-GLINCH-ee McGovern, Colin – muh-GUV-earn Montelus, John – MONT-uh-luss Okwara, Romeo – oak-WAR-uh, ROME-ee-oh Onwualu, James – on-WALL-ew Prosise, C.J. – PRO-cise (like precisely)

Plantz, Tyler+ *Hounshell, Chase Heggie, Bruce Larkin, Austin+ Utupo, Justin ***Shembo, Prince Rabasa, Anthony Bivin, Hunter *Grace, Jarrett Montelus, John Daly, Scott McGovern, Colin Hanratty, Conor ***Watt, Chris Carr, Kevin+ McGlinchey, Mike *Springmann, Tony ***Martin, Zack *Martin, Nick Kingsley, Scott+ **Lombard, Christian Harrell, Mark Hegarty, Matt Stanley, Ronnie Elmer, Steve Smythe, Durham Hunter, Omar+ Welch, Alex Martinez, Gerard+ Antognoli, Andrew+ **Niklas, Troy Martinez, Arturo+ *Smith, Daniel Robinson, Corey Matuska, Jacob Rochell, Isaac *Day, Sheldon *Stockton, Tyler Little, Connor+ Jones, Jarron Dickerson, Marquis+ **Schwenke, Kona Omiliak, Danny+ Wulfeck, Alex+ Smith, Hunter+

Position

RB DL C LB DL OLB OLB OL ILB OL LS OL C/G OG OL OL DL OT G/T OL G/T OL C OT OL TE WR TE WR P TE DL WR WR DL DL DL DL OLB DL DE DL K P LS

Russell, KeiVarae – key-var-A (long A at end) Schwenke, Kona – sh-wenk-ee, COE-nuh Tausch, Nick – TOWSH Tuitt, Stephon – TWO-it, stuh-FON Utupo, Justin – you-TOO-poe Williams, Ishaq – EE-shack Zaire, Malik – zy-EAR, muh-LEEK

University and media information

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Baratti, Nicky – buh-RAH-tee Bivin, Hunter – BIV-un Brindza, Kyle – BRIND-zuh Calabrese, Carlo – CAL-uh-breeze Carlisle, Amir – ah-MEER Daniels, DaVaris – duh-VAR-iss Folston, Tarean – TAR-ee-an Hardy, Eilar – EYE-lar Harrell, Mark – HAIR-el Heggie, Bruce – HEGG-ee Heuerman, Mike – HIRE-mun

49 50 51 52 53 55 56 57 59 60 61 62 65 66 67 68 69 70 72 73 74 75 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

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^ Class is the academic year (Gr. = Graduate Student)/Eligibility is the athletic season + Walk-on Player * Number of monograms earned

No. Name

2012 season review

Wt. 290 313 198 340 251 270 357 258 162 215 223 220 243 233 205 194 215 180 205 280 180 190 230 303 258 213 213 204 230 235 197 248 296 318 284 195 322 212 290 321 251 261 194 154 208

coaches & staff

Ht. 6-7.5 6-4.5 5-11.5 6-3.75 6-1 6-6.5 6-2.5 6-3.75 6-2 6-1 5-8.25 6-0.5 6-2.5 6-2 6-0 6-1 6-1.5 5-9.5 6-4.25 6-3.5 5-9 5-11 6-0.25 6-3.5 6-1.5 6-0 6-4 6-3 6-2.25 6-4.5 5-9 6-1.5 6-5.5 6-5.5 5-11 6-0 6-6.25 6-0.5 6-0.5 6-3 6-3.5 6-5.25 5-10.5 5-7 6-0

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No. Name 68 McGlinchey, Mike 62 McGovern, Colin 46 McOsker, Eamon+ 60 Montelus, John 8 **Moore, Kendall 85 **Niklas, Troy 1 **Nix III, Louis 45 *Okwara, Romeo 97 Omiliak, Danny+ 17 Onwualu, James 49 Plantz, Tyler+ 20 Prosise, C.J. 56 Rabasa, Anthony 19 Randolph, Doug 39 Recker, Drew+ 10 Redfield, Max 11 ***Rees, Tommy 39 Rhodes, Jude+ 88 Robinson, Corey 90 Rochell, Isaac 35 Romano, Joe+ 6 *Russell, KeiVarae 38 *Schmidt, Joe 96 **Schwenke, Kona 55 ***Shembo, Prince 22 *Shumate, Elijah 87 **Smith, Daniel 99 Smith, Hunter+ 9 Smith, Jaylon 80 Smythe, Durham 43 Soto, Ernie+ 13 ***Spond, Danny 69 *Springmann, Tony 78 Stanley, Ronnie 92 *Stockton, Tyler 40 *Tausch, Nick 7 **Tuitt, Stephon 31 Turner, John 53 Utupo, Justin 66 ***Watt, Chris 82 Welch, Alex 11 *Williams, Ishaq 23 **Wood, Lo 98 Wulfeck, Alex+ 8 Zaire, Malik

5 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

2013 Irish by State and Hometown Player

Hometown

High School

Arizona (1) Cole Luke

Chandler

Hamilton

Lake Forest South Vernon Hills Fremd Lincoln-Way West Providence Catholic Lakes Lake Forest Fenwick Glenbard West

Indiana (7) Sheldon Day Nick Martin Zack Martin Daniel Smith Jaylon Smith Tony Springmann John Turner

Indianapolis Indianapolis Indianapolis South Bend Fort Wayne Fort Wayne Indianapolis

Warren Central Bishop Chatard Bishop Chatard Clay Bishop Luers Bishop Dwenger Cathedral

Littleton

Columbine

New Canaan

New Canaan

Iowa (1) Eric Lee

West Des Moines

Dowling Catholic

Washington

Gonzaga

Kentucky (2) Hunter Bivin Austin Collinsworth

Owensboro Fort Thomas

Apollo Highlands

Delray Beach Plantation Cocoa Sorrento Naples Miami Jacksonville Miami Davie Apopka Jacksonville

American Heritage American Heritage Cocoa Mount Dora Barron Collier Belen Jesuit Raines Columbus St. Thomas Aquinas Apopka Bolles School

Massachusetts (2) Scott Kingsley John Montelus

Sherborn Everett

Saint Sebastian’s Everett

Michigan (2) Kyle Brindza Steve Elmer

Canton Midland

Plymouth Midland

Minnesota (2) Connor Little James Onwualu

Lake Elmo Saint Paul

Hill-Murray Cretin-Derham

New Jersey (5) Carlo Calabrese Bennett Jackson Rashad Kinlaw Elijah Shumate Tyler Stockton

Verona Hazlet Galloway East Orange Linwood

Verona Raritan Absegami Don Bosco Prep Hun School

New Mexico (1) Matt Hegarty

Aztec

Aztec

New York (3) Jesse Bongiovi Jarron Jones Ishaq Williams

Brooklyn Rochester Brooklyn

Poly Prep Aquinas Institute Lincoln

Georgia (3) TJ Jones Isaac Rochell Stephon Tuitt

Lake Forest Downers Grove Vernon Hills Inverness New Lenox Frankfort Lindenhurst Lake Forest River Forest Glen Ellyn

Notre Dame San Joaquin Memorial Granada Granada King’s Academy Dougherty Valley Loyola Servite Mission Viejo Nordhoff Mater Dei Lakewood

Florida (11) Greg Bryant Michael Deeb Tarean Folston Bruce Heggie Mike Heuerman Arturo Martinez Louis Nix III Anthony Rabasa Ernie Soto Lo Wood Alex Wulfeck

Connor Cavalaris Scott Daly DaVaris Daniels Christian Lombard Colin McGovern Tyler Plantz Drew Recker Tommy Rees Joe Romano Chris Watt

Chatsworth Fresno Stockton Stockton Santa Clara San Ramon San Pedro Fullerton Mission Viejo Ojai Orange Lakewood

District of Columbia (1) Devin Butler

Kahuku

Lee

Connecticut (1) Conor Hanratty

Hauula

Kona Schwenke

Marianna

Colorado (1) Danny Spond

High School

Illinois (10)

California (12) Josh Anderson Andrew Antognoli George Atkinson III Josh Atkinson Amir Carlisle Austin Larkin Eamon McOsker Troy Niklas Max Redfield Jude Rhodes Joe Schmidt Justin Utupo

Hometown

Hawaii (1)

Arkansas (1) Marquis Dickerson

Player

Gainesville McDonough Monroe

Gainesville Eagle’s Landing Christian Monroe

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Player

Hometown

High School

Nevada (2)

Asheville Charlotte Charlotte Raleigh Charlotte Charlotte Raleigh

A.C. Reynolds Christian Catholic Southeast Raleigh Ardrey Kell Ardrey Kell Cardinal Gibbons

Mason Rocky River Cincinnati Reynoldsburg Cincinnati Kirtland Austintown Cincinnati Columbus Cincinnati Kettering

Moeller St. Ignatius Colerain Pickerington Central Moeller Lake Catholic Fitch St. Xavier Bishop Hartley Elder Archbishop Alter

Erie Philadelphia Oil City Philadelphia

Cathedral Prep Roman Catholic Oil City William Penn Charter

Pennsylvania (4) John Chereson William Fuller Ben Koyack Mike McGlinchey

Chris Brown

Hanahan

Hanahan

Nashville

Montgomery Bell Academy

Tomball Irving Harlingen Prosper Coppell San Antonio Belton Plano

Klein Oak MacArthur Harlingen Prosper Coppell Christian Belton Jesuit

Provo

Timpview

Petersburg Richmond

Woodberry Forest Woodberry Forest

Everett Bellevue

Mariner Eastside Catholic

Tennessee (1) Kevin Carr Texas (8) Nick Baratti Jalen Brown Omar Hunter Torii Hunter Jr. Cam McDaniel Corey Robinson Durham Smythe Nick Tausch Utah (1) Chris Badger Virginia (2) C.J. Prosise Doug Randolph

University and media information

Cimarron Memorial Bishop Gorman

History and records

Las Vegas Las Vegas

Ohio (11) Charlie Fiessinger Dan Fox Jarrett Grace Eilar Hardy Andrew Hendrix Chase Hounshell Will Mahone Luke Massa Jacob Matuska Alex Welch Malik Zaire

High School

South Carolina (1)

North Carolina (7) Ben Councell Matthias Farley Mark Harrell Kendall Moore Romeo Okwara Prince Shembo Hunter Smith

Hometown

2012 season review

Gerard Martinez Ronnie Stanley

Player

Washington (2) KeiVarae Russell Danny Omiliak

(non-scholarship players in italics)

7 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

How The Irish Were Built BOLD CAPS indicates started at least seven games in 2012

* indicates monograms earned Scholarship players only

OFFENSE (38) Freshmen (14)

Sophomores (5)

Juniors (9)

Seniors (8)

Graduates (2)

OL RB OL RB WR TE WR OL OL OL WR WR TE QB

OL RB WR OT WR

RB Amir Carlisle WR *DaVaris Daniels C/G Conor Hanratty C Matt Hegarty G/T *Nick Martin RB **George Atkinson III TE **Ben Koyack RB *Cam McDaniel TE **Troy Niklas

C Bruce Heggie QB Andrew Hendrix G/T **Christian Lombard WR Luke Massa TE Alex Welch WR ***TJ Jones QB ***Tommy Rees WR **Daniel Smith

OT ***Zack Martin OG ***Chris Watt

Hunter Bivin Greg Bryant Steve Elmer Tarean Folston William Fuller Mike Heuerman Torii Hunter Jr. Mike McGlinchey Colin McGovern John Montelus James Onwualu Corey Robinson Durham Smythe Malik Zaire

Mark Harrell Will Mahone C.J. Prosise Ronnie Stanley *Chris Brown

DEFENSE (41) Freshmen (9)

Sophomore (8)

Juniors (12)

Seniors (9)

Graduates (3)

DB LB DB DB DL LB DB DL LB

S Chris Badger Jarron Jones DL S John Turner *Nicky Baratti S DL *Sheldon Day *Romeo Okwara OLB CB *KeiVarae Russell S *Elijah Shumate

CB Jalen Brown *Ben Councell OLB S *Matthias Farley ILB *Jarrett Grace S Eilar Hardy *Chase Hounshell DL OLB Anthony Rabasa *Tony Springmann DL CB *Josh Atkinson *Joe Schmidt ILB DL **Stephon Tuitt OLB *Ishaq Williams

S **Austin Collinsworth **Kendall Moore ILB DL **Louis Nix III Justin Utupo DL CB **Lo Wood CB ***Bennett Jackson DL **Kona Schwenke OLB ***Prince Shembo OLB ***Danny Spond

ILB ***Carlo Calabrese ILB ***Dan Fox DL *Tyler Stockton

Sophomores (1)

Juniors (1)

Seniors (0)

Graduates (1)

LS

K/P

Devin Butler Michael Deeb Rashad Kinlaw Cole Luke Jacob Matuska Doug Randolph Max Redfield Isaac Rochell Jaylon Smith

SPECIALISTS (3) Freshmen (0)

Scott Daly

**Kyle Brindza

K

*Nick Tausch

THE ‘13 IRISH BY CLASS Class Offense

Defense

Specialists Total

Freshman 14 9 0 23 Sophomore 5 (1 letterman) 8 (5 lettermen) 1 14 (6 lettermen) Junior 9 (6 lettermen) 12 (9 lettermen) 1 (1 lettermen) 22 (16 lettermen) Senior 8 (4 lettermen) 9 (8 lettermen) 0 17 (12 lettermen) Graduate 2 (2 lettermen) 3 (3 lettermen) 1 (1 lettermen) 6 (6 lettermen) Total 38 (13 lettermen) 41 (25 lettermen) 3 (2 lettermen) 82 (40 lettermen)

8 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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Notre Dame Looks to Build on 2012 Football Success Stories ica honors in ’12 as well as a record seven individual major awards--the Walter Camp, Maxwell, Lombardi, Butkus, Nagurksi, Bednarik and Lott trophies.

Other defensive losses include co-captain and end Kapron Lewis-Moore (40 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 6 sacks) and safety Zeke Motta (second-leading tackler with 77).

Missing on the offensive side is All-America and Mackey Award-winning tight end Tyler Eifert (coteam-leading 50 catches for 685 yards, 4 TDs in 2012; 140 career catches for 1,840, 11 TDs), as well as the top two Irish rushers last fall in Theo Riddick (190 carries for 917 yards, 5 TDs; 36 catches for 370 yards, 2 TDs in 2012; 244 career carries for 1,169, 5 TDs; 120 career catches for 1,263, 8 TDs) and Cierre Wood (114 carries for 742, 4 TDs in 2012; 450 career carries for 2,447, 16 TDs).

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“It’s a great motivator for your football team. The experience you gain from going through that process is invaluable. So both of those work together--the motivation to get back there, then adding the experience of actually getting to the game in 2012. They know what it looks like and that propels your team.

“The personality of that 2012 team is gone. We’re in the process of not only developing our football players physically and skill-wise, but we’re developing leaders within our group, we’re developing position groups and depth within the ranks and developing an identity for the 2013 football team. For me it’s very assuring that we’ve got a program now that just continues to build on itself.”

To do that, Notre Dame first must identify replacements for a handful of veterans lost—beginning with linebacker Manti Te’o (team-high 113 tackles and 7 interceptions), who won unanimous All-Amer-

History and records

The University of Notre Dame football program took a major step forward in 2012, winning all 12 regular-season games and finishing the season ranked number one to qualify for the Bowl Championship Series title game. All that came against a schedule the NCAA rated the fourth-most difficult in the nation.

A year later, Irish coach Brian Kelly’s charge is to keep his team in that championship conversation and figure out how to take that final step. Notre Dame finished third (USA Today) and fourth (Associated Press) in the final 2012 polls at 12-1. The Irish have not closed a season with a higher ranking since the end of the 1993 campaign.

“The environment at the BCS championship game last year was unmistakable—there’s nothing like it. Our players know what they did last year to get there. For them to do it again, they probably have to even do more,” says Kelly.

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2013 Season Preview Other graduation losses include All-America center Braxston Cave (35 career starts; third-team Associated Press All-American in 2012), offensive guard Mike Golic Jr. (17 starts), receivers Robby Toma (24 for 252 in 2012; 60 career catches) and John Goodman (7 for 159, 3 TDs in 2012; 35 career catches) and punter Ben Turk (40.8 average on 53 punts in 2012; 200 career punts for 39.5 average).

Notre Dame will also be without the services of junior quarterback Everett Golson (187 of 318 passing for 2,405 yards, 12 TDs, 6 ints; 94 carries for 298 yards, 6 TDs).

The Irish will miss 18 lettermen overall--12 on offense including special-team snapper Jordan Cowart and six on defense including Turk. Graduated fourtime monogram-winners on that list are Cave, Goodman, Riddick, Lewis-Moore, Te’o and Motta.

Fourteen starters (five on offense, eight on defense, plus placekicker Kyle Brindza) headline the list of returnees for Kelly, who claimed consensus national-coach-of-the-year honors in 2012. No Irish head football coach has won more games in his first three seasons in South Bend than Kelly, now 28-11 (.718) at Notre Dame.

Overall, the Irish have 40 lettermen on the 2013 roster—13 on offense and 25 on defense and two on special teams. Kelly likes the idea there’s more depth across the board than at any time since he’s been at Notre Dame.

“We want competition. Your program is in good shape when there’s competition within. The best guys are going to play and it’s our job to choose the right 11 on both sides of the ball,” says Kelly.

“That’s part of our job as coaches--to recruit so there is competition among the ranks. We didn’t have as much of it as we needed, and now we’re excited that we’re gaining more and more competition.”

Notre Dame banked much of its success a year ago on its suffocating defense. The Irish led the nation in two different categories and ranked among the top 10 in 10 others, including total rushing touchdowns allowed (four, 1st), red-zone rushing touchdowns allowed (four, t-1st), scoring defense (12.77, 2nd), points allowed per red-zone trip (3.4, 2nd), passing yards/completion (9.95, 2nd), red-zone touchdowns allowed percentage (34.21%, 3rd), total red-zone touchdowns allowed (13, t-3rd), red-zone points allowed (130, 4th), total passing touchdowns (10, t-6th), total defense (305.46, 7th), red-zone defense (68.4%, t-7th) and first downs/allowed (17.00, t-8th).

Notre Dame allowed just 12.77 points per game in ‘12. The Irish were also one of only three FBS top-10 scoring defenses to exclusively face FBS competition. Notre Dame allowed only 16 touchdowns (15 offensive) – four touchdowns fewer than any other FBS school. The Irish allowed a total of 166 points over their 13 games. Notre Dame has never surrendered fewer points over a 13-game season in school history. The Irish allowed 12 offensive touchdowns over their last 11 games. In fact, the Irish held six opponents without an offensive touchdown and nine foes to one or fewer offensive touchdowns.

Back and hoping to build on those numbers up front are dominant All-America senior lineman Louis Nix III (50 tackles, 7.5 TFL) and All-America junior lineman Stephon Tuitt (47 tackles, team-leading 13 TFL, team-high 12 sacks).

Nix III was named a third-team CBSSports.com All-American in ‘12, while Tuitt was a first-team selection by CBSSports.com, ESPN.com and Sports Illustrated and second-team honoree by Associated Press, Phil Steele, Walter Camp, Sporting News and Athlon Sports.

Position-by-Position Listing DEFENSIVE LINe *Sheldon Day, 6-2, 290, So.. +Marquis Dickerson, 6-2, 280, Fr. *Chase Hounshell, 6- 1/4, 271, Jr. Jarron Jones, 6-5 1/4, 305, So. +Arturo Martinez, 6-3/4, 254, Sr. Jacob Matuska, 6-4 1/4, 275, Fr. **LOUIS NIX III, 6-2 1/5, 357, Sr. Isaac Rochell, 6-3 1/2, 280, Fr. **Kona Schwenke, 6-3 1/2, 303, Sr. *Tony Springmann, 6-5 1/2, 296, Jr. *Tyler Stockton, 5-11, 284, Gr. **STEPHON TUITT, 6-6 1/4, 322, Jr. Justin Utupo, 6-0 1/2, 290, Sr.

LINEBACKER ***Carlo Calabrese, 6-0 3/4, 250, Gr. *Ben Councell, 6-4 1/2, 254, Jr. Michael Deeb, 6-1 3/4, 242, Fr. ***DAN FOX, 6-2 3/4, 245, Sr. *Jarrett Grace, 6-2 1/2, 253, Jr. +Austin Larkin, 6-3, 220, Fr. +Connor Little, 6-2 3/4, 222, Jr. **Kendall Moore, 6-1, 251, Sr. *Romeo Okwara, 6-3 3/4, 258, So. Anthony Rabasa, 6-2 1/2, 243, Jr. Doug Randolph, 6-3, 233, Fr. *Joe Schmidt, 6-0 1/4, 226, Jr. ***PRINCE SHEMBO, 6-1 1/2, 258, Sr. Jaylon Smith, 6-2 1/4, 230, Fr. ***DANNY SPOND, 6-1 1/2, 248, Sr. *Ishaq Williams, 6-5 1/4, 261, Jr.

CORNERBACK *Josh Atkinson, 5-11 1/4, 197, Jr. +Jesse Bongiovi, 5-9 1/4, 183, Fr. Jalen Brown, 6-0 1/2, 202, Jr. Devin Butler, 6-0 1/2, 181, Fr. *+Connor Cavalaris, 5-11, 190, Jr. ***BENNETT JACKSON, 6-0, 195, Sr. Rashad Kinlaw, 5-11, 182, Fr. Cole Luke, 5-10 3/4, 184, Fr. +Joe Romano, 5-9, 180, Sr. *KEIVARAE RUSSELL, 5-11, 190, So. **Lo Wood, 5-10 1/2, 194, Sr. BOLD CAPS indicates player started at least seven games in 2012 * indicates number of monograms earned + indicates walk-on player

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Junior DL Stephon Tuitt

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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SAFETY

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Chris Badger, 5-11 1/2, 197, So. *Nicky Baratti, 6-1, 201, So. **Austin Collinsworth, 6-0 1/2, 205, Sr. *MATTHIAS FARLEY, 5-10 1/2, 204, Jr. Eilar Hardy, 5-11 1/4, 201, Jr. +Eamon McOsker, 5-11 1/2, 198, So. +Drew Recker, 6-0, 205, Fr. Max Redfield, 6-1, 194, Fr. *Elijah Shumate, 6-0, 213, So. +Ernie Soto, 5-9, 197, Jr. John Turner, 6-0 1/2, 212, So.

QUARTERBACK +Charlie Fiessinger, 6-1, 190, Jr. *Andrew Hendrix, 6-1 1/2, 226, Sr. ***Tommy Rees, 6-1 1/5, 215, Sr. Malik Zaire, 6-0, 208, Fr.

RUNNING BACK

WIDE RECEIVER

Fifth-year seniors Dan Fox (63 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 PBU) and Carlo Calabrese (49 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 forced fumble), who shared a starting slot inside a year ago, and returning senior outside linebacker starter Danny Spond (39 tackles, 1 int., 3 PBU) headline an experienced linebacking corps.

Shembo, Fox and Calabrese were all named to the ‘13 Butkus watch list.

Other letter-winning inside options are junior Jarrett Grace (12 tackles), senior Kendall Moore (10 tackles) and junior Joe Schmidt (six tackles).

Rookies Michael Deeb, Doug Randolph and Jaylon Smith will add athleticism and depth to the linebacking core. All three have the ability to play both inside and outside.

The Irish secondary began 2012 as the team’s least experienced group but came on strong to provide more than its share of support. It ranked among the top 20 FBS schools in the following pass defense categories in ‘12: fewest passing yards/completion (9.95, 2nd), fewest touchdown passes (11, t-6th), pass efficiency defense (111.36, 16th), interceptions (16, t-20th), fewest passing yards/attempt (5.98, 13th) interception percentage (3.69, 24th) and pass defense (199.77, 25th).

The defensive backfield will be paced by the squad’s leading returning tackler in senior cornerback Bennett Jackson (65 tackles, 4 ints.), along with sophomore corner sidekick KeiVarae Russell (58 tackles, 2 ints.).

Jackson, who was a Bednarik watch list selection and definite candidate for the Thorpe award, started all 13 games at cornerback last year. He recorded 45 solo stops and collected four interceptions. Jackson tied for 39th in the FBS in interceptions (0.31/game).

He was the first Irish cornerback to record four interceptions in a season since Mike Richardson finished with the same amount in 2006. Jackson had four tackles, a key interception that prevented a touch-

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BOLD CAPS indicates player started at least seven games in 2012 * indicates number of monograms earned + indicates walk-on player

The duo has been included on just about every preseason All-America squad entering ‘13. Both are watch list selections for the Maxwell, Bednarik and Nagurski. Nix III will also challenge for the Outland Trophy, while Tuitt will be a leading candidate for the Hendricks Award.

Nix III and Tuitt represent two of the six defensive players on the Maxwell watch list. Notre Dame is the only FBS program with multiple selections on the defensive side of the ball.

Senior outside linebacker Prince Shembo (51 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 7.5 sacks) is somewhat overshadowed

by Nix III and Tuitt, but is arguably one of the most disruptive 3-4 rush linebackers in college football.

He leads all active Notre Dame players with 19.0 tackles for loss and is tied with Tuitt for the most sacks (14.0) among current Irish players. Shembo was named to the Bednarik watch list as well.

Nix III, Tuitt and Shembo played a major role a year ago when the Irish held eight opponents to less than 100 yards rushing as a team.

They’ll have help from seven other lettermen— sophomore Sheldon Day (23 tackles, 3.5 TFL), sophomore Tony Springmann (11 tackles, 2.0 TFL), seniors Kona Schwenke (5 tackles 1 TFL; started vs. Michigan State and Pittsburgh) and Tyler Stockton (DNP in 2012) at defensive line and juniors Ishaq Williams (22 tackles, 3.5 TFL) and Ben Councell (10 tackles), as well as sophomore Romeo Okwara (7 tackles, 1.5 TFL) at outside linebacker. An eighth letter-winning returnee, junior Chase Hounshell (DNP in 2012), is not expected to play in 2013 due to injury.

Other options up front are senior lineman Justin Utopo (played in 10 games in 2012), junior outside linebacker Anthony Rabasa (1 tackle in 2 games), and sophomore lineman Jarron Jones (DNP in 2012).

The defensive front will also benefit from the addition of freshman linemen Jacob Matuska and Isaac Roshell.

History and records

TIGHT END Mike Heuerman, 6-3 1/2, 225, Fr. **Ben Koyack, 6-5, 261, Jr. **TROY NIKLAS, 6-6 1/2, 270, Jr. Durham Smythe, 6-4 1/2, 235, Fr. Alex Welch, 6-3 1/2, 251, Sr.

Senior OLB Prince Shembo

2012 season review

+Josh Anderson, 5-9, 198, So. *Chris Brown, 6-1 1/2, 191, So. *DaVaris Daniels, 6-1 1/2, 203, Jr. William Fuller, 5-11 3/4, 171, Fr. +Omar Hunter, 5-8, 175, Fr. Torii Hunter Jr., 5-11 1/4, 178, Fr. ***TJ JONES, 5-11 1/4, 194, Sr. +Eric Lee, 5-8, 180, Jr. +Gerard Martinez, 6-1, 199, So. Luke Massa, 6-4, 237, Sr. James Onwualu, 6-1, 215, Fr. C.J. Prosise, 6-0 1/2, 220, So. Corey Robinson, 6-4 1/4, 197, Fr. **Daniel Smith, 6-4, 213, Sr.

coaches & staff

**George Atkinson III, 6-1 1/4, 220, Jr. Greg Bryant, 5-9 3/4, 204, Fr. Amir Carlisle, 5-9 3/4, 190, Jr. Tarean Folston, 5-9 1/4, 207, Fr. Will Mahone, 5-11, 214, So. *Cam McDaniel, 5-10, 207, Jr. +Tyler Plantz, 5-8 1/4, 223, Sr.

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Russell, who switched from running back to cornerback in the ‘12 preseason, became the first freshman at Notre Dame to start at cornerback in the opening game of a season. He collected two interceptions and was named a freshman All-American

by Sporting News and Scout.com powered by FOX Sports NET. Junior Matthias Farley (49 tackles, 1 int.) returns at one safety slot. Senior corner Lo Wood, projected to be a starter a year ago before a preseason injury sidelined him, is back as well.

Additional monogram-winners at safety are senior Austin Collinsworth (he missed all of 2012 with injury), sophomores Nicky Baratti (8 tackles, 1 int.) and Elijah Shumate (9 tackles, 3 PBU) and walk-on junior Connor Cavalaris (5 tackles). Also on the list at cornerback is junior Josh Atkinson (5 tackles).

More secondary candidates are juniors Jalen Brown (3 tackles, 1 PBU) at corner and Eilar Hardy at safety (DNP in 2012), plus sophomore safeties John Turner and Chris Badger (both DNP in 2012 as rookies).

The four Irish players (Nix III, Tuitt, Jackson and Shembo) featured on the Bednarik watch list are the most of any Football Bowl Subdivision program. Ala-

bama, Florida, Ohio State and Stanford were each represented by three players.

On the offensive side, senior Tommy Rees gets the reins as the Irish starting quarterback. Rees (34 of 59 for 436, 2 TDs in 2012), who played a key role mostly off the bench in a handful of games in 2012 (he played in all but the Navy opener and started vs.

Miami and BYU), has registered 18 career starts, posted a 14-4 mark as a starter and thrown for 4,413 career passing yards.

Rees' name is littered throughout the Notre Dame passing record books. He ranks first in career completion percentage (63.8), fifth in career completions (403), tied for fifth in career TDs (34) and seventh in passing yards.

Rees’ backup will be either senior Andrew Hendrix (5 of 7 passing for 55; 8 carries for 41, in 3 games) or freshman southpaw Malik Zaire.

Hendrix and Zaire both offer a dual threat attack for Notre Dame. Hendrix has played in eight games over his Irish career. He has rushed for 203 yards on just 33 career carries -- good for a 6.2 yards per rush average. Hendrix made his Notre Dame debut in 2011 vs. Air Force. He made his presence known with a 78-yard run in the game and ended the contest with 111 yards rushing on six carries. Hendrix completed all four pass attempts vs. Air Force for 33 yards.

Position-by-Position Listing OFFENSIVE LINE Hunter Bivin, 6-5 1/2, 291, Fr. +Kevin Carr, 6-5, 355, Sr. Steve Elmer, 6-5 1/2, 317, Fr. Mark Harrell, 6-4, 305, So. Conor Hanratty, 6-4 1/2, 309, Jr. Matt Hegarty, 6-4 1/2, 300, Jr. Bruce Heggie, 6-5, 290, Sr. +Scott Kingsley, 6-4, 245, Fr **CHRISTIAN LOMBARD, 6-5, 315, Sr. *Nick Martin, 6-4 1/2, 295, Jr. ***ZACK MARTIN, 6-4, 308, Gr. Mike McGlinchey, 6-7 1/2, 290, Fr. Colin McGovern, 6-4 1/2, 313, Fr. John Montelus, 6-3 3/4, 340, Fr. Ronnie Stanley, 6-5 1/2, 318, So. ***CHRIS WATT, 6-3, 321, Gr.

PUNTER +Andrew Antognoli, 6-2, 190, Fr. **Kyle Brindza, 6-0 3/4, 236, Jr. +Jude Rhodes, 5-9 1/2, 180, Sr. +Alex Wulfeck, 5-9, 154, Sr.

KICKER **Kyle Brindza, 6-0 3/4, 236, Jr. +John Chereson, 5-9, 170, Fr. + Danny Omiliak, 6-3, 170, Fr. +Jude Rhodes, 5-9 1/2, 180, Sr. *Nick Tausch, 6-0, 195, Sr.

LONG SNAPPER Scott Daly, 6-1 1/2, 248, So. +Hunter Smith, 6-3, 204, So. BOLD CAPS indicates player started at least seven games in 2012 * indicates number of monograms earned + indicates walk-on player

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Junior RB George Atkinson III

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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Senior WR TJ Jones

where we are at the running back position. In that order, those items right down the middle are priorities relative to our offense,” says Kelly.

Hunter Bivin, Steve Elmer, Mike McGlinchey, Colin McGovern and John Montelus make up arguably the best incoming class of offensive linemen in recent Notre Dame history.

The quintet will need time to develop, but each will have an opportunity to contribute.

“Looking at where we want to go after the BCS game, we’ve got to add depth within the program— and we need to continually get bigger, faster, stronger. We’re in year four now and we’ve got a chance to see those results really hit home for us,” says Kelly.

In terms of special teams, Brindza (23 of 31 FGs to rank sixth nationally) is back for his junior campaign—and he also could take on the punting assignment left behind by the graduated Turk (40.8 yards per kick). Fifth-year senior Nick Tausch (15 career field goals including 14 of 17 in 2009) is back after missing all of 2012 with an injury. The top name in the return category is George Atkinson III, who averaged 20.0 yards on 22 kickoff returns. Sophomore Scott Daly (DNP in 2012) is a potential long snapper.

The Irish will match up against a rugged 2013 schedule that features 11 teams that played in bowl games following the 2012 season—including Rose Bowl winner Stanford (12-2, ranked sixth USA Today), an Oklahoma team that ended 10-3 (and ranked 15th), along with Michigan, Arizona State, Navy and BYU, all of whom won eight games a year ago.

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Freshmen William Fuller, Torii Hunter Jr., James Onwualu and Corey Robinson, as well as sophomore C.J. Prosise, will add speed, athleticism and most importantly depth to the wide receiver position.

Onwualu and Robinson each participated in spring practice as early enrollees. Prosise caught the eye of many throughout the spring, especially with his 35-yard touchdown reception in the Blue-Gold game.

At tight end, two-time letter-winning juniors Ben Koyack (3 for 39) and Troy Niklas (5 for 75, 1 TD; 7 starts in double-tight end sets) are the leading candidates to replace Eifert.

Koyack and Niklas were each named to the watch list for the ‘13 Mackey Award (Eifert won the award in 2012).

Senior Alex Welch (DNP in 2012) is another possibility.

Up front, Notre Dame will lean on a trio of returning senior starters—fifth-year offensive tackle and 2012 captain and All-American Zack Martin (39 career starts; second-team Walter Camp All-American in 2012), tackle Christian Lombard (13 career starts) and fifth-year guard Chris Watt (26 career starts). The lone other letter-winner back on the offensive line is sophomore Nick Martin (he played in every game as a rookie in 2012), who will compete at center.

Other candidates include senior center Bruce Heggie (he played in 3 games in 2012), junior center Matt Hegarty (9 games in 2012), junior guard Conor Hanratty (6 games), plus sophomores Ronnie Stanley and Mark Harrell (both DNP in 2012) “We need to continue to work on the offensive line--especially getting the center position settled-then develop the quarterback position, then see

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Zaire joined the program as an early enrollee freshman this spring. He quickly showed his ability to handle the offense. Zaire played a part in the lone touchdown of the ‘13 Blue-Gold game. Zaire threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to C.J. Prosise.

The Notre Dame running game requires some reworking, beginning with speedy junior George Atkinson III (51 carries for 361, 5 TDs) and also including junior Cam McDaniel (23 for 125, 1 TD). Junior Amir Carlisle (he transferred from USC after the 2011 season) qualifies as another option with solid potential after missing all of 2012 with injury. Sophomore Will Mahone (DNP in 2012) is another possibility.

The Irish also added a pair of talented rookies Greg Bryant and Tarean Folston - to the equation for 2013. Bryant was named second-team USA Today All-USA high school All-America, while Folston was named the offensive player of the year in Florida by Florida Today.

Savvy senior TJ Jones (team-high-tying 50 catches for 649 yards, 4 TDs) anchors the wide receiver corps. His top lieutenant figures to be junior DaVaris Daniels (31 for 490), coming off six catches for 115 yards against Alabama in the BCS title contest.

Jones and Daniels give Notre Dame one of the top wideout tandems in college football. Both are candidates for the 2013 Biletnikoff Award. The Irish are one of 12 teams in the FBS with at least two wideouts on the pre-season list.

Additional letter-winning receivers on the roster are senior Daniel Smith (7 for 47) and sophomore Chris Brown (2 for 56). Senior Luke Massa (DNP in 2012) also will compete for playing time.

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Chatsworth, Calif. (Notre Dame) FRESHMAN SEASON (2012): Did not see any game action during the season.

George Atkinson III RB | 6-1 | 220 | Jr.

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Stockton, Calif. (Granada) GEORGE ATKINSON’S PLACE IN THE IRISH RECORD BOOKS Single-Game Average Per Rush (Oct. 6, 2012 vs. Miami, Fla., 12.3, 6th) Single-Game Kickoff Return Yards (Oct. 22, 2011 vs. USC, 178, 3rd) Single-Season Kickoff Return Touchdowns (2011, 2, t-1st) Single-Season Kickoff Return Yards (2011, 822, 2nd) Single-Season Kickoff Returns (2011, 35, 3rd) Single-Season Kickoff/Punt Return Yards (2011, 822, 4th)

GEORGE ATKINSON’S CAREER HIGHS

2012 season review

Points scored: 12, vs Navy, Sept. 1, 2012 Touchdowns: 2, vs Navy, Sept. 1, 2012 Rush attempts: 10, Miami, Oct. 6, 2012 Rush yards: 123, Miami, Oct. 6, 2012 (10 carries) Rush TDs: 2, vs Navy, Sept. 1, 2012 Long rush: 56, vs Navy, Sept. 1, 2012 Receptions: 1, Stanford, Oct. 13, 2012; BYU, Oct. 20, 2012; at Purdue, Oct. 1, 2011 Receiving yards: 10, at Purdue, Oct. 1, 2011 (1 receptions) Long reception: 10, at Purdue, Oct. 1, 2011 Total offense attempts: 10, Miami, Oct. 6, 2012 (10 rush,0 pass) Total offense yards: 123, Miami, Oct. 6, 2012 (123 rush,0 pass) All-purpose yards: 178, USC, Oct. 22, 2011 Kick returns: 5, vs Florida State, Dec. 29, 2011; Air Force, Oct. 8, 2011; USC, Oct. 22, 2011 Kick return yards: 178, USC, Oct. 22, 2011 (5 returns) Long kick return: 96, USC, Oct. 22, 2011 Tackles: 2, at Purdue, Oct. 1, 2011 (1-1)

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated 89th on Rivals.com list of top 100 players nationally … rushed 172 times for 1,669 yards and 17 TDs in 2010 as running back, wide receiver and defensive back for Granada High School in Livermore, Calif. … top games featured 206 rushing yards on five carries and three TDs vs. Castro Valley (and a 60-yard punt return for a TD), plus rushing games of 202 yards vs. Amador Valley (TD runs of 26, 68 and 71), 178 vs. Livermore and 177 vs. College Park (also 157 receiving yards in that second-round playoff game) … named Bay Area News Group athlete of the week after win over Amador Valley … 41-16 win over Castro Valley included a 79-yard TD run and three Atkinson TDs in the first 90 seconds of the game … also caught 27 passes for 678 yards and six TDs, including five for 167 and two TDs vs. Sierra … made 23 tackles and broke up 10 passes as free safety on defense, helping team to 8-5 record after loss to power De La Salle in California high school North Coast Section Division I playoff semifinals as Matadors reached playoffs for first time since 2005 … scored game-wining TD in second overtime in first playoff game vs.

Freedom … scored on plays of 68, 55 and 65 yards in playoff game vs. College Park … firstteam pick as utility player on all-metro squad … played in U.S. Army All-American Bowl and served as captain of West team … first-team all-East Bay Athletic League pick for 2010 at running back and a second-team all-league pick at defensive back … third-team all-East Bay in 2010 as utility player as selected by Bay Area News Group … played in Holiday Classic between Sacramento and Bay Area standouts … selected for Team USA vs. The World all-star game in Austin, Texas … carried 106 times as junior in 2009 for 965 yards and 10 TDs, caught 13 passes for 260 yards and one TD and had 295 yards in kickoff returns … scored four TDs in 2009 opener vs. Antioch and later rushed 11 times for 200 yards (TD runs of 65, 80 and 20, plus a 95-yard kickoff return for a TD) vs. Foothill … second-team all-EBAL defensive back as junior … had TD runs of 51, 14 and 23 yards as sophomore in 2008 in 56-15 victory over Livermore … standout in track who earned medals in California state track meet in 100 (third at 10.66) and 200 meters (fourth at 21.46) as sophomore in 2009 … father is former all-pro Oakland Raider defensive back George Atkinson Jr. who played professionally with Raiders from 1968-77, helped Oakland to Super Bowl XI title and now is part of Raider radio broadcast team … twin brother Josh will be a junior in 2013 … played for coach Tim Silva at Granada High School … son of George Atkinson and Michelle Martin … enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in film, television and theatre.

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Two-time letterwinner at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, Calif. … also earned a pair of letters in the shot put and discus … earned all-Serra League honors in football … two-time Notre Dame High School Athlete of the Year (2011, 2012) … born in Panorama City, Calif. … coached by Kevin Rooney at Notre Dame High School … son of Joe and Darlene Anderson … father, Joe, was a 1973 graduate of Notre Dame … enrolled in the College of Science as a pre-professional studies major.

season since Raghib “Rocket” Ismail in 1988 … averaged season-best 35.6 yards a return against USC, returning five kicks for 178 yards and a TD … also registered over 100 yards in a game against Michigan State and Air Force … averaged 26.1 yards a return on the season … notched rushing TDs as a reserve running back in games against Air Force and Navy … also recorded nine tackles on special teams to tie for third on team.

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josh anderson

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

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FRESHMAN SEASON (2011): Played in all 13 games for the Irish, proving to be a key asset on special teams … returned a pair of kickoffs for touchdowns … tied school record for most kickoff returns for TDs in a season … named second-team Freshman All-American by Phil Steele and was an honorable mention All-American by SI.com as a kick returner … averaged 26.1 yards on 35 kickoff returns and ranked 19th nationally … the 915 kickoff return yards were the most in a season in school history and the 35 kickoff returns were second most in Notre Dame history … first TD return was an 89-yarder vs. Michigan State … second TD return was 96-yarder vs. USC … the return against the Trojans was the fifth-longest in Notre Dame Stadium history and the longest since Julius Jones went 100 yards against Nebraska on Sept. 9, 2000 … became first Irish player since Allen Rossum in 1997 to have a pair of kick returns for TDs in a season … became first freshman with two kickoff returns for TDs in a

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SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Saw action in 12 games for the Irish (did not play at Oklahoma) … crucial on special teams and offense … ranked third on team with 361 rushing yards … tied for second on the team in rushing touchdowns (five) with Theo Riddick … led team with 7.1 yards-per-rush average … added two receptions for four yards … as a kick returner, known for his speed and agility … recorded longest kick return of season vs. USC (Nov. 24), racing 39 yards … had 22 kickoff returns for 441 yards … averaged 20.0 yards per kick return … had two touchdown runs against Navy (Sept. 1) in the season opener in Dublin, Ireland … the first was a 56-yard rush, with the second coming from Navy’s three-yard line … posted first career 100-yard rushing game against Miami (Oct. 6) … finished with 123 yards on 10 carries against the Hurricanes … his 12.3 yards per rush average (with a minimum of 10 rushes) ranks sixth in single-game school history … added his third touchdown of the season on a 55-yard run against the Hurricanes … had a pair of 50+ yard scoring runs during season.

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The Fighting Irish GEORGE ATKINSON’S CAREER STATS RUSHING g att yards td long avg/c avg/g 2011 13 9 27 2 15 3.0 2.1 12 51 361 5 56 7.1 30.1 2012 TOTAL 25 60 388 7 56 6.5 15.5 TOTAL OFFENSE rush pass total avg/g 2011 27 0 27 2.1 361 0 361 30.1 2012 TOTAL 388 0 388 15.5 RECEIVING rec yards td long rec/g avg/c avg/g 2011 1 10 0 10 0.1 10.0 0.8 2 4 0 4 0.2 2.0 0.3 2012 TOTAL 3 14 0 10 0.1 4.7 0.6 SCORING td rush rcv ret pat 2pat fg total avg/g 2011 4 2 0 2 0 0 0 24 1.8 2012 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 30 2.5 TOTAL 9 7 0 2 0 0 0 54 2.2 KICK RETURNS no. yards td long avg/r avg/g 2011 35 915 2 96 26.1 70.4 2012 22 441 0 39 20.0 36.8 TOTAL 57 1356 2 96 23.8 54.2

FRESHMAN SEASON (2011): Played in eight games (did not play in first four games or bowl game), primarily on special teams … recorded two tackles on special teams … registered a tackle in games against Navy and Wake Forest.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Played both running back and defensive back for Granada High School in Livermore, Calif. … carried 30 times for 218 rushing yards and three TDs in 2010 – including 73-yard touchdown run vs. Sierra … also made 20 tackles on defense and broke up 11 passes … second-team all-East Bay Athletic League as defensive back in 2010 … helped team to 8-5 record after loss to power De La Salle in California high school North Coast Section Division I playoff semifinal as Matadors reached playoffs for first time since 2005 … made 38 tackles and broke up 15 passes as honorable mention all-East Bay Athletic League defensive back as junior in 2009 … selected for Team USA vs. The World all-star game in Austin, Texas … father is former all-pro Oakland Raider defensive back George Atkinson Jr. who played professionally with Raiders from 1968-77, helped Oakland to Super Bowl XI title and now is part of Raider radio broadcast team … twin brother George III will be a junior in 2013 … played for coach Tim Silva at Granada High School … son of George Atkinson and Michelle Martin … enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in film, television and theatre.

Josh atkinson's career stats TACKLES g ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 2011 8 1 1 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 13 5 0 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 2012 TOTAL 21 6 1 7 0.0 0 0 0 0

ALL PURPOSE rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g 2011 27 10 0 915 0 952 73.2 2012 361 4 0 441 0 806 67.2 TOTAL 388 14 0 1356 0 1758 70.3 TACKLES 2011 2012 TOTAL

ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 5 4 9 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 5 4 9 0.0 0 0 0 0

GEORGE ATKINSON’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS

Rushing Kick Returns all 2012 no. yds td lg no. yds td lg purpose *vs. Navy 9 99 2 56 1 13 0 13 112 1 0 0 0 1 32 0 32 32 Purdue *at Michigan State 5 43 0 32 1 24 0 24 67 *Michigan 4 4 0 5 0 0 0 0 4 10 123 1 55 1 13 0 13 136 vs. Miami Stanford 3 21 0 8 2 36 0 23 57 5 11 1 13 2 37 0 20 52 BYU at Oklahoma Did Not Play Pittsburgh 1 2 0 2 4 74 0 30 76 at Boston College 4 9 0 7 3 78 0 35 87 Wake Forest 7 34 1 9 0 0 0 0 34 at USC 2 15 0 15 4 87 0 39 102 vs. Alabama 0 0 0 0 3 47 0 18 47 TOTAL 51 361 5 56 22 441 0 39 806 * - games started

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| 6-0 | 197 | Jr. CB Stockton, Calif. (Granada)

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Josh Atkinson's CarEer HIGHS Tackles: 3, at Boston College, Nov. 10, 2012 (3-0) All-purpose yards: 50, at Oklahoma, Oct. 27, 2012 Tackles: 1, Michigan, Sept. 22, 2012 (0-1)

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SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Stepped into a more significant cornerback role when both starters graduated after the 2011 campaign and Lo Wood was lost for the year early in 2012 preseason camp following a torn Achilles tendon … saw action in all 13 games, primarily on special teams but also appeared as a reserve defensive back … registered five tackles, with three of them coming against Boston College (Nov. 10) … also a standout track star.

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| 6-0 | 197 | So. S Provo, Utah (Timpview)

FRESHMAN SEASON (2012): Did not see any game action during the season.

INTERCEPTIONS g no. yards td long avg/r avg/g 2012 13 1 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 TOTAL 13 1 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 TACKLES 2012 TOTAL

ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 5 3 8 0.0 1 0 0 0 5 3 8 0.0 1 0 0 0

BARATTI’S GAME-BY-GAME STATs 2012 vs. Navy Purdue at Michigan State Michigan vs. Miami Stanford BYU at Oklahoma Pittsburgh at Boston College Wake Forest at USC vs. Alabama TOTALS * - games started

ut-at tt tfl sck ff fr int pbu blk 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 1-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-1 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 5-3 8 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 1-0 0 0

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| 6-1 | 201 | So. S Tomball, Texas (Klein Oak)

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Nicky Baratti

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Signed with Notre Dame in 2010 and enrolled in January 2010 . . . left school after 2010 spring semester to participate in mission in Ecuador for LDS Church . . . returned to Notre Dame in June 2012 . . . first-team Utah 4A all-state defensive back for 2009 by both Salt Lake Tribune and Salt Lake City Deseret News . . . named defensive MVP on 2009 all-Valley team selected by Provo Herald . . . ranked 10th-best player and second-best defensive back in Midlands region (Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Utah) by SuperPrep . . . selected to Tacoma NewsTribune Western 100 team for 2009 . . . one of 12 defensive backs from 11 Western states named to Western 100 … made 77 tackles and had three interceptions as senior safety in 2009 for Timpview High School in Provo, Utah . . . also played wide receiver . . . Provo Herald all-Valley selection as defensive back as junior in 2008 as one of only two juniors to earn allstate honors . . . led Timpview in tackles as junior in 2008 with 74 tackles, two interceptions and two forced fumbles . . . made 51 tackles, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries as sophomore in 2007 . . . earned second-team all-conference recognition as sophomore, to go with all-Valley honorable mention notice . . . led Thunderbirds to four straight Utah 4A state titles, as starter each of last three seasons . . . in Utah 4A state title games Timpview defeated Salt Lake City Highland 21-12 in 2006, Pine View 50-7 in 2007 (defensive MVP of that game), Cottonwood 34-28 in 2008 and Springville 35-6 in 2009 . . . helped Timpview to four-year combined record of 49-3 – 11-2 in 2009, 13-0 in both 2008 and 2007 and 12-1 in 2006 . . . led Timpview to four straight Utah 4A Region 7 league titles, including 6-0 conference marks in 2009, 2008 and 2007 and 5-0 record in 2006 . . . played for coach Louis Wong at Timpview … son of Rod and Shauna Badger . . . enrolled in College of Arts and Letters.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Multipurpose standout who worked most notably at safety at Klein Oak High School in Spring, Texas . . . played as many as five positions in a game in 2011, including quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end and safety and also punted . . . named first-team all-state for class 5A by Texas Sportswriters Association in 2011 . . . helped Klein Oak to 9-4 mark as senior in 2011, including 6-1 district record . . . completed 13-of-33 passes in 2011 for 214 yards; rushed 59 times for 338 yards; caught 48 passes for 570 yards and four TDs . . . helped Klein Oak in 2011 defeat top-ranked Klein Collins in triple overtime and end its 28-game regular-season winning streak . . . caught 11 passes for 168 yards and two scores in 49-21 win over Spring . . . rated 71st among Texas players by SuperPrep . . . named to Houston Chronicle Top 100 list prior to 2011 season as one of six players in “athlete” category . . . rated second-team quarterback on Houston Chronicle AllGreater Houston team prior to senior season . . . played primarily at quarterback as junior in 2010, including one game in which he had two scoring runs of 60-plus yards . . . rushed 188 times for 1,267 yards and 17 TDs and completed 136 of 237 passes for 1,873 yards and 13 TDs (five interceptions) as junior in 2010 on 8-4 Klein Oak team . . . played mainly at safety as sophomore in 2009 . . .also competed in 110- and 300-meter hurdles in track . . . coached by David Smith at Klein Oak High School . . . son of Clarke and Jill Baratti … enrolled in Mendoza College of Business.

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baratti's career highs Interceptions: 1, Michigan, Sept. 22, 2012 Tackles: 2, at USC, Nov. 24, 2012 (1-1) FRESHMAN SEASON (2012): Saw action in all 13 games, primarily on special teams but also played as a reserve safety … registered five unassisted tackles and three assisted stops … had an interception against Michigan (Sept. 22) … recorded first interception by a Notre Dame freshman since 2008.

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Kyle Brindza

KP | 6-1 | 236 | Jr. Canton, Mich. (Plymouth)

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KYLE BRINDZA’S PLACE IN THE IRISH RECORD BOOKS • • • • • • •

Single-Game Field Goals (Nov. 24, 2012 at USC, 5, t-1st) Single-Game Points (Nov. 24, 2012 at USC, 16, t-4th) Single-Season Scoring By Place Kicker (2012, 97, 1st) Single-Season Field Goals (2012, 23, 1st) Single-Season Field Goals Attempted (2012, 31, 1st) Single-Season Scoring (2012, 97, 7th) Career Consecutive Field Goals (2012, 8, t-8th)

BRINDZA’S HONORS & AWARDS • • • • •

2013 Lou Groza Award Watch List 2012 Notre Dame Special Teams Player of the Year FBS Independent Special Teams Player of the Week (12.10) College Football Performance Awards Honorable Mention Placekicker (11.25) FBS Independent Special Teams Player of the Week (10.29)

SINGLE-GAME HIGHS Points scored: 16, at USC, Nov. 24, 2012 Kick PATs: 5, Wake Forest, Nov. 17, 2012; Miami, Oct. 6, 2012 Points by kicking: 16, at USC, Nov. 24, 2012 Field goals made: 5, at USC, Nov. 24, 2012 Field goal attempts: 6, at USC, Nov. 24, 2012 Longest field goal: 52, at USC, Nov. 24, 2012 Tackles: 1, four times SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Saw action in all 13 games … kicked off 71 times for a combined total of 4,445 yards … averaged 62.6 yards per kick … recorded a touchback on 26 occasions … connected on 23 of 31 field goals attempted … his 23 made field goals surpassed the single-season school record previously held by John Carney (21, 1986) … second kicker in school history to connect on at least 20 field goals in one season … owns school record for field-goal attempts in a single season (31) – bested Carney’s previous mark of 28 (1986) … set school record for points by kicking (97) with 23 field goals and 28 extra points … the 97 points rank seventh all-time in total scoring … ranks eighth in school history with eight consecutive field goals … equaled school record with five made field goals in the 22-13 victory over USC (Nov. 24) … registered 16 points (five field goals and one extra point) against USC, which ranks fourth … belted a 52-yard field goal as time expired in the first half to give Notre Dame a 16-10 lead over USC … the 52-yard field goal is tied with David Ruffer (vs.

Maryland, 2011) for the second-longest in school history … rebounded from a missed field goal to play an instrumental role in the victory over Pittsburgh (Nov. 3) … made a 37-yard field goal to send the game into double overtime … missed a 35-yard field goal with 8:06 left in the third quarter at No. 8 Oklahoma (Oct. 27), which would have given the Irish a 13-6 lead, but he responded with a 44-yard field goal with 13:57 left in the fourth quarter to give Notre Dame a 13-6 advantage and then added a 46-yard field goal with 3:22 left in the fourth quarter to give Notre Dame a 23-13 lead … connected on a 22-yard field goal with 20 seconds left in regulation to tie the game with Stanford, 13-13, and send it into overtime … stepped in for an injured Nick Tausch and connected on a pair of field goals in the victory over Purdue on Sept. 8 … after missing his first career attempt, made field goals of 30 and 27 yards … the 27-yard field goal came with seven seconds remaining in regulation and gave the Irish a 20-17 win.

against archrival Canton and converted game-winning field goal with 38 seconds remaining to help Plymouth defeat Detroit Catholic Central and win the Michigan Division 1 regional championship … averaged 48.2 yards per punt as a junior in 2009 to earn first-team Associated Press all-state honors as punter … named all-area as sophomore in 2008 by Ann Arbor News … converted nine field goals, with a long of 45 yards, made 24 of 29 extra-point attempts and 25 of 43 kickoffs went for touchbacks in 2008 … in addition to football was starting goalkeeper for soccer team and threw shot put and discus for track and field team … born in Valparaiso, Ind. … graduated from high school in December 2010 and enrolled at Notre Dame in January 2011 … played for coach Mike Sawchuk at Plymouth High School … son of Tiffany Brindza … enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in graphic design.

BRINDZA's Career Stats SCORING g td rush rcv ret pat 2pat fg total avg/g 2011 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2012 13 0 0 0 0 28 0 23 97 7.5 26 0 0 0 0 28 0 23 97 3.7 TOTAL FIELD GOALS made att long pct 2011 0 0 0 0.0 2012 23 31 52 74.2 23 31 52 74.2 TOTAL

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0-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ LG Blkd 1-1 10-11 8-11 3-7 1-1 52 0

KICKOFFS 2011 2012 TOTAL

No. Yards Avg TB 71 4635 65.3 12 71 4445 62.6 26 142 9080 63.9 38

TACKLES 2011 2012 TOTAL

ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 1 1 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 3 1 4 0.0 0 0 0 0

BRINDZA’S GAME-BY-GAME STATs

Field Goals PAT Attempts Kickoffs 2012 md-att long blkd kick rush rcv Points no. yds avg tb vs. Navy 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 9 568 63.1 2 Purdue 2-3 30 0 2-2 0 0 8 5 299 59.8 3 2-2 47 0 2-2 0 0 8 5 320 64.0 4 at Michigan State Michigan 2-2 39 0 1-1 0 0 7 4 258 64.5 1 vs. Miami 2-3 32 0 5-5 0 0 11 8 481 60.1 2 2-2 29 0 2-2 0 0 8 4 260 65.0 4 Stanford BYU 1-3 24 0 2-2 0 0 5 4 254 63.5 3 3-4 46 0 3-3 0 0 12 7 445 63.6 3 at Oklahoma Pittsburgh 3-4 37 0 0-1 0 0 9 5 299 59.8 0 at Boston College 0-0 0 0 3-3 0 0 3 4 250 62.5 1 1-2 25 0 5-5 0 0 8 7 437 62.4 1 Wake Forest at USC 5-6 52 0 1-1 0 0 16 6 380 63.3 2 vs. Alabama 0-0 0 0 2-2 0 0 2 3 194 64.7 1 23-31 52 0 28-29 0 0 97 71 4445 61.3 26 TOTALS

FRESHMAN SEASON (2011): Saw action in all 13 games, serving as the team’s kickoff specialist … kicked off 71 times throughout the year, totaling 4,635 yards … averaged 65.3 yards a kick … forced opponents into 12 touchbacks … averaged season-best 70.0 yards a kickoff against USC … made two tackles on special teams

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Set Michigan state high school record with 19 made field goals as a senior in 2010, including six-of-nine from 50 yards or more … averaged 43.2 yards per punt and 60 of 63 kickoffs resulted in touchbacks in 2010 while handling kicking and punting duties for Plymouth High School in Canton, Mich. … played in Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Myrtle Beach, S.C. … rated ninth-best player in Michigan by Detroit Free Press … named 13th-best prospect in Michigan by Detroit News … selected to Detroit News Dream Team as junior and senior … named first-team all-state kicker by Associated Press following senior season … tabbed nation’s best kicker by Scout.com and was rated sixth best

by Rivals.com … helped lead high school team to state championship game and 11-3 record in 2010 … lost to Lake Orion in state finals 21-13, but recorded 70-yard punt (longest in Michigan playoff history) and booted 43-yard field goal (second longest in title game history) in the championship game … booted 47-yard field goal into wind to secure playoff victory

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CHRIS BROWN

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chris brown's career highs Receptions: 1, Wake Forest, Nov. 17, 2012; at Oklahoma, Oct. 27, 2012 Receiving yards: 50, at Oklahoma, Oct. 27, 2012 (1 reception) Long reception: 50, at Oklahoma, Oct. 27, 2012

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ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 0 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0

JALEN BROWN

| 6-1 | 202 | Jr. CB Irving, Texas (MacArthur)

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jalen brown's career highs Tackles: 1, Wake Forest, Nov. 17, 2012 (0-1); Purdue, Sept. 8, 2012 (1-0); at Michigan State, Sept. 15, 2012 (1-0) Pass breakups: 1, Wake Forest, Nov. 17, 2012 SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Saw action in seven games … collected two unassisted tackles, one each against Purdue (Sept. 8) and Michigan State (Sept. 15) … notched his first career pass breakup against Wake Forest (Nov. 17); added assisted tackle as well.

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FRESHMAN SEASON (2011): Did not see game action during the season.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Recorded 37 tackles with 13 passes broken up, one interception and one fumble recovery as junior in 2009 … played cornerback at MacArthur High School in Irving, Texas … rated one of top 100 players in Texas by Fort Worth StarTelegram … in final high school game vs. unbeaten Euless Trinity blocked a PAT and ran it back 90 yards for two points to conclude 4-6 campaign in 2010 … previously ran back blocked PAT to score vs. Hurst L.D. Bell … rated one of top 100 players in Dallas area coming into 2010

by Dallas Morning News … first-team all-Texas District 7-5A pick at cornerback as junior in 2009 … started several games for Cardinals as sophomore in 2008 … has run 10.8 in 100 meters and 4.37 in 40 and also ran on 400 and 1,600 relay squads for MacArthur … played for coach Brian Basil at MacArthur High School … son of Lavern Brown … enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in sociology.

2012 season review

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: One of four wide receivers on HSSR Division I-AA South Carolina all-state team for 2011 . . . named male athlete of the year by Charleston Post and Courier for 2012 . . . top-flight wide receiver at Hanahan High School in Hanahan, S.C. . . . ranked the 26th-best athlete in the nation and seventh-best prospect in South Carolina by 247Sports … among all receivers nationally and seventh among all South Carolina players by SuperPrep . . . ranked 11th-best player in South Carolina by Rivals.com . . . caught 33 passes as senior in 2011 for 532 yards and 12 touchdowns in only four and a half games . . . also played defensive back in senior season . . . made five catches for 130 yards and four scores in 57-6 win over Stall . . . had nine grabs for 145 yards and three scores and also returned a punt 72 yards for a score in third round of South Carolina playoffs in 42-18 win over Lake City . . . returned two punts for TDs . . . missed handful of games in 2011 due to broken collarbone . . . had 52 receptions for 1,105 yards and 16 TDs as junior in 2010, to go with three kick returns for scores . . . also intercepted three passes, returned one for a score, and returned three fumbles for TDs in 2010 . . . caught 31 passes as sophomore in 2009 for 332 yards and five TDs, while also making 32 tackles with five tackles for loss on defense . . . had more than 450 kick return yards in 2009 . . . totaled 34 points by himself at 2012 South Carolina high school state track meet, more than all but seven of 29 teams that scored at state meet . . . claimed triple jump championship for second consecutive season and finished second in 100- and 200meter dashes, as well as high jump . . . named 2012 male track-and-field performer of the year

by Charleston Post and Courier . . . ran 10.81 in 100-meter dash at 2012 South Carolina state meet and 21.6 in 200-meter dash at state meet . . . selected 2011 Gatorade track-and-field performer of the year for South Carolina . . . ranked as top triple-jumper in the nation as junior in 2011 . . . broke 32-year-old South Carolina high school record for triple jump as junior at 51-2.5 . . . helped Hanahan to 2011 South Carolina state title in track while winning the triple jump and long jump (23-9), taking second in 200 meters (21.9) and helping 4x100 relay squad (he ran the third leg) to blue ribbon . . . ran in Puerto Rico with U.S. Junior National Track team in June 2011 . . . coached by Charlie Patterson at Hanahan High School . . . son of Joe and Latisha Brown … enrolled in College of Arts and Letters.

ALL PURPOSE rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g 2012 0 56 0 0 0 56 4.7 TOTAL 0 56 0 0 0 56 4.7

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FRESHMAN SEASON (2012): Saw action in all 13 games, starting four … caught two passes for 56 yards … recorded 50-yard reception, the first of his career, at Oklahoma (Oct. 27), which was a crucial play on the go-ahead scoring drive … gained six yards on one reception vs. Wake Forest.

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WR | 6-2 | 191 | So. Hanahan, S.C. (Hanahan)

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19 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

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CARLO CALABRESE

ILB | 6-1 | 250 | Gr. Verona, N.J. (Verona)

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CALABRESE'S CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 10, at Boston College, Oct. 2, 2010 (8-2); Michigan, Sept. 11, 2010 (3-7) Sacks: 1.5, at Michigan State, Sept. 18, 2010 (1-1) Tackles for loss: 3.5, at Boston College, Oct 2, 2010 (3-0) Fumbles forced: 1, Wake Forest, Nov. 17, 2012 Pass breakups: 1, four times SENIOR SEASON (2012): Participated in 12 games, starting five (Purdue, Michigan, BYU, Pittsburgh and Wake Forest) … recorded 49 tackles, 19 solo stops, three tackles for loss and one forced fumble … started his first game of the season against Miami (Oct. 6), and recorded three stops against the Hurricanes … was a key cog in the red-zone defense against Stanford (Oct. 13), making stops on the final two stands of the game and denying Cardinal RB Stepfan Taylor on back-to-back runs from the one-yard line … picked up his second start of 2012 against BYU (Oct. 20) and had four stops … notched five tackles, including a half-tackle for loss against Oklahoma (Oct. 27) … also had seven tackles against Purdue (Sept. 8) … forced one fumble against Wake Forest (Nov. 17) which was converted into a touchdown … had seven tackles, four of them unassisted, against the Demon Deacons.

JUNIOR SEASON (2011): Saw action in all 13 games as a reserve linebacker … recorded 37 tackles, including 15 solo stops, one for loss, one sack and three pass breakups … registered a season-high-tying five tackles, including a sack and pass breakup, in the victory at Pittsburgh … also had five tackles in victories over Maryland and Air Force as well as season-opening game vs. USF. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2010): Appeared in 11 games, starting against Purdue, Michigan, Michigan State, Stanford, Boston College, Pittsburgh, Western Michigan and Navy … missed two games (Tulsa and Utah) with a hamstring injury … ranked fifth on the Irish with 60 tackles, including 26 solo tackles … recorded five tackles for loss, pushing back opponents a total of 18 yards, and added two-and-a-half sacks … debuted in the starting role against Purdue with seven solo stops and two assists … recorded a career-high 10 tackles against Michigan … posted one solo and one assisted sack against Michigan State … dominated the Boston College offense with eight solo tackles, one of which was a sack for a loss of four yards … recorded a career high three-and-a-half tackles for loss, pushing the Eagles back 11 yards … the three-and-a-half tackles for loss were the most by an Irish player in 2010 season and most since Derek Landri had four-and-a-half tackles for loss against Army on Nov 18, 2006 … helped slow down Pittsburgh’s rushing attack with eight stops … recorded seven stops against Western Michigan … aided the Irish defense with eight tackles against Navy … returned to the lineup against Army, posting one solo tackle … collected one tackle in the season finale at USC … totaled 489 snaps on defense, the third most of any Irish linebacker.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2009): Did not see any game action during his first season at Notre Dame.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named to 2008 MaxPreps All-America second team … ranked 23rd among inside linebackers and the fourth-best run stopper by Rivals.com … named 11th-best prospect in the Rivals.com postseason New Jersey Top 30 … ranked 12th-best inside linebacker by ESPN … selected to SuperPrep All-America team as the 30thbest linebacker nationally … rated as sixth-best player in New Jersey 35 by SuperPrep … rated 234th-overall player and 14th-best middle linebacker by Scout.com … named first-team all-state and New Jersey defensive player of the year as a senior at Verona High School … named second-team all-state, first-team all-group 1 and first-team all-Essex County as junior

by Newark Star-Ledger, to go along with Essex County sophomore defensive player of the year … totaled 131 tackles and three sacks as senior … played quarterback and receiver on offense, catching 27 passes for 488 yards and four touchdowns his senior year … led team to New Jersey state championship in 2008 … recorded 104 tackles including 34 tackles for a loss, six sacks, three forced fumbles and two interceptions during junior campaign … rushed for 800 yards as starting quarterback during junior season in 2007 … recorded 53 tackles, 2.5 sacks and four fumble recoveries as a sophomore in 2006 … named freshman defensive player of the year by Star-Ledger after tallying 50 solo tackles and three sacks in 2005 … played for head coach Lou Racioppe at Verona High School … son of Annie and Carlo Calabrese … graduated on May, 19, 2013 with a degree in design from the College of Arts and Letters … enrolled as a non-classified graduate student.

CALABRESE'S career stats TACKLES g ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 2010 11 26 34 60 5.0 0 0 0 0 2011 13 15 22 37 1.0 3 0 0 0 12 19 30 49 3.0 0 1 0 0 2012 TOTAL 36 60 86 146 9.0 3 1 0 0 SACKS 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

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AMIR CARLISLE

RB | 5-10 | 190 | Jr. Santa Clara, Calif. (The King’s Academy)

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KEVIN CARR

OL | 6-5 | 355 | Sr. Nashville, Tenn. (Montgomery Bell Academy)

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FRESHMAN SEASON (2011): Attended USC and played in eight games for the Trojans … recorded 19 rushes for 118 yards (6.2 avg) and seven receptions for 41 yards with one TD … rushed twice for 14 yards and caught two passes for minus-one yard against Arizona State … caught one pass for eight yards vs. Stanford … gained 90 yards on 10 carries at Colorado and registered two receptions for 31 yards, including a 19-yard TD pass from Matt Barkley … rushed seven times for 14 yards against Washington and gained one yard on one reception vs. the Huskies … recorded one reception for two yards at Oregon.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: His 2010 honors included Parade All-America, SuperPrep All-America, PrepStar All-America, UnderArmour All-America, ESPNU 150, Rivals 100, PrepStar Dream Team, SuperPrep All-Farwest, PrepStar All-West, Orange County Register Fab 15 second team, Long Beach Press-Telegram Best in the West first team, Tacoma News Tribune Western 100, Cal-Hi Sports All-State first team, Cal-Hi Sports All-State Small Schools first team, SectionSports.com All-Central Coast second team and Palo Alto Daily News Offensive Player of the Year as a senior running back at King's Academy in Sunnyvale (Calif.)... ran for 2,110 yards (10.0 average per carry) and 28 TDs in 2010 and also caught 12 passes for 231 yards (19.3 avg.) with 3 TDs … as a junior in 2009, made Cal-Hi Sports All-State Small Schools first team, Cal-Hi Sports All-State Underclass first team, Max Preps All-State Division III second team and San Jose Mercury News All-County … ran for 2,037 yards on 187 carries (10.9 avg.) with 29 TDs and caught 11 passes for 182 yards (16.5 avg.) in 2009, and returned kicks and punts … as a sophomore in 2008 made Cal-Hi Sports All-State Small Schools second team and Cal-Hi Sports All-State Sophomore while running for 961 yards with 14 TDs … in career, rushed for 5,108 yards (11.0 average per carry) with 73 TDs and had 26 100-yard performances (in 28 games) … father, Duane, ran track at Maryland and then was a strength and conditioning coach/speed and performance coach with numerous high school, college and pro teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Penn State, Philadelphia Charge (women’s pro soccer), New Jersey Pride (pro lacrosse) and, most recently, San Francisco 49ers (2005-10) … son of Duane and Shereese Carlisle … enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in film, television and theatre with a second major in business.

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2010 UT-AT TT TFL Sck *Purdue 7-2 9 0.0-0 0.0-0 *Michigan 3-7 10 0.0-0 0.0-0 1-3 4 1.5-7 1.5-7 *at Michigan State *Stanford 1-3 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 *at Boston College 8-2 10 3.5-11 1.0-4 *Pittsburgh 2-6 8 0.0-0 0.0-0 *Western Michigan 3-4 7 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-5 5 0.0-0 0.0-0 *at Navy Tulsa Did Not Play Utah Did Not Play vs. Army 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 at USC 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 vs. Miami (Fla.) TOTALS 26-34 60 5.0-18 2.5-11 * - games started

JUNIOR SEASON (2012): Did not see action during the season.

CONNOR CAVALARIS

CB | 5-11 | 190 | Jr. Lake Forest, Ill. (Lake Forest)

2012 season review

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Three-year letterwinner at Montgomery Bell Academy … helped team capture one state championship and three regional titles … ... received coaches award for the most valuable player on offense (2009) … served as senior captain of state runner-up team in 2009 … named all-region offensive tackle in 2009 … finished eighth in the state finals in the discus as a junior … member of the student council, science olympiad, peer tutoring, sports camp counselor and science camp councelor … named Advanced Placement National Scholar, captured Frazier Award for AP Chemistry, RPI Medal winner (outstanding junior in math and science) and member of Cum Laude Socity … played for coach Daniel McGugin at Montgomery Bell Academy … son of Peter and Alice Carr … both parents served and are retired from the United States Navy … born in Yokosuka, Japan … enrolled in the College of Engineering as a chemical engineering major.

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cavalaris' career highs Tackles: 2, vs. Alabama, Jan. 7, 2012 (1-1) SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Saw action in 11 games … registered five total tackles, two vs. Alabama in BCS National Championship Game (Jan. 7) and one each against BYU (Oct. 20), Pittsburgh (Nov. 3) and Wake Forest (Nov. 17).

FRESHMAN SEASON(2011): Did not see game action during the season.

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: As a prep player, participated in football and track … on the gridiron, registered four interceptions in his senior season and returned one for a touchdown … in that season was recognized as team captain … garnered all-conference, all-region and all-county accolades … in track, earned all-conference, all-region and allcounty accolades as well … played alongside quarterback Tommy Rees at Lake Forest High School … played for coach Chuck Spagnoli … son of John and Sheila Cavalaris … enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business, majoring in accountancy.

CAVALARIS' career stats TACKLES g ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 2012 11 1 4 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 11 1 4 5 0.0 0 0 0 0

21 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

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AUSTIN COLLINSWORTH

S | 6-1 | 205 | Sr. Fort Thomas, Ky. (Highlands)

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collinsworth's career highs All-purpose yards: 67, at Wake Forest, Nov. 5, 2011 Kick returns: 2, at Wake Forest, Nov. 5, 2011 Kick return yards: 67, at Wake Forest, Nov. 5, 2011 (2 returns) Long kick return: 41, at Wake Forest, Nov. 5, 2011 Tackles: 4, Navy, Oct. 29, 2011 (2-2) Fumbles forced: 1, Utah, Nov. 13, 2010

first-team all-state honors as receiver … also played as defensive back as a junior in ’08 … rushed 18 times for 166 yards and one TD in ’08, returned three kickoffs and two punts for TDs and also intercepted four passes on defense and returned one for a score … played safety and returned kicks as a sophomore in 2007, intercepting five passes and earning second-team Associated Press all-state honors at defensive back … Highlands lost only one game combined over his final three seasons (2007-09) and ranked third on final USA Today listing of top high school teams for ’09 and eighth on ESPN Rise Fab 50 listing … one of four players from Kentucky on Orlando Sentinel All-Southern team … selected for U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio but did not play due to injury … also competed in track as sprinter … father Cris Collinsworth, who caught 120 career passes as collegiate wide receiver at Florida, played eight years (1981-88) with NFL Cincinnati Bengals (earning all-pro honors in 1981-82-83 and catching 417 career passes for 6,698 yards and 36 TDs), now an analyst on NBC Sports’ Football Night in America (and also does work for the NFL Network) … played for coach Dale Mueller at Highlands … son of Cris and Holly Collinsworth … enrolled in Mendoza College of Business, majoring in finance.

COLLINSWORTH's career Highs KICK RETURNS g no. yards td long avg/r avg/g 2010 13 1 34 0 34 34.0 2.6 2011 13 7 144 0 41 20.6 11.1 26 8 178 0 41 22.2 6.8 TOTAL ALL PURPOSE rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g 2010 0 0 0 34 0 34 2.6 2011 0 0 0 144 0 144 11.1 0 0 0 178 0 178 6.8 TOTAL TACKLES 2010 2011 TOTAL

ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 5 2 7 0.0 0 1 0 0 12 6 18 0.0 0 0 0 0 17 8 25 0.0 0 1 0 0

ben councell

OLB | 6-5 | 254 | Jr. Asheville, N.C. (A.C. Reynolds)

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councell's career stats Tackles: 4, Wake Forest, Nov. 17, 2012 (2-2) JUNIOR SEASON (2012): Missed the entire season following shoulder injury suffered in spring practice.

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2011): Participated in all 13 games, seeing action primarily on special teams and as a backup safety … notched 18 tackles on the year … named Notre Dame Special Teams Player of the Year after leading the Irish with 16 tackles on special teams, including team-best 14 tackles on kickoffs … had career-high four tackles in win vs. Navy … produced career highs in kick returns (two), yards (67) and long (41) in a win at Wake Forest … returned three kicks, including a long of 24 yards against USF (Sept. 3).

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Played in 12 games during the season … tallied 10 tackles, five of them solo stops … received extra snaps in fall practice that benefitted him greatly following the early-season injury to Danny Spond … had a tackle against Navy (Sept. 1) in his Notre Dame debut … recorded another tackle against Michigan (Sept. 22) … picked up three more tackles against Miami (Oct. 6) … against Wake Forest (Nov. 17) recorded a career-best four tackles, two of them solo stops … tallied one tackle vs. Alabama in BCS National Championship Game.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2011): Did not see game action during the season.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2010): Saw action in all 13 games of his rookie season … one of six freshmen to make their debut for the Irish in the home opener against Purdue … recorded seven tackles on the season, tallying solo stops against Michigan State, Stanford, Western Michigan, Utah and Army … six of his seven tackles came on the Irish special teams … his six special teams tackles ranked sixth on the team and his six kickoff return tackles also ranked sixth … forced a fumble on the opening kickoff of the second half against Utah that set up an Irish touchdown … recorded a 34-yard kickoff return to open the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) … the 34-yard kickoff return was the first of his career.

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: EA Sports second-team All-American as a multipurpose player … rushed for 1,503 yards and 23 touchdowns on 172 carries in 2009 as a senior at Highlands High School in Fort Thomas, Ky., while playing as running back, wide receiver and defensive back … ran for 229 yards and two TDs on 26 carries in one 2009 game vs. Covington Catholic … won Paul Hornung Award for 2009 from Louisville Touchdown Club as top high school player in Kentucky … earned first-team Kentucky all-state honors in athlete category in 2009 from Louisville Courier-Journal … first-team pick as running back on Cincinnati Enquirer Northern Kentucky Football All-Stars for 2009 … Lexington Herald-Leader named him one of 22 players on its Class of the Commonwealth squad for 2009 … nominated for Brian Williams “That’s My Boy” Award given by local chapter of National Football Foundation to top scholar-athlete in Northern Kentucky … ran for 176 yards (25 carries) and three TDs as Highlands defeated John Hardin 35-7 for final 15-0 mark and third straight Kentucky 5A state title in 2009 … caught 46 passes for 840 yards and five TDs as junior in 2008 while earning

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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davaris Daniels

WR | 6-2 | 203 | Jr. Vernon Hills, Ill. (Vernon Hills)

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daniels' career highs Receptions: 7, Pittsburgh, Nov. 3, 2012 Receiving yards: 115, vs. Alabama, Jan. 7, 2013 (6 receptions) Long reception: 45, Pittsburgh, Nov. 3, 2012 All-purpose yards: 115, vs. Alabama, Jan. 7, 2013

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COUNCELL's career stats TACKLES g ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 2012 12 5 5 10 0.0 0 0 0 0 12 5 5 10 0.0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL

SCOTT DALY

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LS | 6-2 | 248 | So. Downers Grove, Ill. (South)

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked 91st on Rivals.com list of top 100 players nationally for 2010 … also rated by Rivals.com as fifth-best weak-side defensive end nationally … rated ninth-best outside linebacker prospect in nation by Scout.com … tabbed 97thbest player in 2011 class and fourth-best prospect in North Carolina by Scout.com … listed 19th on Rivals.com North Carolina postseason top 30 chart … participated in Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, registered 13 tackles, one sack and one blocked punt – and was named a top 10 player of the game … totaled 141 solo stops, 47 assists and 25 tackles for loss as senior in 2010 for A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville, N.C. … totaled 124 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and four interceptions as junior in 2009 … named 4A Defensive Player of the Year by ncprep.com following senior season in 2010 … also a North Carolina 4A all-state pick in 2010 … received 2010 All-Southern Team honorable mention accolades from Orlando Sentinel … was homeschooled until sophomore year in high school … named Mountain Athletic Conference defensive player of year following senior campaign in 2010 … selected to allWestern North Carolina football team by Asheville Citizen-Times … played for coach Shane Laws at A.C. Reynolds High School … son of John Mark and Victoria Councell .. enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in design.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2012): Did not see any game action.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2011): Did not see game action during the season.

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named best prospect in Illinois and 63rd-best player in nation by 247Sports … rated ninth-best wide receiver and 64th-ranked player in country by Sporting News … ranked 65th on ESPNU Top 150 list … named to Illinois High School Football Coaches Association 5A all-state team in 2010 … played in Under Armour All-American Bowl … tabbed area athlete of year by Pioneer Press … selected as senior in 2010 to Lake County all-area and all-North Suburban Conference teams … Chicago Tribune first-team all-state selection and Chicago Sun-Times all-area first team as senior in 2010 … named to Arlington Heights Daily Herald all-area team after senior season … helped lead Vernon Hills High School in Vernon Hills, Ill., to Illinois Class 5A quarterfinals in 2010 state playoffs … accounted for 19 total TDs during senior season in 2010: 10 rushing TDs, five receiving TDs, two punt returns, one interception return and one blocked field goal return … posted 23 catches for 513 yards (22.3 yards per reception) in 2010 … accounted for 888 allpurpose yards (221 receiving, 344 rushing, 323 passing) as junior in 2009 … led Vernon Hills to 8-3 record in 2009 … first varsity touch for Vernon Hills came in freshman season in 2007 and resulted in 93-yard kickoff return for TD … father Phillip was 15-year NFL veteran as defensive end and was drafted by Seattle Seahawks in fourth round of 1995 NFL Draft …

Phillip played college football at Georgia … member of Vernon Hills basketball and track and field teams … played for coach Tony Monken at Vernon Hills … son of Phillip and Leslie Daniels … enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in sociology

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SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Played in 11 games with three starts … had 31 receptions for 490 yards … his average of 15.8 yards per reception was the highest of any Notre Dame receiver with at least eight catches … missed the last two games of the regular season with a broken collarbone … recorded two receptions for 49 yards in the season opener against Navy (Sept. 1) … notched four receptions for 70 yards against Purdue (Sept. 8), including a 41-yard strike from quarterback Everett Golson … was effective against Michigan (Sept. 22) with three catches and 40 yards … continued his streak versus Miami (Oct. 6) with 48 yards on three grabs … had two receptions each against Stanford (Oct. 13) and Oklahoma (Oct. 27) for 24 and 36 yards, respectively … notched seven receptions for 86 yards, including a careerlong 45-yard catch against Pittsburgh (Nov. 3) … added two catches for 22 yards against Boston College (Nov. 10) … recorded career-high 115 receiving yards in BCS National Championship Game vs. Alabama on six receptions, including a 31-yard reception.

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named national high school long snapper of the year for 2011 in winning the first Herbalife 24 Chris Rubio Award . . . ranked the number-one long snapper in the nation by Scout.com . . . rated the second-best long snapper in the nation by 247Sports . . . listed the third-best long snapper in the nation by ESPNU . . . played tight end and handled long-snapping duties at Downers Grove South High School in Downers Grove, Ill. . . . helped Downers Grove South to 10-2 record as senior in 2011 before losing in Illinois Class 8A state quarterfinals . . . scored first career touchdown as tight end in 2011 opener vs. South Elgin . . . earned special mention on Chicago Tribune all-state team for 2011 . . . rated 55th player in Midwest by SuperPrep . . . earned all-conference honors at tight end as junior in 2010, as well as all-area honorable mention . . . helped Mustangs to 7-3 mark as junior in 2010, including 6-0 record in West Suburban Gold play and first-round loss to Neuqua Valley in Illinois 8A playoffs . . . has worked extensively at camps with former UCLA long snapper Chris Rubio . . . began long-snapping in fifth grade . . . owns black belt in tae kwon do and practices yoga . . . coached by John Belskis at Downers Grove South High School . . . son of Kevin and Marianne Daly … enrolled in Mendoza College of Business.

23 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

The Fighting Irish DANIELS' career stats RECEIVING g rec yards td long rec/g avg/c avg/g 2012 11 31 490 0 45 2.8 15.8 44.5 11 31 490 0 45 2.8 15.8 44.5 TOTAL ALL PURPOSE rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g 2012 0 490 0 0 0 490 44.5 TOTAL 0 490 0 0 0 490 44.5 DANIELS’ GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS Receiving 2012 no. yds td lg vs. Navy 2 49 0 35 Purdue 4 70 0 41 at Michigan State 0 0 0 0 Michigan 3 40 0 16 vs. Miami 3 48 0 24 2 24 0 15 *Stanford *BYU 0 0 0 0 2 36 0 22 at Oklahoma *Pittsburgh 7 86 0 45 2 22 0 13 at Boston College Wake Forest Did Not Play at USC Did Not Play vs. Alabama 6 115 0 31 TOTALS 31 490 0 45 * - games started

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Enrolled early at Notre Dame, starting classes in January 2012 after graduating from high school in December 2011 … second-team selection on SI.com High School All-America team … ranked the sixth-best defensive tackle in the country and 50th-best player in his class by Scout.com … rated 81st nationally on 247Sports list of top prospects … considered 10th-best defensive tackle in the nation and second-best player in Indiana by 247Sports … rated number-143 player nationally on 2012 ESPNU 150 list … listed as second-best player in Indiana, 12th-best prospect in the Midwest and 14th-best defensive tackle in his class by ESPNU … rated number-121 player nationally and eighth-best defensive tackle in his class by MaxPreps and Tom Lemming … listed 244th nationally on Rivals.com Rivals250 … ranked third-best player in Indiana and 18th-best defensive tackle in the nation by Rivals.com … rated 24th-best defensive lineman nationally and 12th-best player in Midwest by SuperPrep … named Indianapolis Star Super Team Player of the Year for 2011 … runner-up for 2011 Indiana Mr. Football award as chosen by Indiana Football Coaches Association … one of eight defensive linemen on IFCA Top 50 all-state squad in both 2011 and 2010 … first-team defensive lineman on Associated Press Indiana Class 5A all-state squad for 2011 … starter on defensive line for Warren Central High School in Indianapolis, Ind. … made 55 tackles, 12 for loss, nine sacks, 12 quarterback pressures, two fumble recoveries as senior in 2011 … named Marion County Coaches' Player of the Year at Indianapolis Kiwanis Club's 55th Annual High School Awards program for 2011 … first-team defensive lineman on allMarion County team … helped Warren Central to 11-1 record and number-one ranking in 2011, with only loss in sectional final to eventual Indiana 5A champion Carmel … played in Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl in Phoenix … honorable mention Associated Press all-state pick as junior in 2010 … coached by John Hart at Warren Central High School … son of David Day and Carol Boyd … enrolled in Mendoza College of Business, majoring in management-consulting.

DAY's career stats TACKLES g ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 2012 13 13 10 23 3.5 1 0 0 0 TOTAL 13 13 10 23 3.5 1 0 0 0

SHELDON DAY

| 6-2 | 290 | So. DL Indianapolis, Ind. (Warren Central)

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day's career highs Tackles: 5, Wake Forest, Nov. 17, 2012 (3-2) Sacks: 1.0, at Michigan State, Sept. 15, 2012 (1-0); Michigan, Sept. 22, 2012 (1-0) Tackles for loss: 1.0, at Boston College, Nov. 10, 2012 (1-0); at Michigan State, Sept. 15, 2012 (1-0); Michigan, Sept. 22, 2012 (1-0) Pass breakups: 1, at Michigan State, Sept. 15, 2012 FRESHMAN SEASON (2012): Played in all 13 games … registered 23 tackles, 13 of them solo stops … collected two sacks, one each against Michigan State (Sept. 15) and Michigan (Sept. 22) … had one tackle in the season opener against Navy (Sept. 1) … had his first solo tackle alongside three assisted stops against Purdue (Sept. 8) … forced a pass breakup against the Spartans … notched two tackles against Miami (Oct. 6) … had two tackles against BYU (Oct. 20) and Boston College (Nov. 10) … recorded his single-game high of five tackles against Wake Forest (Nov. 17) with three solo stops … tallied three tackles in BCS National Championship Game vs. Alabama.

SACKS 2012 TOTAL

ua a total yards 2 0 2.0 17 2 0 2.0 17

DAY’S GAME-BY-GAME STATs 2012 vs. Navy Purdue at Michigan State Michigan vs. Miami Stanford BYU at Oklahoma Pittsburgh at Boston College Wake Forest at USC vs. Alabama TOTALS

ut-at tt tfl sck ff fr int pbu blk 0-1 1 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-3 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-0 1 1.0-9 1.0-9 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 3-0 3 1.0-8 1.0-8 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-0 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-1 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-1 2 1.0-3 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 3-2 5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-2 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 13-10 23 3.5-21 2.0-17 0 0-0 0-0 1 0

MATTHIAS FARLEY

S | 5-11 | 204 | Jr. Charlotte, N.C. (Christian)

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FARLEY’S HONORS & AWARDS • College Football Performance Awards Honorable Mention Defensive Back (10.14) Farley's career highs All-purpose yards: 49, Stanford, Oct. 13, 2012 Interceptions: 1, Stanford, Oct. 13, 2012 Long interception return: 49, Stanford, Oct. 13, 2012 Tackles: 9, at USC, Nov. 24, 2012 (4-5) Tackles for loss: 1.0, Stanford, Oct. 13, 2012 (1-0)

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SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Saw action in all 13 regular-season games, starting 11 … made the largest leap of any safety during fall practice … first year at the position after playing wide receiver during his freshman campaign (entirely on the scout team as he did not see any game action) … recorded 49 tackles, 23 of them solo stops … replaced senior safety Jamoris Slaughter when he tore his Achilles tendon against Michigan State (Sept. 15) …

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FRESHMAN SEASON (2011): Did not see game action during the season.

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| 6-1 | 190 | Jr. QB Mason, Ohio (Moeller)

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Played a limited role during the regular season, coming in briefly against Wake Forest (Nov. 17).

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Two-year letterwinner at Archbishop Moeller High School in Cincinnati, Ohio … helped Moeller to the Greater Catholic League championship as a senior in 2010 … played with current Irish senior quarterback Andrew Hendrix at Moeller … played for coach John Rodenberg at Moeller … son of Doug and Lisa Fiessinger … born in Cincinnati … enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business.

DAN FOX

| 6-3 | 245 | Gr. ILB Rocky River, Ohio (St. Ignatius)

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Fox's career highs

INTERCEPTIONS g no. yards td long avg/r avg/g 2012 13 1 49 0 49 49.0 3.8 13 1 49 0 49 49.0 3.8 TOTAL

Tackles: 9, Pittsburgh, Nov. 3, 2012 (4-5) Sacks: 1.0, BYU, Oct. 20, 2012 (1-0); at Michigan, Sept. 10, 2011 (1-0) Tackles for loss: 2.0, at Michigan, Sept. 10, 2011 (2-0) Fumbles forced: 1, vs Maryland, Nov. 12, 2011 Pass breakups: 1, at Stanford, Nov. 26, 2011; at Oklahoma, Oct. 27, 2012; at Michigan State, Sept. 15, 2012

ALL PURPOSE rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g 2012 0 0 0 0 49 49 3.8 TOTAL 0 0 0 0 49 49 3.8 TACKLES 2012 TOTAL

ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 23 26 49 2.0 1 0 0 0 23 26 49 2.0 1 0 0 0

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FRESHMAN SEASON (2009): Did not see action for Irish during his rookie year.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated 13th-best outside linebacker by Rivals.com and 15th-best overall prospect in Ohio according to their postseason prospect state rankings … ranked as fourth-best outside linebacker and best in pass coverage according to OhioVarsity.com … named to Ohio All-Championship Team by Bill Greene and Dave Berk, who rank the best players in Ohio during championship weekend … selected to Division I second-

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SOPHOMORE SEASON (2010): Played in all 13 games for the Irish, predominantly on special teams … totaled 20 tackles, including nine solo stops … ranked fourth on the team with eight overall stops on special teams and tied for third with eight stops on kickoff returns … made first career appearance for the Irish against Purdue … registered four solo stops in the victory at Boston College … notched two unassisted tackles against Pittsburgh … collected three tackles against Western Michigan … registered a season-high seven tackles against Navy … nabbed one solo stop over Army … recorded a pair of assisted tackles in the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) … totaled 270 snaps on special teams, tied with Bennett Jackson and Steve Filer for the most of any Irish player … totaled 55 snaps on defense.

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JUNIOR SEASON (2011): Started all 13 games at inside linebacker … notched 48 tackles, including two and a half for loss … also tallied one sack, one forced fumble and one pass breakup on the season … recorded at least three tackles in 11 games, including seven contests with four or more tackles … registered four tackles, including two for loss and one sack, at Michigan … registered season-high six tackles in victory vs. Air Force … had four tackles and first career forced fumble in win vs. Maryland … produced four tackles and first career pass breakup at Stanford.

2012 season review

2012 ut-at tt tfl sck ff fr int pbu blk *vs. Navy 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Purdue 1-3 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 at Michigan State 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-1 2 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *Michigan *vs. Miami 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *Stanford 2-6 8 1.0-7 0.0-0 0 0-0 1-49 0 0 3-1 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *BYU *at Oklahoma 1-4 5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-2 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *Pittsburgh *at Boston College 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *Wake Forest 2-2 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *at USC 4-5 9 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *vs. Alabama 4-2 6 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 TOTALS 23-26 49 2.0-9 0.0-0 0 0-0 1-49 0 0 * - games started

SENIOR SEASON (2012): Played in all 13 games, starting nine of them … shared time with fellow senior Carlo Calabrese … recorded 63 tackles, which ranked fourth on the squad … collected 30 solo stops … added two tackles for loss, one each against Stanford (Oct. 13) and BYU (Oct. 20) … totaled six tackles vs. Alabama in BCS National Championship Game … did not start against Pittsburgh on Nov. 3, but had one of his top games with a team-high nine tackles, including four solo stops … started against No. 8 Oklahoma (Oct. 27) and picked up five tackles, registered a pass breakup and initially deflected a pass from Landry Jones that Manti Te'o intercepted … did not start against BYU, but did collect a sack, the second of his career, and two solo tackles in the victory … had six tackles, including one for loss, and one quarterback hurry in the thrilling victory over No. 17 Stanford (Oct. 15) … had started 17 consecutive games before failing to do so against Miami (Oct. 6), but still collected five tackles … picked up his first career start at outside linebacker against Purdue (Sept. 8), but returned to his normal position of inside linebacker against Michigan (Sept. 22) … had four tackles and a quarterback hurry in the victory over the Wolverines … collected seven tackles, including six solo stops, against Navy (Sept. 1) and five more stops in the victory over the Boilermakers.

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Led Christian High School to 2010 North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association state football title … selected to NCISAA Division I all-state team as wide receiver by Charlotte Observer following senior season in 2010 … did not start playing football until junior year in high school … played soccer first two years at Christian … helped North Carolina defeat South Carolina 31-24 in Oasis All-Star Shrine Classic … ranked 18th on MaxPrep Top 25 Safeties list … tabbed first-team all-conference wide receiver in 2010 by Charlotte Observer … named to 2010 all-Mecklenburg Team first team by Charlotte Observer as defensive back after totaling 39 tackles and two interceptions in 2010 at Christian High School in Charlotte, N.C. … registered 49 tackles and one interception during senior season … caught 37 passes for more than 600 yards and registered 10 touchdowns in 2010 … named one of top 25 players in North Carolina in 2010 by Charlotte Observer … recorded 37 receptions for more than 900 yards and 12 TDs as junior in 2009 … helped guide Christian to state runner-up spot in North Carolina playoffs as junior in 2009 … played for coach Jason Estep at Charlotte Christian High School … son of Mark and Falinda Farley … enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in film, television and theatre.

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collected an interception against Stanford (Oct. 13) with just over a minute left in the first half … returned the interception for 49 yards … collected a career-best eight tackles, including one for a seven-yard loss on a critical third-down stop in the fourth quarter that forced the Cardinal to kick a field goal … registered nine tackles, five of which were solo stops, against USC (Nov. 24) to close out the regular season … tallied six tackles in BCS National Championship Game vs. Alabama.

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The Fighting Irish team all-state squad by Associated Press … named third-team Division I-II all state by OhioVarsity.com … ranked 76th-best player in Midwest by SuperPrep … member of St. Ignatius High School state championship football team in 2008 … the Wildcats finished the season ranked 12th nationally by USA Today … intercepted one pass in 2008 state title game … recorded 76 tackles as junior, including nine tackles for loss and three interceptions … high school teammate of former Irish players Robby Parris and John Ryan … played safety throughout prep career … played for head coach Chuck Kyle at St. Ignatius … full name is Daniel Patrick Fox … son of Kathleen and Michael Fox … graduated on May 19, 2013 with a management consulting degree from the Mendoza College of Business … enrolled as an unclassified graduate student.

2011 *USF *at Michigan *Michigan State *at Pittsburgh *at Purdue *Air Force *USC *Navy *at Wake Forest *vs. Maryland *Boston College *at Stanford *vs. Florida State TOTALS * - games started

ut-at tt tfl sck ff fr int pbu blk 0-3 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 3-1 4 2.0-6 1.0-5 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-4 5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-1 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-4 6 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-3 5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-2 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-3 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 3-1 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-2 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-2 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 1-1 2 0.5-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 21-27 48 2.5.-6 1.0-5 1 0-0 0-0 1 0

2010 Purdue Michigan at Michigan State Stanford at Boston College Pittsburgh Western Michigan at Navy Tulsa Utah vs. Army at USC vs. Miami (Fla.) TOTALS

ut-at tt tfl sck ff fr int pbu blk 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 4-0 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-0 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-2 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-6 7 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-2 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 9-11 20 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0

JARRETt GRACE

| 6-3 | 253 | Jr. ILB Cincinnati, Ohio (Colerain)

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Grace's Career Highs FOX’S CAREER STATs TACKLES g ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 2010 13 9 11 20 0.0 0 0 0 0 13 21 27 48 2.5 1 1 0 0 2011 2012 13 30 33 63 2.0 2 0 0 0 TOTAL 39 60 71 131 4.5 3 1 0 0 SACKS 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

ua a total yards 0 0 0.0 0 1 0 1.0 5 1 0 1.0 2 2 0 2.0 7

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2012 *vs. Navy *Purdue *at Michigan State *Michigan vs. Miami *Stanford BYU *at Oklahoma Pittsburgh *at Boston College Wake Forest *at USC *vs. Alabama TOTALS * - games started

ut-at tt tfl sck ff fr int pbu blk 5-1 6 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-4 5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-3 5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0-4 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-4 5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-4 6 1.0-5 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-0 2 1.0-2 1.0-2 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 3-2 5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 4-5 9 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 3-1 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-2 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-1 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 4-2 6 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 30-33 63 2.0-7 1.0-2 0 0-0 0-0 2 0

All-purpose yards: 12, Purdue, Sept. 8, 2012 Kick returns: 1, Purdue, Sept. 8, 2012 Kick return yards: 12, Purdue, Sept. 8, 2012 (1 returns) Long kick return: 12, Purdue, Sept. 8, 2012 Tackles: 4, vs Navy, Sept. 01, 2012 (3-1) SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Saw action in all 13 games, predominatly on multiple special teams … registered 12 tackles, seven of them solo stops … led Notre Dame with 10 special teams tackles, including eight on kickoff returns and two on punt returns … the eight tackles on kickoff returns led all Irish players … only Nicky Baratti (three) recorded more tackles on punt returns … registered four tackles against Navy (Sept. 1) … recorded one tackle apiece against Miami (Oct. 6), Stanford (Oct. 13), BYU (Oct. 20) and Pittsburgh (Nov. 3) … credited with three tackles against Wake Forest (Nov. 17) … closed out the regular season with one solo tackle against USC (Nov. 24).

FRESHMAN SEASON (2011): Did not see game action during the season.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team Associated Press Division I Ohio all-state linebacker as senior in 2010 … Greater Miami Conference defensive player of the year for 2010 … helped Colerain High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, to 11-1 record and GMC co-championship in 2010, with only loss coming by 24-23 count to St. Xavier in second round of Ohio state playoffs … regional playoff win over Hamilton marked 59th straight Colerain victory at home … made 92 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and added four sacks and four passes broken up in 2010 … had 15 tackles in 48-6 win over Oak Hills to end the regular season … Cincinnati Enquirer first-team Division I All-Star at linebacker for both 2010 and 2009 … also an Associated Press Ohio first-team all-Southwest district selection and an Enquirer all-GMC first-team linebacker … made team-leading 95 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, caused five fumbles and had four sacks and two interceptions as junior in 2009 … all-league middle linebacker in 2009 when he led team to eight straight wins to end season … second-team all-Ohio Central District as junior … . had 10 tackles and recovered a fumble as sophomore in 2008 … made five tackles, one tackle for loss and a fumble recovery in Dec. 31 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Myrtle

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CONOR HANRATTY

C/G | 6-5 | 309 | Jr. New Canaan, Conn. (New Canaan)

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SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Played in six games (Navy, Michigan, Boston College, Wake Forest, USC and Alabama) on special teams and as a reserve offensive lineman.

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Beach, S.C., while playing with future Irish classmates Brad Carrico and Eilar Hardy … threeyear letterwinner in football … four-year letterwinner in both basketball and track & field … earned one letter in tennis (only time ever playing the sport) … received 2010 Colerain MultiSport Award as he earned 11 varsity letters in high school career … captured the "That’s Our Boy" award from the Southwest Ohio National Football Foundation … received the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame Scholar Athlete Award … named a Buckeye Blue Chip award winner by the Touchdown Club of Columbus … won the 2010 Colerain LaRosa MVP Male Athlete of the Year … graduated top 10 in his class and summa cum laude … played for coach Tom Bolden at Colerain High School … son of Joel and Monica Grace … enrolled in Mendoza College of Business, majoring in management-consulting.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2011): Did not see game action during the season.

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GRACE's career stats KICK RETURNS g no. yards td long avg/r avg/g 2012 13 1 12 0 12 12.0 0.9 13 1 12 0 12 12.0 0.9 TOTAL ALL PURPOSE rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g 2012 0 0 0 12 0 12 0.9 TOTAL 0 0 0 12 0 12 0.9 ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 7 5 12 0.0 0 0 0 0 7 5 12 0.0 0 0 0 0

GRACE’S GAME-BY-GAME STATs ut-at tt tfl sck ff fr int pbu blk 3-1 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-2 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 7-5 12 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0

HANRATTY's career stats PARTICIPATION g 2011 0 2012 6 TOTAL 6

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2012 vs. Navy Purdue at Michigan State Michigan vs. Miami Stanford BYU at Oklahoma Pittsburgh at Boston College Wake Forest at USC vs. Alabama TOTALS

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked third-best player in Connecticut by Rivals. com … named first-team all-state by Connecticut High School Coaches Association as senior in 2010 … selected all-Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference … landed on 2010 Walter Camp Foundation All-Connecticut Team … tabbed one of top 30 players in Connecticut for 2010 by New Haven Register … second-team offensive selection for MaxPreps Junior All-American Team in 2009 … named first-team all-state as junior by Connecticut High School Football Coaches Association and New Haven Register … aided New Canaan High School in New Canaan, Conn., to 11-2 record as senior in 2010 … assisted offense in rushing for 233 yards against Trinity Catholic in 48-8 victory in 2010 … helped open rushing lanes as New Canaan gained 292 rushing yards in 49-0 triumph over Seymour in 2010 … started as sophomore and junior in 2008 and 2009 and helped guide New Canaan to Connecticut state titles both years … threw discus for first time on track and field team as junior in 2010 … father, Terry, played as starting quarterback at Notre Dame from 1966-68 and was sophomore standout on 1966 Irish national championship squad … Terry earned consensus All-America honors as senior in 1968 and finished third in Heisman Trophy voting … Terry set Notre Dame career marks for pass completions, passing yards and passing TDs, completing 304 of 550 career passes for 4,152 yards and 27 TDs … Terry was second-round 1969 NFL Draft selection (30th overall pick) and went on to play for NFL Pittsburgh Steelers in 1969-75 and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1976 … played for coach Lou Marinelli at New Canaan High School … son of Terry and Kelly Hanratty … enrolled in Mendoza College of Business, majoring in management consulting.

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EILAR HARDY

| 5-11 | 201 | Jr. S Reynoldsburg, Ohio (Pickerington Central)

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MARK HARRELL

| 6-4 | 305 | So. OL Charlotte, N.C. (Catholic)

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SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Did not see any action during the season.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2012): Did not see any game action during the season.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2011): Did not see any action during the season.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Second-team pick on MaxPreps 2011 U.S. Air Force All-American team as offensive lineman . . . second-leading vote-getter among offensive linemen on 2011 Associated Press North Carolina all-state team . . . first-team offensive lineman on all-Observer squad named by Charlotte Observer in both 2011 and 2010 . . . rated 16th among North Carolina players by SuperPrep . . . ranked 17th-best prospect in North Carolina and 25th-best offensive lineman in the nation by Rivals.com . . . helped Catholic average 333 rushing yards and 43 points per game in 2011 to go with 5,197 yards of total offense and also played some at tight end . . . two-time first-team all-Mecklenburg selection by Charlotte Observer in 2011 and 2010 for players in immediate Charlotte area . . . three-time all-MEGA 7 3A/4A selection . . . helped 2010 Catholic team to 14-1 record in junior campaign that featured 4,904 team rushing yards and included advancement to North Carolina Class 3AA playoff semifinals . . . played in Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl in Phoenix . . . chosen to play in North Carolina-South Carolina Shrine Bowl . . . also played basketball and throw the shot in track and field . . . coached by Jim Oddo at Charlotte Catholic High School . . . son of Hayden and Carol Harrell … enrolled in Mendoza College of Business.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team Associated Press Ohio Division I allstate pick as defensive back for 2010 … first-team defensive back on Columbus Dispatch all-metro team … first-team defensive back on Associated Press Ohio Central All-District squad … rated 209th on Rivals.com list of top 250 players nationally … four-year starter at safety for Central High School in Pickerington, Ohio … made 63 tackles as senior in 2010 to go with five tackles for loss and six passes broken up … intercepted four passes as senior and returned one for a score … also played at running back … helped Pickerington Central to 11-1 record mark as senior, with only loss coming 13-6 to Hilliard Davidson in Ohio state playoffs, with Hilliard Davidson becoming first team in nine games to score 10 or more points against Central defense … rushed for 60 yards vs. Grove City … scored on 70-yard punt return vs.

Lancaster in win that also included 55-rushing yards and eight tackles … scored on 37-yard rushing play and ran an interception back for a TD in first round of Ohio playoffs vs. Troy … helped Central record six shutout wins in 2010 … ran opening kickoff back 98 yards and later scored on 26-yard run in playoff win over Westerville South that also included six tackles on defense … made 75 tackles, three interceptions and forced three fumbles as junior in 2009 … second-team defensive back on Associated Press Ohio All-Central District squad as junior in 2009 … played cornerback in Dec. 31 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Myrtle Beach, S.C., playing along with future Irish classmates Brad Carrico and Jarrett Grace … brother, Eisen, made 61 tackles and seven pass breakups as senior defensive back at Ohio Dominican in 2012 … brother, Terrance Brown, played wide receiver at Michigan State in 1998-2001 … played for coach Jay Sharrett at Pickerington Central High School … son of Bill and Tina Hardy … enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in sociology.

MATT HEGARTY

| 6-5 | 300 | Jr. C Aztec, N.M. (Aztec)

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SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Saw action in the first nine games, predominantly on the Irish special teams … played behind veteran center Braxston Cave after moving positions in spring.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2011): Did not see game action during the season.

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked 43rd nationally on Sporting News Top 100 list for 2010 … rated 36th on ESPNU Top 150 list and 40th in Rivals.com national prospect rankings … top-rated player out of New Mexico and sixth-best offensive tackle in the nation

by Rivals.com … selected for U.S. Army All-American Bowl … selected for Team USA vs. The World all-star game in Austin, Texas … RivalsHigh.com second-team All-American … finalist for Anthony Munoz Lineman of the Year Award at U.S. Army All-American Bowl … named first-team all-state as a junior and senior in 2009 and 2010 … Sports Illustrated High School

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

The Fighting Irish injury, then returned to help Hurricanes to 6-4 record … named one of top 100 players in Central Florida prior to senior year by Orlando Sentinel … received honorable mention allarea accolades from Southlake Press following 2009 season … ranked 10th in senior class academically with 4.2 grade-point average … named academic all-state as senior in 2009 … father, Bruce Sr., played defensive end at Florida State from 1983-86 … played for coach Chad Grabowski at Mount Dora … son of Bruce Sr. and Susan Heggie. … enrolled in Mendoza College of Business, majoring in management consulting.

HEGGIE's career stats PARTICIPATION g 2010 0 2011 2 2012 3 TOTAL 5

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PARTICIPATION g 2011 0 2012 9 TOTAL 9

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Player of the Week for Dec. 18, 2010 … helped Aztec High School in Aztec, N.M., to 13-1 record and New Mexico state runner-up finish in 2010 … totaled 81 pancake blocks while not giving up a sack in senior season … also played on defensive line where he made 11 tackles and half a sack … helped Aztec rushing attack tally 2,340 yards and 36 TDs in 2010 … member of offense that generated 4,176 passing yards and 48 TDs overall in 2010 … helped pave way for 242 yards rushing and 521 yards passing in 35-28 win over Durango (Colo.) in 2010 … helped opened holes for Aztec running backs for 280 yards and three TDs vs. Kirtland in 2010 … played for coach Brad Hirsch at Aztec High School … son of Bryan and Stacy Hegarty … enrolled in Mendoza College of Business, majoring in management-consulting.

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ANDREW HENDRIX

BRUCE HEGGIE

| 6-5 | 240 | Sr. C Sorrento, Fla. (Mount Dora)

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SOPHOMORE SEASON (2011): Participated in two games (Air Force and Maryland) in a reserve role.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2010): Did not see game action during the 2010 season.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Played both offense and defense as senior in 2009 at Mount Dora High School in Mount Dora, Fla. … caught 16 passes for 160 yards and three touchdowns as senior tight end in 2009 and tallied four sacks as defensive end … first-team all-Lake/Sumter Counties selection as offensive lineman/tight end following senior campaign by Orlando Sentinel … missed first three games of 2009 season due to

HENDRIX's PLACE IN THE IRISH RECORD BOOKS • Single-Game Quarterback Rushing Yards (Oct. 8, 2011 vs. Air Force, 111, 5th) Hendrix's career highs Points scored: 6, at Stanford, Nov. 26, 2011 Touchdowns: 1, at Stanford, Nov. 26, 2011 Rush attempts: 12, at Stanford, Nov. 26, 2011 Rush yards: 111, Air Force, Oct. 8, 2011 (6 carries) Rush TDs: 1, at Stanford, Nov. 26, 2011 Long rush: 78, Air Force, Oct. 8, 2011 Pass attempts: 24, at Stanford, Nov. 26, 2011 Pass completions: 11, at Stanford, Nov. 26, 2011 Pass yards: 192, at Stanford, Nov. 26, 2011 Pass TDs: 1, at Stanford, Nov. 26, 2011 Had intercepted: 1, vs Florida State, Dec. 29, 2011; at Stanford, Nov. 26, 2011 Long pass: 45, at Stanford, Nov. 26, 2011 Total offense attempts: 36, at Stanford, Nov. 26, 2011 (12 rush, 24 pass) Total offense yards: 212, at Stanford, Nov. 26, 2011 (20 rush,192 pass) All-purpose yards: 111, Air Force, Oct. 8, 2011

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JUNIOR SEASON (2012): Saw action in three games (Navy, Miami, Wake Forest) in a reserve role.

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| 6-2 | 226 | Sr. QB Cincinnati, Ohio (Moeller)

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The Fighting Irish JUNIOR SEASON (2012): Appeared in three games as a reserve quarterback … completed five of seven passes for 55 yards … ran for 41 yards on eight carries … completed four of five passes for 53 yards against Navy (Sept. 1) … rushed six times for 20 yards against the Midshipmen … played briefly against BYU (Oct. 20), rushing for 14 yards to gain a first down and then throwing a quick pass for two yards … also saw action against Wake Forest (Nov. 17) with a seven-yard rush and one pass attempt.

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2011): Saw action in five games as a change-of-pace quarterback, before starting the second half of the Stanford game … passed for 249 yards and a TD on 37 attempts, while rushing for 162 yards and a TD on 25 attempts … ranked third on Irish in rushing yards … saw first action of career vs. Air Force in reserve duty … made presence known with 78-yard run in game … ended contest with 111 yards rushing on six carries … completed all four pass attempts vs. Air Force for 33 yards … started second half at Stanford and completed 11 passes for 192 yards and a TD … rushed 12 times for 20 yards and one TD against the Cardinal … completed three of eight passes for 24 yards and an interception vs.

Florida State in Champs Sports Bowl … gained 26 yards on four carries against the Seminoles.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2010): Did not see game action during the 2010 season.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Completed 103 of 183 passes for 1,242 yards and eight touchdowns with four interceptions as senior in 2009 at Moeller High School in Cincinnati, Ohio … rushed 47 times for 238 yards and six TDs in 2009 … completed 15 of 20 throws for 251 yards and two TDs in 2009 game vs. St. Edward … helped Moeller to #5 ranking in final 2009 Ohio Division I Associated Press poll with 9-2 record, losing in Ohio Division I Region 4 state playoff quarterfinal to Middletown … honorable mention pick on Cincinnati Enquirer Football All-Stars squad for 2009 … named to Offense-Defense Top 250, Rivals.com 250 and SI.com/TAKKLE Top 200 lists for 2009 season … completed 158 of 292 for 1,731 yards and 11 TDs with eight interceptions as junior in 2008 … started for East squad in January 2010 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Myrtle Beach, S.C. … played for coach Jon Rodenberg at Moeller … son of Rick and Jennifer Hendrix … enrolled in College of Science majoring in science pre-professional studies with a minor in anthropology.

HENDRIX's career stats RUSHING g att yards td long avg/c avg/g 2011 5 25 162 1 78 6.5 32.4 2012 3 8 41 0 14 5.1 13.7 8 33 203 1 78 6.2 25.4 TOTAL PASSING cmp-att-int yards td long pct avg/p avg/g effic 2011 18-37-2 249 1 45 48.6 6.7 49.8 103.3 2012 5-7-0 55 0 23 71.4 7.9 18.3 137.4 23-44-2 304 1 45 52.3 6.9 38.0 108.7 TOTAL

CHASE HOUNSHELL

| 6-4 | 271 | Jr. DL Kirtland, Ohio (Lake Catholic)

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hounshell's career highs Tackles: 4, Air Force, Oct. 08, 2011 (1-3) SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Missed the entire season with an injury.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2011): Competed in seven games in a reserve role for the Irish, tallying four tackles … played against Air Force, USC, Navy, Maryland, Boston College, Stanford and Florida State … all four tackles came in a victory vs. Air Force … had one solo and three assisted tackles.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Associated Press Ohio Division II co-defensive player of the year for 2010 … standout two-way lineman at Lake Catholic High School in Mentor, Ohio … helped Cougars reach Ohio Division II state semifinals in both 2009 and 2010, as Lake Catholic finished 12-2 both years … had 36 tackles, five sacks, nine tackles for loss and three forced fumbles as senior in 2010 … first-team defensive lineman on Associated Press Ohio Division II all-state squad as senior … Northeast Lakes District Division II Defensive player of the year for 2010 … named Willoughby News-Herald Ohio Division II player of the year … first-team defensive lineman on Cleveland Plain-Dealer prep all-star team for 2010 … one of five finalists for Tony Fisher Award (named after former Notre Dame running back) that goes to top high school player in area … first-team offensive lineman on News-Herald all-star team … Cleveland Plain-Dealer made him North Coast League preseason defensive MVP for 2010 … had six sacks and 18 tackles for loss on defense as junior in 2009, helping offense rushing for 215 yards per game and allowing only three sacks … first-team offensive lineman on Associated Press Ohio Division II all-state squad as junior in 2009 … first-team offensive lineman on Cleveland Plain-Dealer prep all-star team as junior in 2009 … brother, Chad, was offensive guard letterman in 2009 at Central Florida … twin sister, Colette, is a junior forward on the 2013-14 basketball team at St. Francis (N.Y.) … played for Mike Bell at Lake Catholic High School … enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business, majoring in management consulting.

HOUNSHELL's career stats TACKLES g ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 2011 7 1 3 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 7 1 3 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL

TOTAL OFFENSE rush pass total avg/g 2011 162 249 411 82.2 2012 41 55 96 32.0 203 304 507 63.4 TOTAL SCORING td rush rcv ret pat 2pat fg total avg/g 2011 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 1.2 2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 TOTAL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.8 ALL PURPOSE rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g 2011 162 0 0 0 0 162 32.4 2012 41 0 0 0 0 41 13.7 TOTAL 203 0 0 0 0 203 25.4

30 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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| 6-0 | 195 | Sr. CB Hazlet, N.J. (Raritan)

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JACKSON’S PLACE IN THE IRISH RECORD BOOKS • • • • •

Single-Game Kickoff Returns (Oct. 23, 2010 vs. Navy, 6, t-3rd) Single-Game Kickoff Returns (Oct. 30, 2010 vs. Tulsa, 6, t-3rd) Single-Season Kickoff Returns (2010, 29, 4th) Single-Season Kickoff Return Yards (2010, 645, 5th) Single-Season Kickoff/Punt Return Yards (2010, 645, 9th)

• 2013 Bednarik Award Watch List • College Football Performance Awards Honorable Mention Defensive Back (9.9) • FBS Independent Defensive Player of the Week (9.10) jackson's career highs

TOTAL OFFENSE rush pass total avg/g 2010 20 0 20 1.5 2011 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 2012 TOTAL 20 0 20 0.5 KICK RETURNS no. yards td long avg/r avg/g 2010 29 645 0 43 22.2 49.6 2011 3 32 0 17 10.7 2.5 2012 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 TOTAL 32 677 0 43 21.2 17.8 INTERCEPTIONS no. yards td long avg/r avg/g 2010 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 2011 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 2012 4 57 0 36 14.2 4.8 4 57 0 36 14.2 1.5 TOTAL

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ALL PURPOSE rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g 2010 20 0 0 645 0 665 51.2 2011 0 0 0 32 0 32 2.5 2012 0 0 0 0 57 57 4.8 TOTAL 20 0 0 677 57 754 19.8 TACKLES 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 9 1 10 0.0 0 0 0 0 11 7 18 0.0 0 0 0 0 45 20 65 1.5 8 0 1 0 65 28 93 1.5 8 0 1 0

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SOPHOMORE SEASON (2011): Played in all 13 games, primarily on special teams … notched 18 tackles … ranked fifth on the team with seven special teams tackles … also returned three kickoffs for 32 yards … had a pair of kickoff returns for 31 yards vs. South Florida … notched three tackles vs. Purdue, Air Force and Navy … also had two tackles vs.

USF, Wake Forest and Florida State.

RUSHING g att yards td long avg/c avg/g 2010 13 1 20 0 20 20.0 1.5 13 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 2011 2012 13 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 39 1 20 0 20 20.0 0.5 TOTAL

2012 season review

JUNIOR SEASON (2012): Started all 13 games at cornerback … proved to be an exceptional cornerback, moving into one of two vacancies at the start of the season … ranked third on the team with 65 tackles, trailing Manti Te'o and Zeke Motta … recorded 45 solo stops … tied for 39th in the FBS in interceptions (0.31/game) … first Irish cornerback to record four interceptions in one season since Mike Richardson finished with four during the 13-game season in 2006 … notched seven tackles, including six unassisted, against Navy (Sept. 1) … notched two more tackles as well as two interceptions (for a total of 47 yards) the following week against Purdue (Sept. 8) … collected his first career interception in the third quarter against the Boilermakers that ultimately led to a Notre Dame field goal … also had an interception on the last play of the game to secure the victory … first Irish player with multiple interceptions in a game since Harrison Smith equaled the school record of three against Miami, Fla., in the 2010 Sun Bowl … had four tackles on the road against No. 10 Michigan State (Sept. 15) … recorded a career-high nine tackles against Michigan (Sept. 22), six of them solo stops … also recovered a fumble for 10 yards and added an interception … notched one tackle against Miami (Oct. 6), then came to play against Stanford (Oct. 13) with four tackles and a key interception to prevent the Cardinal from scoring a touchdown early in the game … combined with inside linebacker Carlo Calabrese on the crucial fourth-down overtime play that prevented a Stanford touchdown … had a breakout game against Oklahoma (Oct. 27) with eight tackles, including seven solo stops … had his first tackle for loss of the season against Pittsburgh (Nov. 3) … notched his second tackle for loss among eight more tackles against Boston College (Nov. 10) … finished out the season with nine more tackles, three against Wake Forest (Nov. 17) and six against USC (Nov. 24) … credited with four tackles vs. Alabama in BCS National Championship Game.

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Rush attempts: 1, Tulsa, Oct. 30, 2010 Rush yards: 20, Tulsa, Oct. 30, 2010 (1 carry) Long rush: 20, Tulsa, Oct. 30, 2010 Total offense attempts: 1, Tulsa, Oct. 30, 2010 (1 rush, 0 pass) Total offense yards: 20, Tulsa, Oct. 30, 2010 (20 rush, 0 pass) All-purpose yards: 146, Tulsa, Oct. 30, 2010 Kick returns: 6, at Navy, Oct. 23, 2010; Tulsa, Oct. 30, 2010 Kick return yards: 126, Tulsa, Oct. 30, 2010 (6 returns) Long kick return: 43, at Boston College, Oct. 2, 2010 Interceptions: 2, Purdue, Sept. 08, 2012 Long interception return: 36, Purdue, Sept. 8, 2012 Tackles: 9, Michigan, Sept. 22, 2012 (6-3) Tackles for loss: 1.0, at Boston College, Nov. 10, 2012 (1-0) Fumbles recovered: 1, Michigan, Sept. 22, 2012 Pass breakups: 2, at Boston College, Nov. 10, 2012

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named second-best wide receiver in New Jersey

by SuperPrep … recorded 40 receptions for 729 yards and rushed 20 times for 350 yards as senior in 2009 at Raritan High School in Hazlet, N.J. … also played defensive back and intercepted four passes in 2009 … led Raritan to 8-3 record in 2009 … named second-team all-state, first-team all-area and first-team all-Group 2 following senior season by Newark Star-Ledger … selected first-team all-area by Asbury Park Press … named preseason firstteam all-state by MaxPreps … scored 13 touchdowns and converted 53 PATs for 131 points as senior, ranking 26th in New Jersey scoring … caught 35 passes for 509 yards with four TDs during junior season in 2008 and rushed 35 times for 267 yards and four TDs … added two passing TDs, two punt returns for TDs and one kickoff return for a score during junior campaign … averaged 38 yards per kickoff return and 18 yards per punt return in 2008 … participated in New Jersey vs. Northeast All-Star Football Classic in June 2009 … also competed in track and field as sprinter and high hurdler … played for coach Bob Generelli at Raritan … son of Bennett Sr. and Grace Jackson … enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in film, television and theatre.

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JACKSON’S HONORS & AWARDS

for a 27.8 yard average … ran 20 yards on a fake punt to help set up a Notre Dame touchdown against Tulsa … took the opening kickoff against Utah and returned it 35 yards … registered 10 tackles on special teams, including nine on kickoff return … the 10 total special teams tackles ranked second best on the team (only Steve Filer had more with 11) … his nine kickoff return tackles tied Filer for most on the team … recorded four solo tackles, all on kickoff return, in his Irish debut against Purdue and added another tackle against Michigan … added one tackle during the matchup with Western Michigan … added a pair of kickoff return tackles in the victory over Army … added a tackle on kickoff return in the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) … totaled 270 snaps on special teams, tied with Steve Filer and Dan Fox for the most of any Irish player … totaled six snaps on offense.

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BENNETT JACKSON

FRESHMAN SEASON (2010): Saw action in all 13 games in 2010 … named Notre Dame Special Teams Player of the Year … served as lead kickoff returner and one of the top gunners on punt and kickoff return defense … returned 29 kickoffs for 645 yards, good for average of 22.24 yards per return … ranked 88th in the FBS in kickoff returns (22.24) … raced 43 yards on his first career kickoff return, the longest return of the season for Notre Dame, at Boston College … finished the game versus the Eagles with 111 yards on four kickoff returns, good

31 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

The Fighting Irish 43rd-best offensive lineman nationally by SuperPrep . . . first-team defensive lineman on allGreater Rochester team for 2011 by Rochester Democrat and Chronicle . . . helped Little Irish win New York Section V Class A title again in 2011 . . . standout defensive lineman at Aquinas Institute in Rochester, N.Y. . . . made 71 tackles, five sacks, recovered a fumble, broke up nine passes and blocked two field goals in 2011 . . . made nine tackles in 19-16 state playoff semifinal loss to Mane-Endwell . . . as junior in 2010 made 68 tackles (32 unassisted), 14 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, one interception, four passes broken up, four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery on team that finished 13-0 and claimed New York Class A state crown . . . two-time first-team defensive lineman on New York State Sportswriters Association Class A all-state team . . . played basketball at Aquinas . . . recorded a triple-double on Jan. 27, 2012, recording a school record 33 rebounds to go with 20 points and 11 blocks . . . played in U.S. Army All-American Bowl in January in San Antonio . . . coached by Chris Battaglia at Aquinas Institute . . . son of Matthew and Lakiescha Jones … enrolled in College of Arts and Letters.

JACKSON’S GAME-BY-GAME STATs 2012 *vs. Navy *Purdue *at Michigan State *Michigan *vs. Miami *Stanford *BYU *at Oklahoma *Pittsburgh *at Boston College *Wake Forest *at USC *vs. Alabama TOTALS * - games started

ut-at tt tfl sck ff fr int pbu blk 6-1 7 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-2 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 2-47 0 0 2-2 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 6-3 9 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 1-0 1-10 0 0 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-2 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 1-0 0 0 2-1 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 7-1 8 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 5-1 6 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 7-1 8 1.0-4 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 2 0 2-1 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 4-2 6 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-3 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 45-20 65 1.5-5 0.0-0 0 1-0 4-57 4 0

2011 UT-AT TT USF 1-1 2 0-0 0 at Michigan Michigan State 0-0 0 1-0 1 at Pittsburgh at Purdue 3-0 3 Air Force 3-0 3 0-0 0 USC Navy 1-2 3 at Wake Forest 0-2 2 vs. Maryland 1-0 1 Boston College 0-1 1 0-0 0 at Stanford vs. Florida State 1-1 2 TOTALS 11-7 18 * - games started

KR KR YDS TDS AVG LG 2 31 0 15.5 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 1 1 0 1.0 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 3 32 0 10.7 17

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| 6-5 | 305 | So. DL Rochester, N.Y. (Aquinas Institute)

WR | 5-11 | 195 | Sr. Roswell, Ga. (Gainesville)

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TJ JONES’ HONORS & AWARDS • Biletnikoff Watch List (2013, 2012, 2011) TJ jones' career highs

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FRESHMAN SEASON (2012): Did not see any action during the season.

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated number-20 player nationally by MaxPreps and Tom Lemming. . . listed 107th on 247Sports rating of national prospects . . . ranked number-10 offensive tackle in the nation and second-best player in New York by 247Sports . . . rated number-102 player nationally on 2012 ESPNU 150 list . . . listed as 11th-best offensive tackle in the nation, second-best player in New York and 13th-best prospect in Northeast region by ESPNU . . . rated 199th nationally on Rivals.com Rivals250 list . . . listed as secondbest player in New York and 14th-best defensive tackle in his class by Rivals.com . . . listed 229th nationally on the Scout.com Scout 300 rankings . . . rated best player in New York and

Points scored: 6, 10 times Touchdowns: 1, 10 times Rush attempts: 1, Purdue, Sept. 8, 2012 Rush yards: 8, Purdue, Sept. 8, 2012 (1 carry) Long rush: 8, Purdue, Sept. 8, 2012 Receptions: 7, vs. Alabama, Jan. 7, 2012 Receiving yards: 97, Wake Forest, Nov. 17, 2012 (6 receptions) Receiving TDs: 1, 10 times Long reception: 53, Michigan, Sept. 11, 2010 Total offense attempts: 1, Purdue, Sept. 8, 2012 (1 rush, 0 pass) Total offense yards: 8, Purdue, Sept. 8, 2012 (8 rush, 0 pass) All-purpose yards: 97, Wake Forest, Nov. 17, 2012 Tackles: 1, at Wake Forest, Nov. 5, 2011 (1-0) JUNIOR SEASON (2012): Appeared in all 13 games, starting 11 … caught 50 passes for 649 yards, scoring four touchdowns … tied for team-high honors in receptions and receiving touchdowns (both with Tyler Eifert) and ranked second in receiving yards … had two receptions for 24 yards against Navy (Sept. 1) … grabbed three passes for 20 yards and one touchdown against Purdue (Sept. 8) … also made one rush during the game … made four catches to gain 59 yards against Michigan State (Sept. 15), … also had four receptions against Miami (Oct. 6) and Stanford (Oct. 13) for 45 yards and 52 yards respectively … scored a touchdown against Stanford … had five grabs for 55 yards at Oklahoma (Oct. 27) … collected five receptions for 53 yards against Pittsburgh (Nov. 3) … was responsible for crucial touchdown to rally the team … had three receptions for 39 yards against Boston College (Nov. 10) … caught six passes for career-high 97 yards and scored a touchdown against Wake Forest (Nov. 17) … recorded three receptions for 40 yards against USC (Nov. 24) … established career high with seven receptions for 90 yards vs. Alabama in BCS National Championship Game.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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RECEIVING rec yards td long rec/g avg/c avg/g 2010 23 306 3 53 1.9 13.3 25.5 2011 38 366 3 26 2.9 9.6 28.2 2012 50 649 4 34 3.9 13.0 49.9 TOTAL 111 1321 10 53 2.9 11.9 34.8

ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0

JONES’ GAME-BY-GAME STATs 2012 vs. Navy *Purdue *at Michigan State Michigan *vs. Miami *Stanford *BYU *at Oklahoma *Pittsburgh *at Boston College *Wake Forest *at USC *vs. Alabama TOTALS

REC YDS AVG. 2 24 12.0 3 20 6.7 4 59 14.8 2 35 17.5 4 45 11.3 4 52 13.0 2 40 20.0 5 55 11.0 5 53 10.6 3 39 13.0 6 97 16.2 3 40 13.3 7 90 12.9 50 649 13.0

TD LG 0 13 1 11 0 21 0 24 0 16 1 20 0 31 0 18 1 17 0 20 1 34 0 20 0 31 4 34

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Selected as SuperPrep All-American and 13th-best wide receiver nationally … named MaxPreps.com second-team All-American as senior in 2009 … finished with 76 receptions for 1,399 yards and 18 touchdowns as senior at Gainesville High School in Gainesville, Ga. … also scored TDs via rushing, passing and fumble return in 2009 … listed as 35th best player nationally on Sporting News Top 100 … ranked 40th-best player nationally by SI.com/TAKKLE … listed 68th-best player and 10th-best wide

TACKLES 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

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FRESHMAN SEASON (2010): Saw action in 12 games in 2010 (missed the Utah game with an injury) and started seven contests … made his Irish debut against Purdue … started against the Boilermakers, Michigan, Michigan State, Western Michigan, Navy, Tulsa and Miami (Fla.) … recorded 23 season receptions for 306 yards and three touchdowns … registered four catches of 20 yards or more … 14 of 23 receptions resulted in a TD or first down … three of six catches on third-down plays resulted in a TD or first down … first freshman wideout in school history to catch TD passes in each of his first two career games … became the second freshman wideout in Notre Dame history to register a touchdown in the Irish season opener … recorded a five-yard touchdown reception against Purdue … finished the game with the Boilermakers with three receptions for 41 yards … collected three passes for a season-best 73 against Michigan … hauled in a 53-yard touchdown pass from Dayne Crist against the Wolverines … hooked up with Crist for 37 yards to help set up a Notre Dame field goal in the second quarter against Pittsburgh … the 37-yard grab was the second longest of Jones’ brief career … recorded one reception for 21 yards against Stanford … registered a 16-yard touchdown reception against Navy … added 53 yards receiving versus the Midshipmen … registered 31 yards on five receptions against Tulsa … collected a 19-yard catch in the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) … totaled 531 snaps on offense, the second most of any Irish wide receiver.

ALL PURPOSE rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g 2010 0 306 0 0 0 306 25.5 0 366 0 0 0 366 28.2 2011 2012 8 649 0 0 0 657 50.5 TOTAL 8 1321 0 0 0 1329 35.0

2012 season review

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2011): Played in every game, starting 12 games (did not start vs.

Air Force) … set personal season highs in receptions (38) and yards (366) … also caught three TD passes … caught a pass in every game and notched three or more catches in eight games … had season bests in catches (six) and yards (58) in season opener vs. South Florida … caught TD passes vs. Michigan, Michigan State and Purdue … caught 15-yard TD pass at Michigan to give Irish 24-7 lead in third quarter … helped extend Notre Dame lead to 28-10 over Michigan State when he caught 26-yard pass from Tommy Rees in third quarter vs.

Spartans … scored TD on 11-yard pass from Rees at Purdue in the third quarter, giving Notre Dame a 28-3 lead over Boilermakers.

SCORING td rush rcv ret pat 2pat fg total avg/g 2010 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 18 1.5 2011 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 18 1.4 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 24 1.9 2012 TOTAL 10 0 10 0 0 0 0 60 1.6

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TOTAL OFFENSE rush pass total avg/g 2010 0 0 0 0.0 2011 0 0 0 0.0 2012 8 0 8 0.7 TOTAL 8 0 8 0.2

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Jones' career stats RUSHING g att yards td long avg/c avg/g 2010 12 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 2011 13 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 2012 13 1 8 0 8 8.0 0.7 TOTAL 38 1 8 0 8 8.0 0.2

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receiver in ESPNU 150 … ranked by Scout.com as 138th-best prospect in 2009 … Rivals.com ranked him 141st-best player in 2009 … rated on the Offense-Defense 250 list … member of Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia Top 50 team … selected in 2009 preseason to Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia Super 11 squad … named first-team all-state by Georgia Sports Writers Association following 2009 senior season … rated 84th nationally on The Kickoff Top 120 … selected to play in Under Armour All-America Game in St. Petersburg, Fla., and caught three passes for 29 yards … helped Gainesville to Georgia state championship game in 2009 for first time since 1982 … rated sixth-best player in Georgia by SuperPrep … selected to Mobile Press-Register Super Southeast 120 team … caught 81 passes for 979 yards as junior in 2008 … first-team all-state pick by Associated Press and Georgia Sports Writers Association following junior campaign in 2008 … helped high school team advance to Georgia state quarterfinals in 2008 … averaged 19.6 yards on kickoff returns and 17.5 yards on punt returns as junior … enrolled at Notre Dame in January 2010, … father, Andre Jones, (passed away in summer 2011) was defensive end at Notre Dame from 1987-91 and played on 1988 Notre Dame national championship team … uncle is Philip Daniels, former NFL defensive lineman who played for the Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins … godfather is former Notre Dame flanker Raghib “Rocket” Ismail … played for coach Bruce Miller at Gainesville … son of Michele … born in Winnipeg, Canada … enrolled in College of Arts and Letter, majoring in film, television and theatre.

33 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

The Fighting Irish 2011 rec yds avg td lg *USF 6 58 9.7 0 23 *at Michigan 3 28 9.3 1 15 3 40 13.3 1 26 *Michigan State *at Pittsburgh 3 31 10.3 0 14 *at Purdue 5 49 9.8 1 16 Air Force 1 23 23.0 0 23 *USC 2 23 11.5 0 16 3 28 9.3 0 13 *Navy *at Wake Forest 3 16 5.3 0 8 *vs. Maryland 2 19 9.5 0 13 *Boston College 5 42 8.4 0 18 *at Stanford 1 2 2.0 0 2 1 7 7.0 0 7 *vs. Florida State TOTALS 38 366 9.6 3 26 * - games started

passes for 135 yards and a TD in a 35-21 win over DuBois in 2010 … made 11 tackles in 49-28 victory vs. Girard in 2010 … had four receptions for 121 yards and two TDs while making nine tackles on defense vs. Franklin in 2010 … caught eight passes for 171 yards and two TDs in 42-26 win over Slippery Rock in 2010 … played in seven games as junior in 2009 and caught 43 passes for 748 yards and seven TDs … averaged 17.4 yards per catch in 2009 … registered nine receptions for 249 yards and two TDs in 2009 season opener vs. Meadville … won Pennsylvania state title in javelin with personal best throw of 192-11 in 2010 … caught 47 passes for 812 yards and 10 TDs as sophomore in 2008 … besides tight end, played quarterback, wide receiver, defensive end and linebacker … hails from family of musicians and is proficient playing trombone, piano and euphonium … mother is a music teacher … played for coach Matt LaVerde at Oil City High School … son of David and Karen Koyack … enrolled in Mendoza College of Business, majoring in marketing.

KOYACK's career stats RECEIVING g rec yards td long rec/g avg/c avg/g 2011 12 1 5 0 5 0.1 5.0 0.4 2012 12 3 39 0 23 0.3 13.0 3.3 24 4 44 0 23 0.2 11.0 1.8 TOTAL

2010 rec yds avg td lg *Purdue 3 41 13.7 1 21 *Michigan 3 73 24.3 1 53 2 10 5.0 0 7 *at Michigan State Stanford 1 21 21.0 0 21 at Boston College 1 14 14.0 0 14 Pittsburgh 1 37 37.0 0 37 *Western Michigan 1 7 7.0 0 7 *at Navy 5 53 10.6 1 17 5 31 6.2 0 9 *Tulsa Utah Did Not Play vs. Army 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 at USC *vs. Miami (Fla.) 1 19 19.0 0 19 TOTALS 23 306 13.3 3 53 * - games started

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ALL PURPOSE rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g 2011 0 5 0 0 0 5 0.4 2012 0 39 0 0 0 39 3.3 0 44 0 0 0 44 1.8 TOTAL

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| 6-5 | 261 | Jr. TE Oil City, Pa. (Oil City Senior) Koyack’s HONORS & AWARDS • 2013 Mackey Award Watch List Koyack's career highs

Receptions: 1, five times Receiving yards: 23, vs Navy, Sept. 1, 2012 (1 receptions) Long reception: 23, vs Navy, Sept. 1, 2012 All-purpose yards: 23, vs Navy, Sept. 1, 2012 SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Appeared in 12 games during the season and started one game (vs. Alabama) … registered three receptions for 39 yards … made a splash in the season opener against Navy (Sept. 1) with a 23-yard catch … also had grabs against Purdue (Sept.

8) and Wake Forest (Nov. 17) for five and 11 yards, respectively … started as part of a three tight end package in BCS National Championship Game vs. Alabama.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2011): Played in 12 games, while starting the game vs. Air Force (Oct. 8) … did not play vs. USF … caught one pass for five yards in win at Pittsburgh.

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Received first-team Pennsylvania all-state honors from Pennsylvania Sportswriters and Associated Press in 2010 … also Pennsylvania Football News/Coaches AAA first-team Pennsylvania all-state in 2010 … named SuperPrep Northeast Offensive Player of the Year … rated best tight end in country and 25th-best prospect overall

by Scout.com … ranked 34th on Sporting News Top 100 list … named to ESPNU Top 150 and MaxPreps Top100 recruiting lists … named to Rivals100 list … chosen to play in Under Armour All-American Bowl … Pennsylvania Region 5 all-star in 2010 … selected top player in Pennsylvania by Pittsburgh Sports Report and second-best player in state by Pittsburgh PostGazette prior to 2010 season … guided Oil City Senior High School in Oil City, Pa., to 9-3 record as senior in 2010 … recorded 62 receptions for 1,031 yards and 11 TDs as senior … averaged 16.6 yards per catch … totaled 65.5 tackles and six and a half tackles for loss on defense in 2010, adding one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and two pass breakups … set Pennsylvania District 10 records with 152 career receptions for 2,591 yards … caught eight

ERIC LEE

WR | 5-8 | 180 | Jr. West Des Moines, Iowa (Dowling Catholic)

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SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Played in one game during the season against Wake Forest (Nov. 17) HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Three-sport athlete at Dowling Catholic High School, excelling in football, basketball and baseball … all three years helped his team to an undefeated season and the conference championship … as a senior, football team also won the sectional championship, regional championship and state championship … in the state championship, had the game-clinching interception … went on to be named all-conference, all-city, all-region, all-county, all-state and All-America for his efforts … in basketball, was team captain junior and senior years and earned the all-conference title as well … in baseball was a key player on the team … went on to win the conference championship, sectional championship and regional championship on the diamond … in senior campaign also won the state championship … was consecutively named all-conference, all-city, all-region and allcounty all three years he participated with baseball team … coached by Tom Wilson at Dowling Catholic … son of Bernard and Denise Lee … enrolled in the College of Science as a science pre-professional major.

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CHRISTIAN LOMBARD

G/T | 6-5 | 315 | Sr. Inverness, Ill. (Fremd)

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SOPHOMORE SEASON (2011): Backup offensive tackle and special teams performer who played in all 13 games.

WILL MAHONE

| 5-11 | 214 | So. RB Austintown, Ohio (Fitch)

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FRESHMAN SEASON (2012): Did not see any action during the season.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated 197th player nationally on Rivals.com Rivals250 list . . . listed ninth-best player in Ohio and 18th-best running back in the nation by Rivals.com . . . ranked the 23rd-best running back in his class by Scout.com and the 201st player on Scout 300 list . . . rated 50th player in Midwest by SuperPrep . . . earned second-team 2011 Division I all-Ohio honors from Associated Press as linebacker . . . helped Fitch High School in Austintown, Ohio, to 6-4 mark in 2011 after 10-2 season in 2010, while playing as both running back and linebacker . . . captain of team as senior in 2011 . . . rushed 81 times as senior for 700 yards and nine touchdowns, despite missing about half of senior season with ankle injury . . . also caught two TD passes and returned two kickoffs for scores . . . recorded 30 tackles and an interception on defense in 2011 . . . made five interceptions on defense as junior, returning two for scores . . . also played basketball for Fitch as standout three-point shooter . . . named co-MVP of high school basketball team following senior season . . . earned second-team all-Northeast Ohio honors after averaging 19.0 points per game and scoring ninth-most points in a season at Fitch in 2011-12 . . . coached by Phil Annarella at Austintown Fitch High School . . . son of Celia Mahone … enrolled in College of Arts and Sciences.

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FRESHMAN SEASON (2010): Did not see game action during the 2010 season.

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JUNIOR SEASON (2012): Started all 13 games … part of an offensive line that started the same five players for every game … helped Irish run for at least 200 yards seven times in 2012, including six of the last nine contests … Notre Dame had not posted more 200+ yard rushing games in a single season since 1996 when the Irish registered nine games with at least 200 yards rushing … over last nine games, Notre Dame combined to rush for 1,901 yards (359 attempts) for 5.3 yards per carry, 211.2 yards per game and 15 rushing TDs … the Irish rushed for more yards in their last nine games combined than 51 FBS teams totaled in their entire 2012 season.

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Three-year letterwinner at Hill-Murray High School … also earned a pair of letters in both track and field (thrower) and lacrosse (midfield) … twice named all-Classic Suburban conference, all-Lake Elmo and all-region … named MVP and cocaptain as a senior in 2010 … led Hill-Murray in tackles as a junior (2009) and senior (2010) … led Minnesota in sacks by an outside linebacker and ranked second in the conference in tackles as a senior … earned defensive MVP in 2009 and 2010 … two-time all-Classic Suburban selection in lacrosse as well … member of the National Honor Society and Amnesty International … played for coach Vince Conway at Hill-Murray High School … son of Brian Little and Mary O’Brien … mother graduated from Notre Dame in ‘84 … born in Minneapolis, Minn. … enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters with a pre-professional major.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: USA Today first-team prep All-America offensive lineman … EA Sports first-team All-American … named to Parade All-America team for 2009 as one of 18 offensive and defensive linemen … MaxPreps #30 national prospect and secondteam All-American … played offensive right tackle for Fremd High School in Palatine, Ill. …

Gatorade Player of the Year for state of Illinois in 2009 … selected to Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Class 8A all-state football squad for 2009 (one of 18) … named to Chicago Tribune all-state team as senior in 2009 after helping Fremd to perfect regular season and final 11-1 finish after falling in Illinois Class 8A quarterfinals … first-team pick on Champaign News-Gazette all-state squad for 2009 … rated #13 offensive lineman nationally

by SuperPrep … rated 103rd nationally on The Kickoff Top 120 … made 32 tackles on defense as senior in 2009 … played in 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio … named to Daily Herald Northwest Suburban all-area team for 2009 and 2008 … helped team average 331 yards per game … helped Fremd to 8-3 record as junior in 2008 … attended U.S. Army All-American Combine in January 2009 and Notre Dame football camp in summer of 2009 … earned special mention on all-area team as sophomore in 2007 … played for coach Mike Donatucci at Fremd … son of Greg and Erin Lombard … enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business, majoring in management consulting.

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NICK MARTIN

C | 6-4 | 294 | Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. (Bishop Chatard)

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Saw action in all 13 games during the season … majority of action came on multiple Irish special teams units … younger brother of Zack Martin … together they comprise one of four sets of brothers on the team … by end of the season, was primary backup at both tackle positions but also had versatility to play guard.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2011): Did not see any action during the season.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team Indiana all-state pick on Associated Press Class 3A team as offensive lineman … also named to Indiana Football Coaches Association Top 50 all-state team as one of 10 offensive linemen … named to 2010 Super Team by Indianapolis Star … second-team offensive lineman on U.S. Air Force Medium Schools Prep All-America squad … helped fourth-ranked Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis, Ind., to 2010 Indiana Class 3A state title with 28-14 win over South Bend St. Joseph’s in state title contest that marked Chatard’s record 10th state title … Chatard ended season with 11-4 record and 10 straight wins after early three-game losing streak … helped team to number-three state ranking in IFCA final regular-season poll for 2010 … starter on both offensive and defensive lines … rated second-best Class 3A defensive player in Indianapolis area in preseason listings by Indianapolis Star … . helped Chatard to 12-2 mark as junior in 2009 before losing to Evansville Memorial in Indiana state playoff semi-state round … brother, Zack, will be a gradiate student in 2013 … father, Keith, played football at Kentucky and was 1982 Academic All-Southeastern Conference pick as team’s top defensive tackle while also earning NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship in 1983 … played for coach Vincent Lorenzano at Bishop Chatard High School … son of Pam and Keith Martin … enrolled in Mendoza College of Business, majoring in management consulting. nick MARTIN's career stats PARTICIPATION g 2011 0 2012 13 TOTAL 13

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| 6-4 | 308 | Gr. OT Indianapolis, Ind. (Bishop Chatard)

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zack MARTIN’S HONORS & AWARDS • • • • •

Walter Camp Second Team All-American (2012) Notre Dame Offensive Lineman of the Year (2010, 2011, 2012) Lombardi Award Watch List (2012, 2011) Outland Trophy Watch List (2012, 2011) Phil Steele Fourth Team All-American (2012)

SENIOR SEASON (2012): Started all 13 games at left tackle … enters 2013 season with 39 consecutive starts … named a second-team All-American by Walter Camp Football Foundation and earned Notre Dame offensive lineman of the year award for third consecutive season … helped Irish run for at least 200 yards seven times in 2012, including six of the last nine contests … Notre Dame had not posted more 200+ yard rushing games in a single season since 1996 when the Irish registered nine games with at least 200 yards rushing … over last nine games, Notre Dame combined to rush for 1,901 yards (359 attempts) for 5.3 yards per carry and 15 rushing TDs … the Irish rushed for more yards in their last nine games combined than 51 FBS teams did in their entire 2012 seasons … part of four sets of brothers on the team … older brother of Junior offensive lineman Nick Martin.

JUNIOR SEASON (2011): Started all 13 games at left offensive tackle … part of a unit that only allowed 17 sacks during the season … helped pave the way for a running game that averaged 4.8 yards a carry, the best by a Notre Dame team since 1996.

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2010): One of 11 players to start all 13 games for the Irish that season … joined center Braxston Cave, offensive guard Chris Stewart and offensive guard Trevor Robinson as the only players on the offensive side of the ball to start all 13 games … won the Guardian of the Year Award from the Guardian Life Insurance Company (a sponsor of Irish football on IMG College radio broadcasts) as the top Notre Dame offensive lineman … made his first career start against Purdue … started 11 games at left tackle and two games at right tackle (vs. Pittsburgh and Western Michigan) … named Jimmy Rogers, Jr. Most Valuable Lineman following the victory over Miami (Fla.) in the Hyundai Sun Bowl … the Irish offensive line allowed 20 sacks over its 13 games in 2010, which averaged out to 1.54 sacks per game … Notre Dame had not allowed fewer sacks per game since 1998 when the Irish allowed only nine sacks in 11 games or 0.82 per game … totaled 831 snaps on offense, the most of any Irish offense lineman and second-most of any Notre Dame player.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2009): Did not see game action for Irish.

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arturo | 6-4 | 254 | Sr.MARTINEZ DL

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JUNIOR SEASON (2012): Did not see game action during the season.

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2011): Saw action in eight games during the season, primarily on special teams … did not play in first four games or at Wake Forest.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2010): Did not see game action during the 2010 season.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team quarterback on Cincinnati Enquirer Division I Football All-Stars squad for 2009 … threw for 1,800 yards and 16 touchdowns while completing 67 percent of his throws as senior in 2009 for St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati … earned all-league honors in 2009 while helping St. Xavier to Cincinnati Greater Catholic League South title … helped St. Xavier to final number-four ranking in Associated Press poll to end 2009 regular season – and 9-3 final record following regional semifinal playoff loss to Elder in 2009 Ohio Division I playoffs … completed 20 of 28 passes in that Elder game, his final high school contest, for 221 yards and a TD … hit 14 of 17 throws for 194 yards and three TDs in first-round state playoff win vs. Centerville … completed 66 of 124 passes for 752 yards and three TDs as junior in 2008 despite playing in only four games due to collarbone injury … career numbers at St. Xavier included 3,496 passing yards and 28 TDs … also a starting forward in basketball in 2009-10 for St. Xavier … father, Gary, is former basketball captain at Xavier … grandfather, Larry Krutko, played football as fullback at West Virginia and three seasons with NFL Pittsburgh Steelers in 1958-60 … mother, Mary, is a television personality in Cincinnati real estate market … from same high school that produced 2001 Irish captain and linebacker Rocky Boiman … played for head coach Steve Specht at St. Xavier … son of Gary and Mary Massa … enrolled in Mendoza College of Business as a marketing major.

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: As a prep player at Belen Jesuit Preparatory in Miami, Fla., participated in basketball and football … was a team captain in football as a tight end … helped his team win conference championship, sectional championship and regional championship … went to state championship game as well … a cancer survivor of five years … was in the top 10 percent of his high school graduating class … an AP scholar … won the Ideal Jesuit Award and Citizenship Award for three of his four years as a prep … played for head coach Richard Stuart at Belen Jesuit … son of Arturo and Eliana Martinez … enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business and is majoring in accountancy.

WR | 6-1 | 199 | So. Las Vegas, Nev. (Cimarron Memorial)

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FRESHMAN SEASON (2012): Did not see game action during the season.

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: As a prep player at Cimarron Memorial High School in Las Vegas, Nev., participated in football and basketball … helped the football team to a state championship in his freshman season … was a football team captain junior and senior years … was named first team all-state at quarterback as a freshman … named second-team all-conference as a senior … older brother, Mychal, played basketball at UNLV … mother, Kim, played volleyball at San Diego State … was the valedictorian of his graduating class … played for head coach Rod Vollan at Cimarron Memorial … son of Gerard and Kim Martinez … enrolled in the College of Engineering.

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2012 season review

JUNIOR SEASON (2012): Did not see game action during the season.

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WR | 6-4 | 234 | Sr. Cincinnati, Ohio (St. Xavier)

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LUKE MASSA

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Selected to play in 2009 Under Armour AllAmerican game in Orlando … named to Best in Midwest team by Detroit Free Press as the fifth-best player and second-best offensive lineman (behind future classmate Chris Watt) in the Midwest … ranked as 107th-best prospect in the SI.com/TAKKLE Top 200 … rated 110th in ESPNU150 and 10th-best offensive tackle according to ESPN … named to Indiana Football Coaches Association Top 50 All-State team as an offensive lineman in senior year … selected first-team all-state in 2008 by Indianapolis Star and Associated Press … also named to Indianapolis Star’s 2008 Super Team … tallied 114 pancake blocks during senior campaign … first-team all-state selection as senior and junior … named to Bloomington Herald Times Junior All-State team as sophomore … selected to Bloomington Herald Times Top 33 team as junior and senior … selected as SuperPrep All-American and 20th-best offensive lineman …

SuperPrep ranked him as 16th-best player in the Midwest … ranked as second-best prospect in the Rivals.com Indiana postseason rankings … member of Indiana Class 3A State Championship team as sophomore with 12-3 record … helped lead high school team to 14-1 record and second consecutive Indiana Class 3A state championship as junior in 2007 … started both ways as sophomore along offensive and defensive lines … recorded 73 tackles including five tackles for loss as defensive tackle during sophomore season in 2006 … father, Keith, played football at Kentucky and was 1982 Academic All-Southeastern Conference pick as team’s top defensive tackle while also earning NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship in 1983 … played for head coach Vince Lorenzano at Bishop Chatard High School … brother, Nick, joined Irish in 2011 as an offensive lineman … full name is Zachary Edward Martin … son of Pam and Keith Martin … graduated on May 19, 2013 with a degree in management entrepreneurship from the Mendoza College of Business … enrolled as an unclassified graduate student.

37 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

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CAM MCDANIEL

| 5-10 | 207 | Jr. RB Coppell, Texas (Coppell)

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MCDANIEL’S PLACE IN THE IRISH RECORD BOOKS • Single-Game Rushes on Consecutive Plays (Oct. 6, 2012 vs. Miami, Fla., 9, 1st) McDaniel's career highs Points scored: 6, Miami, Oct. 6, 2012 Touchdowns: 1, Miami, Oct. 6, 2012 Rush attempts: 11, Miami, Oct. 6, 2012 Rush yards: 59, vs Navy, Sept. 1, 2012 (9 carries) Rush TDs: 1, Miami, Oct. 6, 2012 Long rush: 19, vs Navy, Sept. 1, 2012 Receptions: 1, Miami, Oct. 6, 2012; vs Navy, Sept. 01, 2012 Receiving yards: 21, Miami, Oct. 6, 2012 (1 reception) Long reception: 21, Miami, Oct. 6, 2012 Total offense attempts: 11, Miami, Oct. 6, 2012 (11 rush, 0 pass) Total offense yards: 59, vs Navy, Sept. 1, 2012 (59 rush, 0 pass) All-purpose yards: 79, vs Navy, Sept. 1, 2012 Kick returns: 4, at Oklahoma, Oct. 27, 2012 Kick return yards: 77, at Oklahoma, Oct. 27, 2012 (4 returns) Long kick return: 25, Purdue, Sept. 8, 2012 Tackles: 1, seven times

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Second-team all-state running back as senior on 2010 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 5A team … MVP of District 7-5A by Fort Worth Star-Telegram … second-team running back pick on Dallas Morning News all-area squad … rushed 301 times for 1,906 yards and 32 TDs as senior in 2010 at Coppell High School in Coppell, Texas … also caught 40 passes for 492 yards and three TDs … . led Dallas area 5A players in scoring with 37 TDs and ranked third in rushing … helped Coppell to 13-1 record and #2 ranking in Texas Class 5A, losing only 41-40 to Euless Trinity in state quarterfinals … Coppell finished regular season 10-0 and ranked fifth in Texas Associated Press Class 5A poll … rated one of top 100 players in Dallas area (one of six running backs) coming into 2010 by Dallas Morning News … helped 2009 Cowboys team as junior to 11-2 record ending in 5A playoff loss to Arlington … played for coach Joe McBride at Coppell High School … son of Danny and Diane McDaniel … enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in psychology.

MCDANIEL's career stats RUSHING g att yards td long avg/c avg/g 2011 8 3 9 0 12 3.0 1.1 13 23 125 1 19 5.4 9.6 2012 TOTAL 21 26 134 1 19 5.2 6.4 TOTAL OFFENSE rush pass total avg/g 2011 9 0 9 1.1 125 0 125 9.6 2012 TOTAL 134 0 134 6.4 RECEIVING rec yards td long rec/g avg/c avg/g 2011 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2012 2 41 0 21 0.2 20.5 3.2 2 41 0 21 0.1 20.5 2.0 TOTAL SCORING td rush rcv ret pat 2pat fg total avg/g 2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2012 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.3 TOTAL KICK RETURNS no. yards td long avg/r avg/g 2011 2 24 0 18 12.0 3.0 2012 7 135 0 25 19.3 11.2 9 159 0 25 17.7 7.9 TOTAL ALL PURPOSE rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g 2011 9 0 0 24 0 33 4.1 2012 125 41 0 135 0 301 25.1 134 41 0 159 0 334 16.7 TOTAL TACKLES 2011 2012 TOTAL

ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 1 1 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 5 0 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 6 1 7 0.0 0 0 0 0

MCDANIEL’S GAME-BY-GAME STATs

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Played in all 13 games … saw action at both running back and cornerback, as well as serving as one of the team’s top special teams players … rushed for 125 yards on 23 carries with one touchdown … nine rushes for a career-best 59 yards against Navy (Sept. 1) … added a 20-yard reception against the Midshipmen as well … collected his first career touchdown on Notre Dame’s final drive of the game against Miami (Oct. 6) … accounted for 75 of the 93 yards on the drive, including 54 on the ground … set a school record with rushes on nine consecutive Irish offensive plays … his 11 carries against the Hurricanes was a career high … added a 21-yard shovel-pass reception … rushed three times for 11 yards against Wake Forest (Nov. 17) … serves as a pivotal player on punt and kickoff return as well as punt and kickoff return defense … registered one kickoff return for 25 yards against Purdue (Sept. 8) … collected 77 yards on four kickoff returns against Oklahoma (Oct. 27) … has collected five tackles on special teams.

Rushing Receiving Kick Returns all 2012 no. yds td lg no. yds td lg no. yds td lg purpose vs. Navy 9 59 0 19 1 20 0 10 0 0 0 0 79 Purdue 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 25 0 25 25 at Michigan State 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Michigan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 vs. Miami 11 55 1 15 1 21 0 21 0 0 0 0 76 Stanford 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BYU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Oklahoma 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 77 0 21 77 Pittsburgh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 16 0 16 16 at Boston College 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wake Forest 3 11 0 7 0 0 0 0 1 17 0 17 28 at USC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 vs. Alabama 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 23 125 1 19 2 41 0 21 7 135 0 25 301

FRESHMAN SEASON (2011): Played in eight games during the season, primarily on special teams … did not play in first four games or against Navy … saw time on special teams and at running back in a reserve role … had three carries for nine yards and two kick returns for 24 yards … also tallied a pair of tackles.

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SOPHOMORE SEASON (2011): Played in all 13 games, seeing action on special teams and as a reserve linebacker … tallied 10 tackles and two tackles for loss … had season-high four tackles, including one tackle for loss, in win vs. Maryland (Nov. 12) … also had one tackle for loss in win vs. Navy.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2010): Did not see game action during the 2010 season … selected Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year for his stellar contributions in practice situations against the first-team offense.

TROY NIKLAS

| 6-7 | 270 | Jr. TE Fullerton, Calif. (Servite)

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NiklaS’ HONORS & AWARDS • 2013 Mackey Award Watch List niklas' career highs Points scored: 6, at Boston College, Nov. 10, 2012 Touchdowns: 1, at Boston College, Nov. 10, 2012 Receptions: 1, 5 times Receiving yards: 30, Purdue, Sept. 8, 2012 (1 receptions) Receiving TDs: 1, at Boston College, Nov. 10, 2012 Long reception: 30, Purdue, Sept. 8, 2012 All-purpose yards: 30, Purdue, Sept. 8, 2012 Tackles: 4, Boston College, Nov. 19, 2011 (0-4) Fumbles recovered: 1, Navy, Oct. 29, 2011

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Los Angeles Times lineman of the year as senior in 2010 … two-way standout as both offensive and defensive lineman at Servite High School in Anaheim, Calif., where he played offensive guard and defensive tackle in 2010 … helped Servite to 14-1 record in 2010, a second straight CIF Southern Section Pac-5 Division title and runner-up in state playoffs … named co-lineman of the year as senior in Trinity League by Orange County Register … an offensive lineman on Los Angeles Times high school all-star football team for 2010 … first-team all-state offensive lineman by CalHiSports … rated 215th among all prospects nationally on Rivals.com 250 list … rated 11th by SuperPrep among all prospects in California, Nevada and Hawaii … all-CIF Southern Section Pac-5 as defensive lineman as senior by Orange County Register … first-team defensive lineman on Orange County Register all-county team for 2010 … two-time first-team all-Trinity League selection

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FRESHMAN SEASON (2011): Played in 12 games for the Irish as an outside linebacker, starting the game against Michigan State … tallied career-high four tackles and one-half tackle for loss in win vs. Boston College … recorded two tackles and first career fumble recovery in a win vs. Navy … registered three tackles in start against the Spartans.

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SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Made the transition from outside linebacker to tight end during 2012 spring practice … started seven of the team’s 13 games at tight end (started first four games and also vs. Oklahoma, Boston College and Alabama) … one of five Irish receivers to log multiple catches of 25 yards or more … recorded his first career reception for 29 yards in the win over Navy (Sept. 1) … added one catch for a season-long 30 yards against Purdue (Sept. 8) … had one reception for seven yards against Miami (Oct. 6) in the decisive 41-3 rout … scored his first career touchdown on a seven-yard reception at Boston College (Nov. 10) … became the 10th Notre Dame player, and second tight end, to find the end zone in 2012 with the score against the Eagles.

2012 season review

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named SuperPrep All-American and eighth-best player in North Carolina by SuperPrep … earned All-America accolades at inside linebacker in 2009 from PrepStar … named first-team all-state as senior by NCPreps.com … tallied 120 tackles and 10 sacks during senior season in 2009 at Southeast Raleigh High School in Raleigh, N.C. … helped Southeast Raleigh to 10-3 record and second round of North Carolina state playoffs in 2009 … scored tying touchdown for Bulldogs as running back on three-yard plunge in fourth quarter of second-round playoff game to force overtime … key member of defense that limited five opponents to a touchdown or less … recorded 125 tackles with seven sacks and added 30 receptions and seven touchdowns as tight end during junior campaign in 2008 … led Southeast Raleigh to 11-3 record in 2008 … registered 110 tackles and one interception as a sophomore in 2007 … played for coach Daniel Finn at Southeast Raleigh … son of Jeffrey and Tammie Moore … enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in film, television and theatre.

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JUNIOR SEASON (2012): Appeared in all 13 games … registered 10 tackles, including seven on special teams … his seven special-teams tackles ranked third on the team … ranked second on the squad with six tackles on kickoff returns … collected one tackle against Purdue (Sept. 8), Michigan State (Sept. 15), Michigan (Sept. 22), Miami (Oct. 6) and BYU (Oct. 20) … recorded a pair of tackles in the victory at Oklahoma (Oct. 27) … tallied one tackle against Wake Forest (Nov. 17) and two more stops at USC (Nov. 24).

2012 vs. Navy Purdue at Michigan State Michigan vs. Miami Stanford BYU at Oklahoma Pittsburgh at Boston College Wake Forest at USC vs. Alabama TOTALS

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: As a prep participated in both track and football at Loyola High School in San Pedro, Calif. … was named team captain and received the most valuable player award as a senior … added all-conference honors … played for head coach Mike Christensen at Loyola … son of Tim and Connie McOsker … enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business.

| 6-1 | 251 | Sr. ILB Cary, N.C. (Southeast Raleigh)

TACKLES g ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 2011 13 7 3 10 2.0 0 0 0 0 13 2 8 10 0.0 0 0 0 0 2012 TOTAL 26 9 11 20 2.0 0 0 0 0 MOORE’S GAME-BY-GAME STATs

FRESHMAN SEASON (2012): Did not see action during the season.

KENDALL MOORE

MOORE's career stats here COME the irish

EAMON MCOSKER

39 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

The Fighting Irish … played tight end on offense until switch to guard as senior in 2010 … made 14 tackles as senior in 48-8 CIF State Open Division title game loss to De La Salle … helped Servite to 2009 California state title (33-20 victory over Rocklin in Division II championship), in addition to Pac-5 and Trinity League crowns … caught 16 passes as tight end for 128 yards and three TDs in 2009 … also helped Servite to Trinity League title as sophomore in 2008 … brother, Austin, was senior linebacker at Air Force in 2012, making 128 tackles to lead team and earning honorable mention all-Mountain West Conference honors … uncle, Bruce Matthews, played at USC, was ninth overall pick in 1983 NFL Draft, earned Pro Bowl honors 14 times while playing with NFL Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans from 1983-2001 and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007 … from same high school as former Irish quarterback standout, NFL veteran and current CBS Sports analyst Steve Beuerlein … played for coach Troy Thomas at Servite … son of Don and Kim Niklas …enrolled in Mendoza College of Business, majoring in management entrepreneurship.

NIKLAS' career stats RECEIVING g rec yards td long rec/g avg/c avg/g 2011 12 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2012 13 5 75 1 30 0.4 15.0 5.8 25 5 75 1 30 0.2 15.0 3.0 TOTAL SCORING td rush rcv ret pat 2pat fg total avg/g 2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2012 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 6 0.5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 6 0.2 TOTAL ALL PURPOSE rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g 2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 75 0 0 0 75 5.8 2012 TOTAL 0 75 0 0 0 75 3.0 TACKLES 2011 2012 TOTAL

ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 8 12 20 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 8 12 20 0.0 0 0 1 0

NIKLAS’ GAME-BY-GAME STATs Receiving 2012 no. yds td lg *vs. Navy 1 29 0 29 *Purdue 1 30 0 30 *at Michigan State 0 0 0 0 *Michigan 0 0 0 0 vs. Miami 1 7 0 7 0 0 0 0 Stanford BYU 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 *at Oklahoma Pittsburgh 0 0 0 0 *at Boston College 1 7 1 7 0 0 0 0 Wake Forest at USC 0 0 0 0 *vs. Alabama 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 5 75 1 30 * - games started 2011 UT-AT TT TFL Sck FF FR Int PBU Blk USF 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 at Michigan 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-3 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *Michigan State at Pittsburgh 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 at Purdue 2-0 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Air Force 1-1 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 USC Navy 2-0 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 1-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 at Wake Forest vs. Maryland 1-1 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Boston College 0-4 4 0.5-3 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-1 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 at Stanford vs. Florida State Did Not Play TOTALS 8-12 20 0.5-3 0.0-0 0 1-0 0-0 0 0 * - games started

LOUIS NIX III

| 6-3 | 357 | Sr. DL Jacksonville, Fla. (Raines)

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2013 Bednarick Award Watch List 2013 Maxwell Award Watch List 2012 Notre Dame Moose Krause Defenive Lineman of the Year 2012 CBSSports.com Third Team All-American

NIX III CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 7, Wake Forest, Nov. 17, 2012 (1-6) Sacks: 1.5, Purdue, Sept. 8, 2012 (1-1) Tackles for loss: 2, vs. Alabama, Jan. 7, 2013 (2-0) Fumbles forced: 1, Michigan, Sept. 22, 2012 Pass breakups: 2, Purdue, Sept. 8, 2012

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JUNIOR SEASON (2012): Impact player who helped anchor the defensive front … started 11 of 13 games (did not start at Michigan State or vs. Pittsburgh) … led all Notre Dame defensive linemen with 50 tackles and ranked fourth on the team with 7.5 tackles for loss and two sacks … had team-high five pass breakups … has 95 career tackles (32 unassisted) in his two full seasons in the trenches … started strong with three tackles (1.5 for loss) against Navy (Sept. 1) … had four more tackles, including a career-best 1.5 sacks, in the victory over Purdue (Sept. 8) … registered five tackles at Michigan State (Sept. 15) … had four tackles and forced first career fumble in the home win over Michigan (Sept. 22) … two solo tackles against Miami (Oct. 6) at Soldier Field … finished with four tackles and a quarterback hurry against Stanford (Oct. 13), and was instrumental in the goal-line stand in overtime that secured the victory for the Irish … added four tackles in each of the next three games against BYU (Oct. 20), Oklahoma (Oct. 27) and Pittsburgh (Nov. 3) … credited with 1.5 tackles for loss and half of a sack during that stretch … career-high seven tackles in the home finale triumph over Wake Forest (Nov. 10) … closed the regular season with three solo stops against USC (Nov. 24), including one for a loss … recorded five tackles (all solo) in BCS National Championship Game vs. Alabama … posted two tackles for loss vs. Crimson Tide.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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FRESHMAN SEASON (2010): Did not see game action during the 2010 season.

TACKLES g ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 2011 13 12 33 45 4.5 1 0 0 0 2012 13 20 30 50 7.5 5 1 0 0 26 32 63 95 12.0 6 1 0 0 TOTAL ua a total yards 0 1 0.5 1 1 2 2.0 9 1 3 2.5 10

2011 UT-AT TT TFL Sck FF FR Int PBU Blk USF 1-5 6 0.5-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *at Michigan 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-3 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *Michigan State *at Pittsburgh 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *at Purdue 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *Air Force 1-1 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-4 4 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *USC Navy 1-5 6 0.5-1 0.5-1 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-2 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *at Wake Forest *vs. Maryland 2-1 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *Boston College 1-4 5 1.0-3 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 2-2 4 1.5-3 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *at Stanford *vs. Florida State 0-3 3 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 TOTALS 12-33 45 4.5-9 0.5-1 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 * - games started

ROMEO OKWARA

OLB | 6-4 | 258 | So. Charlotte, N.C. (Ardrey Kell)

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2012 season review

SACKS 2011 2012 TOTAL

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NIX III CAREER STATS

2012 *vs. Navy *Purdue at Michigan State *Michigan *vs. Miami *Stanford *BYU *at Oklahoma Pittsburgh *at Boston College *Wake Forest *at USC *vs. Alabama TOTALS * - games started

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named to Florida Super 75 and to Jacksonville Super 24 teams by Jacksonville Times-Union following his senior year in 2009 … rated 59th nationally on Sporting News Top 100 list … tabbed SuperPrep All-American and eighth-best defensive tackle nationally … made 50 tackles and 10 sacks as senior in 2009 at Raines High School in Jacksonville, Fla. … a 2009 all-First Coast pick as defensive lineman by Jacksonville Times-Union … selected to play in Under Armour All-America Game in St. Petersburg, Fla. … tallied 19 combined sacks as a sophomore and junior in 2007 and 2008 … selected to Jacksonville Times-Union Super 11 squad prior to senior season and was labeled “most disruptive” player in First Coast … named to Super Southeast 120 team by Mobile Press-Register … rated 64th-best player nationally and sixth-best defensive tackle in ESPNU 150 … listed as seventh-best defensive tackle nationally and 85th-best player by Rivals.com … rated ninthbest defensive tackle in country and 102nd-best prospect nationally by Scout.com … ranked 108th player nationally by SI.com/TAKKLE … rated on Offense-Defense Top 250 list … rated 75th nationally by The Kickoff Top 120 … tallied 60 tackles and 10 sacks as junior and named second-team all-First Coast by Jacksonville Times-Union … helped Raines High School to 7-4 record and appearance in Florida state playoffs as sophomore in 2007 … named to Jacksonville Times-Union second-team all-First Coast in 2007 … also played basketball … played for coach Deran Wiley at Raines … son of Louis Nix and Stephanie Ancrum … enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters as a film, television and theatre major.

NIX III GAME-BY-GAME STATS here COME the irish

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2011): Started 11 games at nose guard while playing in all 13 during the season … did not start vs. USF or Navy … collected 45 tackles, including four and a half for loss … also recorded one pass breakup and one-half sack … registered nine games with at least two tackles and six games of four or more … had a pair of six-tackle games … opened career with six tackles, including one-half tackle for loss against South Florida … tied career high in tackles with six, including one-half tackle for loss and one-half sack in win against Navy … had four tackles, including a career-high one-and-a-half tackles for loss, against Stanford … notched five tackles, including one tackle for loss and a pass breakup in win vs. Boston College … registered three tackles in Champs Sports Bowl against Florida State

OKWARA'S CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 2, Pittsburgh, Nov. 3, 2012 (2-0); Wake Forest, Nov. 17, 2012 (0-2) Tackles for loss: 1.0, at Oklahoma, Oct. 27, 2012 (1-0) Fumbles forced: 1, at Oklahoma, Oct. 27, 2012

History and records

FRESHMAN SEASON (2012): Appeared in all 13 games of rookie season, primarily as a special-teams contributor … registered seven tackles, four of which were unassisted … logged at least one stop in five of the final six games … posted first career tackle for loss in the win at Oklahoma (Oct. 27), forcing a fumble on the play … credited with a half tackle for loss against Wake Forest (Nov. 17).

University and media information

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team defensive lineman on all-Observer squad by Charlotte Observer for 2011 . . . considered the 13th-best player in North Carolina by 247Sports . . . rated 15th-best player in North Carolina by SuperPrep . . . ranked number-19 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com . . . led team with 76 tackles, 14 sacks and 27 tackles for loss, to go with 18 quarterback pressures, three pass breakups, a forced fumble and a field-goal block . . . two-time all-Mecklenburg selection by Charlotte Observer . . . as junior in 2010 recorded 70 tackles, nine sacks, two forced fumbles and a blocked field goal . . . an allleague selection on 8-5 Ardrey Kell team as junior . . . chosen to play in North Carolina-South Carolina Shrine Bowl . . . from same high school that produced current Irish defender Prince Shembo . . . moved to United States from Nigeria as sixth-grader . . . coached by Adam Hastings at Ardrey Kell High School . . . son of Julius and Melda Okwara … enrolled in Mendoza College of Business.

OKWARA'S CAREER STATS TACKLES g ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 2012 13 4 3 7 1.5 0 1 0 0 TOTAL 13 4 3 7 1.5 0 1 0 0

41 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

The Fighting Irish OKWARA’S GAME-BY-GAME STATS 2012 vs. Navy Purdue at Michigan State Michigan vs. Miami Stanford BYU at Oklahoma Pittsburgh at Boston College Wake Forest at USC vs. Alabama TOTALS * - games started

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TYLER PLANTZ

| 5-8 | 223 | Sr. RB Frankfort, Ill. (Providence Catholic)

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Three-year letterwinner at Providence Catholic High School … also earned two letters in wrestling … helped Providence to Chicago Catholic League Blue title, as well as a sectional and regional championship … Providence reached the state title game in 2009 … collected 139 tackles, 10 sacks and 14 tackles for loss as a senior … led Illinois in tackles (148) as a junior in 2008 … also collected 10 TFLs, nine sacks and one interception in '08 … coached by Mark Coglianese at Providence Catholic High School . . . member of the National Honor Society, Habitat for Humanity and Augustinian Youth Ministry … born in Chicago … son of Ron and Laura Plantz … father graduated from Notre Dame in 1986 and earned three football monograms as a center … enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business as a finance major.

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PARTICIPATION g 2011 0 2012 6 TOTAL 6

| 6-1 | 220 | So. WR Petersburg, Va. (Woodberry Forest)

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FRESHMAN SEASON (2012): Did not see game action during the 2012 season.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Earned first-team Virginia all-state honors in both 2011 and 2010 . . . named Central Virginia defensive player of the year for 2011 by Charlottesville Daily Progress . . . first-team defensive back on all-Central Virginia squad . . . listed as ninth-best player in Virginia and 24th defensive back nationally by SuperPrep . . . ranked 276th on Scout.com Scout 300 list and 21st-best safety in the nation by Scout.com . . . rated the 13th-best player in Virginia and 22nd-best safety nationally by 247Sports . . .

Prep League player of the year and first-team defensive back on Richmond Times-Dispatch Prep League all-district team for 2011 . . . receiver, safety and kick returner at Woodberry Forest School in Woodberry Forest, Va. . . . credited with 51 tackles, six interceptions and 10 passes defended as senior safety in 2011 . . . scored seven touchdowns on returns in 2011, five on kicks, one on an interception, one on a fumble . . . helped Tigers to 8-2 record and Virginia Prep League crown in 2011 . . . made 42 tackles and seven interceptions as junior in 2010 . . . returned four kicks for scores as junior . . . won the long jump and 55-meter dash at Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association indoor state track and field championship in 2012 . . . placed second in 100-meter dash at VISAA state outdoor track meet as a junior and senior . . . coached by Clint Alexander at Woodberry Forest School . . . son of Calvin and Ginin Prosise … from same high school as 2013 Irish freshman Doug Randolph ... enrolled in Mendoza College of Business.

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JUNIOR SEASON (2012): Appeared in six games as a special-teams contributor during the season.

PLANTZ's career stats

C.J. PROSISE

ANTHONY RABASA

OLB | 6-3 | 243 | Jr. Miami, Fla. (Columbus)

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Rabasa's career highs Tackles: 1, Wake Forest, Nov. 17, 2012 (0-1) SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Appeared in two games (Boston College and Wake Forest) in a reserve capacity during the season … logged first career tackle against Wake Forest (Nov. 17) .

FRESHMAN SEASON (2011): Did not see any game action during the season.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked 11th nationally on Rivals weak-side defensive end list … selected to Florida Times-Union Super 75 team of Florida’s top players … listed 123rd on ESPN 150 list of top players nationally for 2010 … selected to play in Team USA vs. The World game in Austin, Texas … tabbed as best defensive lineman and fifth-best prospect in Miami-Dade County by Miami Herald … named to Orlando Sentinel Florida Top 100 list as fourth-best defensive end in state … led Columbus High School team in Miami,

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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RABASA's career stats TACKLES g ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 2012 2 0 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 2 0 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0

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• Notre Dame Next Man In Award (2012) REES’ PLACE IN THE IRISH RECORD BOOKS

2011 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Started 12 games for the Irish, while appearing in all 13 … took over for then-starter Dayne Crist at halftime of South Florida game, and started the remaining 12 games … passed for over 200 yards in eight games … threw multiple TDs in six games … threw at least one touchdown pass in 11 straight games from 2010 to 2011, which ranks third for the longest streak in school history … threw for 2,871 yards and 20 TDs on the year … completed 65.5 percent of passes, the second-best completion percentage in a season by any Notre Dame QB … tied school record by completing 14 consecutive passes at one point … completed 135 consecutive passes without an interception, the third-longest streak in school history … ranked in the top five in school history in single-season passes attempted, completed, TD passes and passing yards … put together strong game in a 38-10 victory over Purdue, throwing for 254 yards and three scores … tied career high with four TD passes, all coming in the first half, in a victory over Air Force … four TD passes in first half tied with Brady Quinn for most in a half in Irish history … named College Football Performance Awards Honorable Mention Quarterback and FBS Independent Offensive Player of the Week (Oct. 11) for effort against the Falcons … produced most efficient game of season in win vs. Maryland, going 30 for 38 (79.0 percent) for 296 yards and two TDs … named FBS Independent Offensive Player of the Week (Nov. 14) for performance against the Terrapins … threw for 315 yards and three TDs at Michigan … also had two TD tosses against South Florida and Wake Forest.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2010): Played in nine games for the Irish, starting four contests (Utah, Army, USC and Miami) … led Irish to four straight victories including a Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) as the starting quarterback … became the first freshman quarterback in Notre Dame history to ever lead the Irish to a victory in a bowl game … completed 61.0 percent of his passes (100 of 164) for 1,106 yards and 12 touchdowns … registered a passing efficiency of 132.70 … recorded 17 completions of 20 yards or more … completed 66.7 percent (40 of 60) of his passes on first down … set a single-season freshman school record with 12 TD passes … established a single-season freshman record in completion percentage … ranked among the top five in the following categories for Irish freshman quarterbacks: passing yards (second, 1,106), passing efficiency (second, 132.70), pass attempts (third, 164), completions (third, 100) and games played (t-fourth, 9) … made career debut against Michigan, but attempted two passes, one of which was intercepted, without a completion … saw action late in the game against Navy, but guided the Irish on a touchdown drive … went six of seven

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

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Single-Game Consecutive Completions (Nov. 12, 2011 vs. Maryland, 14, t-1st) Single-Game Pass Completions (Oct. 30, 2010 vs. Tulsa, 33, 2nd) Single-Game Pass Attempts (Oct. 30, 2010 vs. Tulsa, 54, 6th) Single-Game Touchdown Passes (Oct. 30, 2010 vs. Tulsa, 4, t-6th) Single-Game Touchdown Passes (Oct. 8, 2011 vs. Air Force, 4, t-6th) Single-Game Pass Completions (Nov. 12, 2011 vs. Maryland, 30, t-9th) Single-Game Consecutive Passes Without Interception (Oct. 1, 2011 at Purdue, 40, t-10th) Single-Season Completion Percentage (2011, 65.5, 2nd) Single-Season Completions/Game (2011, 20.7, 4th) Single-Season Pass Completions (2011, 269, 4th) Single-Season Consecutive Passes Without Interception (2011, 135, 5th) Single-Season Pass Attempts (2011, 411, 5th) Single-Season Touchdown Passes (2011, 20, 5th) Single-Season Passing Yards (2011, 2,871, 5th) Single-Season Total Offense Plays (2011, 442, 6th) Single-Season Pass Attempts/Game (2011, 31.6, 6th) Single-Season Total Offense Yards (2011, 2,815, 6th) Single-Season Completion Percentage (2010, 61.0, 7th) Single-Season 300-Yard Passing Games (2011, 1, t-7th) Single-Season 300-Yard Passing Games (2010, 1, t-7th) Single-Season Passing Yards/Game (2011, 220.8, 8th) Single-Season Total Yards/Game (2011, 216.5, 10th) Single-Season Points Responsibility (2011, 120, t-10th) Career Completion Percentage (2010-, 63.8, 1st) Career 300-Yard Passing Games (2010-, 2, t-3rd)

JUNIOR SEASON (2012): Appeared in 11 games, with two starts (did not play vs. Navy and Alabama; started vs. Miami and BYU) … completed 34 of 59 passes for 436 yards and two touchdowns … led the Irish offense into position for the game-winning field goal against Purdue (Sept. 8), connecting on three of six throws for 35 yards on the scoring drive … logged a season-high eight completions for 115 yards in the home victory over Michigan (Sept. 22) … scored the only touchdown of the game against the Wolverines on a two-yard rush … earned first start of the season against Miami (Oct. 6) at Soldier Field … finished a perfect four for four through the air, and gunned the game-winning seven-yard touchdown strike to TJ Jones in overtime against Stanford (Oct. 13) … threw for 116 yards and one touchdown in a starting effort against BYU (Oct. 20) … completed six passes against Pittsburgh (Nov. 3).

History and records

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Points scored: 6, Michigan, Sept. 22, 2012 Touchdowns: 1, Michigan, Sept. 22, 2012 Rush attempts: 5, vs Maryland, Nov. 12, 2011; at Pittsburgh, Sept. 24, 2011 Rush yards: 6, USC, Oct. 22, 2011 (1 carry); at Pittsburgh, Sept. 24, 2011 (5 carries) Rush TDs: 1, Michigan, Sept. 22, 2012 Long rush: 12, Tulsa, Oct. 30, 2010 Pass attempts: 54, Tulsa, Oct. 30, 2010 Pass completions: 33, Tulsa, Oct. 30, 2010 Pass yards: 334, Tulsa, Oct. 30, 2010 Pass TDs: 4, Air Force, Oct. 8, 2011; Tulsa, Oct. 30, 2010 Had intercepted: 3, at USC, Nov. 27, 2010; Tulsa, Oct. 30, 2010 Long pass: 56, Navy, Oct. 29, 2011 Total offense attempts: 56, Tulsa, Oct. 30, 2010 (2 rush, 54 pass) Total offense yards: 339, Tulsa, Oct. 30, 2010 (5 rush, 334 pass) All-purpose yards: 6, USC, Oct. 22, 2011; at Pittsburgh, Sept. 24, 2011 Punt attempts: 1, at Wake Forest, Nov. 5, 2011; vs Maryland, Nov. 12, 2011; at Stanford, Nov. 26, 2011 Punt yards: 34, vs Maryland, Nov. 12, 2011 (1 punt) Longest punt: 34, vs Maryland, Nov. 12, 2011

2012 season review

rees' honors & Awards

rees' career higHs

coaches & staff

| 6-2 | 215 | Sr. QB Lake Forest, Ill. (Lake Forest)

Career Completions/Game (2010-, 12.9, 4th) Career Pass Completions (2010-, 403, 5th) Career Touchdown Passes (2010-, 34, t-5th) Career Pass Attempts/Game (2010-, 20.3, 6th) Career Pass Attempts (2010-, 634, 6th) Career Passing Yards (2010-, 4,413, 7th) Career Total Yards/Attempt (2010-, 6.40, 8th) Career Efficiency Rating (2010-, 132.7, 9th) Lowest Career Interception Percentage (2010-, 3.82, 10th)

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TOMMY REES

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Fla., to 6A regional quarterfinals of 2010 Florida state playoffs … registered 80 tackles and 10 sacks for Columbus as junior defensive end in 2009 … named first-team all-county in 2010 by Miami Herald … 2009 first-team all-Dade County selection … named second team all-state defensive line by Florida sportswriters and first team all-county by Miami Herald following junior campaign in 2009 … played for coach Chris Merritt at Christopher Columbus High School … son of Gus and Olga Rabasa … enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in film, television and theatre.

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Completed 215 of 308 passes for 2,572 yards and 23 touchdowns as senior in 2009 at Lake Forest High School in Lake Forest, Ill. … threw for 526 yards and six TDs in one 2009 game versus Bradford (Wis.) … also threw for five TDs and 348 yards in 2009 vs. Warren … as junior in 2008 completed 195 of 344 passes for 2,170 yards and 21 TDs (including four in 65-52 win over Wauconda) in seasons that ended with Illinois Class 6A first-round playoff loss to Lemont … played basketball at Lake Forest until he enrolled at Notre Dame in January 2010 … started final six games at quarterback for Lake Forest as sophomore in 2007 … brother, Danny, was punter and holder at UCLA … father, Bill, is former assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for years at UCLA (1979-93) under Terry Donohue, also has worked in scouting and pro personnel for Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers – after playing quarterback at Ohio Wesleyan and serving as an assistant coach at Northwestern (1976-78) for three years … played for coach Chuck Spagnoli at Lake Forest … son of Bill and Susan Rees … enrolled in Mendoza College of Business as management consulting major.

REES' career stats RUSHING g att yards td long avg/c avg/g 2010 9 12 -2 0 12 -0.2 -0.2 13 31 -56 0 8 -1.8 -4.3 2011 2012 11 4 -13 1 2 -3.2 -1.2 TOTAL 33 47 -71 1 12 -1.5 -2.2 PASSING cmp-att-int yards td long pct avg/p avg/g effic 2010 100-164-8 1106 12 36 61.0 6.7 122.9 132.0 2011 269-411-14 2871 20 56 65.5 7.0 220.8 133.4 34-59-2 436 2 38 57.6 7.4 39.6 124.1 2012 403-634-24 4413 34 56 63.6 7.0 133.7 132.2 TOTAL TOTAL OFFENSE rush pass total avg/g 2010 -2 1106 1104 122.7 2011 -56 2871 2815 216.5 2012 -13 436 423 38.5 TOTAL -71 4413 4342 131.6 SCORING td rush rcv ret pat 2pat fg total avg/g 2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2012 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.2 TOTAL ALL PURPOSE rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g 2010 -2 0 0 0 0 -2 -0.2 -56 0 0 0 0 -56 -4.3 2011 2012 -13 0 0 0 0 -13 -1.2 -71 0 0 0 0 -71 -2.2 TOTAL PUNTING g no. yards long avg 2010 9 0 0 0 0.0 2011 13 3 60 34 20.0 11 0 0 0 0.0 2012 TOTAL 33 3 60 34 20.0 REES’ GAME-BY-GAME STATs Passing Rushing 2012 C-a-i PCT LG YDS TD no. yds AVG TD vs. Navy Did Not Play 3-6-0 50.0 21 35 0 0 0 0.0 0 Purdue at Michigan State 0-0-0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 Michigan 8-11-0 72.7 38 115 0 1 2 2.0 1 2-4-0 50.0 21 25 0 0 0 0.0 0 *vs. Miami Stanford 4-4-0 100.0 16 43 1 1 -7 -7.0 0 7-16-1 43.8 33 117 1 2 -8 -4.0 0 *BYU at Oklahoma 1-1-0 100.0 11 11 0 0 0 0.0 0 Pittsburgh 6-11-1 54.5 17 64 0 0 0 0.0 0 at Boston College 1-1-0 100.0 9 9 0 0 0 0.0 0 Wake Forest 2-5-0 40.0 11 17 0 0 0 0.0 0 at USC 0-0-0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 vs. Alabama Did Not Play TOTALS 34-59-2 57.6 38 436 2 4 -13 -3.2 1 2011 C-A-INT PCT LG YDS TD ATT YDS AVG TD USF 24-34-2 70.6 37 296 2 2 1 0.5 0 *at Michigan 27-39-2 69.2 29 315 3 2 -2 -1.0 0 *Michigan State 18-26-1 69.2 33 161 1 4 -7 -1.8 0 *at Pittsburgh 24-42-1 57.1 19 216 1 5 6 1.2 0 *at Purdue 24-40-0 60.0 35 254 3 1 3 3.0 0 *Air Force 23-32-0 72.0 34 261 4 0 0 0.0 0 *USC 23-37-1 62.2 25 190 0 1 6 6.0 0 *Navy 16-22-1 72.7 56 237 1 1 -9 -9.0 0 *at Wake Forest 14-23-2 60.9 38 166 2 2 2 1.0 0 *vs. Maryland 30-38-0 79.0 34 296 2 5 -21 -4.2 0 *Boston College 24-39-1 61.5 37 256 0 1 3 3.0 3 *at Stanford 6-13-1 46.2 23 60 0 3 -16 -3.3 0 *vs. Florida State 16-27-1 59.3 34 163 1 4 -28 -7.0 0 TOTALS 269-411-14 65.5 56 2,871 20 31 -56 -1.8 0

44 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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| 5-9 | 180 | Sr. CB River Forest, Ill. (Fenwick)

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JUNIOR SEASON (2012): Appeared briefly against Wake Forest (Nov. 17) in a reserve role.

ROMANO's career stats

FWAA Freshman All-American (2012) CBS Sports.com Freshman All-American (2012) Sporting News Second Team Freshman All-American (2012) Scout.com Second Team Freshman All-American (2012)

russell's career highs All-purpose yards: 31, Michigan, Sept. 22, 2012 Interceptions: 1, at USC, Nov. 24, 2012; Michigan, Sept. 22, 2012 Long interception return: 31, Michigan, Sept. 22, 2012 Tackles: 9, at Oklahoma, Oct. 27, 2012 (6-3) Sacks: .5, Purdue, Sept. 8, 2012 (0-1) Tackles for loss: 1.0, BYU, Oct. 20, 2012 (1-0) Pass breakups: 1, at Boston College, Nov. 10, 2012; at Michigan State, Sept. 15, 2012 FRESHMAN SEASON (2012): Enjoyed an exceptional freshman campaign, starting all 13 games … named to Freshman All-America teams by both Football Writers Association of America and CBS Sports.com … selected a second-team Freshman All-American by Sporting News and Scout.com … recorded 58 tackles (fifth on the team), 37 of which were solo, with two tackles for loss … ranked third on the Irish with two interceptions … opened the season with five tackles against Navy (Sept. 1) … combined with teammate Louis Nix III for half-asack of quarterback Robert Marve in the win over Purdue (Sept. 8) … picked off first career pass against Michigan (Sept. 22), and returned the ball a career-long 31 yards … was the second freshman to log an interception during the game (Nicky Baratti) … finished with six tackles in the Shamrock Series game against Miami (Oct. 6) … credited with seven total tackles against Stanford (Oct. 13) … six unassisted stops, including one for a loss, in the victory over BYU (Oct. 20) … career-high nine tackles (six unassisted) and a half tackle for loss in the triumph at Oklahoma (Oct. 27) … recorded five total tackles against Pittsburgh (Nov. 3) … ended the regular season with three tackles and a crucial interception of signal caller Max Wittek in Irish territory during the win at USC (Nov. 24) … tallied eight tackles in BCS National Championship Game vs. Alabama.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Listed 122nd player nationally on 247Sports chart of top prospects . . . ranked the fifth-best all-purpose back in the nation and third-best player from Washington by 247Sports . . . rated 124th on Rivals.com Rivals250 list . . . listed as ninthbest athlete in the nation and third-best player in Washington by Rivals.com . . . rated number-138 player nationally and 12th-best tailback in his class by MaxPreps and Tom Lemming . . . rated 12th nationally among running backs and fourth-best player in Washington by SuperPrep . . . listed 207th nationally on Scout.com Scout 300 rankings . . . named to Tacoma News Tribune Western 100 list as one of the 100 best players in 13 western U.S. states . . . first-team 2011 Washington Class 4A all-state running back by Associated Press . . . gained 1,293 rushing yards on 177 attempts with 14 touchdowns as senior in 2011 despite missing three games due to injury . . . also caught five passes in 2011 for 69 yards and one TD and completed all three of his passes for 58 yards and another TD . . . first-team all-area running back by Everett Herald – and finished second in voting for all-area offensive player of the year . . . standout running back at Mariner High School in Everett, Wash. . . . rushed 30 times for 284 yards and four TDs in 28-24 win over Mount Vernon in second game of 2011 season . . . accounted for 1,850 rushing yards on 288 carries with 20 TDs as junior in 2010 . . . rushed 159 times for 1,232 yards and 14 TDs as sophomore in 2009, to go with five catches for 120 yards and two TDs . . . also played defensive back as a sophomore, making 25 tackles and three interceptions . . . carried 36 times as freshman for 182 yards and two TDs in 2008 . . . selected for U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio . . . coached by John Ondriezek at Mariner High School . . . son of Keith Russell and Yolanda Phillips … enrolled in Mendoza College of Business.

RUSSELL's career stats INTERCEPTIONS g no. yards td long avg/r avg/g 2012 13 2 31 0 31 15.5 2.4 TOTAL 13 2 31 0 31 15.5 2.4 ALL PURPOSE rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g 2012 0 0 0 0 31 31 2.4 TOTAL 0 0 0 0 31 31 2.4

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PARTICIPATION g 2011 0 2012 1 TOTAL 1

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History and records

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Two-year letterwinner at Fenwick High School … captain and two-time all-conference selection … summer research assistant at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago … traveled to Honduras to help an orphanage and surgery center as part of the Friends of the Orphans program … member of the National Honor Society and valedictorian of Fenwick High School … born in River Forest, Ill. … son of Rocky and Peggy Romano … coached by Joe DiCanio at Fenwick High School … grandfather, Buddy, graduated from Notre Dame in 1950 and helped the Irish to a national championship … father and two sisters also graduated from Notre Dame … enrolled in the College of Science as a science-business major.

Russell's honors & Awards

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Two-time letterwinner at Nordhoff H.S. in Ojai, Calif. … born in Jackson, Miss., but lived in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Colorado, Ohio, California and Arkansas … also lived in Kapsowar, Kenya, where his father worked at a small Christian hospital and his mother worked in a local orphanage … father is a missionary and plastic surgeon (one of two plastic surgeons on the African continent) … moved to California at age 19 before attending the University of Arkansas at Little Rock … joined the Irish program as a walk-on in 2012 … literally walked from the South Bend airport to the campus upon his arrival … son of Bill and Laura Rhodes … played for Tony Henney at Nordhoff High School in Ojai, California … enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters, majoring in history.

| 5-11 | 190 | So. CB Everett, Wash. (Mariner)

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JUDE RHODES

KEIVARAE RUSSELL

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2010 C-A-INT PCT LG YDS TD ATT YDS AVG TD Purdue Did Not Play Michigan 0-2-1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 at Michigan State Did Not Play Stanford Did Not Play at Boston College 0-0-0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 Pittsburgh Did Not Play Western Michigan 0-0-0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 6-7-0 85.7 23 79 0 0 0 0.0 0 vs. Navy Tulsa 33-54-3 61.1 26 334 4 2 5 2.5 0 *Utah 13-20-0 65.0 26 129 3 2 -7 -3.5 0 *vs. Army 13-20-1 65.0 35 214 1 3 1 0.3 0 *at USC 20-32-3 62.5 22 149 2 4 -3 -1.3 0 15-29-0 51.7 36 201 2 1 2 2.0 0 *vs. Miami (Fla.) TOTALS 100-164-8 61.0 36 1,106 12 12 -2 -0.2 0 * - games started

45 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

The Fighting Irish TACKLES 2012 TOTAL

ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 37 21 58 2.0 4 0 0 0 37 21 58 2.0 4 0 0 0

SACKS 2012 TOTAL

ua a total yards 0 1 0.5 4 0 1 0.5 4

RUSSELL’S GAME-BY-GAME STATs 2012 *vs. Navy *Purdue *at Michigan State *Michigan *vs. Miami *Stanford *BYU *at Oklahoma *Pittsburgh *at Boston College *Wake Forest *at USC *vs. Alabama TOTALS * - games started

ut-at tt tfl sck ff fr int pbu blk 3-2 5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-1 2 0.5-4 0.5-4 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 1-1 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 1-31 0 0 2-4 6 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 4-3 7 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 6-0 6 1.0-2 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 6-3 9 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 4-1 5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-1 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 3-0 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 1-0 0 0 3-5 8 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 37-21 58 2.0-7 0.5-4 0 0-0 2-31 2 0

JOE SCHMIDT

| 6-0 | 230 | Jr. ILB Orange, Calif. (Mater Dei)

2012 ut-at tt tfl sck ff fr int pbu blk vs. Navy Did Not Play Purdue Did Not Play at Michigan State Did Not Play Michigan 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 vs. Miami 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Stanford 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 BYU at Oklahoma 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Pittsburgh at Boston College 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Wake Forest 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-2 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 at USC vs. Alabama 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 TOTALS 2-4 6 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 * - games started

KONA SCHWENKE

| 6-4 | 303 | Sr. DL Hauula, Hawaii (Kahuku)

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schmidt's career highs Tackles: 2, at USC, Nov. 24, 2012 (0-2) SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Made appearances primarily on special teams in final 10 games … credited with six total tackles, including two assisted stops at USC (Nov. 24).

FRESHMAN SEASON (2011): Did not see any game action.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Three-year letterwinner at Mater Dei High School … three-year starter at middle linebacker … recorded 229 career tackles … helped lead Mater Dei to three straight appearances in the CIF Southern Section Playoffs … as a senior captain in ‘10, helped lead Mater Dei to the CIF semifinals, including a victory over national powerhouse Long Beach Poly High School … registered 98 total tackles, including 72 unassisted stops, 10 tackles for loss and six and a half sacks as a senior … named all-CIF Southern Conference in 2010 … earned all-state nomination, all-CIF Southern Section first team as well as first-team honors from the prestigious Trinity League … named to second team all-orange county … named team MVP and received 2010 Monarch of the Year Award as a senior on a team that included prep standouts and current USC players Max Wittek and Victor Blackwell … received award from National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame in recognition for outstanding achievements both on the field and in the classroom … awarded the prestigious 2010 Man of the Year Award for all Mater Dei High School students for his achievements in athletics, academics and extracurricular activities … attended same high school as former Notre Dame great and 1964 Heisman Trophy winner John Huarte … attended only high school in the country with two former players being awarded the Heisman Trophy (Matt Leinart, USC) … played Pop Warner football with current Notre Dame junior TE Troy Niklas … son of Joseph and Debra Schmidt … father, Joseph II, was captain and safety at the University of San Diego … sister, Catherine, was a 2006 Notre Dame graduate and competed for the Irish track and field program … sister, Mary Grace, played for the Texas A&M women's soccer team prior to graduation in 2013 … brother-in-law, Greg Lopez, was a 2006 Notre Dame graduate and captain of the Irish baseball team … enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business, majoring in management-entrepreneurship. schmidt's career stats TACKLES g ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 2012 10 2 4 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 10 2 4 6 0.0 0 0 0 0

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SCHMIDT’S GAME-BY-GAME STATs

Tackles: 2, Utah, Nov. 13, 2010 (2-0); vs Navy, Sept. 01, 2012 (1-1); vs Navy, Sept. 1, 2012 (2-0) Sacks: 1.0, vs Navy, Sept. 1, 2012 (1-0) Tackles for loss: 1.0, vs Navy, Sept. 1, 2012 (1-0) Fumbles recovered: 1, Tulsa, Oct. 30, 2010 JUNIOR SEASON (2012): Made appearances in 11 games, logging two starts (did not play at Boston College or vs. Wake Forest; started vs. Michigan State and Pittsburgh) … credited with five tackles, including one tackle for loss and one-half sack … combined with Kapron Lewis-Moore to sack quarterback Trey Miller in the win over Navy (Sept. 1) … contributed to the goal-line stand that capped the overtime victory against Stanford (Oct. 13) … made key appearances for the defense on the road at Oklahoma (Oct. 27) and at home against Pittsburgh (Nov. 3), registering one tackle in each game.

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2011)): Played in three games during the season: Purdue, Wake Forest and Maryland.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2010): Saw action in the final five games in 2010 (Tulsa, Utah, Army, USC and Miami) … posted two solo tackles on the year, both came against Utah … added a fumble recovery against Tulsa.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team Hawaii all-state selection for 2009 as defensive lineman by Honolulu Advertiser … named second-team all-state as senior by Honolulu Star-Bulletin … helped lead team to Hawaii state championship game and 12-1 record as senior at Kahuku High School in Kahuku, Hawaii … only loss came 34-21 in Division I title game to Kamehameha … participated in 2009 Hawaii/Polynesia vs. Mainland Bowl … selected to Tacoma News-Tribune Western 100 team … one of 14 defensive linemen from 11 Western states selected to Western 100 team … ranked by Rivals.com as top defensive lineman, fourth-best player in Hawaii for 2009 and one of top 35 defensive ends nationally … selected Oahu Interscholastic Association Red East defensive player of year for 2009 as Kahuku claimed OIA crown … had six tackles, four for loss, and two sacks, in Kahuku’s 24-20 victory over Leilehua to earn 2009 OIA Red Conference title … one of four finalists for 2009 Island Sports Media Athlete of the Year award … played for coach Reggie Torres at Kahuku … son of McKay and Angela Schwenke … enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters, majoring in anthropology.

SCHWENKE's career stats TACKLES g ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 2010 5 2 0 2 0.0 0 0 1 0 2011 3 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2012 11 1 4 5 1.0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 19 3 4 7 1.0 0 0 1 0 SACKS 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

ua a total yards 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0.5 5 0 1 0.5 5

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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SOPHOMORE SEASON (2011): Appeared in 12 games for the Irish, while starting eight contests … did not play vs. Michigan State … did not start vs. Air Force, Maryland, Boston College or Florida State in Champs Sports Bowl … notched six games with three tackles or more … totaled 31 tackles, including three and a half for loss … also had a pair of sacks … recorded six tackles at Pittsburgh with a sack for an 11-yard loss … registered four tackles and a sack in a win at Wake Forest … also had four tackles each against USC and Navy.

OLB | 6-2 | 250 | Sr. Charlotte, N.C. (Ardrey Kell)

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2012 season review

PRINCE SHEMBO

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Selected to play in 2010 Offense-Defense Bowl in Myrtle Beach, S.C. … named SuperPrep All-American and 11th-best linebacker nationally … rated seventh-best inside linebacker nationally and among top 250 players nationally by Rivals. com … received honorable mention accolades on Orlando Sentinel all-Southern Team following senior year in 2009 … played in only five games during senior campaign at Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte, N.C., due to an ankle injury … invited to play in Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas and helped North Carolina defeat South Carolina 24-14 … ranked sixth-best player in North Carolina by SuperPrep … rated ninth-best player in North Carolina by Charlotte Observer … recorded 86 tackles with nine sacks and added two interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries as junior in 2008 … made 117 tackles during sophomore season in 2007 and was named to 2007 all-Observer team by Charlotte Observer … one of only two sophomores on that team and was joined by former Irish defensive back Robert Blanton … helped lead Knights to first state playoff appearance in 2007 … became starter on Ardrey Kell’s initial varsity team as freshman in 2006 … also competed in basketball and track in high school … played for coach Marty Woolbright at Ardrey Kell … son of Maurice and Gina Shembo … father moved to United States in 1986 from Democratic Republic of the Congo … from same high school as current outside linebacker Romeo Okwara ... enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in film, television and theatre.

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2012 ut-at tt tfl sck ff fr int pbu blk vs. Navy 1-1 2 0.5-5 0.5-5 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Purdue 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *at Michigan State Michigan 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 vs. Miami 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Stanford 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 BYU at Oklahoma 0-1 1 0.5-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *Pittsburgh 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 at Boston College Did Not Play Wake Forest Did Not Play 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 at USC vs. Alabama 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 TOTALS 1-4 5 1.0-5 0.5-5 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 * - games started

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SCHWENKE’S GAME-BY-GAME STATs

FRESHMAN SEASON (2010): Saw action in all 13 games in 2010 … one of six freshmen to make their Irish debut against Purdue … one of three freshmen (joined Austin Collinsworth and Bennett Jackson) to play in every game... registered 15 tackles on the year, including six solo stops and nine assisted tackles … had only three tackles, including half a tackle for loss, in Notre Dame’s first four games of the season … then recorded two and a half sacks, forced fumble and quarterback hurry in the two games against Boston College and Pittsburgh … picked up his first career sack and forced fumble on the same play late in the third quarter against the Eagles … added a second sack in the fourth quarter versus Boston College … registered a quarterback hurry and half sack in the victory over the Panthers … recorded a career-high five tackles, including two solo, and one sack in the victory over No. 15 Utah … totaled three tackles and a sack (for minus-16 yards) in the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) … totaled 121 snaps on defense, the sixth most of any Irish linebacker.

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3) … had five tackles (three sacks) at Boston College (Nov. 10) … cost the Eagles 29 yards with four stops for loss, and also recovered a fumble … closed out the regular season with five tackles against USC (Nov. 24) … credited with half of a tackle for a loss during the game.

• Career Sacks (2010-, 14.0, t-11th) SHEMBO’S HONORS & AWARDS

Shembo's career highs

JUNIOR SEASON (2012): Started all 13 games for the Irish … notched career-high 51 tackles (22 unassisted), with 10.5 stops resulting in a loss and 7.5 sacks … TFL and sack totals ranked second on the team behind Stephon Tuitt (13 TFL and 12 sacks) … logged five tackles in the home opening win over Purdue (Sept. 8) … career-high nine tackles, including two tackles-for-a-loss and a full sack, in the victory at Michigan State (Sept. 15) … had two tackles (one sack) against Michigan (Sept. 22) … finished with four tackles in the overtime win against Stanford (Oct. 13) … registered five stops in the home victory over BYU (Oct. 20) … credited with three tackles, including one tackle for loss, at Oklahoma (Oct. 27) … contributed eight tackles, with two stops behind the line of scrimmage and a full sack, against Pittsburgh (Nov.

University and media information

Tackles: 9, at Michigan State, Sept. 15, 2012 (3-6) Sacks: 3.0, at Boston College, Nov. 10, 2012 (3-0) Tackles for loss: 4.0, at Boston College, Nov. 10, 2012 (4-0) Fumbles forced: 1, at Boston College, Oct. 02, 2010 Fumbles recovered: 1, at Boston College, Nov. 10, 2012 Pass breakups: 1, Pittsburgh, Nov. 3, 2012

History and records

• 2013 Bednarik Award Watch List • College Football Performance Awards National Defensive Performer of the Week (11.11) • College Football Performance Awards National Defensive Lineman of the Week (11.11) • FBS Independent Defensive Player of the Week (11.11)

47 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

The Fighting Irish SHEMBO's career stats TACKLES g ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 2010 13 6 9 15 5.0 0 1 0 0 2011 12 17 14 31 3.5 0 0 0 0 13 22 29 51 10.5 1 0 1 0 2012 TOTAL 38 45 52 97 19.0 1 1 1 0 SACKS 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

| 6-0 | 213 | So. S East Orange, N.J. (Don Bosco Prep)

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shumate's career highs

ua a total yards 4 1 4.5 39 2 0 2.0 15 7 1 7.5 55 13 2 14.0 109

Tackles: 3, Miami, Oct. 6, 2012 (2-1) Pass breakups: 2, at Michigan State, Sept. 15, 2012

SHEMBO’S GAME-BY-GAME STATs 2012 *vs. Navy *Purdue *at Michigan State *Michigan *vs. Miami *Stanford *BYU *at Oklahoma *Pittsburgh *at Boston College *Wake Forest *at USC *vs. Alabama TOTALS

ELIJAH SHUMATE

ut-at tt tfl sck ff fr int pbu blk 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-4 5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 3-6 9 2.0-9 1.0-7 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-0 2 1.0-3 1.0-3 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-4 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-3 5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-1 3 1.0-7 1.0-7 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-6 8 2.0-11 1.0-8 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 4-1 5 4.0-29 3.0-26 0 1-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 3-2 5 0.5-4 0.5-4 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-2 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 22-29 51 10.5-63 7.5-56 0 1-0 0-0 1 0

2011 UT-AT TT TFL Sck FF FR Int PBU Blk *USF 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *at Michigan 1-0 1 1.0-2 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Michigan State Did Not Play *at Pittsburgh 5-1 6 1.0-11 1.0-11 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-1 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *at Purdue Air Force 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *USC 3-1 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-4 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *Navy *at Wake Forest 3-1 4 1.0-4 1.0-4 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 vs. Maryland Boston College 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *at Stanford 2-1 3 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-0 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 vs. Florida State TOTALS 17-14 31 3.5-18 2.0-15 0 0-0 0-0 0 0

FRESHMAN SEASON (2012): Made appearances in all 13 games, primarily as the nickel back and also on special teams … totaled nine tackles (seven unassisted) and broke up three passes during his freshman campaign … finished with two tackles in the home opener against Purdue (Sept. 8) … had three tackles (two unassisted) against Miami (Oct. 6) at Soldier Field … tallied two solo stops against Wake Forest (Nov. 17) … recorded one solo tackle vs.

Alabama in BCS National Championship Game.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated 37th player nationally on SuperPrep Elite 50 squad . . . listed seventh nationally among defensive backs and third-best player in New Jersey

by SuperPrep . . . ranked 55th on Scout.com Scout 300 list and considered fourth-best safety in the nation by Scout.com . . . rated 103rd on 247Sports list of top prospects nationally . . . ranked the sixth-best safety in the nation and fourth-best prospect from New Jersey by 247Sports … listed 113th on Rivals.com Rivals250 . . . ranked eighth-best defensive back in nation and fourth-best recruit in New Jersey by Rivals.com . . . rated number-136 player nationally and ninth-best safety in his class by MaxPreps and Tom Lemming . . . listed the 14th-best safety nationally by ESPNU . . . rated number-four player in New Jersey in Newark Star-Ledger The Ledger 50 listing . . . played defensive back and running back for Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey, N.J., in 2011 . . . first-team all-state pick on defense by Star-Ledger . . . first-team selection on Star-Ledger all-Non-Public squad . . . first-team all-Suburban by Bergen Record . . . scored 14 rushing touchdowns on 60 attempts for 361 yards and averaged more than six yards per carry as senior running back . . . helped Don Bosco to sixth straight New Jersey SIAA NonPublic Group 4 title, with Don Bosco finishing the 2011 season as the top-rated high school team in the country according to USA Today . . . had 41 tackles and two interceptions in 2011 . . . returned an interception 21 yards for a score as Don Bosco defeated Bergen Catholic 42-14 in 2011 New Jersey title game for final 11-0 mark . . . made 67 tackles, five sacks, two fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and an interception as junior in 2010 . . . played in U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio . . . also a track standout who ran 49.6 leg on championship 4x400 relay squad . . . coached by Greg Toal at Don Bosco Prep High School . . . son of Maurice and Debra Shumate … enrolled in College of Arts and Letters.

2010 UT-AT TT TFL Sck FF FR Int PBU Blk Purdue 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Michigan 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 at Michigan State 0-2 2 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Stanford 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 at Boston College 2-0 2 2.0-10 2.0-10 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 Pittsburgh 0-1 1 0.5-3 0.5-3 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Western Michigan 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 at Navy 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Tulsa 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Utah 2-3 5 1.0-10 1.0-10 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 vs. Army 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 at USC 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 vs. Miami (Fla.) 1-2 3 1.0-16 1.0-16 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 TOTALS 6-9 15 5.0-40 4.5-39 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 * - games started

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TACKLES g ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 2012 13 7 2 9 0.0 3 0 0 0 TOTAL 13 7 2 9 0.0 3 0 0 0 SHUMATE’S GAME-BY-GAME STATs ut-at tt tfl sck ff fr int pbu blk 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-1 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 2 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 2 2-1 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-0 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 7-2 9 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 5

DANIEL SMITH

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WR | 6-4 | 213 | Sr. South Bend, Ind. (Clay)

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2012 vs. Navy Purdue at Michigan State Michigan vs. Miami Stanford BYU at Oklahoma Pittsburgh at Boston College Wake Forest at USC vs. Alabama TOTALS

Smith's career highs Receptions: 2, Purdue, Sept. 8, 2012 Receiving yards: 14, Purdue, Sept. 8, 2012 (2 receptions) Long reception: 11, Purdue, Sept. 8, 2012 All-purpose yards: 14, Purdue, Sept. 8, 2012 Tackles: 1, Stanford, Oct. 13, 2012 (1-0); at Navy, Oct. 23, 2010 (0-1); Navy, Oct. 29, 2011 (0-1) Fumbles recovered: 1, Utah, Nov. 13, 2010

2011 (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in two games, recording a tackle in a win vs. Navy … also played in season opener vs. USF.

TACKLES 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 0 1 1 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 0.0 0 0 1 0

SMITH’S GAME-BY-GAME STATs Receiving 2012 no. yds AVG. td lg *vs. Navy 1 1 1.0 0 1 Purdue 2 14 7.0 0 11 *at Michigan State 1 9 9.0 0 9 Michigan 0 0 0.0 0 0 vs. Miami 0 0 0.0 0 0 Stanford 1 8 8.0 0 8 BYU 0 0 0.0 0 0 at Oklahoma 0 0 0.0 0 0 Pittsburgh 1 5 5.0 0 5 *at Boston College 0 0 0.0 0 0 *Wake Forest 1 10 10.0 0 10 at USC 0 0 0.0 0 0 vs. Alabama 0 0 0.0 0 0 TOTALS 7 47 6.7 0 11 * - games started

University and media information

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team pick as receiver on 2009 Associated Press Indiana Class 4A all-state squad … named to Indiana Football Coaches Association Top 50 All-State team for 2009 as one of four receivers … four-year starter as wide receiver for Clay High School in South Bend, Ind. … caught 60 passes as senior in 2009 for more than 1,000 yards and nine touchdowns … grabbed nine catches for 175 yards vs. Mishawaka in 2009, including TD receptions of 30 and 57 yards … caught 10 passes for 124 yards and a TD vs. Elkhart Central in 2009 … caught 51 passes for 1,061 yards and nine TDs as junior in 2008 … also made seven interceptions as junior starter at defensive back for Clay team that finished 5-5 and Indiana Class 4-A sectional runner-up … first-team all-conference receiver as junior … caught 30 passes for 400 yards and eight TDs as sophomore in 2007 … grabbed 49 passes for 800 yards and eight TDs as a freshman in 2006 … caught 61-yard TD pass on first play of his career as freshman … also a standout at Clay in basketball and track and field (as long jumper) … brother-in-law is former Irish safety Gerome Sapp (1999-2002) … played for coach Joe Szajko at Clay … son of Robert and Vicki Smith … enrolled in Mendoza College of Business as a marketing major.

ALL PURPOSE rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g 2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 47 0 0 0 47 3.6 2012 TOTAL 0 47 0 0 0 47 2.1

History and records

FRESHMAN SEASON (2010): Saw action the final seven games of 2010 … played against Western Michigan, Navy, Tulsa, Utah, Army, USC and Miami (Fla.) in Hyundai Sun Bowl … registered one assisted tackle against Navy … recorded a critical fumble recovery that helped set up a touchdown just after halftime in the victory over No. 15 Utah … totaled 117 snaps on special teams.

RECEIVING g rec yards td long rec/g avg/c avg/g 2010 7 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2011 2012 13 7 47 0 11 0.6 6.7 3.6 22 7 47 0 11 0.3 6.7 2.1 TOTAL

2012 season review

JUNIOR SEASON (2012): Made appearances in all 13 games, including four starts (Navy, Michigan State, Boston College and Wake Forest) … registered seven receptions for 47 yards … recorded first career catch against Navy (Sept. 1) … caught a season-high two passes for 14 yards in the home victory over Purdue (Sept. 8) … had the longest reception of his career (11 yards) against the Boilermakers … contributed a nine-yard catch in the road win against Michigan State (Sept. 15) … helped to secure the win against Stanford (Oct. 13) with an eight-yard catch … closed out the regular season with a 10-yard grab against Wake Forest (Nov. 17).

smith's career stats

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Hunter SMITH

LS | 6-3 | 204 | So. Raleigh, N.C. (Cardinal Gibbons)

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Three-year letterwinner at Cardinal Gibbons High School … helped team capture three sectional and conference championships … named all-Carolina 6 at center in 2011 … team captain as a senior … captured Crusader Award, which recognized the Cardinal Gibbons football student-athlete that best exemplifies the school’s mission both on and off the field … member of the Boy Scouts of America, National Honor Society and Franciscan Youth International Service Organization … earned Eagle Scout … served as vice president and president of the NHS at Cardinal Gibbons … played for coach Steven Wright at Cardinal Gibbons … son of Brandon and Bertha Smith … grandfather, Alburtus “Buddy,” played football at Elon College … enrolled in the College of Engineering as a chemical engineering major.

ERNIE SOTO

| 5-9 | 197 | Jr. S Davie, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas)

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FRESHMAN SEASON (2010): Saw action in eight games in 2010 … one of six freshmen to make their Irish debut against Purdue … saw the field against Purdue, Michigan, Michigan State, Stanford, Boston College, Pittsburgh, Utah and Miami (Fla.) in Hyundai Sun Bowl … majority of playing time came on multiple Irish special teams … recorded one solo tackle against Boston College … totaled 105 plays on special teams and 10 plays on defense.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team all-Colorado selection by Denver Post as junior and honorable mention all-state by Post as senior in 2009 … played quarterback for Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo., and helped lead Rebels to state semifinals as junior and quarterfinals as senior in 2009 … rated by Rivals.com as second-best player in Colorado and the 27th-best athlete nationally … labeled as “best athlete” in Colorado high school football prior to start of 2009 season by Denver Post … missed four games as a senior in 2009 due to injury … passed for 517 yards on 41-for-64 throwing with 10 touchdowns and rushed for 386 yards with four TDs in 2009 … also kicked five of seven PATs, connected on both fieldgoal attempts (one for 46 yards), punted 14 times for 35.9-yard average, intercepted one pass and made 13.5 tackles as cornerback … rushed for 178 yards in one 2009 game vs. Chatfield … first-team all-Big 8 Conference selection for 2009 on Columbine team that finished 8-4 and qualified for Colorado 5A playoffs … played quarterback in wing-T offense and passed 57 times for 511 yards as junior in 2008, with eight passes for TDs … totaled 874 rushing yards in 2008 and averaged 9.8 rushing yards per carry with 10 rushing TDs … led Columbine to 11-2 record in 2008 … named all-conference linebacker in 2007 and also served as placekicker for Rebels as sophomore … named Denver Post high school student-athlete of week on Sept. 6, 2009 … won seven consecutive Carnation Bowls, South Jeffco (Colo.) youth league’s version of Super Bowl … compiled 77-1 record in youth football with one loss occurring as he sat out due to injury … played for coach Andy Lowry at Columbine … son of Don and Janet Spond … enrolled in College of Arts and Letters as a political science major.

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Did not see game action during the season.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Two-year letterwinner at St. Thomas Aquinas High School … St. Thomas Aquinas went undefeated three times in his four years and captured two conference championships, two regional championships and one state title … attended same high school as former Irish players Jordan Cowart, Ben Turk, Dan Wenger and Sam Young … born in Boca Raton, Fla. … son of Ernie and Paula Soto … played for coach George Smith at St. Thomas Aquinas … enrolled in the College of Engineering as a chemical engineering major.

DANNY SPOND

OLB | 6-2 | 248 | Sr. Littleton, Colo. (Columbine)

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Spond's career highs Kick returns: 1, at Stanford, Nov. 26, 2011 Interceptions: 1, BYU, Oct. 20, 2012 Tackles: 7, Michigan, Sept. 22, 2012 (3-4) Tackles for loss: .5, at USC, Nov. 24, 2012 (0-1); Air Force, Oct. 8, 2011 (0-1); BYU, Oct. 20, 2012 (0-1) Fumbles forced: 1, Michigan, Sept. 22, 2012 Pass breakups: 2, BYU, Oct. 20, 2012 JUNIOR SEASON (2012): After sitting out the first two games of the season, bounced back into the starting role for the last 11 games of the season … totaled 39 tackles (17 solo), one tackle for loss, one interception and three pass breakups … registered four tackles in first start of the season on the road against Michigan State (Sept. 15) … back home against Michigan (Sept. 22) logged seven tackles, three of them being unassisted … notched two more tackles against Miami (Oct. 6) in the Shamrock Series game … had six tackles in an overtime win over Stanford (Oct. 13) … recorded four tackles, three of them solo stops, against BYU (Oct. 20) … grabbed a crucial interception off Cougars’ quarterback Riley Nelson at BYU’s 39-yard line to secure the victory for Notre Dame … during the game against Oklahoma (Oct. 27), notched five more tackles as the Irish took down the Sooners … had three tackles against Pittsburgh (Nov. 3) … went on to bruise Boston College (Nov. 10) with three unassisted tackles … made three more tackles against Wake Forest (Nov. 17) and finished the regular season with two tackles against USC (Nov. 24) … credited against both BYU and USC with a half tackle for loss for one yard.

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2011): Played in 10 games, primarily on special teams and also as a reserve linebacker … did not play vs. Michigan State, Pittsburgh or Purdue … totaled 13 tackles, including seven solo … had then career-best six tackles in win vs. Maryland … notched three tackles in win vs. Navy and two tackles in win vs. Air Force … chipped in with one-half tackle for loss against the Falcons.

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TONY SPRINGMANN

INTERCEPTIONS no. yards td long avg/r avg/g 2010 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 2011 2012 1 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 TOTAL 1 0 0 0 0.0 0.0

TACKLES 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 7 6 13 0.5 0 0 0 0 17 21 38 1.0 4 0 0 0 25 27 52 1.5 4 0 0 0

SPOND’S GAME-BY-GAME STATs

Tackles: 3, Wake Forest, Nov. 17, 2012 (0-3) Sacks: 1.0, at Michigan State, Sept. 15, 2012 (1-0) Tackles for loss: 1.0, at Michigan State, Sept. 15, 2012 (1-0) SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Made reserve appearances in all 13 games… logged 11 tackles with the first two coming against Navy (Sept. 1) in the season opener … had a solo stop at home against Purdue (Sept. 8) before logging two tackles against Michigan State (Sept.

15) on the road … also tallied a sack for a loss of two yards against the Spartans … notched two key tackles against Oklahoma (Oct. 27) and had another tackle at home against Pittsburgh (Nov. 3) … had a season-high three tackles against Wake Forest (Nov. 17) … was credited with half of a tackle for loss against the Demon Deacons, good for a one-yard loss.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2011): Did not see any game action during the season.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team Indiana all-state pick on Associated Press Class 4A team as offensive tackle … also named to Indiana Football Coaches Association Top 50 all-state team as one of eight defensive linemen … helped Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne, Ind., to Indiana Class 4A state title game before losing to Indianapolis Cathedral 31-20 … Dwenger in 2010 finished 13-1, won the Summit Athletic Conference title for fifth straight year and set an all-time record with 36 consecutive league wins … first-team all-Northeast Indiana offensive tackle by Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette . . . returned an interception seven yards for a score in 42-0 win over Harding … recorded 11 tackles and a sack in 46-45 double overtime win over Snider … IFCA Junior All-State 4A defensive lineman as junior in 2009 when he made 73 tackles and 10 sacks … also an Associated Press first-team all-state selection on defensive line and SAC first-team offensive lineman in 2009 … had 89 tackles and nine sacks as sophomore defensive lineman in 2008 … from same high school as former Irish players John Goodman and Tyler Eifert … played football with Eifert and played basketball with Goodman when Goodman was a senior and Springmann a freshman … played for coach Chris Svarczkopf at Bishop Dwenger High School … son of Dave and Terry Springmann … enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in history.

2012 season review

SPRINGMANN's career stats TACKLES g ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 2012 13 4 7 11 2.0 0 0 0 0 13 4 7 11 2.0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL SACKS 2012 TOTAL

ua a total yards 1 0 1.0 2 1 0 1.0 2

SPRINGMANN’S GAME-BY-GAME STATs ut-at tt tfl sck ff fr int pbu blk 2-0 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 1-1 2 1.0-2 1.0-2 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0-2 2 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-3 3 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 4-7 11 2.0-4 1.0-2 0 0-0 0-0 3 0

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2012 vs. Navy Purdue at Michigan State Michigan vs. Miami Stanford BYU at Oklahoma Pittsburgh at Boston College Wake Forest at USC vs. Alabama TOTALS

History and records

2011 UT-AT TT TFL Sck FF FR Int PBU Blk USF 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 at Michigan 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Michigan State Did Not Play at Pittsburgh Did Not Play at Purdue Did Not Play Air Force 0-2 2 0.5-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 USC 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Navy 2-1 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 at Wake Forest 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 vs. Maryland 5-1 6 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Boston College 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 at Stanford 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 vs. Florida State 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 TOTALS 7-6 13 0.5-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 * - games started

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2012 ut-at tt tfl sck ff fr int pbu blk vs. Navy Did Not Play Purdue Did Not Play *at Michigan State 1-3 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-4 6 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *Michigan *vs. Miami 1-1 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *Stanford 1-5 6 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 3-1 4 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 1-0 2 0 *BYU *at Oklahoma 2-3 5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-1 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *Pittsburgh *at Boston College 3-0 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 *Wake Forest 2-1 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-2 2 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *at USC *vs. Alabama 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 17-21 38 1.0-2 0.0-0 0 0-0 1-0 3 0 TOTALS

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ALL PURPOSE rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g 2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

| 6-6 | 296 | Jr. DL Fort Wayne, Ind. (Bishop Dwenger)

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KICK RETURNS g no. yards td long avg/r avg/g 2010 8 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 2011 10 1 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 11 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 2012 TOTAL 29 1 0 0 0 0.0 0.0

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RONNIE STANLEY

| 6-6 | 318 | So. OT Las Vegas, Nev. (Bishop Gorman)

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FRESHMAN SEASON (2012): Appeared in a reserve role on the offensive line against Navy (Sept. 1) and Michigan (Sept. 22).

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked the 11th-best offensive tackle in the country and 66th-best prospect nationally by Scout.com . . . rated number-118 player nationally and 17th-best offensive tackle in the country by MaxPreps and Tom Lemming . . . ranked the 145th-best player in the nation by 247Sports . . . rated the best player from Nevada and 16th-best offensive tackle prospect nationally by 247Sports . . . listed 176th on Rivals.com Rivals250 . . . ranked as best player in Nevada and 15th-best offensive tackle in the nation by Rivals.com . . . rated 17th nationally among offensive linemen and 12th-best player in California/Hawaii/Nevada by SuperPrep . . . named to Tacoma News Tribune Western 100 list as one of the 100 best players in 13 western U.S. states . . . first-team offensive lineman on Nevada Class 4A all-state team for 2011 . . . selected first-team all-Southwest League as senior in 2011 . . . honorable mention pick on SI.com High School All-America team . . . helped Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas, Nev., finish 15-1 in 2011 and win third straight Nevada Class 4A state crown with 72-28 win over Reed in title matchup . . . three-year starter who helped Gorman to combined 43-3 record and final number-five ranking in 2011 by USA Today . . . played in Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl in Phoenix . . . also a standout in basketball, averaging 10 points, eight rebounds and four assists per game as junior on Gorman team that reached state semifinals . . . helped lead Gorman to Nevada class 4A state title as a senior . . . helped basketball team to No. 11 final ranking by ESPN and No. 14 by USA Today . . . coached in football by Tony Sanchez at Bishop Gorman High School . . . son of Ron and Juli Stanley … enrolled in Mendoza College of Business.

JUNIOR SEASON (2011): Did not see any game action during the season.

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2010): Saw action in six games in 2010 … saw the field against Purdue, Michigan, Michigan State, Stanford, Boston College and Navy … registered only tackle of the season, a sack for a loss of four yards, at Boston College.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2009): Did not see any game action during rookie campaign.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Selected to play in 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio … rated third-best defensive tackle in country by ESPN … ranked 17th in SI.com/TAKKLE Top 200 … ranked 32nd in ESPNU150 … rated as 121st overall player by Scout.com … Rivals.com ranked him 192nd in its Rivals250 … ranked top player in New Jersey in postseason state rankings according to Rivals.com … named to SuperPrep AllAmerican team as 22nd-best overall defensive lineman … rated second among New Jersey’s top 35 players according to SuperPrep … named first-team all-state by the Newark StarLedger as a junior at The Hun School … Trenton Times named him all-area performer during junior season in 2007 … earned Mid-Atlantic Conference defensive player-of-the-year honors as junior … helped team to 9-0 record and recorded 68 tackles, 24 tackles for loss and nine sacks during junior campaign … one of three early enrollees at Notre Dame in 2009, joining E.J. Banks and Zeke Motta … played for head coach Dave Dudeck at The Hun School … son of Naomi and Lyndon Stockton … graduated on May 19, 2013 from the Mendoza College of Business with a degree in marketing … enrolled in Notre Dame's MBA program.

STOCKTON's career stats TACKLES g ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 2010 6 1 0 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 6 1 0 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 SACKS 2010 TOTAL

STANLEY'S career stats PARTICIPATION g 2012 2 TOTAL 2

TYLER STOCKTON PARTICIPATION g STANLEY's career stats

2012 TOTAL

SENIOR SEASON (2012): Did not see playing time during the season.

2 No other statistics | 5-11 | 284 | Gr. DL 2 No other statistics Linwood, N.J. (Hun School)

ua a total yards 1 0 1.0 4 1 0 1.0 4

NICK TAUSCH

| 6-0 | 195 | Gr. K Plano, Texas (Jesuit)

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stockton's honors and awards • Notre Dame Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year (2012) Stockton's career highs Tackles: 1, at Boston College, Oct. 2, 2010 (1-0) Sacks: 1.0, at Boston College, Oct. 2, 2010 (1-0) Tackles for loss: 1.0, at Boston College, Oct. 2, 2010 (1-0)

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Single-Game Field Goals (Oct. 3, 2009 vs. Washington, 5, t-1st) Single-Game Points (Oct. 3, 2009 vs. Washington, 17, t-1st) Single-Season Consecutive Field Goals (2009, 14, 2nd) Single-Season Field Goals (2009, 14, t-7th) Career Consecutive Field Goals (2009, 14, 2nd)

tausch's career highs Points scored: 17, Washington, Oct. 3, 2009 Kick PATs: 5, vs Navy, Sept. 1, 2012; Nevada, Sept. 5, 2009 Points by kicking: 17, Washington, Oct. 3, 2009 Field goals made: 5, Washington, Oct. 3, 2009 Field goal attempts: 5, Washington, Oct. 3, 2009 Longest field goal: 46, Michigan State, Sept. 19, 2009 SENIOR SEASON (2012): Appeared in the season-opening game against Navy (Sept. 1) in Dublin, Ireland … converted only field-goal attempt of season from 34 yards vs. Navy … made five of six PATs vs. Navy.

JUNIOR SEASON (2011): Did not see any game action during the season.

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2010): Saw action in three games in 2010 … served as the kickoff specialist against Pittsburgh … replaced an injured David Ruffer in the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) and connected on a 34-yard field goal … registered eight kickoffs for a total of 443 yards (55.4 per kick) … attempted Notre Dame’s onside kick against Stanford.

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FRESHMAN SEASON (2009): Appeared in each of first nine games before missing final three contests (Pittsburgh, Connecticut, Stanford) due to foot injury … connected on 14 of 17 field-goal attempts and 27 of 30 point-after touchdowns (PAT) … ranked second on team with 69 points … broke then-school record by converting 14 consecutive field goals from Michigan game through Washington State game … set school record for most field goals made in game without a miss when he converted all five field goals against Washington … longest field goal

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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TAUSCH's career stats

2009 FGM FGA LG XPM XPA Points Nevada 0 0 0 5 5 5 at Michigan 2 3 42 2 2 8 Michigan State 2 2 46 3 4 9 at Purdue 1 1 34 3 3 6 Washington 5 5 40 2 2 17 0 0 0 3 4 3 USC Boston College 2 2 37 2 2 8 vs. Washington State 2 2 29 4 5 10 Navy 0 2 0 3 3 3 at Pittsburgh Did Not Play Connecticut Did Not Play at Stanford Did Not Play TOTALS 14 17 46 27 30 69

STEPHON TUITT

| 6-6 | 322 | Jr. DL Monroe, Ga. (Monroe Area)

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TUITT’S HONORS & AWARDS Maxwell Award Watch List Bednarik Award Watch List (2012,2013) ESPN.com First Team All-American (2012) Athlon Sports First Team All-American (2012) Sports Illustrated First Team All-American (2012) CBS Sports First Team All-American (2012) Walter Camp Second Team All-American (2012) Pro Football Weekly Honorable Mention All-American (2012) Associated Press Second Team All-American (2012) Sporting News Second Team All-American (2012) Ted Hendricks Award Watch List (2012)

TUITT’S PLACE IN THE IRISH RECORD BOOKS • • • •

Single-Season Sacks (2012, 12.0, 2nd) Single-Season Fumble Return Yards (2012, 77, 2nd) Career Fumble Return Yards (2011-, 77, 4th) Career Sacks (2011-, 14.0, t-11th)

History and records

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2012 season review

FIELD GOALS g made att long pct 2009 9 14 17 46 82.4 2010 3 1 1 34 100.0 2012 1 1 1 34 100.0 TOTAL 13 16 19 46 84.2

coaches & staff

SCORING g td rush rcv ret pat 2pat fg total avg/g 2009 9 0 0 0 0 27 0 14 69 7.7 2010 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 8 8.0 2012 TOTAL 13 0 0 0 0 32 0 16 80 6.2

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked as ninth-best kicker nationally according to Rivals.com … connected on nine-of-15 field goals during senior season including made field goals of 51 and 53 yards … 22 of 41 kickoff attempts resulted in touchbacks as senior … opposing teams averaged 16.0 on kickoff returns in 2008 … participated in Hawaii Prep Classic, converting only field-goal attempt from 37 yards and averaging 47.2 yards on four punts … named to Dallas Morning News Top 100 list for area players – the only kicker placed on the list … also named first-team all-area by the Dallas Morning News … placed on thirdteam all-state following senior year by the Texas Sports Writers Association … named to first-team all-district squad as both punter and placekicker as senior … attended same high school as former Irish star Omar Jenkins … father, Terry, played offensive line in the NFL for eight years (Minnesota, 1982-88; San Francisco 1989) and was with the 49ers team that won Super Bowl XXIV … brother, Eric, is a 295-pound senior offensive lineman at TCU who started 12 games in 2012 … played for head coach Bob Wunderlick at Jesuit Prep … full name is Nicholas Andrew Tausch … son of Ela and Terry Tausch … enrolled in College of Arts and Letters as a sociology major.

2010 FGA FGM LG XPA XPM Points Purdue Did Not Play Michigan Did Not Play at Michigan State Did Not Play Stanford 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Boston College Did Not Play 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pittsburgh Western Michigan Did Not Play vs. Navy Did Not Play Tulsa Did Not Play Utah Did Not Play vs. Army Did Not Play at USC Did Not Play vs. Miami (Fla.) 1 1 34 0 0 3 TOTALS 1 1 34 0 0 3

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made was 46 yards … converted five of six field goals between 20-29 yards, made six of seven from 30-39 yards and converted three of four field goals between 40-49 yards … did not attempt field goal over 46 yards and did not have a kick blocked … split time on kickoff duty, averaged 61.8 yards per kick on 35 kickoffs he handled … converted all five PATs in season opener against Nevada … missed his first field-goal attempt of season from 28 yards at Michigan but came back to convert from 34 and 42 yards, respectively, against Wolverines … made both field goals against Michigan State including season-best 46-yarder … tallied season-best 17 points after making all five field-goal attempts and both PATs against Washington … continued hot streak against Boston College and Washington State, making two field goals apiece against both teams … made 81 appearances in rookie campaign.

Tuitt's career highs

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Turned in sensational sophomore campaign at defensive end, tallying 47 tackles, including 13 for loss, a team-high 12 sacks, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, one pass breakup and one blocked kick … started all 13 games for the Irish

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

University and media information

Points scored: 6, vs Navy, Sept. 1, 2012 Touchdowns: 1, vs Navy, Sept. 1, 2012 Tackles: 7, Stanford, Oct. 13, 2012 (1-6); USC, Oct. 22, 2011 (1-6); Navy, Oct. 29, 2011 (2-5) Sacks: 2.0, BYU, Oct. 20, 2012 (2-0); vs Navy, Sept. 1, 2012 (2-0); Purdue, Sept. 8, 2012 (2-0) Tackles for loss: 2.0, five times Fumbles forced: 2, at Boston College, Nov. 10, 2012 Fumbles recovered: 1, vs Navy, Sept. 1, 2012 Pass breakups: 1, Miami, Oct. 6, 2012; Air Force, Oct. 8, 2011 Blocked kicks: 1, Stanford, Oct. 13, 2012

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The Fighting Irish … returned a fumble 77 yards for a touchdown against Navy (Sept. 1) … the touchdown was the first of his career … also tallied four tackles and two sacks for nine yards against the Midshipman … had four more tackles each against Purdue (Sept. 8) and Michigan State (Sept.

15) … recorded two sacks for 12 yards against the Boilermakers and one sack against the Spartans … had two tackles and a sack for 10 yards against Michigan (Sept. 22) … had seven tackles and a key half sack against Stanford (Oct. 13) … recorded five tackles and two sacks for a loss of 25 yards against BYU (Oct. 20) … notched six tackles and 1.5 sacks for six yards in a three-overtime win over Pittsburgh (Nov. 3) … had one sack each against Boston College (Nov. 10) and Wake Forest (Nov. 17) … forced two fumbles against Boston College … totaled five tackles in BCS National Championship Game vs. Alabama.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2011): Talented freshman who saw action in nine games, while starting three … started vs. Navy, Wake Forest and Maryland … did not play vs. Michigan, Purdue, Boston College or Stanford … showed steady improvement throughout the season, tallying 26 of 30 tackles over final six games played … had season high in tackles with seven in games against USC and Navy … notched five tackles and a pass breakup in a win vs. Air Force … turned in most disruptive game in a win at Wake Forest, compiling four tackles, with two going for a loss of 14 yards … also had an 11-yard sack … tallied two tackles each in wins against Michigan State and Pittsburgh … registered three tackles to go along with a seven-yard sack in the Champs Sports Bowl against Florida State.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated 38th nationally on Sports Illustrated list of top players from 2010 … Georgia Class 3A all-state first-team defense selection for 2010 by Atlanta Journal-Constitution … one of four Georgia players to be named to all-Southern team

by Orlando Sentinel … second on Rivals strong-side defensive end list … ranked 22nd overall on Rivals 100 lists … 23rd on Sporting News Top 100 list and 90th on ESPN 150 list … ranked 42nd nationally on MaxPrep Top 100 list … landed 13th spot on Atlanta JournalConstitution Fab 50 breakdown and SuperPrep defensive line rankings … rated 35th on The Kickoff Top 150 Prospects list … played in U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio and Team USA vs. The World All-Star Game in Austin, Texas … led Monroe Area High School in Monroe, Ga., to 11-2 record and third-round appearance in the Georgia Class AAA state playoffs during senior season in 2010, after Monroe Area had finished a combined 0-20 the previous two seasons … also played as tight end … first-team all-Georgia Region 8-AAA for 2010 by vote of area coaches … recorded 56 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, four forced fumbles and two fumbles recovered as junior in 2009 … played for coach Matt Figg at Monroe Area High School … son of Tamara Tuitt … enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, with a major in anthropology.

TUITT's career stats SCORING g td rush rcv ret pat 2pat fg total avg/g 2011 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2012 13 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 0.5 TOTAL 22 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 0.3 ALL PURPOSE rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g 2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 TACKLES 2011 2012 TOTAL

ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 11 19 30 3.0 1 0 0 0 24 23 47 13.0 1 3 1 1 35 42 77 16.0 2 3 1 1

SACKS 2011 2012 TOTAL

ua a total yards 2 0 2.0 18 10 4 12.0 89 12 4 14.0 107

TUITT’S GAME-BY-GAME STATs 2012 *vs. Navy *Purdue *at Michigan State *Michigan *vs. Miami *Stanford *BYU *at Oklahoma *Pittsburgh *at Boston College *Wake Forest *at USC *vs. Alabama TOTALS

ut-at tt tfl sck ff fr int pbu blk 3-1 4 2.0-9 2.0-9 0 1-77 0-0 0 0 3-1 4 2.0-12 2.0-12 0 0-0 0-0 2 0 4-0 4 1.0-12 1.0-12 1 0-0 0-0 1 0 1-1 2 1.0-10 1.0-10 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 1-1 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 1 1 1-6 7 0.5-2 0.5-2 0 0-0 0-0 2 0 2-3 5 2.0-25 2.0-25 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-4 6 1.5-6 1.5-6 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 2-0 2 2.0-8 1.0-4 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-2 3 1.0-9 1.0-9 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-1 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-3 5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 24-23 47 13.0-93 12.0-89 3 1-77 0-0 9 1

2011 UT-AT TT TFL Sck FF FR Int PBU Blk USF 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 at Michigan Did Not Play 1-1 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Michigan State at Pittsburgh 1-1 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 at Purdue Did Not Play Air Force 1-4 5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 USC 1-6 7 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2-5 7 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *Navy *at Wake Forest 3-1 4 2.0-14 1.0-11 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 *vs. Maryland 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Boston College Did Not Play vs. Florida State 2-1 3 1.0-7 1.0-7 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 TOTALS 11-19 30 3.0-21 2.0-18 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 * - games started

JOHN TURNER

| 6-1 | 212 | So. S Indianapolis, Ind. (Cathedral)

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FRESHMAN SEASON (2012): Did not see game action for the Irish.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named to Indianapolis Star Super Team for 2011 . . . first-team defensive back on 2011 Indianapolis Star all-city team . . . first-team defensive back on Associated Press Indiana Class 4A all-state squad for 2011 . . . ranked the fifth-best prospect in Indiana by 247Sports . . . rated 62nd-best player in Midwest by SuperPrep . . . made 49 tackles and broke up six passes as senior defensive back in 2011 for Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, Ind. . . . helped Cathedral to second straight Indiana Class 4A title in 2011 with championship game win over South Bend Washington . . . made 55 tackles and four interceptions as junior in 2010 in Cathedral’s state title season . . . won AAU national championship in tae kwon do as junior high competitor . . . coached by Rick Streiff at Cathedral High School . . . son of Troy and Stephanie Turner … enrolled in Mendoza College of Business.

54 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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JUSTIN UTUPO

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JUNIOR SEASON (2012): Saw action in the last 11 games of the regular season in a reserve role.

2011 (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in 12 games on the year, primarily on special teams … did not play vs. USF.

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SENIOR SEASON (2012): Started all 13 games for the Irish at left guard … part of an offensive line that started the same five players for every game … helped Irish run for at least 200 yards seven times in 2012, including six of the last nine contests … Notre Dame had not posted more 200+ yard rushing games in a single season since 1996 when the Irish registered nine games with at least 200 yards rushing … over last nine games, Notre Dame combined to rush for 1,901 yards (359 attempts) for 5.3 yards per carry, 211.2 yards per game and 15 rushing TDs … the Irish rushed for more yards in their last nine games combined than 51 FBS teams totaled in their entire seasons . . . helped pave way for offense that rushed for 376 yards on 51 carries in a 41-3 win over Miami (Oct. 6) … other top rushing performances included 293 yards on 46 carries against Navy (Sept. 1) and 270 yards on 43 carries against BYU (Oct. 20).

JUNIOR SEASON (2011): Started all 13 games at left guard … part of a unit that allowed only 17 sacks in 13 games during the regular season (fewest since 1998) … helped pave the way for a running game that averaged 4.8 yards a carry (best by an Irish team since 1996) SOPHOMORE SEASON (2010): Saw action in all 13 games in 2010 … provided depth behind Chris Stewart at the right guard position … took the field for the Irish for the first time in his career against Purdue … the Irish offensive line allowed 20 sacks over its 13 games in 2010, which averaged out to 1.54 sacks per game … Notre Dame had not allowed fewer sacks per game since 1998 when the Irish allowed only nine sacks in 11 games or 0.82 per game … totaled 117 snaps on offense, the seventh most of any Irish offensive lineman.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2009): Did not see any game action as rookie.

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team defensive lineman on California Division I all-state squad as senior in 2009 … named Lineman of the Year for 2009 by Los Angeles Times … first-team defensive lineman on Los Angeles Times All-Star team for 2009 … defensive player of the year on all-Southland team named by Los Angeles Times … named Moore League defensive player of the year as senior in 2009 … recorded 67 total tackles, 11.5 sacks, three fumble recoveries, 29 tackles for loss and forced four fumbles as senior defensive tackle and tight end in 2009 at Lakewood High School in Lakewood, Calif. … made seven receptions for touchdowns as tight end in 2009 as Lancers finished 11-2 … helped Lakewood to final #9 Southern California overall top-25 ranking and final #4 ranking in CIF Division I South

by CalHiSports.com … recovered a pair of fumbles to help Lakewood end Long Beach Poly’s 80-game conference win streak with 21-14 victory in 2009 and ensure Lakewood’s first outright Moore League title since 1974 … had four sacks in Lancers’ CIF Southern Section Pac-5 Division quarterfinal win over #23 La Puente Bishop Amat … first-team all-conference selection as defensive lineman as junior in 2008 on Lakewood squad that finished 10-3 … made 70 tackles and six sacks as junior in 2008 while leading conference in tackles for loss … helped Lakewood to CIF Southern Section Pac-5 semifinals in 2008 … played in Offense-Defense All-American game in Myrtle Beach, S.C., in January 2010 … played for coach Thadd Macneal at Lakewood … son of Dennis and Maria Utupo … enrolled in College of Arts and Letters as an anthropology major.

| 6-3 | 321 | Gr. OG Glen Ellyn, Ill. (Glenbard West)

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FRESHMAN SEASON (2010): Did not see game action in 2010.

CHRIS WATT

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| 6-1 | 290 | Sr. DL Lakewood, Calif. (Lakewood)

UTUPO's career stats

2012 season review

PARTICIPATION g 2010 0 2011 12 2012 11 TOTAL 23

History and records University and media information

55 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

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WATT's career stats

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2011): Saw action in 10 games … caught one pass for eight yards and recorded three tackles on special teams … caught pass in win vs. Navy … tackles came in wins against the Midshipmen, Maryland and Maryland.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2010): Did not see game action during the 2010 season.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team Ohio all-state tight end for 2009 by OhioVarsity.com … an honorable mention selection on 2009 Cincinnati Enquirer Football AllStars … rated #10 tight end nationally by SuperPrep … rated 112th player nationally by The Kickoff Top 120 … caught 43 passes for 620 yards and five touchdowns as senior in 2009 … had five catches for 98 yards, including 41-yarder for a TD vs. Trinity in 2009 … also caught five for 89 yards and two TDs vs. St. Francis de Sales in 2009 … caught 32 passes for 480 yards as junior in 2008, four of them for TDs at Elder High School in Cincinnati, Ohio … helped Elder to 10-3 mark as senior in 2009, including Ohio Division I semifinal loss to Hilliard Davidson … selected to South roster for Ohio North-South Classic in April 2010 in Columbus, Ohio … 2009 Elder team had been ranked as high as third nationally early in the fall … as junior in 2008 helped Elder to 13-2 record, including Ohio Division 1 championship game loss to Cleveland St. Ignatius … from same high school as former Irish tight end Kyle Rudolph … played behind Rudolph at tight end as a sophomore in 2007 when Rudolph was a senior … starting center on 2009 Elder basketball team … joins long list of Elder graduates to play football at Notre Dame, including 1975 co-captain and offensive tackle Ed Bauer … nephew of former Irish linebacker Steve Heimkreiter (1975-78) … played for coach Doug Ramsey at Elder … son of Austin and Lynn Welch … enrolled in Mendoza College of Business as a management consulting major.

WELCH's career stats

PARTICIPATION g 2010 13 2011 13 2012 13 TOTAL 39

RECEIVING g rec yards td long rec/g avg/c avg/g 2011 10 1 8 0 8 0.1 8.0 0.8 10 1 8 0 8 0.1 8.0 0.7 TOTAL

ALEX WELCH

| 6-4 | 251 | Sr. TE Cincinnati, Ohio (Elder)

JUNIOR SEASON (2012): Missed entire season following preseason knee injury.

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welch's career highs Receptions: 1, Navy, Oct. 29, 2011 Receiving yards: 8, Navy, Oct. 29, 2011 (1 receptions) Long reception: 8, Navy, Oct. 29, 2011 All-purpose yards: 8, Navy, Oct. 29, 2011 Tackles: 1, vs Maryland, Nov. 12, 2011 (1-0); Boston College, Nov. 19, 2011 (0-1); Navy, Oct. 29, 2011 (1-0)

ALL PURPOSE rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g 2011 0 8 0 0 0 8 0.8 TOTAL 0 8 0 0 0 8 0.7 TACKLES 2011 TOTAL

ua a total tfl pd ff fr blk 2 1 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 0.0 0 0 0 0

ISHAQ WILLIAMS

OLB | 6-5 | 261 | Jr. Brooklyn, N.Y. (Lincoln)

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Williams' career highs Tackles: 4, vs Navy, Sept. 01, 2012 (3-1) Tackles for loss: 1.0, 4 times Fumbles forced: 1, vs Navy, Sept. 01, 2012 Pass breakups: 1, Wake Forest, Nov. 17, 2012 SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012): Played in all 13 games for the Irish at outside linebacker … posted 22 tackles, 11 solo and 11 assisted, to go along with 3.5 tackles for loss and first career pass breakup and forced fumble … notched a season-best four tackles in the opener against Navy (Sept. 1), including forcing a fumble, which was returned 77 yards for a touchdown by teammate Stephon Tuitt in the 50-10 victory … registered two tackles against Purdue (Sept.

8) and one against Michigan State (Sept. 15) … assisted on two tackles in a 13-6 victory over Michigan (Sept. 22) and, after failing to record a tackle against Miami, assisted on one tackle in a hard-fought 20-13 overtime win against Stanford (Oct. 13) … assisted on one tackle in a 17-14 win against BYU (Oct. 20) before recording three tackles against Oklahoma (Oct. 27) in a 30-13 road victory … posted a solo tackle against Pittsburgh (Nov. 3) before getting three solo tallies at Boston College (Nov. 10) in a 21-6 triumph … ended the home slate with a solo tackle against Wake Forest (Nov. 17) in a 38-0 shutout before carding two assisted tackles against USC (Nov. 24) in a 22-13 victory at the Coliseum.

56 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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ut-at tt tfl sck ff fr int pbu blk 3-1 4 1.0-3 0.0-0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-1 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-2 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-2 3 1.0-9 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-0 1 1.0-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 3-0 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0-2 2 0.5-2 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 11-11 22 3.5-15 0.0-0 1 0-0 0-0 1 1

| 5-11 | 194 | Sr. CB Apopka, Fla. (Apopka)

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Points scored: 6, vs Maryland, Nov. 12, 2011 Touchdowns: 1, vs Maryland, Nov. 12, 2011 All-purpose yards: 57, vs Maryland, Nov. 12, 2011 Interceptions: 1, vs Maryland, Nov. 12, 2011 Long interception return: 57, vs Maryland, Nov. 12, 2011 Tackles: 2, Air Force, Oct. 8, 2011 (1-1) Tackles for loss: .5, Air Force, Oct. 8, 2011 (0-0)

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2011): Played in 10 games for the Irish during the season … did not play vs. Wake Forest, Stanford or Florida State … tallied six tackles and an interception, which went for a 57-yard touchdown in a win vs. Maryland … had a pair of tackles in a win vs. Air Force.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2010): Saw action in the first 11 games of the season (did not see the field at USC or against Miami) … notched four tackles during his rookie campaign … one of six freshmen to make their Irish debut against Purdue … registered one assisted tackle against Purdue … posted another assisted stop versus Michigan State … recorded his first career solo tackle at Boston College … played 23 snaps on defense and 155 snaps on special teams (seventh most of any Irish player).

University and media information

JUNIOR SEASON (2012): Did not see action during the season due to an injury sustained in pre-season practice.

History and records

wood's career highs

2012 season review

LO WOOD

coaches & staff

2011 UT-AT TT TFL Sck FF FR Int PBU Blk USF 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 at Michigan 1-0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Michigan State 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 at Pittsburgh at Purdue 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Air Force USC Did Not Play Navy 1-0 1 1.0-2 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 at Wake Forest Did Not Play vs. Maryland 0-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Boston College at Stanford 0-0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 vs. Florida State 1-1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 TOTALS 4-2 6 1.0-2 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 * - games started

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Gatorade Player of the Year as top high school football player in state of New York for 2010 … ranked 45th nationally in 2010 by Sports Illustrated … ranked 16th nationally on Rivals 100 list … ranked second on Rivals weak-side defensive end listing … rated 42nd on ESPN 150 list … 84th among The Kickoff Top 150 high school prospects from 2010 … 17th on SuperPrep Elite 50 and was named SuperPrep Northeast Defensive Player of Year … fourth-ranked defensive lineman in country according to SuperPrep … 70th player nationally on MaxPreps Top 100 … U.S. Army All-American Bowl selection … first-team all-Borough pick in 2010 by New York Daily News … tabbed 2010 New York Daily News all-city selection … dubbed top player in New York state postseason rankings by Rivals … led Lincoln High School in Brooklyn, N.Y., to 12-1 record and a Public School Athletic League playoff runner-up spot as senior in 2010 … had 22 tackles, six sacks and two fumble recoveries in 2010 senior season … recorded six tackles and fumble recovery in 28-7 victory over Port Richmond in 2010 … led Lincoln to 40-24 win over Boys & Girls in 2010 with five tackles and two sacks … 2009 first-team New York Post all-city and Daily News all-city selection as junior … tallied 43 tackles, 11 sacks and three forced fumbles during junior season in 2010 … graduated from high school in December 2010 and enrolled at Notre Dame in January 2011 … played for coach Shawn O’Connor at Lincoln High School … son of Shaun Williams and Anastasia Lewis … enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in philosophy.

WILLIAMS' career stats here COME the irish

FRESHMAN SEASON (2011): Saw action in 11 games as a reserve outside linebacker … recorded six tackles, including one tackle for loss … did not play against USC or Wake Forest … notched a tackle against Michigan, Purdue, Air Force, Navy, Maryland and Florida State in Champs Sports Bowl.

57 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

The Fighting Irish HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team all-Central Florida selection following senior season in 2009 by Orlando Sentinel … registered one interception and eight pass breakups as senior in addition to 58 tackles, five blocked kicks, and a fumble recovery for Apopka High School in Apopka, Fla. … named second-team all-state by SunStateFootball.com … ranked 55th on Orlando Sentinel Final Florida Top 100 list, including fourth on Sentinel Final Central Florida Top 100 … led Apopka to undefeated regular season and semifinals of Florida Class 6A state playoffs as senior … Blue Darters were District 5-6A champions in 2009 … led defense during senior season that allowed only 86 points through first 11 games … first-team defensive back on all-Metro Conference team for 2009 as selected by Orange County coaches … first-team defensive back on all-Orange County team for 2009 by Orlando Sentinel … named third-best cornerback in Florida prior to 2009 season by Orlando Sentinel … selected one of top players in Florida by SuperPrep … totaled 35 tackles, five interceptions, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and blocked one kick during junior season in 2008 … named all-county by Orlando Sentinel and first-team all-metro following junior campaign … named one of top 10 juniors in Florida and only cornerback listed prior to 2009 season by Gainesville Sun … four-year starter in high school who transferred to Apopka before junior year after attending Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando as freshman and sophomore … intercepted four passes as freshman starter at Dr. Phillips … played for coach Rick Darlington at Apopka … son of Lo Wood Sr. and Diana Biles … enrolled in College of Arts and Letters as a film, television and theatre major with a minor in Africana studies. lo wood's career stats SCORING g td rush rcv ret pat 2pat fg total avg/g 2010 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2011 10 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 0.6 21 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 0.3 TOTAL INTERCEPTIONS no. yards td long avg/r avg/g 2010 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 2011 1 57 1 57 57.0 5.7 1 57 1 57 57.0 2.7 TOTAL ALL PURPOSE rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g 2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2011 0 0 0 0 57 57 5.7 0 0 0 0 57 57 2.7 TOTAL TACKLES 2010 2011 TOTAL

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Alex Wulfeck

| 5-7 | 154 | Sr. P Jacksonville, Fla. (Wake Forest University)

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SENIOR SEASON AT WAKE FOREST (2012): Did not see game action.

JUNIOR SEASON AT WAKE FOREST (2011): Earned the starting punter job in the preseason and served exclusively in that role throughout the season ... ranked fifth in the ACC in punting average at 39.7 yards per punt ... also served as the team's holder on field goal and PAT attempts ... punted seven punts, including a 45-yarder and two inside the 20-yard line, vs.

Florida State (Oct. 8) ... punted seven times, including a 49-yarder, and averaged 43.0 yards vs.

Virginia Tech (Oct. 15) ... averaged a season-high 49 yards on three punts, including a new season-best 59-yarder at North Carolina (Oct. 29) ... punted five times vs. Notre Dame (Nov. 5) and put two inside the 20-yard line ... averaged 43.8 yards on five punts at Clemson (Nov. 12), including a long of 55 yards ... punted seven times vs. Vanderbilt (Nov. 26), putting three inside the 20-yard line ... also completed a one-yard pass to Josh Bush on a fake punt to give the Deacons a first down in the bowl game.

SOPHOMORE SEASON AT WAKE FOREST (2010): Started the season as the holder on PATs and field goals ... saw his first career action as a punter at Maryland (Oct. 30) ... averaged 34.0 yards on two punts vs. the Terps.

FRESHMAN SEASON AT WAKE FOREST (2009): Did not see game action.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: 2013 graduate of Wake Forest University ... 2009 graduate of The Bolles School in Jacksonville ... helped Bolles to four district championships and two state titles ... Bolles posted a 48-3 record during his four seasons ... four-year letterman for coach Corky Rodgers ... member of the Jacksonville Ultimate 24 team ... punted 80 times for a 41.1 average during his career ... recorded a long punt of 67 yards and killed 26 kicks inside the 20 ... was a preseason third team all-state punter by Florida Football ... son of Dennis and Sandi Wulfeck. wulfeck's career stats Year G No Yds Avg LG TB FC I20 50+ Blkd 2009 Did Not Play 2010 2 2 68 34.0 36 0 0 0 0 0 2011 13 70 2780 39.7 59 5 22 13 5 0 2012 10 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 25 72 2848 39.6 59 5 22 13 5 0

hunter bivin

| 6-6 | 291 | Fr. OL Owensboro, Ky. (Apollo)

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: An honorable mention selection on the Parade prep All-America squad … second-team offensive lineman on prep All-America team for 2013 selected by 247Sports … first-team Kentucky all-state lineman in 2012 on teams selected by Associated Press and Louisville Courier-Journal … named to 2012 Class of the Commonwealth squad as one of the top 22 seniors in Kentucky by Lexington Herald-Leader … ranked 82nd player nationally on ESPN 300 … ranked 43rd on 247Sports list of top 247 players … rated 162nd on Rivals 250 list … ranked 15th on Rivals.com list of offensive tackles … ranked 184th overall and 14th among offensive tackles on Scout 300 by Scout.com … four-year offensive line starter as tackle at Apollo High School in Owensboro, Ky. … also started on defensive line, served as long snapper and handled punts and kicks … selected for Under Armour AllAmerica Game in St. Petersburg, Fla., was named team captain for Black squad while playing center … tabbed by coach Herman Edwards as his team’s top offensive lineman in that contest … selected for Best of the Bluegrass Kentucky all-star game in December 2012 … also played basketball for Apollo and won the 2012 Kentucky 3A state prep title in shot put at 55 feet, 3.75 inches … late father Randy played football at Evansville and older brother Harris played at Murray State … played for coach Dan Crume … son of Sherry Bivin-Addington … enrolled in First Year of Studies.

58 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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Jesse Bongiovi

greg bryant

| 5-10 | 204 | Fr. RB Delray Beach, Fla. (American Heritage-Boca/Delray)

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steve elmer

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University and media information

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Associated Press Florida Class 4A first-team allstate running back for 2012 … named offensive player of the year by Florida Today … rushed for 1,186 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2012 on Cocoa High School team in Cocoa, Fla., that advanced to Florida state semifinals … also caught eight passes for 85 yards and one TD and had four interceptions (one returned for a TD) as defensive back (and also punted) … returned two kickoffs for TDs in 2012 … helped Cocoa to wins over Clewiston (55-7) and Jones (35-7) in 2012 Florida Class 4A playoffs before loss to eventual state champion Washington in semifinal round … ranked 66th player nationally on ESPN 300 list … rated 119th on Rivals 250 list … ranked 122nd on 247Sports list of top 247 players … ranked 13th on Rivals.com list of running backs … ranked 198th overall and 24th among running backs on Scout 300 by Scout. com … chosen for Under Armour All-America Game and intercepted one pass and broke up another and made one tackle while playing corner and safety in his team’s 16-3 victory in St. Petersburg … played for coach John Wilkinson … son of James Folston and Tarita Rhynes … enrolled in First Year of Studies.

History and records

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: A first-team defensive back on 2012 Washington Post all-metro squad … made 46 tackles, intercepted three passes and broke up 10 passes for Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C. … ranked 193rd player nationally on ESPN 300 list … ranked 189th on 247Sports list of top 247 players … ranked 36th on Rivals.com list of cornerbacks … ranked 36th among cornerbacks on Scout 300 by Scout.com … caught four touchdown passes as wide receiver in 2012 … first-team Washington Catholic Athletic Conference defensive back in 2012 … defensive back on Pigskin Club of Washington All Metropolitan team for 2012 … helped Gonzaga to 8-3 mark as senior, playing as cornerback, receiver and kick returner … started at safety as a sophomore in 2010, then moved to cornerback as junior in 2011 … played occasionally at wide receiver and caught three touchdown passes as junior, including 47-yarder for game-winning score in 2011 season opener against McDonogh … intercepted seven passes in 2011, returning one for a touchdown … also a first-team all-WCAC pick as junior in 2011 as defensive back … as junior had 43 tackles (23 solo) to go with 12 passes broken up and six interceptions (one returned for a TD) … caught 11 passes as junior for 168 yards and three TDs … selected for Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl all-star game in California and made three tackles for East team in its 17-14 victory … also selected for Chesapeake Bowl all-star game … named to USA Football Under-19 National Team for 2013 that played in International Bowl in February in Austin, Texas … from same high school that produced former Irish players Malcolm Johnson at wide receiver and kicker David Ruffer … played for coach Aaron Brady … son of Tony and Karen Butler … enrolled in First Year of Studies.

| 5-9 | 207 | Fr. RB Cocoa, Fla. (Cocoa)

2012 season review

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Received Anthony Munoz Award as top prep lineman of the year for 2012, awarded at U.S. Army All-American Bowl … Associated Press Michigan high school football player of the year in 2012 for Division 1 and 2 … rated top prep player in state of Michigan for 2012 by Detroit Free-Press … first-team offensive lineman on Detroit News All-State Dream Team for 2012 … named to Detroit Free-Press Dream Team as both junior and senior in 2011 and 2012 … helped Midland High School in Midland, Mich., to 11-1 record in 2012 and Michigan Division 2 regional championship game … ranked 73rd player nationally on MaxPreps/Tom Lemming Top100 list … ranked 136th on 247Sports list of top 247 players … rated 60th on Rivals 250 list … ranked fourth on Rivals.com list of offensive tackles … ranked 74th overall and sixth among offensive tackles on Scout 300 by Scout.com … helped Midland team rush for more than 2,000 yards in 2012 … selected for U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio and played for West team … enrolled at Notre Dame in January 2013 … played for coach Eric Methner … son of Steve and Jennifer Elmer … enrolled in First Year of Studies.

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| 6-1 | 181 | Fr. CB Washington, D.C. (Gonzaga)

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team linebacker on Fort Lauderdale SunSentinel Class 5A-4A-3A-2A squad for 2012 … first-team linebacker on Miami Herald AllBroward County 5A-Ind. all-star squad … standout at linebacker for American Heritage School in Plantation, Fla. … ranked 34th player nationally on Rivals.com list of inside linebackers … ranked 25th among middle linebackers on Scout 300 by Scout.com … made 95 tackles, four sacks and an interception as senior in 2012 … ranked fifth among all Broward County prospects coming into 2012 by Miami Herald … made 90 tackles, two sacks, three interceptions and forced five fumbles as junior in 2011 … four-year starter at linebacker … played for coach Mike Rumph … son of George and Susan Deeb … enrolled in First Year of Studies.

| 6-6 | 317 | Fr. OL Midland, Mich. (Midland)

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Second-team USA Today All-USA high school All-American … rushed for 1,447 yards and 17 touchdowns on 186 attempts as senior in 2012 for American Heritage team that finished 11-1 … helped American Heritage School in Delray Beach, Fla., to Florida Class 2A title in 2011 … first-team running back on 2012 Associated Press Florida 3A all-state squad … ranked 22nd player nationally on ESPN 300 list … ranked 15th on MaxPreps/Tom Lemming Top100 list … ranked 128th on 247Sports list of top 247 players … rated 19th on Rivals 250 list … ranked second on Rivals.com list of running backs … ranked 70th overall and 13th among running backs on Scout 300 by Scout.com … as junior in 2011 rushed for 202 yards in team’s only loss, 41-34 in overtime to Florida Class 5A power Belle Glade Glades Central … finished with 2,180 rushing yards and 25 TDs as junior in 2011, including 39 carries for 243 yards and three TDs in Stallions’ 30-3 state title game win over Madison County that enabled team to finish 12-1 … contributed 861 rushing yards and 16 TDs as sophomore in 2010 … caught 16 passes for 308 yards and three TDs as senior, after nine reception for 272 yards and two TDs in 2011 … selected for U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, rushing eight times for 27 yards and catching three passes for 16 yards for East team in its 15-8 victory … father Greg Bryant Sr. coached defensive line for American Heritage … played for coach Stacy Sizemore … son of Greg Bryant … enrolled in First Year of Studies.

devin butler

| 6-2 | 235 | Fr. LB Plantation, Fla. (American Heritage Plantation)

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Two-time letterwinner in football at Poly Prep High School in New York ... earned three letters in lacrosse as well ... participated in the New York City football all-star game as a senior ... helped Poly Prep improve its record from 2-7 as a junior to 6-2 as a senior … an all-conference midfielder in lacrosse … member of the Blue Key Society and SOUL Foundation ... played for football head coach Dino Mangiero at Poly Prep … son of John and Dorothea Bongiovi … father, Jon Bon Jovi, is the reknown musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor … enrolled in First Year of Studies.

michael deeb

here COME the irish

| 5-9 | 183 | Fr. CB Brooklyn, N.Y. (Poly Prep)

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59 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

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william fuller

| 6-1 | 180 | Fr. WR Philadelphia, Pa. (Roman Catholic)

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team receiver on 2012 Pennsylvania Sports Writers AAAA All-State football team … named as receiver to Philadelphia Daily News AllCity squad for 2012 … first-team receiver on Philadelphia Inquirer All-Southeastern Pennsylvania team … named MVP of Philadelphia Catholic League 4A … rated 176th player nationally on Rivals 250 list … ranked 28th on Rivals.com list of wide receivers … ranked 179th overall and 22nd among wide receivers on Scout 300 by Scout.com … made 57 receptions in 2012 for 932 yards and eight touchdowns for Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia, Pa. … had 10 catches for 232 yards and two touchdowns in 2012 win over Cardinal O’Hara … also played cornerback … honorable mention Pennsylvania all-state pick as junior … grabbed 46 receptions in 2011 for 758 yards and 10 TDs on 8-3 Roman Catholic team … all-Catholic League 4A pick in 2011 as both receiver and defensive back … a firstteam All-City selection as sophomore in 2010 by Philadelphia Daily News … caught 39 passes for 650 yards and nine TDs in 2010 … chosen for Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl and played for East squad … played for coach Joe McCort … son of Bill Fuller and Megan Mitchell … enrolled in First Year of Studies.

Mike Heuerman

| 6-4 | 225 | Fr. TE Naples, Fla. (Barron Collier)

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team defensive end on Naples Daily News all-area squad for 2012 … caught three passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns as 2012 tight end at Barron Collier High School in Naples, Fla. … tonsillectomy sidelined him parts of senior campaign … ranked 264th player nationally on ESPN 300 list … ranked 215th on 247Sports list of top 247 players … ranked eighth on Rivals.com list of tight ends … ranked 245th overall and 10th among tight ends on Scout 300 by Scout.com … had 23 receptions as junior in 2011 for 340 yards and five scores … made four receptions as sophomore in 2010 for 77 yards and one TD … played in Rotary Club of Naples North All-Star Football Classic in December … brother Jeff is a junior tight end at Ohio State for the 2013 season … enrolled at Notre Dame in January 2013 … played for coach Dan Pallante … son of Paul and Melissa Heuerman … enrolled in First Year of Studies.

torii hunter, jr.

| 6-0 | 178 | Fr. WR Prosper, Texas (Prosper)

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked 95th player nationally on ESPN 300 list … rated 181st on Rivals 250 list … ranked 21st on Rivals.com list of wide receivers … ranked 41st among wide receivers on Scout 300 by Scout.com … named to Waco Tribune-Herald Top 50 … helped Prosper High School in Prosper, Texas, to 10-3 mark in 2012 and Class AAAA Division II regional third-round playoff game … second-team all-state pick for 2012 on Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 4A squad … caught 71 passes for 1,235 yards and 14 touchdowns and rushed 11 times for 89 yards in 2012 as senior … caught 43 passes for 749 yards and 11 TDs as junior in 2011 … MVP of 7-on-7 event The Opening in summer of 2012 … also played baseball in high school, hitting .393 with six home runs, 27 RBI and 13 stolen bases as junior outfielder … son of major-league baseball outfielder Torii Hunter, now with the Detroit Tigers and formerly with Minnesota Twins (1997-2007) and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2008-2012) … selected for U.S. Army All-American Bowl but suffered broken leg while working out for West squad … played for coach Kent Scott … son of Torii Hunter, Sr. and Katrina Hunter … enrolled in First Year of Studies.

rashad kinlaw

| 5-11 | 182 | Fr. CB Galloway, N.J. (Absegami)

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Played quarterback as junior in 2011, then worked both at cornerback and quarterback as senior in 2012 and also returned kicks … ranked 201st on 247Sports list of top 247 players … ranked 36th on Rivals.com list in “athlete” category … ranked 46th among cornerbacks on Scout 300 by Scout.com … missed half his junior campaign in 2011 with broken leg but still rushed for more than 800 yards and eight touchdowns and threw for more than 500 yards and six TDs … re-broke leg again while playing for Team USA in summer of 2012 and didn’t play a game for Absegami High School in Galloway, N.J., as senior until final week of October when he rushed for two scores … made six interceptions as sophomore in 2010 though he played only 32 snaps on defense … played for coach Dennis Scuderi … son of Teryia Reid … enrolled in First Year of Studies

cole luke

| 5-11 | 184 | Fr. CB Chandler, Ariz. (Hamilton)

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Second-team cornerback on prep All-America team for 2013 selected by 247Sports … first-team defensive back on Arizona Football Coaches Association 2012 Arizona all-state squad … first-team defensive back on All-Arizona squad by Phoenix Gazette … also a first-team defensive back on AZFCA Division I all-state team for 2012 … helped Hamilton High School team in Chandler, Ariz., rebound from 0-2 start to 31-16 win over Phoenix Mountain Pointe in Arizona Division I 2012 state title game for final 12-2 record … East Valley Tribune two-time All-Tribune selection as defensive back … ranked 77th on 247Sports list of top 247 players … rated 133rd on Rivals 250 list … ranked ninth on Rivals.com list of cornerbacks … ranked 185th overall and 21st among cornerbacks on Scout 300 by Scout.com … also a dangerous punt returner … as junior in 2011 made 63 tackles, broke up 12 passes and returned all three of his interceptions for touchdowns … his Hamilton team fell to Desert Vista in 2011 Arizona Division I title game … chosen for Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl and broke up one pass for West squad … high school head coach was former Notre Dame quarterback Steve Belles (1986-89), who has coached five Hamilton teams to Arizona state titles … his Hamilton team played against Sherman Oaks (Calif.) in Dublin the same weekend the Irish played Navy in 2012 … uncle is former Dallas Cowboy safety Darren Woodson … son of Freddie and Monica Luke … enrolled in First Year of Studies.

jacob matuska

| 6-4 | 275 | Fr. DL Columbus, Ohio (Bishop Hartley)

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team end on Associated Press All-Ohio Division IV team for 2012 … AP All-Central District tight end in Division IV for 2012 … firstteam tight end on 2012 Columbus Dispatch All-Metro team … ranked 17th nationally on Rivals.com list of tight ends … ranked 299th overall and 32nd among defensive ends on Scout 300 by Scout.com … helped Bishop Hartley High School in Columbus, Ohio, to Ohio Division IV state semifinals and overall 13-1 record … Hartley finished first in final Associated Press Division IV poll with 10-0 regular-season mark … made 16 catches for 348 yards and four touchdowns on run-oriented team that scored 42.5 points per game as senior in 2012 and also dominated as outside linebacker in Hawks’ 3-5 system … made nine receptions, four for TDs, as junior tight end in 2011 … also played at defensive end … played for coach Brad Burchfield … son of Jim and Beth Matuska … enrolled in First Year of Studies.

60 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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Mike mcglinchey

colin mcgovern

| 6-5 | 313 | Fr. OL New Lenox, Ill. (Lincoln-Way West)

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| 6-4 | 340 | Fr. OL Everett, Mass. (Everett)

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doug randolph

| 6-2 | 233 | Fr. LB Richmond, Va. (Woodberry Forest)

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Helped Woodberry Forest School in Woodberry Forest, Va., to 7-3 mark as senior in 2012, making 33 tackles (12 solo), 10.5 sacks, 12 hurries, one fumble caused and one pass broken up … ranked 142nd player nationally on ESPN 300 list … rated 134th on Rivals 250 list … ranked 10th on Rivals.com list of outside linebackers … ranked 31st among outside linebackers on Scout 300 by Scout.com … only pass reception in 2012 went for 41 yards and a touchdown vs. Collegiate … had nine tackles and 4.5 sacks in 52-13 win over Kiski in 2012 … as junior in 2011 made 47 tackles, nine tackles for loss, seven sacks and forced a fumble … selected for U.S. Army All-American Bowl and played for East squad … also played as long-stick middie in lacrosse … from same high school as current Irish sophomore C.J. Prosise … played for coach Clint Alexander … son of David and Renita Randolph … enrolled in First Year of Studies.

max redfield

| 6-1 | 194 | Fr. S Mission Viejo, Calif. (Mission Viejo)

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History and records

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named to 2012 Boston Globe All-Scholastic team … three-year offensive line starter at Everett High School in Everett, Mass. … first-team offensive lineman on Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association All-State Super 26 team for 2012 … first lineman ever to be a finalist for ESPN Boston Mr. Football Award … ranked 82nd player nationally on MaxPreps/Tom Lemming Top100 list … rated 74th on Rivals 250 list … ranked first on Rivals.com list of offensive guards … ranked 51st overall and second among offensive guards on Scout 300 by Scout.com … played left tackle as a junior and senior … helped Everett to three straight Massachusetts Division IA Super Bowl crowns his final three seasons, including a 20-19 win over unbeaten Barnstable in 2012 at Gillette Stadium … helped Everett defeat top-seeded Masconomet Regional 42-14 in 2012 IA East semifinals … played in U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio … weighed only about 200 pounds when he entered high school … born in Haiti, moved to Canada at age 2, then to Massachusetts when he was 9 … played for coach John DiBiaso … son of Eldridge Fabre … enrolled in First Year of Studies.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team running back on both Associated Press and Minnesota Football Coaches Association 2012 all-state squads … named to All-Pioneer Press 2012 all-star squad as running back/wide receiver/defensive back for 2012 by Saint Paul Pioneer-Press … ranked 22nd player nationally on Rivals.com list in “athlete” category … listed as top player in Minnesota on Detroit Free-Press Best in the Midwest ratings … ranked 296th overall and 39th among wide receivers on Scout 300 by Scout.com … finished senior season at Cretin-Derham Hall High School in Saint Paul, Minn., in 2012 with 574 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns on 74 attempts, plus 26 catches for 421 yards and five more TDs … led Suburban East Conference in scoring in 2012 with 116 points … averaged 26.1 yards (209 total yards) on kickoff returns … also made 10 tackles in 2012 and returned an interception 94 yards for a TD … had 246 all-purpose yards in 2012 season-opening win over East Ridge, including that 94-yard interception return for a TD and a 45-yard TD reception … piled up 428 receiving yards on 27 catches and five TD catches as junior in 2011 … rushed 71 times for 549 yards and eight TDs in 2011 … scored 80 points in 2011 and added an interception and eight tackles … finished with 420 rushing yards, 95 receiving yards, 70 kickoff returns yards and five tackles as sophomore in 2010 while scoring three TDs … from long list of CretinDerham Hall players to attend Notre Dame, most recently Michael Floyd and Ryan Harris … enrolled at Notre Dame in January 2013 … played for coach Mike Scanlan … son of Francis Onwualu and Ann Perry … enrolled in First Year of Studies.

2012 season review

john montelus

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coaches & staff

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team Illinois Class 5A all-state pick for 2012

by Illinois Football Coaches Association … named to 2012 Chicago Tribune all-state team … first-team offensive lineman on Chicago Sun-Times all-area squad for 2012 … ranked 37th player nationally on Rivals.com list of offensive tackles … ranked 133rd overall and ninth among offensive tackles on Scout 300 by Scout.com … played left offensive tackle at LincolnWay West High School in New Lenox, Ill. … . helped Warriors reach quarterfinals in 2012 state 5A playoffs … made 70 pancake blocks as senior and did not allow a sack his junior or senior year … transferred from Lincoln-Way Central after his sophomore campaign … selected for Under Armour All-America Game but did not participate … played for coach Dave Ernst … son of Brian and Dawn McGovern … enrolled in First Year of Studies.

| 6-1 | 215 | Fr. WR Saint Paul, Minn. (Cretin-Derham Hall)

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team offensive lineman on 2012 Pennsylvania Sports Writers AAAA All-State football team … first-team offensive lineman on Philadelphia Inquirer All-Southeastern Pennsylvania team … first-team offensive lineman on Philadelphia Daily News All-City squad for William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia, Pa. … ranked 131st player nationally on 247Sports list of top 247 players … ranked 24th on Rivals.com list of offensive tackles … ranked 90th overall and eighth among offensive tackles on Scout 300

by Scout.com … captain of team as senior in 2012 … began as a high school tight end but shifted to offensive tackle … has played virtually everywhere on the field on both sides of the ball, other than secondary … also played basketball for Penn Charter … selected for Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl and played for East squad … first cousin of former Penn Charter and Boston College and current Atlanta Falcon quarterback Matt Ryan … played for coach Jeff Humble … son of Mike, Sr. and Janet McGlinchey … enrolled in First Year of Studies.

james onwualu

here COME the irish

| 6-8 | 290 | Fr. OL Philadelphia, Pa. (William Penn Charter)

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University and media information

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Second-team USA Today All-USA high school AllAmerican … second-team safety on prep All-America team for 2013 selected by 247Sports … first-team defensive back on Los Angeles Times All-Star team for 2012 … Orange County Register defensive player of the year for 2012 … South Coast League MVP in 2012 at Mission Viejo High School in Mission Viejo, Calif. … ranked 23rd player nationally on ESPN 300 list … ranked 41st on 247Sports list of top 247 players … rated 30th on Rivals 250 list … ranked third on Rivals.com list of safeties … ranked 57th overall and fifth among safeties on Scout 300 by Scout.com … made 65 tackles as senior in 2012 to go with two forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries … made 45 receptions as wide receiver in 2012 for 757 yards and six touchdowns … had four interceptions and blocked four punts as senior in 2012 … helped his Mission Viejo team climb to number one in Orange County rankings as senior … three-sport standout at Mission Viejo, also playing basketball and soccer … all-Orange County pick as junior in 2011 … selected for Under Armour All-America Game in St. Petersburg and played for West team … aunt is former United States soccer defender Joy Fawcett, an Olympic and World Cup champion … mother Kathy played soccer in college … played for coach Bob Johnson … son of Floyd Sr. and Kathy Mora … enrolled in First Year of Studies.

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corey robinson

| 6-5 | 190 | Fr. WR San Antonio, Texas (San Antonio Christian)

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team Division II all-state wide receiver on Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools team for 2012 … ranked as number four player in San Antonio area for 2012 by San Antonio Express-News … a first-team wide receiver on San Antonio Express-News Sub-5A all-area team for 2012 … ranked 80th nationally on Rivals.com list of wide receivers … ranked 43rd among wide receivers on Scout 300

by Scout.com … had 67 receptions as senior in 2012 for 1,414 yards and 20 scores … caught nine passes for 151 yards and four TDs in 2012 game against Navarro … caught nine balls for 229 yards and three TDs (including game-winning score) in win over Blanco … helped Christian High School in San Antonio, Texas, to 8-4 record and Texas Division II area title in 2012 … made 42 catches for 660 yards and 10 touchdowns as junior in 2011 … named to Texas academic all-state team … named to U.S. Army All-American Bowl and played for West squad … son of former Naval Academy and San Antonio Spurs basketball great and Hall of Famer David Robinson … received National Merit Scholarship … enrolled at Notre Dame in January 2013 … played for coach Bryan Marmion … son of David and Valerie Robinson … enrolled in First Year of Studies.

isaac rochell

| 6-4 | 280 | Fr. DL McDonough, Ga. (Eagle's Landing Christian)

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team Georgia Class A all-state pick by Atlanta Journal-Constitution … helped Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy in McDonough, Ga., to 12-1 record and Georgia Class A private state title in 2012 with 33-0 win over Prince Avenue Christian in championship game … played both defensive and offensive tackle in 2012 … first-team defensive lineman on Atlanta Journal-Constitution South Metro all-area team for 2012 … second-team Georgia Class A all-state pick on 2012 Georgia Sportswriters Association team … helped ELCA outscore its opponents 618-109 in 2012 … helped ELCA to earlier playoff wins over Our Lady of Mercy (42-14), Savannah Christian (42-7) and George Walton Academy (27-14) in 2012 … ranked 139th player nationally on ESPN 300 list … ranked 127th on 247Sports list of top 247 players … rated 124th on Rivals 250 list … ranked ninth on Rivals.com list of defensive ends … ranked 153rd overall and 17th among defensive ends on Scout 300 by Scout.com … made 97 tackles, 24 tackles for loss and seven sacks as junior in 2011 … played in Offense-Defense Bowl in Houston in December 2012 … brother Matt is a sophomore offensive lineman at Air Force for 2013 … played for coach John Gess … son of Steve and Gina Rochell … enrolled in First Year of Studies.

jaylon smith

| 6-2 | 230 | Fr. LB Fort Wayne, Ind. (Bishop Luers)

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Winner of 2012 Butkus Award presented by Pro Football Weekly to top high school linebacker in the country … first-team linebacker on the Parade prep All-America squad … first-team USA Today All-USA high school All-American … finalist for American Family Insurance All-USA Defensive Player of the Year … first-team linebacker on prep All-America team for 2013 selected by 247Sports … Indiana Mr. Football award winner for 2012 season, receiving more than twice as many votes as the runner-up … rated top player in Indiana on Detroit Free-Press Best in the Midwest ratings … ranked seventh player nationally on ESPN 300 list … ranked 18th on MaxPreps/Tom Lemming Top100 list … ranked fifth on 247Sports list of top 247 players … rated third on Rivals 250 list … ranked first on Rivals.com list of outside linebackers … ranked third overall and first among outside linebackers on Scout 300 by Scout.com … helped Bishop Luers Knights in Fort Wayne, Ind., to four straight Indiana Class 2A state titles as linebacker and running back … first-team linebacker on Associated Press Indiana Class 2A all-state team as senior … member of 2012 Indiana Football Coaches Association Top 50 all-state squad … named to that same team as

junior in 2011 at running back … first-team linebacker on Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette all-star team for 2012 … helped Bishop Luers to 40-28 win over Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter in 2012 Indiana 2A title game while rushing for 150 yards and scoring three touchdowns … rushed for 147 yards and added nine tackles and a sack in state semifinal win over Andrean … helped Knights to 11-4 mark in 2012 as Bishop Luers became first Indiana 2A school to win four straight state titles … finished with 1,265 rushing yards and 18 TDs on 176 attempts as senior in 2012 to go with 10 receptions for 66 yards and two more TDs—and added 72 tackles (43 solo), 19.5 tackles for loss, eight sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and seven pass deflections on defense … won Euell A. Wilson Award as top senior player in Summit Athletic Conference in 2012 … rushed 168 times for 1,319 yards and 25 TDs as junior in 2011 to go with 17 catches for 191 yards and four TDs … . made 51 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, eight sacks, one interception and two fumble recoveries as junior in 2011 … three-time firstteam all-state selection … played basketball at Bishop Luers as freshman, sophomore and junior—including one season with former Ohio State star Deshaun Thomas … selected for U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, was named team captain for West squad and made four tackles, shared a tackle for loss and blocked a field-goal attempt as starter at linebacker … becomes second straight Indiana Mr. Football winner to attend Notre Dame, following Gunner Kiel in 2011 … older brother Rod is a junior running back at Ohio State in 2013 … played for coach Steve Keefer … son of Roger Smith and Sophia Woodsen … enrolled in First Year of Studies.

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| 6-5 | 235 | Fr. TE Belton, Texas (Belton)

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Caught 37 passes for 547 yards and six touchdowns as senior in 2012 at Belton High School in Belton, Texas … helped Tigers to 6-4 record as senior on team that averaged 31.6 points per game … one of two tight ends on Waco Tribune-Herald Top 50 … rated number two on Waco Tribune-Herald list of Central Texas prospects for 2012 … two-time first-team tight end on Texas District 8-5A squad in 2012 and 2011 … rated sixth tight end nationally by 247Sports and 15th tight end by Rivals … Rivals rates him 40th among state of Texas prospects … ranked 188th on 247Sports list of top 247 players … ranked 170th overall and sixth among tight ends on Scout 300 by Scout.com …

Texas High School Coaches Association named him to its all-state academic first team for 2012 … caught 22 passes as junior in 2011 for 341 yards and three TDs and also caught three two-point conversion throws … added eight receptions for 120 yards and two TDs as sophomore in 2010 … played defensive end as high school freshman before moving to tight end … father Roy was offensive lineman on 1980 Baylor Southwest Conference champion football squad … played for coach Rodney Southern … son of Roy and Terri Smythe … enrolled in First Year of Studies.

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| 6-10 | 203 | Fr. QB Kettering, Ohio (Archbishop Alter)

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked 194th player nationally on ESPN 300 list … rated 122nd on Rivals 250 list … listed 189th nationally on ESPN 300 … ranked third on Rivals.com list of dual-threat quarterbacks … ranked 172nd overall and 14th among quarterbacks on Scout 300 by Scout.com … lefthander earned 2012 Associated Press Ohio Division III Southwest District Offensive Player of the Year accolades with 1,990 yards passing, 1,120 yards on the ground and 33 total touchdowns (24 passing TDs and nine rushing TDs) for Archbishop Alter High School in Kettering, Ohio … threw five TD passes and for 251 yards in 2012 season-opening win over Kettering Fairmont while running for another 171 yards and another TD … first-team quarterback in 2012 on AP Ohio Southwest All-District Division III team … led Alter to 10-0 regular-season record as junior in 2011 before losing in first round of playoffs … completed 36 of 82 throws for 729 yards and five touchdowns and also rushed for 1,093 yards and 15 TDs in 2011 as junior … . took part in Elite 11 quarterback competition in Redondo Beach, Calif., in summer of 2012 … selected for Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl and completed two of five passes for 12 yards and rushed nine times for 20 yards for East squad … enrolled at Notre Dame in January 2013 … played for coach Ed Domsitz … son of Imani Zaire and Stacy Carter … enrolled in First Year of Studies.

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Brian Kelly 31st Year Coaching 23rd Year as a Head Coach fourth Year at Notre Dame

Brian Kelly, a veteran of 22 seasons as a collegiate head coach, enters his fourth year as the 29th head football coach at the University of Notre Dame.

Currently the fourth-winningest active coach in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision, Kelly has guided the Irish to 28 wins over the last three seasons, which equals Dan Devine’s school record for victories over the first three years as a Notre Dame head coach.

His 122 victories as a head coach since 2001 are more than all but two active FBS head coaches – Oklahoma’s Bob Stoops and Texas’ Mack Brown.

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2012 season review

When Kelly was hired at Notre Dame he said two things needed to be addressed and done quickly. The defense needed drastic improvement and the players needed to mature both mentally and physically in order to compete for all four quarters of all 12 games.

The Irish defense was one of six in the FBS that allowed fewer than 21 points per game during each of the last three years (2010-12). The 2012 defense led the nation in two different categories and ranked among the top 10 in 10 more, including total rushing touchdowns allowed (four, 1st), red-zone rushing touchdowns allowed (four, t-1st), scoring defense (12.77, 2nd), points allowed per red-zone trip (3.4, 2nd), passing yards/completion (9.95, 2nd), redzone touchdowns allowed percentage (34.21%, 3rd), total red-zone touchdowns allowed (13, t-3rd), red-zone points allowed (130, 4th), total passing touchdowns (10, t-6th), total defense (305.46, 7th), red-zone defense (68.4%, t-7th) and first downs/allowed (17.00, t-8th).

Notre Dame allowed just 12.77 points per game in ‘12. The Irish were one of only three FBS top-10 scoring defenses to exclusively face FBS competition. Notre Dame allowed only 16 touchdowns (15 offensive) – four touchdowns fewer than any other FBS school. The Irish allowed a total of 166 points over their 13 games. Notre Dame has never surrendered fewer points over a 13-game season in school history. The Irish allowed 12 offensive touchdowns over their last 11 games. In fact, the Irish held six opponents without an offensive touchdown and nine foes to one or fewer offensive touchdowns.

Notre Dame won all five of its games decided by a touchdown or less in ’12 – one shy of the single-season school record of six (1939). Notre Dame has gone undefeated in at least four games decided by seven points or less in the same season on just two previous occasions in school history (1929 and 1974; both went 4-0). The Irish have never had a larger fourth-quarter comeback victory in Notre Dame Stadium’s 82-year history than last season’s 14-point deficit against Pittsburgh. Notre Dame rallied from halftime deficits in back-to-back weeks against Stanford and against BYU. The Irish had not recorded comeback victories when trailing at the half in consecutive weeks since Oct. 23 and Oct. 30, 1920 (nearly 92 years to the day).

Notre Dame also won all six of its regular-season games away from Notre Dame Stadium by at least nine points. The Irish had not won six games away from Notre Dame Stadium by at least a touchdown since 1949. Notre Dame's closest margin of victory in '49 was a sevenpoint triumph over SMU (27-20).

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• Kelly led Notre Dame to its first undefeated regular season in 24 years (1988), a spot in the BCS title game and the highest national ranking (No. 4/3) to close a season since 1993 (No. 2/2).

• The only two-time winner of The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award (2009, 2012).

• Kelly swept just about every possible coach of the year award in 2012. He earned the nod from the Associated Press, Walter Camp Football Foundation, Sporting News, Liberty Mutual and American Football Coaches Association.

• Kelly became only the second Irish coach to win 12 games in a season (Lou Holtz also did it in 1988).

• Kelly guided Notre Dame to a number-one ranking among all FBS programs in the most recent NCAA Graduation Success Rate figures released in October – as the Irish became the first team to be ranked number one in the football polls and first in graduation rates while also playing for the BCS title.

• Three seasons at Notre Dame where he has fashioned a 28-11 record that has included six losses by a combined 19 points. He has helped the Irish win 20 of their last 24 games dating back to 2011.

Kelly and Devine are the only Irish coaches to win eight or more games in each of their first three seasons at Notre Dame.

• Three seasons at Cincinnati from 2007-09, including a 34-6 record (.850) and two straight outright BIG EAST Conference title teams that earned BCS appearances in 2008 (FedEx Orange Bowl) and 2009 (Allstate Sugar Bowl). At the time he accepted the position at Notre Dame, he qualified as the winningest active BIG EAST football coach and the only league coach with more than 150 wins.

• Three seasons at Central Michigan University from 2004-06, including a 19-16 overall record (.542) featuring a 9-4 mark and Mid-American Conference title in 2006.

• Thirteen seasons at Grand Valley State University from 1991-2003, including a 118-35-2 record (.767) highlighted by NCAA Division II national championships in 2002 (14-0) and 2003 (14-1).

• An overall record of 199-68-2 (.743) in those 22 seasons as a head coach.

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The month of November had not been kind to Notre Dame in the three years that preceded Kelly’s arrival in South Bend. The Irish had won only three of 13 games in the final month of the regular season. Through rigorous strength and conditioning workouts and Kelly’s coaching style, Notre Dame posted a 10-1 combined record in November games in 2010, 2011 and 2012. The Irish also had a hard time hanging onto leads prior to Kelly’s arrival. Notre Dame was a combined 9-6 when leading at halftime in 2008 and 2009 but improved under Kelly to 23-3 when taking an advantage into the halftime locker room.

The 2012 offense averaged 189.4 yards rushing (2,462 yards in 13 games) and 222.8 yards passing (2,896). Notre Dame nearly became the third team in school history to ever average 200-200 in both categories. The two teams to accomplish the feat were the 1977 national champions (231.9 rushing and 208.1 passing), and the 1970 squad that finished No. 2 (257.8 rushing and 252.7 passing). Notre Dame was one of 26 teams in the FBS to average at least 189 yards on the ground and 200 yards in the air. The Irish averaged 4.9 yards/rush, their highest per carry average over the last 16 years. The 189.4 rushing yards/game is the thirdhighest per game average over the last 15 years. Only the 2000 (213.5) and 1998 (212.5) Irish squads averaged more per game. Notre Dame ran for at least 200 yards seven times, including six of the last nine contests. The Irish have not posted more 200+ yard rushing games in a single season since 1996. Notre Dame has rushed for at least 200 yards 10 different times over the last two seasons—more than the previous five years combined (2006-10).

The 2011 defense ranked 30th in the nation in yards allowed per game, a vast improvement from the defense Kelly inherited that ranked 86th in that category in 2009. The Irish ranked in the top 50 nationally in total defense, scoring defense, rushing defense and passing defense in 2011, marking just the second time in the last nine seasons Notre Dame had ranked that high in all four categories.

Notre Dame was one of 24 schools that opened 2011 with a 0-2 record but was one of only three teams (Georgia and Western Kentucky being the others) to rebound and have a winning season. Since 2001, 275 FBS teams started 0-2 and Notre Dame became one of only 27 schools that won at least eight of its next 10 games. The Irish offense that Kelly directed eclipsed 500 yards of offense in five games, equal to the combined number of 500-yard games Notre Dame tallied in the previous five seasons. Notre Dame scored at least 45 points in three games in 2011, the most by an Irish offense since 1996.

The Irish were led on offense by wide receiver Michael Floyd’s school-record 100 receptions and the running back duo of Cierre Wood and Jonas Gray that combined for 1,893 yards and 21 touchdowns. Floyd capped his career by breaking former teammate Golden Tate’s two-year-old school record of single-season receptions. Wood and Gray formed a potent

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one-two punch out of the backfield. The tandem was one of only three running back duos in the FBS to each have at least nine rushing TDs in the 2011 regular season. The other two running back teammates played on the high-octane offenses at Oregon and Oklahoma State.

Defensively, Notre Dame held 12 of 13 teams below their season scoring average and held 11 of 13 schools below their season rushing average. When Kelly arrived at Notre Dame, the Irish were coming off a season where the defense ranked 86th in the nation in total defense at 397.8 yards per game. Two years later, Notre Dame’s defense ranked 30th in yards allowed per game at 344.7 and were 25th in scoring defense.

Junior linebacker Manti Te’o was named a finalist for the 2011 Butkus Award and Lott Trophy after leading Notre Dame with 128 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss and five sacks. Senior safety and team captain Harrison Smith paced the secondary with 90 tackles and 10 pass breakups.

Following the season, Floyd and Smith both were selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. Floyd was taken with the 13th overall pick by Arizona, while Minnesota tabbed Smith with the 29th selection. It marked the first time since 1994 that Notre Dame had multiple first-round NFL draft picks. Combined with Kyle Rudolph being drafted 43rd overall in the 2011 NFL Draft, Kelly became the first Notre Dame coach in 17 seasons to produce three combined players selected in the first 43 picks of consecutive NFL drafts.

Despite enduring a slew of injuries at key positions, Kelly’s first Irish squad in 2010 came on strong to play perfectly in November. In addition to a convincing 28-3 victory over oncebeaten and 15th-ranked Utah (Notre Dame’s widest margin over an Associated Press top 20 opponent in 14 years), the Irish defeated Army in the historic first football game ever played at the new Yankee Stadium – then ended an eight-game losing streak at the hands of archrival USC with a come-from-behind win at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Then, in the convincing 33-17 Hyundai Sun Bowl triumph against Miami, the Irish charged to a 30-3 lead after three periods, as Kelly became the first Notre Dame football coach to record a bowl victory in his first season on the Notre Dame sidelines.

The Irish success down the stretch came mainly because of their defense, as Notre Dame went 13 consecutive periods over one late, four-game stretch without allowing an offensive touchdown (the best sequence in that category in 30 years). In those final four wins Notre Dame’s defense limited the Utes, Black Knights, Trojans and Hurricanes to combined averages of 9.8 points (best stretch for an Irish team since 1989), 91.8 yards on the ground and 276.5 total yards. In the last four contests, the Irish defense faced teams that were averaging

38 (Tulsa), 41 (Utah), 31 (Army) and 32 (USC) points per game, yet yielded only two offensive touchdowns, combined, to that quartet. Among individual defensive leaders was Te’o, Notre Dame’s top tackler in 2010 with 133 and a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award and Butkus Award. Each of those four victories came in the first four career starts by Rees, following a season-ending injury to Dayne Crist. Among the pacesetters for Kelly’s spread offense was Floyd who caught 79 balls in 2010 for 1,025 yards and 12 touchdowns and was named the MVP of the Hyundai Sun Bowl (six catches for 109 yards and two TDs in that contest).

Meanwhile, the Irish kicking game also sparkled in 2010, thanks to placekicker David Ruffer, who successfully converted his first 18 field-goal attempts (18-of-19 overall in 2010 and 23-of-24 in his career). Ruffer became one of three finalists for the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award as the top placekicker in the nation.

Kelly’s debut season in South Bend saw the 2010 Irish play arguably the most difficult schedule in the country, as all but one of the Notre Dame opponents finished .500 or better – something no other team in the country could claim. Notre Dame’s agenda ranked first nationally in the official NCAA schedule strength standings at the end of the regular season, with Irish opponents playing at a .652 clip (79-42).

On the academic side, Kelly’s first season at Notre Dame featured a first-team ESPN Academic All-America honor for Ruffer, an $18,000 post-graduate scholarship for offensive lineman Chris Stewart (he attended law school at Notre Dame during the 2010 season) as a National Football Foundation National Scholar-Athlete selection – and a first-place finish by Notre Dame among all FBS programs in the latest NCAA Graduation Success Rate standings with a 96 mark. In 2011, Te’o was named a second-team ESPN Academic All-American and Notre Dame, once again, led all FBS programs in NCAA Graduation Success Rate standings with a 97 score.

Architect of two consecutive Bowl Championship Series appearances at the University of Cincinnati, including a perfect 12-0 regular season in 2009 that earned him national-coachof-the-year honors. Kelly earned the ESPN/Home Depot National Coach of the Year Award in 2009, was the BIG EAST Conference Coach of the Year in 2007, 2008 and 2009 (the first time a BIG EAST football coach won the award three straight years) -- and received the American Football Coaches Association Division II Coach of the Year Award in both 2002 and 2003. He was also a finalist for four other national awards in 2009 – the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award (Football Writers Association of America), Bear Bryant Coach of the Year Award (National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association), Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award and the George Munger Coach of the Year Award (Maxwell Football Club).

He boasted a 2-1 record at Cincinnati in postseason bowl games – including a 27-24 win over Western Michigan in the International Bowl after the 2006 season (he coached in that game immediately after taking the job at Cincinnati), a 31-21 win over Southern Mississippi in the Papajohns.com Bowl after the ’07 season and a 20-7 loss to Virginia Tech in the FedEx Orange Bowl after the ’08 campaign. Kelly’s ’06 Central Michigan team finished 9-4 and qualified for the Motor City Bowl (Central Michigan defeated Middle Tennessee 31-14, though he did not coach after accepting the head coaching position at Cincinnati) – and his 12-0 team in ’09 earned an Allstate Sugar Bowl assignment against once-beaten Florida.

In six NCAA Division II playoff appearances at Grand Valley State, Kelly’s teams combined for an 11-4 (.733) postseason record – including four straight victories in winning both the ’02 and ’03 NCAA titles. His ’01 Grand Valley State team fell 17-14 to North Dakota in the Division II national title game.

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Kelly’s ’09 team at Cincinnati finished third in the final BCS standings and fourth in both the final regular-season Associated Press and USA Today/ESPN polls. His ’08 team ended up 11-3 and 17th in both polls – and his ‘07 Bearcat squad finished 10-3 and 17th (AP) and 20th (USA Today/ESPN) in the final polls.

Through the end of the 2009 regular season, his Cincinnati team won all 12 of its games, led the nation in passing efficiency (166.19), ranked second in kickoff returns (29.2 each) and sixth in total offense (464.25 yards per game), passing yardage (320.33) and scoring (39.83 points). Meanwhile, Kelly’s Bearcat defense rated third nationally in tackles for losses (8.42 per game) and eighth in sacks (2.92). The ’09 Cincinnati squad set Bearcat single-season records for points (495), passing yards (3,844), fewest fumbles (10), fewest fumbles lost (two) and fewest turnovers (10). Cincinnati concluded the ’09 campaign with a record 18 straight regular-season victories.

Among the standouts Kelly coached on the ’09 Bearcat roster were first-team All-America receiver Mardy Gilyard (he ranked second nationally in all-purpose yards at 203.5 per game at the end of the regular season) and quarterback Tony Pike (ninth in passing efficiency at 155.36). Eleven Cincinnati players merited all-BIG EAST honors for ’09 (five first-team selections), including Gilyard, the league’s Special Teams Player of the Year for the second straight season.

In three years at the helm of the program, Kelly put together a 34-6 record and led the Bearcats to their first two BIG EAST championships in 2008 and ‘09. Cincinnati achieved a then-school-record 11 victories in 2008, followed that up with a dozen wins in ’09 and had back-to-back-to-back 10-win seasons for the first time in school history. Kelly’s Bearcats in ’08 won the school’s first outright conference championship since 1964 and earned the school’s first berth in a BCS game, playing against Virginia Tech in the 75th FedEx Orange Bowl. In ’08 Cincinnati achieved its then-highest ranking to close the regular season – 12th in the AP and USA Today/ESPN polls and the BCS standings entering the Orange Bowl. The Bearcats held a postseason ranking of 17th in both polls, tying the top postseason ranking in school history.

Following the close of the ’08 regular season, Kelly was named the BIG EAST Coach of the Year for the second straight season. He also was named the American Football Monthly Schutt Sports FBS Coach of the Year, earned AFCA Region 1 Coach of the Year honors and was named BIG EAST Coach of the Year by Sporting News.

Cincinnati placed 10 players on the 2008 all-BIG EAST teams (including first-team selection Connor Barwin) – with kick returner Gilyard named the BIG EAST Special Teams Player of the Year and punter Kevin Huber earning the first AFCA All-America nod in program history. Huber became the first two-time AP first-team All-America selection in Bearcat football history.

The Bearcats’ 27-24 bowl victory over Western Michigan in 2006 came just 34 days after Kelly was hired. Then, in his first full season at the helm in ‘07, he put Cincinnati on the national radar by jumping out to a 6-0 start and earning the Bearcats their first appearance in the polls in more than 30 years. By winning 10 games for the first time since 1951, Cincinnati earned its 10th bowl appearance in program history and sixth bowl appearance in eight years. The Bearcats finished 17th in the AP poll and 20th in the USA Today/ESPN rankings, earning their first appearances in the final polls.

Along the way to the 2007 Papajohns.com Bowl victory, the Bearcats’ third straight bowl win, Kelly earned BIG EAST Coach of the Year honors. Cincinnati listed seven individuals on the all-BIG EAST teams, including BIG EAST Special Teams Player of the Year and consensus All-America punter Huber. The national leader in punting, Huber was one of three Bearcats to be named to an All-America team. Cincinnati ranked second in the BIG EAST and 24th nationally in passing offense (254.1), and also was second in the league and 27th nationally in passing efficiency (139.4). At the same time, the Bearcat defense led the BIG EAST in sacks

(2.9) and tackles for a loss (6.5). Kelly’s Bearcats led the FBS in net punting (41.5 yards per punt), and Cincinnati also paced the BIG EAST in kickoff returns (24.2).

During his three years at Central Michigan, he transformed a Chippewa program that had won more than three games only once in the past four seasons into a conference champion.

Central Michigan posted a 9-4 regular-season record in 2006 en route to winning the MAC title and qualifying for its first bowl game in 12 years. Kelly inherited a program that had produced a mere 12 wins over its previous four seasons when he took the helm at Central Michigan in 2004. He guided the Chippewas to a 4-7 record in 2004 and a 6-5 slate – the school’s first winning season in seven years – in 2005.

The Chippewas in 2005 defeated both defending MAC divisional champions, Miami and Toledo, and also knocked off eventual ‘05 league champ Akron. Central Michigan ranked first nationally in fewest turnovers (10) and fewest fumbles lost (four), while the team’s rushing defense ranked 20th and led the MAC at 113.7 yards per game (compared to 245.8 in ’03 – the year before Kelly arrived).

In 2006 Central Michigan rolled up a 7-1 record in conference play to win the MAC West, then dominated Ohio, 31-10, in the league championship game. Central Michigan boasted the 19th-most prolific passing attack in the nation, averaging 252.4 yards per game, set a Chippewa season mark with 28 TD passes and led the MAC in total offense (375.3 yards per game) and scoring (29.7 points). MAC Freshman of the Year Dan LeFevour passed for 2,869 yards and 25 TDs to rank 20th nationally in passing efficiency and 14th in total offense.

Kelly had 12 of his players achieve first-team all-conference honors over his three years at Central Michigan (including ’05 MAC Defensive Player of the Year Daniel Bazuin) – and three advanced to the NFL (including 2005 draftees Eric Ghiacuic and Adam Kieft and free agent Tory Humphrey). Bazuin, who led the nation in ’05 in tackles for losses, also was a ’06 firstteam Academic All-American.

Kelly arrived at Central Michigan after winning back-to-back NCAA Division II national titles at Grand Valley State in Allendale, Mich. The all-time winningest program in NCAA Division II history, the Lakers were 41-2 in Kelly’s final three seasons, at one point winning 32 consecutive games. Grand Valley State went 14-0 in 2002 en route to its first national title and was 14-1 in 2003 when it claimed its second crown. Kelly was named the AFCA Division II Coach of the Year after both seasons. Kelly led the Lakers to five conference titles (199297-98-2001-02) and six Division II playoff appearances in his 13 seasons at Grand Valley. The Lakers never finished lower than third in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletics Conference.

Kelly mentored a pair of finalists for the Harlon Hill Award, presented annually to the top player in Division II. Quarterback Curt Anes won the award in 2002 after finishing as runnerup in 2001. He threw for 10,581 career yards and 114 TD passes – 48 in ’01 and 47 in ‘02 (12 games with at least five TD passes). Anes still holds the NCAA Division II single-season passing efficiency record for ’01 at 221.6 (189 for 271 for 3,086 yards, with 21 TDs, three interceptions). Quarterback Jeff Fox was third in the balloting in 1998, as he became the first Laker quarterback to throw for more than 2,000 yards in multiple seasons. Kelly’s Grand Valley State players earned 77 All-America awards (11 in 2002 alone). Four players moved on to the NFL and another three to the Canadian Football League.

His 2001 national runner-up squad set 77 NCAA, GLIAC and school records, including the all-time Division II scoring record by averaging 58.4 points per game (and an average victory margin of 48.0 points). The 2001 team also became the first Division II unit in 53 years to average more than 600 yards per game in total offense (600.8), leading the nation in that category.

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The 2003 team, meanwhile, became more noted for its defense, leading the country in rushing defense at 62.0 yards per game. The Lakers defeated North Dakota 10-3 in the 2003 national title game (played annually in Florence, Ala.). In 10 of his 13 seasons at Grand Valley State, Kelly’s teams won eight or more games – and he finished with a 103-22-2 mark in GLIAC contests. The seniors on his final team in ’03 won 47 of their final 49 games (and finished 34-4 in four seasons of GLIAC play) and won 20 straight games in 2002-03. Kicker David Hendrix led the nation in ’03 with 25 field goals.

Born in Everett, Mass., and raised in Chelsea, Mass., Kelly attended St. John’s Prep School in Danvers, Mass. He was a four-year letter-winner at Assumption College (Worcester, Mass.) as a linebacker, captaining the squad in both ’81 and ’82 under coach Paul Cantiani on teams that finished 8-3 and 7-1-1. After graduating from Assumption in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in political science, he served as linebacker coach and defensive coordinator (as well YEAR-BY-YEAR WITH BRIAN KELLY

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Year School Position Record/Postseason 1983 Assumption Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers 4-5 1984 Assumption Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers 4-4 1985 Assumption Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers 5-3 1986 Assumption Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers 1-8 1987 Grand Valley State Graduate Assistant/Defensive Backs 7-4 1988 Grand Valley State Graduate Assistant/Defensive Backs 7-4 1989 Grand Valley State Defensive Coordinator/ 11-1/NCAA Division II playoffs (0-1) Recruiting Coordinator 1990 Grand Valley State Defensive Coordinator/ 10-2/NCAA Division II playoffs (0-1) Recruiting Coordinator 1991 Grand Valley State Head Coach 9-3/NCAA Division II playoffs (0-1) 1992 Grand Valley State Head Coach 8-3 1993 Grand Valley State Head Coach 6-3-2 1994 Grand Valley State Head Coach 8-4/NCAA Division II playoffs (0-1) 1995 Grand Valley State Head Coach 8-3 1996 Grand Valley State Head Coach 8-3 1997 Grand Valley State Head Coach 9-2 1998 Grand Valley State Head Coach 9-3/NCAA Division II playoffs (0-1) 1999 Grand Valley State Head Coach 5-5 2000 Grand Valley State Head Coach 7-4 2001 Grand Valley State Head Coach 13-1/NCAA Division II runner-up (3-1) 2002 Grand Valley State Head Coach 14-0/NCAA Division II champion (4-0) 2003 Grand Valley State Head Coach 14-1/NCAA Division II champion (4-0) 4-7 2004 Central Michigan Head Coach 2005 Central Michigan Head Coach 6-5 2006 Central Michigan Head Coach 9-4/qualified for Motor City Bowl

vs. Middle Tennessee 2006 Cincinnati Head Coach 1-0/International Bowl: W 27-24

vs. Western Michigan 2007 Cincinnati Head Coach 10-3/Papajohns.com Bowl: W 31-21

vs. Southern Mississippi

Final Rankings: 17th AP, 20th USA Today 2008 Cincinnati Head Coach 11-3/FedEx Orange Bowl: L 7-20

vs. Virginia Tech

Final Rankings: 17th AP and USA Today 2009 Cincinnati Head Coach 12-0/qualified for Allstate Sugar Bowl

vs. Florida Rankings: 4th AP and USA Today 2010 Notre Dame Head Coach 8-5/Hyundai Sun Bowl: W 33-17

vs. Miami (Fla.) 2011 Notre Dame Head Coach 8-5/Champs Sports Bowl: L 14-18

vs. Florida State 2012 Notre Dame Head Coach 12-1/ qualified for BCS National

Championship: L 42-14 vs. Alabama Ranked 4th AP and 3rd USA Today

as softball coach) from 1983-86 at Assumption under head football coach Bernie Gaughan.

Kelly was invited back to Assumption in 2012 where he served as commencement speaker and received an honorary degree from his alma mater. Kelly also endowed a $250,000 scholarship for Assumption football players.

Kelly joined the Grand Valley State staff in 1987 as a graduate assistant and defensive backs coach. He became the defensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator in 1989 and took over (at age 28) as head coach in 1991 (replacing Tom Beck, who left to become running backs coach at Notre Dame under Lou Holtz). His first Laker team finished 9-3 and qualified for the NCAA playoffs. In 2009 Kelly was inducted into the Grand Valley State Athletics Hall of Fame and in 2011 Grand Valley State renamed its Laker Turf Building the Kelly Family Sports Center. The Kelly Family Sports Center is a 138,000 square foot building that houses a regulation football field, a six-lane, 300-meter track, all of the amenities for field events, batting cages that drop from the ceiling, an athletic training room, locker rooms, multi-purpose rooms, classrooms, bleacher seating for 800 in the grandstand and bleachers on the field level for another 260 spectators. In addition to intercollegiate athletics, the movement science department, campus recreation/intramurals and club sports also use the facility.

Kelly was announced as the Notre Dame head coach on Dec. 10, 2009. He signed a fiveyear contract to coach the Irish. On Jan. 10, 2012, the University announced it extended Kelly’s contract two seasons through the 2016 campaign.

In June 2010, Kelly and his wife Paqui made a $250,000 gift to the University of Notre Dame in support of endeavors in research, academics and community engagement. The benefaction directly supports three Notre Dame initiatives -- cancer research, the Hesburgh Libraries and the Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC). In the area of cancer research – the fight against breast cancer is a deeply personal cause for the Kelly family – the gift benefits the Mike and Josie Harper Cancer Research Institute that opened in 2011 in Notre Dame’s new Harper Hall. The institute brings together scientists from Notre Dame and Indiana University School of Medicine-South Bend to collaborate to advance basic and clinical research as it pertains to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer. The gift also provides financial support for the Hesburgh Libraries, which consist of the main Hesburgh Library and 11 subject branches across campus. The funding enables senior library personnel to identify and purchase the learning and teaching materials most in demand by Notre Dame scholars. At the RCLC, the gift underwrites innovative tutoring, violence-prevention, youth entrepreneurship and performing arts projects for adults and children in South Bend’s Northeast Neighborhood. Sponsored by Notre Dame in partnership with local residents, the RCLC serves an estimated 500 youths and adults each week, in addition to another 8,000 children annually through its outreach programs. In conjunction with the gift, Kelly launched the “Coach Kelly Challenge,” an effort aimed to encourage all members of the Notre Dame family to offer financial support to the University through one of its annual giving programs: the Notre Dame Annual Fund, the MBA and Law School annual funds, and the Rockne Heritage Fund.

Notre Dame’s head football coach and his wife play host to a series of events benefitting the Kelly Cares Foundation, established by Brian and Paqui Kelly to support organizations, initiatives and programs that closely align with the goals and values of the Kelly family in three main areas: personal involvement, with emphasis on breast cancer research, prevention, education and awareness; education and institutional advancement; and community involvement in selected initiatives and projects. In addition to several charity golf events, Kelly co-hosts the annual Irish Legends Golf Classic with former Notre Dame coaches Ara Parseghian and Lou Holtz. Proceeds from that event are split evenly between the charities of the three coaches. Football 101 has become a must-attend event as more than 1,200 women have had the opportunity to meet the Notre Dame football coaching staff, learn fun facts about Fighting Irish football and enjoy an upscale taste of South Bend. The participants also get a behind-the-scenes look at the Notre Dame football facilities – with proceeds benefitting breast cancer prevention, awareness and early detection initiatives.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Head Coach Kelly and his wife Francisca (Paqui) are parents of three children – Patrick, Grace and Kenzel.

Grand Valley State Totals (13 seasons) Central Michigan Totals (3 seasons) Cincinnati Totals (3 seasons) Notre Dame Totals (3 seasons) Overall Totals (22 seasons)

118-35-2 19-16 34-6 28-11 199-68-2

.767 .542 .850 .718 .743

BRIAN KELLY’S POSTSEASON RECORD (14-7)

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Winningest Active NCAA FBS Coaches (By Victories) Name, School Years 32 1. Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech 2. Mack Brown, Texas 29 23 3. Steve Spurrier, South Carolina 4. Brian Kelly, Notre Dame 22 5. Mike Price, UTEP 31 21 6. Bill Snyder, Kansas State 7. Larry Blakeney, Troy 22 22 8. Gary Pinkel, Missouri 9. Nick Saban, Alabama 17

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Pct. .668 .666 .728 .743 .492 .670 .632 .624 .743

Name, School Years 1. Chris Petersen, Boise State 7 2. Urban Meyer, Ohio State 11 3. Bob Stoops, Oklahoma 14 4. Gary Patterson, TCU 13 5. Mark Richt, Georgia 12 6. Brian Kelly, Notre Dame 22 Nick Saban, Alabama 17 8. Bret Bielema, Arkansas 7 9. Les Miles, LSU 12 10. Bronco Mendenhall, BYU 8

Pct. .801 .794 .777 .747 .731 .768 .835 .727 .812 .636

Pct. .913 .796 .779 .802 .772 .737 .739 .850 .747 .736

W L 84 8 116 23 149 37 116 36 118 40 199 68 160 55 68 24 113 42 74 29

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Pct. .913 .835 .801 .763 .747 .743 .743 .739 .729 .718

University and media information

W L 84 8 74 19 74 21 73 18 71 21 70 25 68 24 68 12 68 23 67 24

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Winningest Active NCAA FBS Coaches (By Win Percentage)

Winningest Active NCAA FBS Coaches (By Victories, Since 2006) Name, School 1. Chris Petersen, Boise State 2. Les Miles, LSU Bob Stoops, Oklahoma 4. Gary Patterson, TCU 5. Brian Kelly, Notre Dame 6. Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech 7. Bret Bielema, Arkansas Urban Meyer, Ohio State Bronco Mendenhall, BYU 10. Mack Brown, Texas

W L 258 127 236 118 208 77 199 68 177 183 171 84 169 98 162 97 160 55

History and records

W L 129 32 123 32 122 35 118 40 117 43 116 35 116 23 112 42 108 25 96 55

Pct. .899 .840 .833 .795 .788 .782 .778 .732 .731 .731

2012 season review

Name, School 1. Bob Stoops, Oklahoma 2. Mack Brown, Texas 3. Brian Kelly, Notre Dame 4. Mark Richt, Georgia 5. Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech 6. Gary Patterson, TCU Urban Meyer, Ohio State 8. Les Miles, LSU 9. Nick Saban, Alabama 10. Kirk Ferentz, Iowa

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coaches & staff

Winningest Active NCAA FBS Coaches (By Victories, Since 2001)

W L 71 8 68 13 55 11 62 16 63 17 61 17 63 18 60 22 57 21 57 21

The Fighting Irish

L 15-38 vs. East Texas State 1991 Grand Valley State NCAA Div. II Playoffs 1994 Grand Valley State NCAA Div. II Playoffs L 27-35 vs. Indiana (Pa.) 1998 Grand Valley State NCAA Div. II Playoffs L 14-37 vs. Slippery Rock 2001 Grand Valley State NCAA Div. II Playoffs W 42-13 vs. Bloomsburg*

W 33-30 vs. Saginaw Valley State*

W 34-16 vs. Catawba*

L 14-17 vs. North Dakota# W 62-13 vs. C.W. Post* 2002 Grand Valley State NCAA Div. II Playoffs

W 62-21 vs. Indiana (Pa.)*

W 44-7 vs. Northern Colorado*

W 31-24 vs. Valdosta State# W 65-36 vs. Bentley 2003 Grand Valley State NCAA Div. II Playoffs

W 10-3 vs. Saginaw Valley State

W 31-3 vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville

W 10-3 vs. North Dakota# 2006 Cincinnati International Bowl W 27-24 vs. Western Michigan 2007 Cincinnati Papajohns.com Bowl W 31-21 vs. Southern Mississippi FedEx Orange Bowl 2008 Cincinnati L 7-20 vs. Virginia Tech W 33-17 vs. Miami 2010 Notre Dame Hyundai Sun Bowl 2011 Notre Dame Champs Sports Bowl L 14-18 vs. Florida State 2012 Notre Dame BCS National Championship Game L 14-42 vs. Alabama * home games played in Allendale, Mich. # NCAA Division II championship games

Name, School 1. Chris Petersen, Boise State 2. Nick Saban, Alabama 3. Urban Meyer, Ohio State 4. Gary Patterson, TCU 5. Les Miles, LSU 6. Brian Kelly, Notre Dame 7. Bob Stoops, Oklahoma 8. Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech 9. Mack Brown, Texas Bronco Mendenhall, BYU

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BRIAN KELLY’S OVERALL RECORD

Winningest Active NCAA FBS Coaches (By Win Percentage, Since 2007)

67 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

Coaching Staff

BOB Diaco

Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers 17th year coaching FOURTH year at Notre Dame

THE diaco FILE PERSONAL INFO Hometown: High School: College: Wife: Children:

Cedar Grove, N.J. Cedar Grove High School Iowa (Sociology, 1995) Julia Sons: Angelo and Michael; Daughter: Josephine

COACHING CAREER 1996-97 Iowa Graduate Assistant 1999-2000 Western Illinois Running Backs/Special Teams Coordinator 2001 Eastern Michigan Running Backs/Special Teams Coordinator 2002 Eastern Michigan Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator 2003 Eastern Michigan Outside Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator 2004 Western Michigan Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator 2005 Central Michigan Co-Defensive Coordinator/ Linebackers Virginia Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator 2006-08 2009 Cincinnati Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers 2010 Notre Dame Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers 2011 Notre Dame Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers 2012-13 Notre Dame Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers BOWLS/PLAYOFFS COACHED 1996 Iowa Alamo Sun 1997 Iowa 2000 Western Illinois NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs-First Round 2007 Virginia Gator 2010 Cincinnati Sugar 2010 Notre Dame Sun 2011 Notre Dame Champs Sports 2012 Notre Dame BCS National Championship PLAYING EXPERIENCE 1991-95 Iowa

Linebacker

BOWLS/PLAYOFFS PLAYED 1991 Iowa Holiday 1993 Iowa Alamo 1995 Iowa Sun COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS u Promoted to assistant head coach for 2012 season. u Diaco won the 2012 Broyles Award as the nation’s top assistant coach, the first Irish assistant coach to capture the award. u Diaco’s defense in '12 ranked among the top 10 in the Football Bowl Subdivision in 12 different categories.

u Notre Dame ranked second in the FBS in scoring defense in '12 - allowing just 12.77 points per game. The Irish were one of just three scoring FBS top-10 defenses to exclusively face FBS competition. Notre Dame only allowed 16 touchdowns (only 15 offensive touchdowns) - four fewer than any other FBS school. u Notre Dame allowed a total of 166 points over its 13 games in '12. The Irish have never surrendered fewer points over a 13-game season in school history. u Notre Dame allowed 12 offensive touchdowns over its last 11 games of '12. u The Irish held six opponents without an offensive touchdown and nine foes to one or fewer offensive touchdowns. u Notre Dame limited 10 opponents to 14 points or less. The Irish have not held more foes to 14 points or less in a single season since 1921. u Notre Dame limited five different opponents to single-digit scoring efforts, including No. 10 Michigan State (3), No. 18 Michigan (6), Miami (3), Boston College (6) and Wake Forest (0). The five such games in '12 surpassed the combined total of the previous four seasons (2008-11). u Semifinalist for the 2011 Broyles Award, presented annually to college football’s top assistant coach. u The 2011 defense ranked in the top 50 in scoring defense (24th, 20.7), total defense (30th, 344.7), rushing defense (47th, 138.9) and passing defense (38th, 205.8). It was only the second time since 2003 and fourth time in the last 15 seasons a Notre Dame defense ranked in the top 50 in all four categories. u Led a defense that held 12 of 13 opponents below their season scoring average and 11 of 13 teams below their season rushing average. u For the first time in 10 years, Notre Dame’s defense allowed fewer than 21 points per game in consecutive seasons. The Irish are one of six teams to allow less than 21 points per game in each of the last three years. u Diaco’s defense surrendered 14 points or less in five games in 2011, the most since 2002. u The rush defense was stingy near the goal line in 2011 as only eight rushing TDs were scored against Notre Dame. Only four schools permitted fewer rushing TDs. Of those eight rushing TDs, only three were scored by running backs. u The Irish defense was nothing short of sensational in the third quarter as Pittsburgh and Florida State were the only teams to score against Notre Dame in the first period following halftime. u Diaco’s defense was drastically better than the 2009 Notre Dame defense. The Irish allowed 5.69 fewer points per game, 40.5 fewer yards per game, averaged one half sacks more per game and forced more turnovers in 2010 than 2009. u The 2010 defense was dramatically improved compared to the 2009 defense in almost every statistical category: scoring defense (from 63rd in ’09 to 23rd in ’10), pass efficiency (82nd to 25th), rushing defense (89th to 50th) and total defense (86th to 50th). u In his only season at Cincinnati, he was charged with replacing 10 starters on the Bearcats’ defense, including every player on the front seven for 2009. u The Bearcats recorded 110 tackles for loss in 2009 (8.46 per game) to rank third in the nation. They totaled 37 sacks and tied for 10th in the country averaging 2.85 sacks per contest. Cincinnati’s defense allowed 3.6 rushing yards per carry. u Focused on the inside linebackers in 2009 at Cincinnati and helped Andre Revels and JK Schaffer experience career years in their first seasons as starters. Revels led the Bearcats with 108 tackles and added 4.5 tackles for loss and one interception, while Schaffer ranked second on the team with 100 tackles with 5.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and three interceptions. u Safety Aaron Webster was named first-team all-BIG EAST in 2009 after pacing Cincinnati with four interceptions and five pass breakups. Defensive end Ricardo Mathews was named second-team all-BIG EAST as a first-year starter after he recorded a team-best 12.5 tackles for loss. u Prior to Cincinnati, spent three years as the linebackers coach and special teams coordinator on Al Groh’s coaching staff at the University of Virginia from 2006-08. u At the conclusion of the 2008 season, was promoted to the Cavaliers’ defensive coordinator position, but he left two months later to take the same position at Cincinnati. u Diaco’s linebackers were critical to Virginia allowing only 3.7 yards per carry and just over 21 points per game to their opponents in 2008. u Only four schools permitted fewer rushing touchdowns than Virginia’s nine in 2007, and the Cavaliers allowed 106.9 rushing yards per game, 13th in the nation. Virginia ranked 16th nationally at 19.7 points allowed per game and were 23rd in total defense, allowing 332.5 yards per game. u Served as co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach under Brian Kelly at Central Michigan in 2005. u In his only season with the Chippewas, Diaco turned around Central Michigan’s rushing defense that just two years earlier had ranked last in the Mid-American Conference. u Under Diaco’s watch, Central Michigan led the MAC, allowing only 113.7 rushing yards per game. He also helped defensive end Dan Bazuin lead the nation with 26.5 tackles for loss and tie a MAC record with 16 sacks. u In 2004, coached the special teams and linebackers at Western Michigan. The punting, punt return and kickoff return units all finished in the top three of the MAC. u First full-time position was at Western Illinois where he was the running backs coach and special teams coordinator in 1999 and 2000. The Leathernecks won the Gateway Conference crown in 2000 and made an appearance in the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs.

PERSONAL INFORMATION u Twice an all-Big Ten selection at Iowa under Hall of Fame coach Hayden Fry and was named team’s co-MVP in 1995. u Led the Hawkeyes in tackles in both 1994 and 1995 and finished his career as the seventh-leading tackler in Iowa history with 334 career stops. Started all 23 games during his final two seasons.

DYNAMIC DISCIPLES LB Manti Te’o (Notre Dame) u 2012 winner of Nagurski Trophy, Lott Trophy, Butkus Award, Lombardi Award, Bednarik Award, Maxwell Award and Walter Camp Player of the Year. u 2012 Heisman Trophy runner-up u 2011 finalist for Butkus Award and Lott Trophy S Aaron Webster (Cincinnati) u 2009 first-team all-BIG EAST LB Clint Sintim (Virginia) u Led nation in sacks by a linebacker in 2007 DE Dan Bazuin (Western Michigan) u Led nation in tackles for loss in 2005; second-round NFL Draft pick in 2007 by Chicago Bears

68 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Coaching Staff

chuck martin 22nd year coaching fourth year at Notre Dame

THE martin FILE PERSONAL INFO

COACHING CAREER

1992-93 Mankato State (Minn.)

Wittenberg (Ohio) 1994-95 1996-97 Millikin (Ill.) 1998-99 Eastern Michigan 2000-02 Grand Valley State 2003 Grand Valley State 2004-09 Grand Valley State Notre Dame 2010 2011 Notre Dame Notre Dame 2012-13

Graduate Assistant Linebackers Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Linebackers Defensive Backs Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Head Coach Defensive Backs/Recruiting Coordinator Safeties/Recruiting Coordinator Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks

BOWLS/PLAYOFFS COACHED

Division III First Round Division II National Finalist Division II Champions Division II Champions Division II Regional Division II Champions Division II Champions Division II Semifinal Division II Regional Division II National Finalist Sun Champs Sports BCS National Championship

Millikin (Ill.)

Safety

PLAYING EXPERIENCE 1986-90

PERSONAL INFORMATION

BOWLS/PLAYOFFS PLAYED 1989

Millikin (Ill.)

Division II Quarterfinals

COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS

DYNAMIC DISCIPLES S Harrison Smith (Notre Dame); Minnesota Vikings u 2012 first-round NFL Draft pick CB Brandon Carr (Grand Valley State); Dallas Cowboys u Started all 64 games at cornerback in first four seasons with Kansas City Chiefs OL Brandon Barnes (Grand Valley State) u 2007 Gene Upshaw Award winner (top offensive lineman in NCAA Division II) QB Brad Iciek (Grand Valley State) u Harlon Hill Award finalist (top player in NCAA Division II) from 2007-09 QB Cullen Finnerty (Grand Valley State) u 2006 Harlon Hill Award runner-up DL Mike McFadden (Grand Valley State) u 2005 and 2006 Gene Upshaw Award winner

University and media information

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

History and records

u Martin switched sides of the ball in 2012 and serves as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach after working with the Irish secondary from 2010-11. u Notre Dame averaged 189.38 yards rushing (2,462 yards in 13 games) and 222.7 yards passing (2,896). Only two Irish teams have ever achieved the 200-200 in both categories: the 1977 national champions averaged 231.9 rushing and 208.1 passing, and the 1970 team that finished No. 2 averaged 257.8 rushing and 252.7 passing. u Notre Dame was one of 26 teams in the FBS to average at least 189 yards on the ground and 200 yards the air. u Martin has been vital in the development of first-year quarterback Everett Golson. Golson started 11 games in 2012 and led the Irish to victories in all but one contest. Golson led Notre Dame to 10 straight wins to open his starting career, which was the second-most in school history. Bob Williams holds the school record as he guided Notre Dame to victories in his first 11 career starts. Golson was the first quarterback in school history to lead the Irish to road victories over top-10 foes in his first two respective road starts. u Prior to coming to Notre Dame, Martin was head coach at Grand Valley State for six seasons, following Kelly who served as the Lakers' head coach from 1991-2003. While coaching the NCAA Division II school in Allendale, Mich., Martin directed the Lakers offense, continuing the same offensive system Kelly installed. u From 2004-09, the Grand Valley State offense led by Martin averaged 35.1 points per game, 427 total yards and 208 rushing yards per game. u The Lakers ranked in the top 25 nationally in total offense in five of six seasons and ranked in the top 27 in scoring offense in all but one season. u Grand Valley State scored at least 30 points in 56 of 81 games and scored at least 40 points in 34 contests. u Martin produced quarterbacks that became finalists for the Harlon Hill Award, presented annually to the NCAA Division II Player of the Year, four times in six years (Cullen Finnerty in 2006; Brad Iciek from 2007-09). u Grand Valley State’s starting quarterbacks combined to throw 184 TDs and only 41 interceptions (average of 31 TDs and 7 INTs per season) under Martin and had an average passer efficiency mark of 159.9 in his six years directing the offense (a 159.9 efficiency rating in 2011 would have ranked 10th in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision). u Martin’s offense produced a 1,000-yard rusher all six seasons he was in control of the Lakers offense. Four of the top 10 singleseason rushing leaders and five of the 11 best single-season passing seasons happened from 2004-09. u Grand Valley State’s all-time leaders in career rushing and passing played for Martin and seven offensive players earned Associated Press first-team All-America accolades under Martin’s watch. u In the season prior to Martin’s arrival at Notre Dame, the Irish ranked 76th in the nation in pass defense and 82nd in pass efficiency defense. Notre Dame ranked 38th in pass defense and 58th in pass efficiency defense in 2011. u Focused on safeties in 2011 and got great performances from senior Harrison Smith, senior Jamoris Slaughter and junior Zeke Motta. u Smith ranked second on the Irish with 90 tackles and became the 11th Notre Dame player to reach 300 career tackles. His 222 career tackles as a defensive back are the fifth most in school history.

u Martin was an All-America safety at Millikin and was also selected as a GTE Academic All-American. He also doubled as an all-conference placekicker for the football team and received academic all-district honors for Millikin’s basketball team. He was inducted into the Millikin Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008.

2012 season review

Wittenberg (Ohio) Grand Valley State Grand Valley State Grand Valley State Grand Valley State Grand Valley State Grand Valley State Grand Valley State Grand Valley State Grand Valley State Notre Dame Notre Dame Notre Dame

coaches & staff

1995 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

The Fighting Irish

Hometown: Park Forest, Ill. High School: Rich East High School College: Millikin (Ill.) (Accounting, 1990) Wife: Dulcie Children: Son: Max; Daughter: Emma

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Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks

u Motta and Slaughter combined to record 85 tackles, two interceptions and four pass breakups in 2011. u In first season at Notre Dame, helped improve the defensive statistical categories when compared to 2009: passing defense (76th to 54th) and pass efficiency defense (82nd to 25th). u Members of his secondary combined to total 15 of team’s 18 interceptions and 28 of team’s 46 passes broken up in 2010. u The improved coverage and tackling by the defensive backs under Martin led to the Irish allowing only 10.2 yards per completion in 2010, the fewest yards allowed by a Notre Dame defense since 1993. The 10.2 yards per completion average was seventhbest in the FBS in 2010. u Smith became one of Notre Dame’s most consistent players as he ranked fourth in nation with team-best seven interceptions and was second on Irish with 93 tackles. u Named one of top 25 recruiters in nation by ESPN.com in February 2011 and was named to Rivals.com’s Tom Dienhart’s second team assistant coach dream team coaching staff in March 2011. u Led Grand Valley State University to two NCAA Division II national championships and won over 91 percent of his games as Lakers’ head coach. u Replaced Brian Kelly as Lakers’ head coach after Kelly was named head coach at Central Michigan University. u Under Martin’s watch, Grand Valley went 74-7 (.914) and won NCAA Division II national championships in 2005 and 2006. The Lakers were runners-up in 2009. u Guided the Lakers to five Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletics Conference championships in six years and posted a 16-4 record in Division II playoffs. u Martin’s .914 winning percentage was the second best among active college football coaches, regardless of division (Mount Union’s Larry Kehres owned a .925 winning percentage). u A member of the Lakers' coaching staff since 2000, Martin helped Grand Valley State post a 122-13 record from 2000-09, including winning 121 of its last 130 games. u As Grand Valley State head coach, helped develop 34 players who earned various All-America honors and 114 players who earned all-GLIAC plaudits, including 56 first-team selections. u The Lakers were ranked number one in the American Football Coaches Association Coaches Poll for 56 of 70 weeks the poll was released during his tenure. u From 2004 to 2009, directed Grand Valley State to 48 consecutive regular-season victories and 45 straight wins in GLIAC action.

He also guided the Lakers to a Division II record 40-game winning streak from 2005-07. u Guided the Lakers to 13-2 record and school’s fifth consecutive GLIAC championship in 2009. Grand Valley State also made its ninth straight NCAA Division II playoff appearance and advanced to national championship game for third time in five seasons (falling to Northwest Missouri State, 30-23). It marked the sixth time since 2001 the Lakers had advanced to NCAA Division II finals. u The 2008 team turned in its fourth straight undefeated regular season and finished with an 11-1 record. The Lakers advanced to quarterfinals of Division II playoffs before falling to eventual national champion Minnesota-Duluth in double overtime. u The 2007 squad cruised through the regular season undefeated and led GLIAC in scoring defense (14.5 points per game), total defense (303.6 yards per game), pass efficiency defense (95.6) and quarterback sacks (42). The Lakers advanced to the national semifinals but were defeated at Northwest Missouri State. u Claimed his second national championship and Grand Valley State’s fourth title in 2006 after the Lakers defeated Northwest Missouri State for the second straight year, 17-14. The win capped off a perfect 15-0 season that saw Grand Valley State outscore its GLIAC foes by an average score of 37.1-14.6. u In his second season as head coach, guided Lakers to an undefeated season (13-0) and their third national championship. u Led Grand Valley State to a 10-3 mark and a berth in the NCAA Division II playoffs (lost in quarterfinals) in first season at the helm in 2004. The 10 wins by Martin were the most of any first-year head coach in school history. u Served as defensive coordinator under Kelly in 2003 and helped the Lakers to the national championship. Grand Valley State rode its defense to the title as it limited its final three opponents in the playoffs to just a field goal apiece. u Coached the linebackers at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, from 1994-95 and also served as head golf coach and assistant baseball coach.

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Coaching Staff

Tony Alford

Running Backs/Slot Wide Receivers Recruiting Coordinator 19th year coaching fifth year at Notre Dame

THE ALFORD FILE Hometown Colorado Springs, Colo.

High School Doherty High School College Colorado State (Exercise and Sports Science, 1992) Wife Trina Children Sons: Rylan, Kyler and Braydon COACHING CAREER 1993 Fort Collins (Colo.) H.S. 1994 Lake Wales (Fla.) H.S. 1995 Mount Union Running Backs 1996 Kent State Running Backs Iowa State Running Backs 1997-2000 2001 Washington Running Backs 2002-06 Iowa State Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs 2007-08 Louisville Running Backs 2009 Notre Dame Running Backs 2010-11 Notre Dame Wide Receivers 2012-13 Notre Dame Running Backs/Slot Wide Receivers/ Recruiting Coordinator BOWLS/PLAYOFFS COACHED 2000 Iowa State Insight.com 2001 Washington Holiday Iowa State Humanitarian 2002 Iowa State Independence 2004 2005 Iowa State Houston Notre Dame Sun 2010 2011 Notre Dame Champs Sports 2012 Notre Dame BCS National Championship PLAYING EXPERIENCE 1987-90

u Louisville averaged 164.5 yards rushing per game in 2008 and scored 18 rushing touchdowns. u Spent nine years during two stints as running backs coach at Iowa State (1997-2000, 2002-06) where he developed three of the school’s top six career rushing leaders (the last five years at Iowa State he also held the title of assistant head coach). Darren Davis, Ennis Haywood and Stevie Hicks combined for five 1,000-yard seasons with Alford as their position coach. u Four of the 10 best single-game rushing totals in Cyclone history occurred during Alford’s tenure, and Iowa State had a 200-yard rushing effort by one of his running backs eight times during his nine-year stint in Ames. u Hicks became the third Cyclone rusher under Alford to surpass 1,000 rushing yards in a season, as he led Iowa State with 1,062 yards in 2004. u Iowa State was one of only three FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) schools that produced a 1,000-yard rusher annually from 1995-2001. u Haywood continued the tradition in 2000, as he led the Big 12 Conference and ranked 10th nationally with 1,237 rushing yards.

Haywood was a first-team all-Big 12 running back as the Cylcones’ rushing attack averaged 209.0 yards per game and totaled 27 rushing TDs. u During his initial four years in Ames (1997-2000), Iowa State improved from 103rd to 17th nationally in rushing. u Under Alford’s guidance, Davis produced three consecutive seasons over 1,000 yards en route to becoming the second-most prolific rusher in school history. u Davis gained 1,005 yards as a sophomore in 1997, 1,116 yards in 1998 and ranked ninth in the nation in 1999 with a Big 12-best 1,388 rushing yards. u Sandwiched between Alford’s stints at Iowa State was a year as Washington’s running backs coach in 2001. Under Alford, Husky tailback Willie Hurst became the ninth back in school history to rush for more than 2,000 career yards.

PERSONAL INFORMATION u Alford was a first-team all-Western Athletic Conference running back as a player for Colorado State in 1989 and was an honorable mention selection on USA Today’s All-America team. He played for the Rams from 1987-90 and was a 1989 Doak Walker Award nominee. Alford ran for a school-record 310 yards versus Utah during the 1989 season. u Participated in Denver Broncos training camp in 1991 and played for the World League of American Football’s Birmingham Fire in 1992.

DYNAMIC DISCIPLES WR Michael Floyd (Notre Dame), Arizona Cardinals u Career record holder at Notre Dame for receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns; 13th overall selection of 2012 NFL Draft RB Victor Anderson (Louisville) u 2008 BIG EAST Conference Rookie of the Year; ’08 Freshman All-American RB Ennis Haywood (Iowa State) u 2000 all-Big 12 first team RB Darren Davis (Iowa State) u 1999 all-Big 12 first team; Iowa State’s No. 2 career rusher

Colorado State Running Back

BOWLS/PLAYOFFS PLAYED 1990

Colorado State

Freedom Bowl

COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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u Returned to running backs coach in 2012 and continues coaching the Irish slot wide receivers. u Added the role of recruiting coordinator in 2012. u Notre Dame ran for at least 200 yards seven times in 2012, including six of the last nine contests. The Irish had not posted more 200+ yard rushing games in a single season since 1996. u Notre Dame had two running backs average at least 67.0 yards rushing per game in Theo Riddick (70.54/game) and Cierre Wood (67.45/game). They ranked 84th and 94th, respectively, in rushing in the FBS. u Notre Dame was one of four FBS schools from a BCS conference to have a pair of running backs average at least 67.0 yards rushing per game. u The quartet of Wood, Riddick, George Atkinson III and Cam McDaniel averaged 5.7 yards per tote. u Coached running backs the first 15 seasons of his college coaching career before moving to wide receivers from 2010-11. u Notre Dame wide receivers accounted for 165.8 yards of 252.6 receiving yards per game (66 percent) in 2011. u Michael Floyd led the Irish with a Notre Dame single-season record 100 receptions for 1,147 yards and nine TDs in 2011. He became just the second Irish player to record multiple seasons of at least 60 receptions. Floyd set career records for receptions, receiving yards, receiving TDs, yards per game and 100-yard games under Alford’s tutelage. u Floyd was a Biletnikoff Award semifinalist and an honorable mention selection to Pro Football Weekly’s All-America team. u Theo Riddick recorded a career-high 436 receiving yards despite missing over two games with a hamstring injury in 2011. u TJ Jones and Robby Toma both set career highs in receptions and receiving yards in 2011. Toma was recipient of the Next Man In Award at the Notre Dame football awards banquet. u Named one of six finalists for national recruiter of the year by 247Sports.com following 2011 signing day and was tabbed one of nation’s top 25 recruiters in 2011 by Rivals.com. u Helped the Irish receiving game average 253.1 yards per contest in the 2010 regular season. u With Alford’s coaching, Floyd recorded a breakthrough season at Notre Dame in 2010. Floyd led the Irish with 79 receptions for 1,025 yards and 12 TDs. Those totals all rank in the top 10 on Notre Dame’s single-season records list. u In his first season as a wide receiver, Riddick flourished under Alford’s tutelage as Riddick ranked second on the squad with 40 catches for 414 yards and three TDs in nine games. Prior to ’10, Riddick had only played running back. u Jones and Toma became consistent receiving options under Alford in 2010 as Jones totaled 306 yards and three TDs on 22 receptions and Toma caught 14 passes for 187 yards. u Notre Dame’s running backs Armando Allen, Robert Hughes, Riddick and Jonas Gray averaged 4.8 yards on 293 carries in 2009 while the top four Irish rushers in 2008 averaged 3.9 yards per carry. u Prior to Notre Dame, spent his entire 14-year coaching career working with running backs at five different schools and produced a 1,000-yard rusher seven times. u During the 2008 season, one of Alford’s pupils, redshirt freshman Victor Anderson, rushed for 1,047 yards with eight touchdowns and became the first Louisville running back to eclipse 1,000 rushing yards since 2005. Anderson was named the BIG EAST Conference Rookie of the Year and second-team all-BIG EAST. He was also placed on Sporting News’ Freshman All-America squad.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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kerry cooks 11th year coaching fourth year at Notre Dame

THE cooks FILE PERSONAL INFO

Irving, Texas Nimitz High School Iowa (Sociology, 2000) Elvern Daughters: Kerrington and Kenadee

COACHING CAREER 2003 2004 2005 2006-09 2010 2011 2012-13

Kansas State Western Illinois Minnesota Wisconsin Notre Dame Notre Dame Notre Dame

Graduate Assistant Defensive Backs/Assistant Special Teams Defensive Backs Defensive Backs/Assistant Special Teams Outside Linebackers Cornerbacks Co-Defensive Coordinator/Cornerbacks

BOWLS/PLAYOFFS COACHED Fiesta Music City Capital One Bowl Outback Champs Sports Champs Sports Sun Champs Sports BCS National Championship

PLAYING EXPERIENCE 1993-97

Iowa

Strong Safety

1993 Iowa Alamo 1995 Iowa Sun 1996 Iowa Alamo 1997 Iowa Sun COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS

u A four-year letter-winner and two-year starter as a strong safety at Iowa, Cooks played for the Hawkeyes from 1993-97. u As a senior, he was a team captain and earned all-Big Ten honors. u A fifth-round draft choice of the Minnesota Vikings in the 1998 NFL Draft, Cooks also played for Green Bay, Atlanta and Jacksonville before retiring from the NFL in 2001. He also played for the XFL’s Chicago Enforcers in 2001. u Graduated from Iowa in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology.

DYNAMIC DISCIPLES S Chris Maragos (Wisconsin), Seattle Seahawks u Former walk-on earned honorable mention all-Big Ten (2009) u Four-year NFL veteran CB Robert Blanton (Notre Dame), Minnestoa Vikings u 2012 fifth-round NFL Draft pick by Minnesota CB Darrin Walls (Notre Dame), Atlanta Falcons u Played in four games during rookie season with Atlanta CB Allen Longford (Wisconsin) u 2008 first-team all-Big Ten u 2006 and 2007 first-team all-Big Ten; 2008 fourth-round NFL Draft pick by Philadelphia

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99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

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u Former all-Big Ten Conference safety and National Football League veteran was promoted to co-defensive coordinator for 2012 and will continue coaching cornerbacks. u Enters his 11th season coaching in college football and his fourth year with Notre Dame’s cornerbacks. u Only five scholarship cornerbacks dotted the Irish roster at the start of 2012 – and juniors Lo Wood and Bennett Jackson entered as the favorites to start. Jackson won the job, as did Wood, but Wood was lost for the season following a ruptured Achilles tendon midway through fall practice. u Jackson ranked tied for 39th in the FBS in interceptions (0.31/game) despite being in his second season at the position and first as a starter. u KeiVarae Russell switched from running back to cornerback in the '12 preseason and became the first freshman ever at Notre Dame to start at cornerback in the opening game of a season (Sept. 1 against Navy). u Russell collected two interceptions in '12 and was named a freshman All-American by Sporting News and Scout.com powered

by FOX Sports NET. u Cooks was critical in the development of Notre Dame’s youthful and inexperienced secondary in '12, especially first-year starting safety Matthias Farley. The Irish ranked among the top 20 FBS schools in the following pass defensive categories: fewest passing yards/completion (9.95, 2nd), fewest touchdown passes (11, t-6th), pass efficiency defense (111.36, 16th), interceptions (16, t-20th), fewest passing yards/attempt (5.98, 13th) interception percentage (3.69, 24th), and pass defense (199.77, 25th). u Coached the cornerbacks in 2011 and helped the Irish improve 17 spots in pass efficiency defense and 16 positions in pass defense. Notre Dame’s secondary helped limit opponents to 205.8 passing yards per game and ranked 38th in the FBS. u Robert Blanton had the best season of his Irish career in 2011 as he ranked third on the team with 70 tackles, ranked second with eight tackles for loss and added six pass breakups, two interceptions, one sack and one fumble recovery. u Gary Gray was the fourth-leading tackler with 67 stops and tied his career-high with two interceptions while adding five pass breakups in 2011. u Helped Lo Wood and Bennett Jackson as capable backups to Blanton and Gray in 2011. Wood returned his first career interception 57 yards for a TD vs. Maryland. u Invited to attend 2011 NCAA Champion Forum, a seminar for minority coaches where they learn from current athletics directors how to interview for head coaching jobs and run a football program. u Worked with the outside linebackers in his first season at Notre Dame and helped improve the production of Darius Fleming, Kerry Neal, Brian Smith and Prince Shembo. u Notre Dame’s outside linebackers combined for 12 sacks and 20 tackles for loss in 2010. u Fleming tallied career highs of six sacks and 49 tackles and he led the Irish in sacks with 11 tackles for loss. u Coached defensive backs at Wisconsin for four seasons and helped develop 10 all-Big Ten honorees, including three first-team selections.

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2004 Kansas State 2005 Minnesota 2006 Wisconsin 2007 Wisconsin 2008 Wisconsin 2009 Wisconsin 2010 Notre Dame 2011 Notre Dame 2012 Notre Dame

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Co-Defensive Coordinator/Cornerbacks

u Helped lead the Badgers to a 38-14 record from 2006-09, with Wisconsin finishing the season ranked in the top 25 three times. u In 2009, two members of Cooks’ secondary received all-Big Ten accolades and a third player burst onto the scene as a first-year starter. u Safeties Jay Valai and Chris Maragos directed the Badgers' defensive backfield and ranked in the top 10 in tackles on the team in 2009. u Valai was named a second-team all-Big Ten performer for the second year in a row in 2009 while Maragos garnered honorable mention all-conference accolades. u Cooks’ star pupil in 2008 was cornerback Allen Langford who earned first-team all-Big Ten plaudits and was named the team’s MVP after recording 47 tackles, two interceptions and a team-best 13 pass breakups. u Valai was named second-team all-Big Ten as a sophomore after posting 56 tackles and forcing three fumbles in his first season as a starter. u Cornerback Jack Ikegwuonu led the Badgers and tied for third in the conference in 2007 with 16 passes defended en route to being named first-team all-Big Ten. u Free safety Shane Carter was a consensus honorable mention all-conference pick in 2007 after his seven interceptions led the Big Ten and tied for sixth nationally. u In his first season at Wisconsin in 2006, Cooks helped the Badgers lead the nation in pass efficiency defense (84.19 rating), and the 138.3 passing yards allowed per game ranked second in the nation. u Cooks helped Wisconsin allow 111.5 fewer passing yards per game in 2006 than 2005 and opposing quarterbacks only completed 47.8 percent of their passes against the Badgers. u Wisconsin finished 12-1 in 2006 and ranked fifth in the final coaches’ poll after defeating Arkansas in the Capital One Bowl. u Each of Cooks’ four starting defensive backs in 2006 received postseason recognition from the Big Ten, including Ikegwuonu who earned first-team honors after tallying 41 tackles, two interceptions and 11 pass breakups. u Free safety Roderick Rogers was named to the Big Ten second team in 2006 while Langford and strong safety Joe Stellmacher both were named honorable mention all-Big Ten. u Cooks spent one season at Minnesota coaching defensive backs in 2005. His defensive backs allowed opponents to complete just 55.3 percent of their passes during the Big Ten season, second best in the league. u Prior to his year at Minnesota, Cooks coached defensive backs and assisted on special teams for one season at Western Illinois in 2004. The Leathernecks limited opponents to a Gateway Conference-best 157.2 passing yards per game, held opponents to the lowest completion percentage (45.4) in the conference and finished second in the league with 17 interceptions. u Cooks began his college coaching career as a graduate assistant at Kansas State for the 2003 campaign. u While with the Wildcats, he worked mostly with defensive game plan preparation and assisted with the Kansas State secondary.

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Coaching Staff u At Indiana State in 2009, helped turn redshirt freshman linebacker Aaron Archie into an all-conference player in his first season

mike denbrock

Outside wide receivers/Passing game coordinator 28th year coaching seventh year at Notre Dame

THE denbrock FILE PERSONAL INFO

Hometown: High School: College: Wife: Children:

Homer, Mich.

Homer High School Grand Valley State (Communications, 1987) Dianne Son: Chance

COACHING CAREER 1986-87 Grand Valley State Graduate Assistant 1988-89 Michigan State Graduate Assistant 1990-91 Illinois State Offensive Tackles/Tight Ends 1992-95 Grand Valley State Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks/

Wide Receivers 1996-98 Grand Valley State Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Buffalo (AFL) Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/ 1999-2000

Offensive and Defensive Line 2001 Stanford Offensive Tackles/Tight Ends Notre Dame Offensive Tackles/Tight Ends 2002-04 Washington Offensive Line 2005-08 2009 Indiana State Associate Head Coach/Special Teams

Coordinator/Linebackers 2010-11 Notre Dame Tight Ends Notre Dame Outside Wide Receivers/Passing Game 2012-13

Coordinator BOWLS/PLAYOFFS COACHED 1989 Michigan State Gator 1989 Michigan State Aloha Division II First Round 1994 Grand Valley State 1998 Grand Valley State Division II First Round 2000 Buffalo AFL Playoffs Seattle 2001 Stanford 2003 Notre Dame Gator 2004 Notre Dame Insight 2010 Notre Dame Sun 2011 Notre Dame Champs Sports 2012 Notre Dame BCS National Championship PLAYING EXPERIENCE 1982-85

of collegiate football. He was named a second-team performer in the Missouri Valley Football Conference and was a member of the league’s all-newcomer team. u Junior return specialist Darrius Gates earned honorable mention accolades in 2009 from the Missouri Valley Football Conference after leading the league and ranking fifth nationally averaging 27.1 yards per kickoff return. u Coached offensive line at Washington and in 2007, the Husky line helped running back Louis Rankin become the first 1,000-yard rusher at Washington since 1997. Quarterback Jake Locker also nearly eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards in 2007 as he gained 986 yards on the ground. Rankin and Locker ranked fourth and fifth, respectively, in rushing yards per game among Pac-10 players. u Center Juan Garcia earned second-team all-Pacific-10 honors in 2007. u Denbrock’s offensive line paved the way for the Huskies to average 203.1 rushing yards per game in 2007. Washington ranked 18th nationally in rushing and second in the Pac-10 Conference. u Coached several players at Notre Dame who became NFL Draft selections, including offensive tackles Ryan Harris (2007, third round, Denver), Jim Molinaro (2004, seventh round, Washington), Jordan Black (2003, fifth round, Kansas City) and Brennan Curtin (2003, sixth round, Green Bay) plus tight ends Tyler Eifert (2013, first round, Cincinnatti), Kyle Rudolph (2011, second round, Minnesota), John Carlson (2008, second round, Seattle), Anthony Fasano (2006, second round, Dallas) and Jerome Collins (2005, fifth round, St. Louis). u Prior to coming to Notre Dame, Denbrock worked in a similar capacity with the offensive tackles and tight ends at Stanford. His line helped lead the way for a Stanford rushing attack which ranked 23rd in the nation, averaging more than 200 yards per game and scoring 27 TDs. u Developed Kwame Harris into one of the top offensive tackles in the Pac-10 Conference. Harris earned second-team all-Pac-10 honors following 2001 and was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers with the 26th pick in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. u Prior to his two years in Buffalo, Denbrock returned to his alma mater, Grand Valley State, where he coached with Kelly. u Denbrock served as the Lakers’ defensive coordinator and linebackers coach from 1996-98 and his defensive unit ranked among the nation’s top 30 in total defense, scoring defense and rushing defense each season. u His 1996 defense led the Midwest Intercollegiate Football Conference and was 11th nationally in scoring defense while also leading the conference in total defense. u As the offensive coordinator, Denbrock’s squad was first in the MIFC in both total and scoring offense from 1992-94. u In 1995, his offense ranked eighth in the nation in scoring and 12th in total offense. u Eight of his players earned first-team All-America honors during his seven years at Grand Valley State. u Denbrock’s first full-time coaching assignment came in 1990-91 as the tackles and tight ends coach at Illinois State. u He focused on the offensive line as a graduate assistant at Michigan State in 1989 and helped with the quarterbacks and receivers on the 1988 Spartans' squad. u He broke into coaching as a graduate assistant from 1986-87 at Grand Valley State where he worked with the offensive tackles and tight ends.

DYNAMIC DISCIPLES TE Tyler Eifert (Notre Dame), Cincinnati Bengals u 2013 first-round NFL Draft pick and first tight end selected u 2012 Mackey Award Winner u 2011 first-team All-American; set Notre Dame record for most receptions and receiving yards in a season by a tight end TE Kyle Rudolph (Notre Dame), Minnesota Vikings

u 2011 second-round NFL Draft pick and first tight end selected TE John Carlson (Notre Dame) Minnesota Vikings

u 2008 second-round NFL Draft pick by Seattle

OT Ryan Harris (Notre Dame), Philadelphia Eagles

u 2007 third-round NFL Draft pick by Denver

TE Anthony Fasano (Notre Dame), Miami Dolphins

u 2006 second-round NFL Draft pick by Dallas Grand Valley State

Tight End

OT Kwame Harris (Stanford)

u 2002 first-round NFL Draft pick by San Francisco

COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS

u Denbrock moved to coach the outside wide receivers and served as passing game coordinator in 2012. u Critical in the development of DaVaris Daniels and the much-improved TJ Jones. Both were asked to fill the void created by the graduation of standout Michael Floyd.

u Jones tied for the team lead in receptions (50) and second in receiving yards (649). His four touchdown catches were also tied

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with Tyler Eifert for tops on the Irish. Thirty-eight of his 50 grabs resulted in either touchdowns or first downs – the most of any player on Notre Dame. u Daniels was third on the Irish with 490 receiving yards despite missing the final two games of the regular season. He collected the highest per reception average on the team (15.8) for players with at least 10 catches. u Earlier in his career he spent a combined eight seasons with head coach Brian Kelly at Grand Valley State where he learned Kelly’s offense. Kelly served as the Lakers’ head coach and Denbrock was on his coaching staff from 1992-98. From 1992-95, Denbrock served as offensive coordinator for Kelly as well as quarterbacks and wide receivers coach. The two were graduate assistants together at Grand Valley State in 1987. u Selected one of Tom Lemming’s Assistant Coaches of the Year in 2011. Named one of top 25 recruiters by Rivals.com (2012) and selected one of top 50 recruiters by 247Sports.com following 2012 signing day. u Coached junior tight end Tyler Eifert in 2011 to one of the best seasons ever by a Notre Dame tight end. Eifert ranked second on the team with 63 receptions for 803 yards and five TDs. u A Mackey Award finalist in 2011, Eifert led all FBS tight ends in receptions and receiving yards. He also set Notre Dame singleseason records for receptions and receiving yards by a Notre Dame tight end. u Eifert was selected to the 2011 Walter Camp Football Foundation All-America first team. He became Notre Dame’s 185th AllAmerica first-team selection and the first Irish tight end named first-team All-American since Derek Brown in 1991. u Developed sophomore Alex Welch and freshman Ben Koyack into contributors in 2011 after injuries to senior Mike Ragone and junior Jake Golic ended their seasons. u Coached 2010 preseason All-American Kyle Rudolph as he collected 28 receptions for 328 yards and three touchdowns in first six games before a hamstring injury ended his season. Rudolph earned John Mackey Tight End of the Week honors following the Michigan game where he set career highs with eight catches for 164 yards and one touchdown. u Developed Eifert in Rudolph’s absence and turned the sophomore tight end into a reliable receiving option for the Irish. Eifert snagged 27 passes for 352 yards and two touchdowns and was named John Mackey Award Tight End of the Week following his performance vs. Army where he caught four passes for 78 yards with one touchdown.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Coaching Staff

Mike elston 15th year coaching fourth year at Notre Dame

THE elston FILE PERSONAL INFO St. Marys, Ohio Memorial High School Michigan (Sport Management and Communications, 1998) Beth (Broyles) Daughters: Olivia, Sophia and Isabella

COACHING CAREER

BOWLS/PLAYOFFS COACHED

PLAYING EXPERIENCE 1993-96

Michigan

Outside Linebacker

BOWLS/PLAYOFFS PLAYED 1993 Michigan Hall of Fame 1994 Michigan Holiday 1995 Michigan Alamo 1996 Michigan Outback

1994-96. Michigan finished in the top 20 each year he lettered, and he helped the Wolverines to a 25-12 record in his four seasons.

DYNAMIC DISCIPLES Stephon Tuitt (Notre Dame) u 2012 Athlon First Team All-American u 2012 CBS Sports First Team All-American u 2012 Walter Camp Second Team All-American Louis Nix III (Notre Dame) u 2012 CBS Sports Third Team All-American David Ruffer (Notre Dame) u 2010 Lou Groza Award finalist Dan Bazuin (Central Michigan) u Led NCAA with 26.5 tackles for loss in 2005 and tied MAC record with 16 sacks; second-round NFL Draft pick of Chicago Bears in 2007 Kevin Huber (Cincinnati), Cincinnati Bengals u 2007 and 2008 first-team All-American; 2007 BIG EAST Special Teams Player of the Year Mardy Gilyard (Cincinnati), St. Louis Rams u 2008 and 2009 BIG EAST Special Teams Player of the Year

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

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u Led a defensive line unit that helped permit only four rushing touchdowns in 2012 (and the first did not come until the eighth game of the year). The Irish led the FBS in fewest rushing touchdowns allowed. u Coached defensive line that included the All-American tandem of Stephon Tuitt and Louis Nix III. Tuitt and Nix III were first set of Notre Dame defensive linemen to earn All-America status in same season since 1989. u Notre Dame held eight different opponents to under 100 yards rushing in '12. Only one FBS team in the nation allowed fewer than the Irish. No FBS school held more BCS automatically-qualifying schools to sub-100 yard rushing games than Notre Dame in '12. u Notre Dame limited its foes to 3.47 yards per rush, which ranked 17th in the FBS. The Irish had not completed a season with a lower yards allowed per rush since 2004 when Notre Dame allowed 2.7 yards per carry. u Notre Dame collected 34.0 sacks in 2012 and 23.5 of them (or 69.1%) came from the front three. The Irish were able to consistently rush three without having to blitz that often to create pressure on the opposing quarterback. u George Atkinson ranked 19th in the nation in kickoff return average at 26.1 and was a key reason the Irish kick returns moved from 75th in the NCAA in 2010 to 36th in 2011. u Kicker David Ruffer converted more PATs without a miss in 2011 than anyone in Notre Dame history (47-47). u In first season at Notre Dame, helped turn around Irish defense as well as coordinated special-teams efforts that included an All-America caliber placekicker. u The defensive line aided the Irish efforts in holding opponents to 4.0 yards per carry in 2010, almost a yard fewer than the ’09 Irish defense permitted. In Notre Dame’s four-game win streak to close the 2010 season, the Irish allowed only 2.9 yards per rush against Utah, Army, USC and Miami. Those four teams combined to average 4.9 yards per carry against the rest of their respective schedules. u The starting defensive line combined for 12 sacks and 15 tackles for loss. u Ruffer flourished with Elston’s tutelage as he was named one of three finalists for the Groza Award, presented annually to college football’s top kicker. He converted his first 18 field goal attempts of 2010 before missing his final kick of the season, snapping his school record streak for most consecutive made field goals in a season (18) and career (23).

u Elston was a member of Michigan’s football team from 1993-96 and lettered for the Wolverines as an outside linebacker from

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

2012 season review

1998 Michigan Rose Citrus 1999 Michigan 2000 Michigan Orange 2001 Michigan Citrus 2006 Central Michigan Motor City 2007 Cincinnati Papajohns.com 2009 Cincinnati Orange 2010 Cincinnati Sugar 2010 Notre Dame Sun 2011 Notre Dame Champs Sports 2012 Notre Dame BCS National Championship

coaches & staff

1997 Michigan Student Assistant 1998 Michigan Video Intern 1999-2000 Michigan Graduate Assistant (Outside Linebackers) 2001 Eastern Michigan Defensive Ends 2002-03 Eastern Michigan Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator 2004 Central Michigan Defensive Line 2005 Central Michigan Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line Central Michigan Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator 2006 2007-08 Cincinnati Tight Ends/ Special Teams Coordinator/Recruiting Coordinator Cincinnati Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Line/Special Teams Coordinator 2009 Notre Dame Defensive Line/Special Teams Coordinator 2010-11 2012-13 Notre Dame Defensive Line

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u In his only season as Cincinnati’s defensive line coach, Elston was forced to replace all of his starters while helping to implement a new defensive scheme. u The results were an attacking defensive front in 2009 that limited its opponents to 3.6 rushing yards per carry and helped lead Cincinnati’s defense to the third-most tackles for loss and 10th-most sacks in the nation. u The Bearcats’ defensive line combined for 57 tackles for losses and 25.5 of the team’s 37 sacks for the season. u Cincinnati was led in 2009 by Ricardo Mathews and Alex Daniels, two first-year starters at defensive end. Mathews received second-team all-BIG EAST honors and led Cincinnati with 12.5 tackles for loss. Daniels paced the defensive line with 56 tackles and led the team with 8.5 sacks. u Elston served as special teams coordinator in 2009 for the third straight season and helped Mardy Gilyard earn the BIG EAST Special Teams Player of the Year award for the second consecutive year. Gilyard averaged 30.5 yards on 42 kickoff returns and returned two kickoffs for touchdowns. He also averaged 12.6 yards on 16 punt returns, including one punt return for TD. u Elston’s kickoff return unit ranked second in the nation, averaging 28.5 yards per kickoff return, and only three schools returned more kickoffs for TDs than Cincinnati’s three returns. His punt return unit averaged 13.0 yards per return which ranked 17th in the nation. u Under Elston’s direction, Kevin Huber was selected as the first-team punter on the Associated Press All-America team in 2007 and 2008. Huber was also tabbed a first-team All-American in 2008 by the American Football Coaches Association and the Football Writers Association of America. He ranked seventh in the nation, averaging 45.0 yards per punt, and helped the Bearcats lead the nation in net punting at 41.5 yards. u Cincinnati became only the fourth team in NCAA FBS history to lead the nation in net punting in consecutive seasons. u Huber was selected in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. u Gilyard also was named BIG EAST Special Teams Player of the Year in 2008 after leading the BIG EAST and ranking 11th nationally by averaging 27.6 yards on 36 kickoff returns. Gilyard returned two kickoffs for TDs, the first a 97-yarder at Oklahoma and the second for 100 yards at West Virginia. u In 2007, Huber was named a consensus All-American and recipient of the BIG EAST Special Teams Player of the Year award after he led the nation averaging 46.9 yards per punt. Huber also helped the Bearcats rank first in the nation in net punting at 39.6 yards. u In 2006, he served as Central Michigan’s special teams coordinator and linebackers coach and instructed two all-Mid-American Conference linebackers, including the top tackler in the league. u Elston’s work with special teams in 2006 sparked a drastic improvement in the punting unit, which finished 19th nationally in net punting. u Spent the 2005 season as the Central Michigan co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach. He helped develop a unit that led the MAC in rushing defense, allowing 113.7 yards per game, a major improvement for a team that ranked last in the MAC in rushing defense two years earlier. u Worked directly with defensive end Dan Bazuin, who led the nation with 26.5 tackles for loss and tied a MAC record with 16 sacks. u Bazuin later became a second-round NFL draft pick by the Chicago Bears in 2007.

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harry hiestand Offensive Line

31st year coaching second year at Notre Dame

THE hiestand FILE PERSONAL INFO Malvern, Pa. Hometown: High School: Radnor High School College: East Stroudsburg (Pa.) (Health and Physical Education, 1983) Terri Wife: Children: Sons: Michael, Matthew and Mark;

Daughter: Sarah COACHING CAREER 1982 East Stroudsburg (Pa.) Student Assistant 1983 East Stroudsburg (Pa.) Assistant Offensive Line 1984-85 East Stroudsburg (Pa.) Offensive Line 1986 Pennsylvania Tight Ends 1987 USC Graduate Assistant 1988 Toledo Tight Ends 1989-91 Cincinnati Offensive Line Cincinnati Offensive Line/Run Game Coordinator 1992 Cincinnati Offensive Line/Offensive Coordinator 1993 1994-96 Missouri Offensive Line 1997-99 Illinois Offensive Line 2000-04 Illinois Offensive Line/Assistant Head Coach Chicago Bears Offensive Line 2005-09 2010-11 Tennessee Offensive Line 2012-present Notre Dame Offensive Line BOWLS/PLAYOFFS COACHED 1988 USC Rose 1999 Illinois Micron PC 2001 Illinois Sugar 2005 Chicago Bears NFL Divisional Round Chicago Bears Super Bowl XLI 2006 2010 Tennessee Music City 2012 Notre Dame BCS National Championship

u During his tenure at Illinois, Hiestand tutored 12 all-Big Ten selections on the offensive line, and every senior starting offensive lineman in his first seven years with the Illini signed with an NFL team. u Hiestand had six offensive linemen drafted during his eight seasons at Illinois. u Three of the seven best seasons for total offense and scoring occurred with Hiestand on the offensive staff at Illinois—and four of the top-10 seasons for fewest sacks allowed happened on Hiestand’s watch. u Coached the offensive line at Missouri from 1994-96 and in his final season with the Tigers helped them average 250.7 rushing yards per game, the ninth-best rushing average in the NCAA in 1996. u In his three seasons at Missouri, he helped the Tigers average 184.1 rushing yards per game, and four of his offensive linemen received all-Big 12 honors in 1996 (the first year of that conference’s existence). u Coached the offensive line at Cincinnati from 1989-93. In 1992 he added the title of run game coordinator and he added the duties of offensive coordinator in 1993 when the Bearcats won eight games, the most in 17 seasons. u First coaching job at the FBS level occurred at Toledo where he worked with the tight ends in 1988. u Worked with the offensive line as a graduate assistant at Pac-10 champion USC in 1987. u Coached the tight ends at Ivy League champion Penn (10-0) in 1986. u First assistant coach role came at alma mater, East Stroudsburg. Coached offensive line from 1984-85 and was assistant offensive line coach in 1983 at the NCAA Division II school after serving as a student assistant in 1982. Helped Stroudsburg to a pair of eastern division titles in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference ('82-'83).

PERSONAL INFORMATION u Began his college career as an offensive lineman at Springfield College (Mass.) before transferring to East Stroudsburg where an injury ended his playing career. u Graduated from East Stroudsburg in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education. u Oldest son, Michael, is graduate assistant at Florida International (works with defense and special teams).

DYNAMIC DISCIPLES OT Zack Martin, Notre Dame u 2012 Walter Camp Second Team All-American u Two-time captain C Olin Kreutz, Chicago Bears u 2005 and 2006 Pro Bowl selection; Named to All-Pro team in 2006 u Four-time captain G Ruben Brown, Chicago Bears u 2006 Pro Bowl selection LT David Diehl, Illinois (New York Giants) u 2003 fifth-round draft choice; 2009 Pro Bowl selection; Two-time Super Bowl champion RT Tony Pashos, Illinois (Washington Redskins) u Nine-year NFL veteran started 70 of 92 career games played for four NFL teams C Roberto Garza, Chicago Bears u Started 94 consecutive games he has appeared in; current captain of Chicago Bears

PLAYING EXPERIENCE 1978-79 Springfield (Mass.)

1980-81 East Stroudsburg (Pa.)

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COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS u A 30-year coaching veteran who has directed the offensive lines at football programs in the Southeastern Conference, Big Ten Conference, Big 12 Conference and National Football League for the past 19 seasons. u Heistand has coached offensive line for 24 consecutive seasons. u Coached an offensive line that nearly helped the Irish average over 200 yards per game in both rushing and passing, which had previously happened only twice in school history (1977, 1970). u Notre Dame averaged 4.9 yards per rush in 2012 – the highest per carry average for the Irish since 1996 (5.2). Notre Dame ran for at least 200 yards seven times in '12, including six of the last nine contests. The Irish had not posted more 200+ yard rushing games in a single season since 1996. u Only two offensive lines from a Bowl Championship Series automatically-qualifying conference, including Notre Dame, could lay claim to averaging at least 200 yards on the ground, 200 yards in the air and yielding 16 sacks or less in the '12 regular season. u Coached at Tennessee for two years (2010-11) after working with the offensive line of the Chicago Bears from 2005-09. He coached the offensive line at Illinois from 1997-2004 and at Missouri from 1994-96. u Tennessee was one of only seven schools in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision that did not start a senior on the offensive line in any game in 2011. u The Volunteers allowed only 18 sacks while attempting 400 passes in 2011—and only Alabama, among conference schools, allowed fewer sacks in 2011 than Tennessee. u In his first season with the Volunteers in 2010, only one player in his group had starting experience and that amounted to only three career starts. u Started three true freshmen on the 2010 offensive line and still helped running back Tauren Poole tie for the SEC lead with six 100-yard rushing games. Poole recorded just the 16th 1,000-yard rushing season in Tennessee history with 1,034 yards. u Prior to his arrival in Knoxville, spent five seasons coaching the offensive line of the Chicago Bears. The Bears were division champions in 2005 and 2006, advancing to Super Bowl XLI following the 2006 season. u His offensive line helped Bears' running backs eclipse 1,200 rushing yards three times in five seasons. u Thomas Jones gained 1,335 rushing yards in 2005 and 1,210 yards in 2006, while Matt Forte totaled 1,238 yards on the ground in 2008. Jones and Forte joined an exclusive list of Bears' running backs to ever gain at least 1,200 rushing yards in a season: Neal Anderson, Walter Payton and Gale Sayers. u Two of Hiestand’s players made the Pro Bowl while in Chicago. Center Olin Kreutz was selected in 2005 and 2006—and guard Ruben Brown earned the honor following the 2006 campaign. u Kreutz was named first-team All-Pro in 2006 and became the first Bears' offensive lineman to receive that honor in 17 years. u Worked with the offensive line at Illinois from 1997-2004 and held the title of assistant head coach for the final five seasons in Champaign.

74 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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Safeties

35th year coaching second year at Notre Dame

THE elliott FILE PERSONAL INFO Iowa City, Iowa West High School Iowa (History, 1976) Joey Son: Grant; Daughter: Jessica

COACHING CAREER

BOWLS COACHED

PLAYING EXPERIENCE 1972-75

Iowa

Defensive Back

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Son of former Iowa athletics director and Michigan head football coach Bump Elliott .

Graduated with high distinction from Iowa.

Candidate for Rhodes Scholarship in 1976 and was named an Academic All-American in 1974 and 1975.

NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship recipient and member of Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies.

DYNAMIC DISCIPLES Josh Buhl, LB (Kansas State) u First-Team All-American; Butkus Award semifinalist Terence Newman, DB (Kansas State), Dallas Cowboys u 2002 Consensus All-American; Thorpe Award winner; Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year; fifth overall pick in 2003 NFL Draft

History and records

Merton Hanks, DB (Iowa) u First-Team All-American Tom Knight, DB (Iowa) u First-round NFL Draft pick in 1997 by Arizona Cardinals

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

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u Spent 30 of his 34 seasons coaching defense, primarily as a defensive backs coach or defensive coordinator. Served as defensive coordinator for a combined 11 seasons at San Diego State, Kansas State, Iowa and Ball State. u Elliott was critical in the development of Notre Dame’s youthful and inexperienced secondary in '12, especially first-year starting safety Matthias Farley. The Irish ranked among the top 20 FBS schools in the following pass defense categories: fewest passing yards/completion (9.95, 2nd), fewest touchdown passes (11, t-6th), pass efficiency defense (111.36, 16th), interceptions (16, t-20th), fewest passing yards/attempt (5.98, 13th) interception percentage (3.69, 24th), and pass defense (199.77, 25th). u Has had three two-year coaching stints at Iowa State in the last 30 years and most recently served as the Cyclones’ secondary coach from 2010-11. u Helped improve an Iowa State pass defense that ranked 84th in pass efficiency defense the season before he arrived to 46th after his arrival. He also helped Iowa State improve 29 spots in the pass defense rankings from 2009 to 2011. u Cyclones cornerback Leonard Johnson earned second-team all-Big 12 honors in 2010 and 2011. Safety Ter’Ran Benton was an honorable mention all-Big 12 selection in 2011 and safety David Sims totaled 96 tackles in 11 games en route to earning all-Big 12 honorable mention accolades in 2010. u Assistant head coach and defensive coordinator for three seasons at San Diego State from 2006-08. Added the duties of inside linebackers coach in 2008. He worked in the Aztecs athletics department in 2009. u Elliott was the first hire by then-head coach Chuck Long at San Diego State. In his first two seasons with the Aztecs, San Diego State had the top tackler in Mountain West Conference as Joe Martin averaged 10.0 tackles per game in 2006 and Russell Allen recorded 10.6 tackles per contest in 2007. u In his first year at San Diego State, Elliott’s defense allowed only 171.0 passing yards per game and ranked second in pass defense in the Mountain West Conference. The Aztecs allowed scores on only 67.3 percent of opponent red zone trips to rank second in the conference. u Defensive coordinator at Kansas State from 2002-05 and helped the Wildcats to a 31-19 record, including four wins over nationally-ranked opponents. u K-State recorded two 11-win seasons, claimed the school’s first Big 12 championship and advanced to the 2003 Fiesta Bowl – the first BCS bowl appearance in school history. u In his four seasons as the Wildcats’ defensive coordinator, Elliott’s defenses allowed an average of 111.6 rushing yards per game and 194.1 passing yards per game.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

2012 season review

1983 North Carolina Peach North Carolina Aloha 1986 1987 Iowa Holiday Peach 1988 Iowa 1991 Iowa Rose 1991 Iowa Holiday 1993 Iowa Alamo 1996 Iowa Alamo Sun 1997 Iowa 2000 Iowa State Insight.com 2001 Iowa State Independence Kansas State Holiday 2002 Kansas State Fiesta 2004 Iowa State Pinstripe 2011 2012 Notre Dame BCS National Championship

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1976 Iowa Graduate Assistant 1977 Kent State Secondary 1978-79 Ball State Secondary Ball State Defensive Coordinator/Secondary 1980 1981-82 Iowa State Secondary North Carolina Wide Receivers/Tight End 1983-86 1987-94 Iowa Secondary Iowa Defensive Coordinator/Outside Linebackers 1996-97 1998 Iowa Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/Outside Linebackers Iowa State Associate Head Coach/Secondary/Special Teams 2000-01 2002-05 Kansas State Defensive Coordinator/Secondary San Diego State Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator 2006-07 San Diego State Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers 2008 Iowa State Secondary 2010-11 2012-13 Notre Dame Safeties

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u Kansas State intercepted 58 passes from 2002-05 and returned 12 interceptions for touchdowns. u Twelve of Elliott’s players received all-Big 12 accolades and four players were drafted. u The 2002 defense directed by Elliott led the nation in scoring defense (11.8 points per game), ranked second in the country in total defense (249.0 yards) and rushing defense (69.5 yards) and was third in pass efficiency defense (91.7). u The 69.5 rushing yards allowed per game in 2002 was a school record while the 11.8 points per game were the second-fewest points allowed by a K-State defense. The 249.0 total yards permitted was third-best in Wildcats history. u Cornerback Terence Newman was a consensus All-American at Kansas State in 2002 and was recipient of the Jim Thorpe Award, presented annually to college football’s best defensive back. Newman was named 2002 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and became the fifth overall selection in the 2003 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. u Elliott’s defense intercepted 20 passes in 2002 and five picks were returned for touchdowns to set a school record. u Safety Bobby Walker led the Wildcats with six interceptions in 2002. Walker returned two interceptions for touchdowns in a 23-second span against Iowa State and was named National Defensive Player of the Week for his performance. u The 2003 Wildcats defense also recorded 20 interceptions, tying the 2002 squad for third-most interceptions in a season. u The 40 combined interceptions in Elliott’s first two seasons as Kansas State defensive coordinator were the second most in school history. u Elliott’s defense in his second season at Kansas State ranked sixth nationally in total defense (283.1 yards per game), seventh in pass defense (174.6), eighth in scoring defense (16.3 points) and 17th in rushing defense (108.8 yards). The Wildcats set a school record with 51 sacks in 2003. u Linebacker Josh Buhl broke the Kansas State record with 184 tackles in 2003 en route to being named a first-team All-American

by Sporting News and a second-team All-American by Associated Press and Sports Illustrated. u From 2000-01, was the Iowa State associate head coach and worked with the Cyclones secondary and coordinated the special teams. u Elliott’s secondary recorded 18 interceptions in 2001, the most picks by an Iowa State defensive backfield in 25 years. The Cyclones ranked fourth nationally in passing defense (151.8 yards per game) and 21st in pass efficiency defense. u Iowa State defensive backs intercepted 10 passes in 2000, the most in eight years. Defensive back Jamarcus Powers and safety Dustin Avey earned all-Big 12 honors while safety Marc Simmons was one of the Big 12’s top freshman players. u The Cyclone special teams shined in 2000, blocking seven kicks to lead the Big 12. Kick returner J.J. Moses earned first-team all-Big 12 accolades. u Member of the Iowa athletics department from 1987-99. He was on Hayden Fry’s coaching staff from 1987-94 and from 1996-98.

In 1999, Elliott served as a special assistant to Iowa athletics director Bob Bowlsby. Elliott was executive director of the University of Iowa Alumni Association in 1995. u Served as secondary coach from 1987-94. He returned as defensive coordinator from 1996-98 and added the title assistant head coach in 1998. Elliott’s position group focus switched to the Hawkeyes outside linebackers from 1996-98. u Elliott coached seven first-team all-Big Ten selections and eight second-team all-conference players at Iowa. The Hawkeyes were 74-52-5 (.584) in his 11 seasons as an assistant coach and helped Iowa get invited to seven bowl games. u In his 11 seasons coaching at Iowa, opposing quarterbacks completed only 51.6 percent of passes and averaged only 176.9 yards per game. Six of Elliott’s players rank in the top 10 in career interceptions at Iowa. u The 1997 defense coordinated by Elliott ranked among the best in the Big Ten and the nation. The Hawks ranked fourth nationally in scoring defense and pass efficiency defense, seventh in total defense and 11th in rushing defense. Iowa recorded three shutouts in 1997 and held two other opponents to only one touchdown. u Defensive lineman Jared DeVries was named Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year in 1997 and was a consensus All-American in 1998 en route to setting the career school record for tackles for loss and sacks. u Iowa led the Big Ten in pass defense in two seasons between 1987-94 and had the best third-down defense four times in that eight-year window. u Former NFL All-Pro safety Merton Hanks was a top defensive back for Elliott and helped Iowa win the Big Ten in 1990 and play in the 1991 Rose Bowl. Hanks was a first-team All-American and semifinalist for the Thorpe Award. u Only stint coaching offense came at North Carolina from 1983-86 when he coached the wide receivers and tight ends. u Prior to North Carolina, made his first stop at Iowa State as the secondary coach from 1981-82. The Cyclones pass defense in 1982 led the Big Eight and produced professionals Ron Osborne and John Arnaud. u Earned his first defensive coordinator position at Ball State in 1980 after serving as the Cardinals’ secondary coach the previous two seasons. u First full-time coaching job was as the secondary coach at Kent State in 1977 and he served as a graduate assistant at Iowa in 1976.

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Coaching Staff PERSONAL INFORMATION

scott booker

Tight Ends/Special Teams Coordinator EIGHTH year coaching FOURTH year at Notre Dame

DYNAMIC DISCIPLES

THE booker FILE PERSONAL INFO Hometown: High School: College: Wife: Children:

Pittsburgh, Pa. Shady Side Academy B.A. Kent State (Business Administration, 2003); M.A. Kent State (Sports Studies, 2006) Jen Daughter: Morgan

COACHING CAREER 2003 2004 2005-08 2009 2010-11 2012-13

Kent State Kent State Kent State Western Kentucky Notre Dame Notre Dame

u Four-year regular at safety and on special teams for Kent State from 1999-2002. u Named to the MAC all-academic team in 2001.

Student Assistant Graduate Assistant Defensive Backs Defensive Backs Intern Tight Ends/Special Teams Coordinator

TE Tyler Eifert (Notre Dame), Cincinnati Bengals u 2013 first-round NFL Draft pick and first tight end selected u 2012 Mackey Award Winner u 2012 Pro Football Weekly First Team All-American u 2012 AP Second Team All-American u 2012 Walter Camp Second Team All-American u 2012 Sporting News Second Team All-American u 2012 Sports Illustrated Second Team All-American u 2012 CBSSports.com Second Team All-American S Usama Young (Kent State), Oakland Raiders u 2006 second-team all-MAC honoree; Third-round selection in 2007 NFL Draft by New Orleans Saints CB Jack Williams (Kent State) u 2007 second-team all-MAC selection; fourth-round selection in 2008 NFL Draft by Denver Broncos

BOWLS/PLAYOFFS COACHED 2012

Notre Dame

BCS National Championship

Kent State

Safety

PLAYING EXPERIENCE 1999-2002

COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS u Enters his fourth season with the Irish and second year as an assistant coach. u Coaches tight ends and serves as special teams coordinator after learning the Irish offense as an intern from 2010-11. u Star pupil Tyler Eifert captured the 2012 John Mackey Award. He has also garnered second-team AP, Walter Camp, Sporting News, Sports Illustrated and CBSSports.com All-America honors. u Eifert finished career ranked first in school history in both career receptions (140) and career receiving yards (1,840) by a tight end. u Kyle Brindza set single-season school records for field goals made (23), field goals attempted (31) and points by a place kicker (95). Brindza also ranked tied for sixth in the Football Subdivision in field goals made in 2012. u Brindza also equaled the single-game school record with five field goals against USC on Nov. 24 and his 16 points tied for the fourth-most in school history. u Brindza belted a 52-yard field goal against the Trojans. The field goal is tied with David Ruffer (Maryland, 2011) for the secondlongest in school history. u Under his tutelage, Notre Dame registered a 38.6 net punting average in 2012 – the program's highest such average since 1997. u As an intern with Notre Dame, he assisted the offensive coaches in a variety of areas including film breakdowns, scouting reports, playbooks and other duties assigned by head coach Brian Kelly and his staff. u Part of an offensive coaching staff that helped the Irish register over 500 yards of offense in five games, equal to the combined number of 500-yard offensive games Notre Dame recorded from 2006-10. u The Irish offense in 2011 scored at least 45 points in three games, the most by a Notre Dame team since 1996. u Part of a staff that helped Eifert become a finalist for the Mackey Award (top collegiate tight end) and Michael Floyd set every career receiving record at Notre Dame. u Prior to Notre Dame, coached defensive backs for five seasons at two schools. He worked with the secondary at Western Kentucky in 2009 and was the defensive backs coach at his alma mater, Kent State, from 2005-08. u Also worked with all four special teams units at both Western Kentucky and Kent State. u At Kent State, helped develop two NFL draft picks in Jack Williams and Usama Young. Williams earned second-team all-MidAmerican Conference honors in 2007 and was a fourth-round selection by the Denver Broncos in the 2008 NFL Draft. Young received second-team all-MAC accolades in 2006 and was selected in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. u Under Booker’s tutelage, Kent State ranked first or second in the MAC in pass defense efficiency, pass defense and interceptions in 2006. u In 2005, the Golden Flashes allowed only 190.5 passing yards per game to rank 24th in the nation. u Served as a graduate assistant at Kent State in 2004 and was a student assistant in 2003.

76 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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paul longo

27th year in collegiate athletics fourth year at Notre Dame

THE longo FILE PERSONAL INFO

u He was a four-year starter at wide receiver on the Warriors’ football team, set season and career receiving records and twice was the MVP. u Totaled 91 career receptions for 1,154 yards at Wayne State and paced the Warriors in receiving from 1978-80. u Longo went to training camps as a free agent with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1982, Philadelphia Stars of the USFL in 1983 and Toronto Argonauts of the CFL in 1984.

Sterling Heights, Mich.

Hometown: High School: Adlai Stevenson High School College: Wayne State (Physical Education, 1983) Shannon Wife: Children: Son: Anthony; Daughter: Natalie

Wisconsin Assistant Strength Coach Iowa Assistant Football Strength Coach Iowa Head Football Strength Coach Iowa Olympic Sports Strength Coach Central Michigan Head Strength Coach Cincinnati Director of Football Strength and Conditioning Notre Dame Director of Football Strength and Conditioning

BOWLS/PLAYOFFS COACHED

1978-81

Wayne State

Wide Receiver

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS u u u u u

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u u u

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S Harrison Smith (Notre Dame), Minnesota Vikings u 29th overall selection in first round of 2012 NFL Draft WR Mardy Gilyard (Cincinnati), St. Louis Rams u 2009 All-American; 2008-09 first-team all-BIG EAST OT Joe Staley (Central Michigan), San Francisco 49ers u 28th overall selection in first round of 2007 NFL Draft by San Francisco u Two-time All-Pro OT Ross Verba (Iowa) u 30th overall section in first round of 1997 NFL Draft by Green Bay

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WR Michael Floyd (Notre Dame), Arizona Cardinals u 13th overall selection in first round of 2012 NFL Draft

History and records

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Veteran strength and conditioning coach with 26 years of experience at NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision schools.

Has trained championship-caliber teams in the Big Ten, BIG EAST, MAC and Notre Dame (reached BCS title game in 2012).

Six Notre Dame players drafted in 2013 and 14 signed NFL contracts..

Worked in a similar capacity from 2007-09 at the University of Cincinnati and has worked alongside current Irish head football coach Brian Kelly as his speed, strength and conditioning coach since Kelly’s first season at Central Michigan in 2004.

Longo has instilled a grueling strength and conditioning program at Notre Dame that has helped the Irish become one of the top closing teams in the nation.

Through three years at Notre Dame, Longo and Kelly have helped the Irish secure a 23-3 record when leading after three quarters and are 23-3 when entering halftime with a lead. In the two seasons prior to Kelly’s and Longo’s arrival, Notre Dame was only 9-6 in games it led at halftime.

Notre Dame is 9-1 in the month of November under Longo and Kelly. Notre Dame had lost eight of its last nine November games before their arrival in 2010.

Under Kelly’s watch at Cincinnati, the Bearcats were 32-0 when entering a fourth quarter with a lead and 29-2 when leading at halftime.

Since 2005 at Central Michigan, Kelly’s teams are 63-4 when leading after three quarters and 62-5 when taking the lead into halftime.

Stops at Wisconsin (1987), Iowa (1988-98), Central Michigan (2004-06), Cincinnati (2007-09) and Notre Dame have helped Longo produce more than 100 NFL draft picks.

Helped develop Michael Floyd and Harrison Smith into first-round NFL Draft picks in 2012. Floyd and Smith became first Irish teammates selected in first round of NFL Draft in 18 years.

In his first three seasons at Notre Dame, has helped produce five players drafted in the first 43 picks of the NFL Draft. Notre Dame hadn’t had that many total players drafted that high in consecutive drafts since 1994-95.

Eight Cincinnati players were selected in 2008 and 2009 combined, equal to the combined total of NFL draft picks from Cincinnati in the previous five drafts.

At Central Michigan, Longo served as the head strength coach and helped develop five NFL draft selections, including his prized pupil, Joe Staley. Staley entered Central Michigan in 2003 as a tight end, graduated as a left tackle and became the first Chippewa to be chosen in the first round of the NFL Draft.

Staley caught 11 passes for 130 yards and one touchdown in his freshman season. Longo arrived with Kelly prior to the 2004 season and helped Staley pack on 80 pounds during his Chippewa career as he grew into an offensive tackle. He started 11 games at right tackle as a sophomore and moved to left tackle where he started all 25 games from 2005-06 and allowed only one combined sack in his final two seasons.

After becoming just the fifth Central Michigan player to participate in the Senior Bowl, Staley became the 28th overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, picked by the San Francisco 49ers.

From 1988-2003, Longo served on the strength and conditioning staff at Iowa and worked primarily with football from 1988-98.

DE Connor Barwin (Cincinnatti), Philadelphia Eagles u Second-round pick in 2009 NFL Draft by Houston Texans

2012 season review

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

TE Tyler Eifert (Notre Dame), Cincinnati Bengals u 2012 Mackey Award Winner u 2012 Pro Football Weekly First Team All-American u 2012 AP Second Team All-American u 2012 Walter Camp Second Team All-American u 2012 Sporting News Second Team All-American u 2012 Sports Illustrated Second Team All-American u 2012 CBSSports.com Second Team All-American

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1988 Iowa Peach 1991 Iowa Rose 1991 Iowa Holiday 1993 Iowa Alamo Sun 1995 Iowa 1996 Iowa Alamo 1997 Iowa Sun 2006 Central Michigan Motor City 2007 Cincinnati International 2007 Cincinnati Papajohns.com 2009 Cincinnati Orange 2010 Cincinnati Sugar 2010 Notre Dame Sun 2011 Notre Dame Champs Sports 2012 Notre Dame BCS National Championship

LB Manti Te’o (Notre Dame), San Diego Chargers u 2012 winner of the Butkus, Nagurski, Lombardi, Bednarik, Lott and Maxwell Awards u 2012 Walter Camp Player of the Year u 2012 Heisman Trophy runner-up

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DYNAMIC DISCIPLES

COACHING CAREER 1987 1988-92 1993-98 1999-2003 2004-06 2007-09 2010-13

PERSONAL INFORMATION

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Director of Football Strength and Conditioning

u Worked with Hall of Fame coach Hayden Fry as Longo served as the assistant strength coach for the football program from 1988-92 before being promoted to head strength coach for the Hawkeye football team in 1993. u Longo played a critical role in helping the Hawkeyes to seven bowl games including the 1991 Rose Bowl after Iowa claimed the Big Ten Conference championship in 1990. u The 1991 Hawkeyes compiled a 10-1-1 record and finished second in the Big Ten with a 7-1 ledger. Iowa was ranked 10th in the final polls after tying BYU in the Holiday Bowl. u Longo also made two trips to the Sun and Alamo Bowls and one appearance in the Peach Bowl. u Longo began his career as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Wisconsin in 1987.

77 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

Support Staff corey brown Graduate Assistant - Defense Corey Brown is in his second season as a graduate assistant for the defensive coaching staff at the University of Notre Dame. A former defensive lineman at the University of Iowa, Brown has six years of coaching experience – all with the defensive line – and will work with defensive line coach Mike Elston and his group this year.

Brown coached the previous three seasons at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs. He focused on the defensive line and also served as a strength and conditioning coach. At Iowa Western, Brown helped six players earn scholarships to Football Bowl Subdivision schools, including Oregon, Washington State, West Virginia and Iowa State. He coached one All-American and had eight all-region or all-conference performers.

From 2006-07, Brown coached the defensive line and again was a strength and conditioning coach at North Iowa Area Community College.

Brown graduated from the University of Iowa in 2005 with a sociology degree. He was a member of the Hawkeyes' football team from 1995-99. Brown was a teammate of Notre Dame defensive coordinator Bob Diaco in 1995 and with co-defensive coordinator Kerry Cooks from 1995-97. Brown’s defensive coordinator at Iowa from 1995-98 was Bob Elliott, Notre Dame’s current safeties coach. As a senior in 1999, Brown started all 11 games at defensive tackle, ranked ninth on the team with 52 tackles and earned the team’s defensive hustle award.

Following college, Brown played five years on the defensive and offensive line for the Quad City Steam Wheelers in the Arena Football League 2. Brown helped the Steam Wheelers claim back-to-back AFL2 championships as Quad City posted a combined 37-1 record in Brown’s first two seasons with the club.

A native of Houston, Texas, Brown has two daughters, Erin and Kayla, and one son, Anthony. Brown resides in South Bend.

Josh Reardon

Tyler McDermott Graduate Assistant - Offense Tyler McDermott is in his first season working with the Notre Dame football team as a graduate assistant.

He will primarily work with the offensive line, assisting Fighting Irish offensive line coach Harry Hiestand.

McDermott came to Notre Dame in February 2013 following a one-year stint as offensive technical intern at his alma mater Colorado State. He worked with the Rams’ offensive staff preparing cut-ups for players and reports on opposing schools. McDermott broke down film on both future opponents and Colorado State for selfscouting purposes. He also played a critical role in the Rams’ recruiting efforts.

McDermott was a four-year player at Colorado State from 2007-11 as an offensive lineman. He played in 24 games over his career, predominantly at center, and registered five starts.

McDermott is a native of Lake Worth, Fla. He earned his bachelor’s degree in health and exercise science in May 2012.

chad klunder

Graduate Assistant - Defense Josh Reardon is in his second season at the University of Notre Dame as a graduate assistant for the Irish defense. Reardon joined Notre Dame after coaching four years at the College of the Holy Cross and Sacred Heart University.

At Notre Dame, Reardon assists defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Bob Diaco and works with the Irish inside and outside linebackers.

In 2011, Reardon was outside linebackers coach at Holy Cross and was part of a defensive coaching staff that helped hold opponents to only 3.9 yards per carry.

Jimmy Thomas ranked fifth on the team with 59 tackles while Mike Tucker led the Crusaders with nine sacks and ranked second on the team in tackles for loss.

Reardon spent three seasons at Sacred Heart, coaching the defensive line in 2008 and the secondary in 2009. He served as defensive coordinator and secondary coach in 2010.

Reardon’s first job was as a graduate assistant at Central Michigan from 2006-07.

He assisted with coaching the defensive line and inside linebackers. Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly was the Chippewas' head coach in 2006 and defensive line coach Mike Elston was the linebackers coach and special teams coordinator.

In Reardon’s first season as graduate assistant, Central Michigan won the MidAmerican Conference and the Motor City Bowl en route to a 10-4 season.

Reardon was a student assistant in 2005 for Central Michigan’s football team and worked with current Notre Dame defensive coordinator Bob Diaco.

A 2006 graduate of Central Michigan, Reardon was a linebacker and long snapper on the Chippewas' football team from 2001-04. He earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education with a minor in history.

Born in Big Rapids, Mich., Reardon is a native of Sturgis, Mich. He is single and resides in Mishawaka.

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A 2010 graduate of Grand Valley State with a degree in physical education and an emphasis in sports leadership, Welsh worked as a student assistant with the football team in 2008 and 2009. Current Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chuck Martin served as Grand Valley State’s head coach in 2008 and 2009. Welsh worked on film breakdowns, compiled scouting reports and managed projects assigned by Martin.

Prior to enrolling at Grand Valley State in 2007, Welsh served as a coach at Whitehall High School, in Whitehall, Mich., from 2005-07. He served as the quarterbacks coach for the varsity football team and offensive coordinator for the junior varsity team, in addition to working with the boys' basketball and baseball programs.

Born in Grand Rapids, Mich., Welsh and his wife Jacqueline were married in May 2012 and reside in South Bend.

Associate Athletic Director for Football Operations Chad Klunder is in his 11th season at Notre Dame and first as associate athletic director for football operations. In his role, Klunder coordinates and oversees all day-to-day administrative and operational details including team travel, budgets, pre-season camp arrangements, the annual coaches clinic and summer camps.

A former graduate assistant coach at Notre Dame in 2003-04, Klunder worked with the Irish offense for two seasons. He previously served as running backs coach and coordinator of football operations at Harvard from 1998 through 2002. During his tenure at Harvard, his running backs led the Ivy League in rushing on three occasions. He coached three all-Ivy League players, including Chris Menick, Harvard’s all-time leading rusher. Harvard in 2001 finished 9-0 in the Ivy League and became the first Harvard team to go unbeaten or untied in conference play since 1913.

Klunder also served as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at Minnesota – and worked as a graduate assistant football coach at St. Cloud State. At St. Cloud, he coached Randy Martin, who was a finalist in 1995 and ’96 for the Harlon Hill Trophy that goes to the NCAA Division II player of the year. The Waverly, Iowa, native played defensive back at Wartburg College in Waverly. He earned four letters, was twice a unanimous all-league pick and gained honorable mention All-America recognition. He served as a Wartburg co-captain in 1994 when his team advanced to the NCAA Division III quarterfinals.

Klunder received a degree in sports management from Wartburg in 1995 and has done master’s degree coursework at St. Cloud State, Minnesota and Notre Dame. He is married to the former Lisa Malin, who is executive director of the Kelly Cares Foundation. The couple has one daughter, Allyson, and resides in Granger.

David Peloquin

pat welsh

Director of Player personnel

Graduate Assistant - Offense

The 2013 football season is Dave Peloquin’s 10th year with the Notre Dame football program and his first year as director of player personnel. In this role, Peloquin’s responsibilities include serving as a liaison between the football program and various University departments, including admissions, academic services for student-athletes and campus housing.

Peloquin also works with the program’s recruiting efforts, handles special projects assigned by head coach Brian Kelly and assists in the social media strategies and execution of the football program. Peloquin played a critical role in helping the Irish secure four top-10 recruiting classes in a six-year period.

Prior to being promoted to director of football development, Peloquin served as coordinator of player personnel development for two seasons in numerous administrative duties regarding Notre Dame’s recruiting. In 2004, Peloquin served in a similar capacity as a recruiting assistant, a role in which he worked with the coaching staff assisting in all recruiting aspects.

Pat Welsh is in his second season as a graduate assistant at Notre Dame and works with offensive line coach Harry Hiestand and the Irish offensive line. Welsh arrived at Notre Dame after working at Wittenberg (Ohio) University in 2011 and with Grand Valley State’s football program from 2008-10.

In 2011, Welsh served as quarterbacks coach at Wittenberg. With the Tigers, Welsh helped Ben Zoeller earn North Coast Athletic Conference offensive player of the year honors after Zoeller led the NCAC with 2,651 passing yards and 265.1 passing yards per game. Wittenberg was 8-2 in 2011 and finished second in the NCAC with a 5-1 record.

Welsh served as a defensive assistant for the Lakers in 2010 and helped Grand Valley State’s defense hold opponents to 19.2 points per game. The Lakers were 11-2 and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division II Playoffs. Welsh assisted with coaching the Grand Valley State defensive backs and also doubled as the Lakers video coordinator.

A 2003 Notre Dame graduate with a bachelor’s degree in business marketing from the Mendoza College of Business, Peloquin served as a student manager from 2000 to 2002 and was named head senior manager for the 2002 season.

Peloquin is a native of Blue Island, Ill., and is married to the former Jamie Meisenhelder. Their first child, Mackenzie, was born in July.

beth rex Director of Football Administration Beth Rex is in her fourth year as director of football administration at Notre Dame after serving as the football program associate from 2008-09 at the University of Cincinnati.

Rex served as the assistant to current Irish head football coach Brian Kelly at Cincinnati and that continues to be part of her duties at Notre Dame where she serves as the primary contact person in all matters for Kelly. Rex coordinates Kelly’s schedule, is responsible for all football staff and office operations and assists in event planning.

Rex has been a driving force behind the very successful Football 101 initiative that benefits Kelly Cares Foundation and introduces women over the age of 21 to the game of football. She also has organized the Notre Dame Football Awards Show each of the last two seasons that replaced the year-end celebratory banquet.

Rex has worked in athletics for 16 years, primarily as an athletics trainer. She served as an athletics trainer at Cincinnati from 2001-08 and worked with the football, baseball, women’s basketball, men’s soccer, tennis, men’s and women’s golf, cheerleading and dance teams. Among her various duties, Rex managed the administrative responsibilities of the athletics training room, oversaw the budget, handled all purchases and inventory and processed all medical claims for Cincinnati’s student-athletes.

Rex also served as an adjunct professor at Cincinnati from 2006-08 and taught medical terminology, sports administration and athletics training.

Prior to Cincinnati, Rex was an assistant athletics trainer at the University of Memphis for two years (1999-2001) and one year at the College of Wooster (1998-99).

She worked with the baseball, women’s basketball and men’s soccer teams at Memphis and at Wooster she managed the athletic training duties for 21 varsity sports. While living in Memphis, she assisted the Memphis Maniax of the Xtreme Football League in the spring of 2001.

From 1997-98, Rex worked at the National Athletic Trainers Association in Dallas where she was a continuing education assistant.

Rex graduated in 1996 from Cincinnati with a bachelor’s degree in education. She began her career as a graduate assistant at Eastern Kentucky where she earned her master’s degree in physical education with an emphasis in sports administration.

A native of Tiffin, Ohio, Rex is married to Byron Rex and the couple resides in Granger.

ernest jones Director of Player Development and Engagement Ernest Jones, who was associate head coach of the University of Buffalo football team in 2010-11, enters his second year as director of player development and engagement.

Jones is responsible for helping develop the Fighting Irish football players in three of the five core areas head coach Brian Kelly uses to develop complete studentathletes: intellectual development, social development and spiritual development (the coaching staff is charged with skill development and the strength and conditioning staff is responsible for physical development).

Jones acts as a liaison between the football players and coaching staff plus serves as primary contact between both the student welfare and development office and academic services for student-athletes department.

Through the athletics department’s student welfare and development office, Jones helps coordinate community service projects via the “Irish Around the Bend” initiative.

He also helps coordinate and monitor the study hall sessions with the associate director and senior academic counselor of the academic services for student-athletes department.

In addition to his title of associate head coach at Buffalo, Jones coached the Bulls’ cornerbacks and served as recruiting coordinator. He also oversaw the “Bulls in the Community” program, an initiative that encouraged Buffalo football players to be active in community service. In this capacity, Jones initiated and oversaw the football team’s adoption of Jacob Ortel, a local pediatric cancer patient.

Jones served as director of player services at Cincinnati in 2009 (as a member of Kelly’s staff), providing guidance and counseling to the Bearcats’ football team. He worked with the academic services department regarding classroom performance and managed the “Cats in the Community” program.

From 2000-08, Jones was a college football coach, including one year as a head coach and three years coaching at the Football Bowl Subdivision level. He was head coach at Alcorn State in 2008 and was an assistant coach under Kelly from 2005-07.

Jones coached the running backs at Cincinnati in 2007, the running backs at Central Michigan in 2006 and coached the Chippewas’ cornerbacks in 2005.

Prior to joining Kelly’s coaching staff, Jones served as defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach at Oberlin in 2004. He coached the defensive backs and was recruiting coordinator at Kentucky State in 2003.

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Dr. Jerry Hofferth, D.C., begins his ninth year in 2013 as the chiropractor for Notre Dame football and all other Irish athletic teams. He also enters his 22nd year of private practice at Hofferth Chiropractic Center in Mishawaka.

Hofferth earned his undergraduate degree from North Central College (Naperville Ill.) in 1988. He's a 1992 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. Hofferth collected a post-graduate certification in spinal trauma from the International Chiropractors Association in 1996.

Hofferth has been a board member of the Indiana State Chiropractic Association since 2007.

A native of Munster, Ind., Hofferth is married to the former Kelly Day and the couple has two daughters: Sydney and Madison. The family resides in South Bend.

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Dr. chris balint Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Christopher Balint (’90) is a board certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine. He is in his 11th year as an orthopedic surgeon for the University of Notre Dame football team and other Irish athletic squads.

Balint received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame. He is a 1996 graduate of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Mo., and completed his orthopedic residency at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, Mich. He also performed a fellowship specializing in sports medicine (shoulder and knee arthroscopy) at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.

Balint not only serves as the chairman of the Notre Dame Orthopaedic Society, but is an active member of the following medical societies: Diplomate of American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery, American Academy of Osteopathic Orthopedic Surgeons, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Indiana Orthopedic Society, Indiana State Medical Association, St. Joseph County Medical Society, Arthroscopic Association of North America, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners.

Balint has previous professional and collegiate athletic physician experience with the Boston Celtics, and Harvard and Northeastern universities.

Balint and his wife, the former Susan Gomez, have four children: Emma, Owen, Evan and Ella. The family resides in Granger.

Adam Myers Assistant Football Equipment Manager A former assistant equipment manager at the University of Minnesota, Adam Myers enters his fourth season in a similar role at the University of Notre Dame.

Myers assisted head football equipment manager Ryan Grooms at Minnesota and was hired at Notre Dame shortly after Grooms arrived in South Bend.

Myers spent two years at Minnesota where he managed the Golden Gophers’ student equipment managers, repaired damaged equipment and packed team trunks for travel to away games.

Prior to joining the Minnesota staff, Myers served as a graduate assistant equipment manager at Marshall University where he was responsible for fitting student-athletes with helmets, shoulder pads, footwear and other equipment. He was also charged with equipment repair, inventory, laundry, transportation assistance and other duties at Marshall.

He served as a student manager at Marshall from 2002 through 2007 and worked with the wide receivers and quarterbacks in addition to handling laundry duties.

Myers completed a summer internship in 2005 with the New York Jets and was involved in laundry, maintenance of protective equipment, packing trunks for home preseason games and sideline and locker room setup for home preseason games.

A member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association since 2006, Myers was certified by the AEMA in June 2006.

Myers resides in Granger.

tim collins Video Coordinator The 2013 football season is Tim Collins’ 23rd year in charge of all video and filming needs for Notre Dame’s athletic department as its video systems coordinator. In addition to traveling to shoot Irish football games, Collins compiles all video packages utilized by Notre Dame’s football coaches in their scouting and game preparation.

Collins and his staff also tape men’s and women’s home basketball games as well as hockey.

A native of South Bend, Collins is a 1987 graduate of John Adams High School and attended Indiana Vocational Technical College. He also spent three years as a part-time news photographer at WNDU-TV, the NBC affiliate in South Bend. Collins was named the independent conference video coordinator of the year in 1997, 1998, 2003 and 2004 by the Collegiate Sports Video Association.

In 2001, Collins was elected an executive officer of the CSVA, serving as secretary, and in 2002 was named treasurer of the organization. In 2004, the Notre Dame Monogram Club awarded Collins an honorary monogram in recognition of his years of service.

Collins and his wife, the former Michelle Williamson, married in 1990, and have one son, Carson.

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Dustin Melvin is in his second year as an assistant athletic trainer at Notre Dame and works primarily with the Fighting Irish football team. Melvin helps with treatment and rehabilitation of student-athlete injuries plus covers football practices and games.

A native of Lebanon, Ind., Melvin joined Notre Dame after working in the athletic training staff at Oklahoma State University from 2010-12. Melvin was a graduate assistant athletic trainer with the Cowboys' football team for two years and worked under current Notre Dame head football athletic trainer Rob Hunt from 2010-11.

While at Oklahoma State, Melvin earned a master’s degree in applied exercise science.

Melvin graduated in 2010 from Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree in athletic training and worked with the Boilermakers' football team as a senior. He was a member of the athletic training club at Purdue from his freshman through senior years.

In summer 2009, he was an intern with the New York Jets athletic training department and also assisted the team at the 2010 AFC championship game when the Jets played the Indianapolis Colts.

Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Brian Ratigan, M.D., (’93) begins his sixth year in 2013 as head of orthopaedic sports medicine for Notre Dame football and baseball.

Ratigan, a four-year monogram winner and linebacker at Notre Dame (1989-92), continued his professional football career with the Indianapolis Colts (1993-95).

Ratigan earned his M.D. from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia in 2002. In 2007, he completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, affiliated with The Rothman Institute. Ratigan performed his fellowship in sports medicine at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles.

Ratigan, board certified in orthopaedic surgery, is an active member of national and local medical societies, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America, Indiana State Medical Association, Indiana Orthopaedic Society and the Notre Dame Orthopaedic Society. Ratigan is in private practice with South Bend Orthopaedics and specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle.

Ratigan has previous professional and collegiate athletic physician experience with the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Galaxy, Los Angeles Sparks, Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Eagles, as well as the University of Southern California and Fullerton College football programs.

Ratigan and his wife, the former Maura Fenningham (’93, ’96), have five children: Sean, Conor, Kelly, Austin and Reese. Maura is an adjunct professor in the Notre Dame Law School.

The family resides in Granger.

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Mike Bean is an associate athletic trainer at Notre Dame, working with the Irish football team since 1996.

He also supervises the student-athletic trainer program.

A native of Belle Fourche, S.D., he has been at Notre Dame since 1991 as a full-time member of the sports medicine staff after a one-year internship. During his tenure at Notre Dame, he also has served as the athletic trainer for the University’s baseball, women’s soccer, men’s soccer, hockey and men’s and women’s tennis teams.

While obtaining his master’s degree in sports medicine at Western Michigan University, Bean served as the head athletic trainer at Kalamazoo College, as well as working as a part-time assistant athletic trainer at the Southwestern Michigan Sports Medicine Clinic. During his undergraduate days at Southwest Missouri State University (now Missouri State University), Bean was a student athletic trainer for the Bears’ football, baseball and volleyball teams. He also spent time at Evangel College in Springfield, Mo., working with the school’s football and basketball squads.

Bean began his athletic training education at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D., working with its football, basketball and wrestling programs. He received his bachelor’s degree in education from Southwest Missouri State in 1989. He also received an honorary monogram from the Notre Dame Monogram Club in 2006.

Bean is married to the former Colleen Waldron of South Bend, and they have two daughters: Taylor and Courtney.

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Ryan Grooms enters his fourth season at Notre Dame as the head football equipment manager. In his position, Grooms directs all facets of athletic equipment management for the Irish football team and oversees one assistant equipment manager and 50 student managers.

Grooms came to Notre Dame following two years at the University of Minnesota where he served in a similar capacity. Prior to Minnesota, he spent five seasons as an equipment specialist for the United States Air Force Academy football program.

During his time at Air Force, Grooms supervised 30 Cadet student managers and oversaw the daily football operations that included laundry for more than 240 Cadet varsity and junior varsity football players. He was responsible for organization and upkeep of the Falcon Athletic Center equipment room and bi-annual inventory. Grooms also handled equipment for boxing, cross country, track and field and water polo at the Air Force Academy.

Grooms has been involved in equipment management since 2000, when he was a student at Ohio University. He spent two seasons with the Bobcat football team working with equipment and also taking part in film exchange and highlight videos.

Following graduation, Grooms was an equipment intern for the New Orleans Saints’ summer training camp. He spent one year as a graduate assistant equipment manager at Marshall University where he supervised 12 student managers and assisted in the organization of equipment travel.

Grooms is a member of the Athletic Equipment Manager Association and was a 2008 nominee for the Knight Pickard Award as the District 7 Equipment Manager of the Year. He also serves on the McDavid Advisory Committee.

He and his wife Lynzee have two sons, Easton and Brecken, and live in Granger.

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The 2013 football season is Rob Hunt’s third season at Notre Dame as head football athletic trainer. Hunt joined Notre Dame in March 2011 and has 16 years of experience as an athletic trainer at NCAA institutions.

Prior to Notre Dame, Hunt worked at Oklahoma State University for five years, serving as the head football athletic trainer from 2006-07 and the head athletic trainer for the Cowboys starting in 2007. At Oklahoma State, Hunt served as athletic trainer for the football team all five years and in his final four years in Stillwater he coordinated all aspects of medical care for the athletic department’s 16 athletics teams as well as supervised six assistant athletic trainers, eight graduate assistants and two insurance coordinators.

Hunt spent 10 years in the state of Missouri prior to moving to Oklahoma State.

From 2004-06 he was the head athletic trainer at Southeast Missouri State after serving as an assistant athletic trainer with the University of Missouri football team from 1999-2004. In his final year with the Tigers, Hunt also served as director of rehabilitation services.

A graduate of Ball State in 1997 with a major in athletic training, Hunt earned his master’s degree in education at Missouri and served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer from 1997-99. In 1996 Hunt worked as an athletic trainer during the preseason with the New England Patriots.

A native of West Lafayette, Ind., Hunt is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association. He and his wife Krista are parents of four children: Robbie, Alexa, Rachel and Cole.

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Melvin is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association as well as Indiana Athletic Trainers Association.

He and his wife Gina reside in South Bend.

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His first coaching job was at Concordia University (Minn.) where he worked with defensive backs from 2000-02.

Jones earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Alcorn State in 1995. He received a master’s degree in human services from Concordia in 2002 and is currently working towards his doctorate degree in educational leadership from Walden University.

Jones and his wife, Kimberly, have two sons: Kgai and Myles.

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Ryan Gould is in his third season as the assistant video coordinator for the Notre Dame football team, serving as the primary assistant to video coordinator Tim Collins. In this role, Gould assists Collins with all video and filming needs for the football team in addition to traveling to all football games. Gould helps compile all video packages utilized by Notre Dame’s football coaches in their scouting and game preparation and also works on special assignments within the program, such as highlight videos.

A 2011 graduate from State University of New York-Cortland with a bachelor’s degree in sports management, Gould worked with the Irish as a temporary employee during spring practices before being hired full time in June. Gould worked as an intern in the Syracuse University football video department during the 2010 season where he filmed practice and filled other requests.

As a student at SUNY-Cortland, Gould was a member of the sports management club where he volunteered in a variety of roles at sporting events, including selling tickets, fundraising and working as security for events.

A native of Newburgh, N.Y., Gould attended Burke Catholic High School. He is single and resides in South Bend. Gould is a member of the Collegiate Sports Video Association.

J.R. Sandlin enters his first year as the recruiting analyst for the Notre Dame football team. In this role, Sandlin will work with the program’s recruiting efforts, handle special projects assigned by head coach Brian Kelly and assist in the social media strategies and execution of the football program.

He joined the Irish program after serving as the director of recruiting at Tenneessee in 2013. Prior to UT, Sandlin was part of the recruiting staff at the University of Alabama from 2010-12. The Crimson Tide captured back-to-back national championships in 2011 and 2012.

Alabama secures the top-ranked recruiting classes in the nation in both '11 and '12.

He was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the recruiting department for the Crimson Tide.

Sandlin spent the 2009 season as tight ends coach, chief football administrator and director of player personnel at Oxford High School in Alabama.

Sandlin served as recruiting specialist at UCF in 2008-09. He was offensive coordinator, wide receivers coach, director of player personnel and executive football administrator at American Christian Academy in Tuscaloosa, Ala., from 2007-08.

Sandlin was a scholarship tight end at University of Central Florida from 2005-07.

He was part of the Golden Knights' Conference USA championship team in '05. Sandlin graduated from UCF in 2009 with a bachelor's degree in sports and fitness. He earned a master's degree in sport management from the University of Alabama in '12.

Dr. Jennifer Malcolm, D.O., is in her first year at Notre Dame as the head football team physician.

Malcolm received her undergraduate degree from Bucknell University in 2004 and is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency in family medicine in 2011 at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Malcolm completed her fellowship at South Bend-Notre Dame Sports Medicine in 2012.

Malcolm is board certified in family medicine and holds a certificate of added qualification in primary care sports medicine.

Malcolm is the Fellows’ Matters Committee Chair for the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and a national member in the American College of Sports Medicine and American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine.

Malcolm is a native of West Chester, Pa., and is engaged to Major Timothy Carey, who is an orthopaedic surgeon in the U.S. Army.

jacob flint Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning Jacob Flint is in his fourth year as assistant director of strength and conditioning at the University of Notre Dame. He is a registered strength and conditioning coach by the NSCA and certified by USAW as a level one sports performance coach.

Prior to joining Notre Dame’s staff in January 2010, Flint was a member of the strength and conditioning staff at the University of Cincinnati from 2007-09. While at Cincinnati, Flint helped the Bearcats to a 33-6 record, while winning back-to-back BIG EAST championships in 2008 and 2009.

Flint played for Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly at Central Michigan University as a walk-on and was rewarded for his dedication to the football program with a scholarship in his last season in 2005. Following his senior season, Flint worked as a staff assistant, serving primarily in the weight room while also assisting with the development of the running backs in the 2006 Mid-American Conference championship season.

Flint competes in the 85-kilogram weight class of USA weightlifting and is a national level lifter.

A native of Shepherd, Mich., Flint was a four-sport letter-winner at Shepherd High School and was twice named an all-league running back. He graduated with honors from Central Michigan University in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in education.

Flint is married to the former Katie Schafer and they have two daughters.

david grimes Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Former Notre Dame football captain David Grimes returned to the Fighting Irish football family in 2011 as an intern in the player development department and started his role as assistant strength and conditioning coach in 2012. In his current role, Grimes works with Paul Longo and Jake Flint as a member of the football strength and conditioning staff.

As the player development intern in 2011, Grimes reported to Tim McDonnell and served as a resource for the current Notre Dame football players. Grimes acted as a liaison between the players and coaching staff and served as a primary contact between Notre Dame’s student welfare and development office and academic services for student-athletes department. Through the student welfare and development office, Grimes helped coordinate community service projects through the “Irish Around the Bend” program. He also helped coordinate and monitor the study hall sessions at the Guglielmino Athletics Complex.

Grimes graduated from Notre Dame in 2009 with a degree in marketing and participated in the training camps of the Denver Broncos in 2009 and Kansas City Chiefs in 2010.

Voted one of three team captains as a senior, Grimes played wide receiver for the Irish from 2005-08 and caught 90 passes for 900 yards with seven touchdowns.

He played in 45 games during his Notre Dame career and started 24 contests. Grimes played in three bowl games, including two Bowl Championship Series games (2006 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and 2007 Allstate Sugar Bowl), and he helped the Irish snap their nine-game bowl losing streak by winning his final collegiate game in the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl (defeated Hawaii 49-21).

Born in Los Angeles, Grimes graduated from St. Martin DePorres High School in Detroit, Mich., and was valedictorian at his senior year commencement. Grimes resides in South Bend.

julie de buysser Senior Staff Assistant, Assistant Coaches A 31-year employee of the University of Notre Dame, Julie DeBuysser is in her 30th season as the secretary for the assistant coaching staff in the Irish football office. In her role, DeBuysser serves as the primary assistant to Notre Dame’s assistant coaches. A native of South Bend, DeBuysser is married to Denny DeBuysser and the couple has a son, Chris Martin, a 2003 Notre Dame graduate, and two daughters: Cara DeBuysser and Deanne Burton.

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Jason Michelson Coordinator of Football Operations Jason Michelson enters his second season with the Notre Dame football program and first as coordinator of football operations. He spent the 2012 campaign as the program’s operations intern.

In his current role, Michelson coordinates and oversees all day-to-day administrative and operational details including team travel, preseason camp arrangements, the annual coaches clinic and summer camps.

Prior to his arrival at Notre Dame, Michelson was an operations intern with the Detroit Lions during the 2011 campaign.

Michelson graduated from Ohio University in ‘11 with a bachelor’s degree in sports management. He was born in Kansas City, Mo., but was raised in Lebanon, Ohio.

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Sarah Lawless Coordinator of on-Campus Recruiting Sarah Lawless enters her second year with the Notre Dame football program and first as coordinator of on-campus recruiting. In her current role, Lawless assists recruiting coordinator Tony Alford and director of player personnel Dave Peloquin in the recruiting department.

She organizes all official and unofficial visits by prospective student-athletes, manages compliance and academic records for recruits, oversees student workers and helps organize and direct gameday recruiting efforts.

Lawless worked for the football program as the assistant to director of operations Chad Klunder from 2010-12 while she attended graduate school at Notre Dame. Lawless assisted Klunder with daily logistics and travel preparations, as well as organization and management of football summer camps.

Lawless earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Notre Dame.

She graduated with a finance degree in 2008 and earned a master’s in non-profit business administration in July 2012.

While an undergraduate, Lawless was a student manager all four years. She worked with the football team in her first three years at Notre Dame and was the senior manager for the women’s basketball team in 2007-08. Lawless also was involved in hall government and the student international business council at Notre Dame.

A native of Morristown, N.J., Lawless resides in South Bend and is a member of the Notre Dame Monogram Club.

joy schosker Senior Staff Assistant Joy Schosker is in her sixth year in the Irish football office and her 14th year overall at the University of Notre Dame. She serves as the primary contact for all general communication and donation requests at the Guglielmino Athletics Complex. Prior to joining the Irish football office, Schosker worked at Notre Dame’s Hesburgh Library for five years and the chemistry/physics library for three years. A native of Lakeville, Ind., she has three sons: Kyle, Kayne and Michael.

Three Notre Dame seniors lead the student manager program that works with the 2013 football team. Scott Grimes (equipment) is from Santa Barbara, Calif., and majors in statistics. Quinn White (personnel) is from Havertown, Pa., and majors in accountancy.

Daniel Byrne (administration) is from Bettendorf, Iowa, and majors in management entrepreneurship. This trio oversees the entire student manager organization and tends to all matters regarding Irish players and coaches. The program also includes a group of seven junior managers and 14 sophomore managers. The junior managers include Lindsay Renz (Plymouth, Ind.), Robert Uhl (Dallas, Texas), Kevin Leuck (Saint Charles, Mo.), Ted Williams (Sierra Madre, Calif.), Ryan Harvey (Phoenix, Ariz.), Kat Landers (Woodstock, Ill.) and Elizabeth Lombard (Western Springs, Ill.). The sophomore managers include Anthony Segreto (Davie, Fla.), Jordan Lederman (Montville, N.J.), Alex Wilcox (Huntington, N.Y.), Drew Vista (San Antoinio, Texas), Bekah Stanton (Jackson, Mich.), Shannon Kearne (Granger, Ind.), Emily Morgan (Holmdel, N.J.), Justin Cueva (Pearl River, N.Y.), Matt Schade (Brea, Calif.), Leila Ellis (Grand Rapids, Mich.), Katie DePaolo (Pen Argyl, Pa.), Noah Wilson (Coral Springs, Fla.), Patrick Demetrio (Winnetka, Ill.) and Maiti Dages (Delray Beach, Fla.).

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Navy Game Summary

Game-1 (NAVY): Sept. 1, 2012 • Dublin, Ireland • Aviva Stadium 1 13 0

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Notre Dame Pounds Navy 50-10 in Dublin Irish open season with touchdowns on their first three possessions.

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Record: 1-0 Record: 0-1

outside of the white lines on the field was great. Unfortunately for us, everything that happened inside of the white lines wasn't as great."

He said the three-day trip "was a great experience for our young men," but the team faces "a lot of work to do."

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Second Quarter Eifert 5 yd pass from Golson (Tausch kick),10-80-3:32 11:20 ND 2:12 ND Tuitt 77 yd fumble recovery (Tausch kick) 0:00 NAVY Sloan 26 yd field goal , 10-72-2:12 Third Quarter 14:03 NAVY Lynch 25 yd pass from Miller (Sloan kick), 5-30-2:12 8:45 ND Atkinson, G. 3 yd run (Turk rush failed), 12-87-5:18 4:06 ND Riddick 3 yd run (Tausch kick), 7-49-3:07 Fourth Quarter 5:54 ND 0:39 ND

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Tausch 34 yd field goal 7-42-3:53 Toma 9 yd run (Tausch kick), 8-68-3:48

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FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

19 27 40-149 46-293 192 197 14-20-1 16-23-1 60-341 69-490 0-0 1-77-1 0-0 1-11 1-13 7-164 1-0 1-0 6-42.0 3-31.7 5-3 1-0 2-15 4-30 26:23 33:37 4 of 9 7 of 10 0 of 1 0 of 0 1-2 6-7 2-9 3-18

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RUSHING: Notre Dame-Riddick 19-108; Atkinson, G. 9-99; McDaniel 9-60; Hendrix 6-27; Toma 1-9; Neal, D. 1-7; Golson 1-0. Navy-Christian, P. 2-39; Green 3-33; Copeland 6-29; Snelson 2-12; Miller 20-46; Staten 2-12; Howll 1-4, Lynch 1-1; Reynolds 3-4.

PASSING: Notre Dame-Golson 12-18-1-144; Hendrix 4-5-0-53. Navy-Miller 14-19-1-192; Reynolds 0-10-0.

RECEIVING: Notre Dame-Eifert 4-22; Daniels 2-49; Riddick 2-25; Jones, TJ. 2-24; Niklas 1-29; Koyack 1-23; McDaniel 1-20; Ferguson1-9; Smith, D. 1-1; Neal, D. 1-(-5) Navy-Lynch 4-87; Bolena 3-61; Copeland 3-11 ; Greene, G. 1-11; Howell 1-9; Snelson 1-9; Gazallle 1-4.

INTERCEPTIONS: Notre Dame Te’o-1-0. Navy-Gaines 1-5.

FUMBLES: Notre Dame-Hendrix 1-0. Navy-Miller 4-2; Reynolds1-1.

SACKS: Notre Dame-Schwenke 1-0; Shembo 1-0; Tuitt 1-0. Navy-Ring 0-1; Wetzel 1-0; Quessenberry 0-1.

TACKLES: Notre Dame-Jackson 7-0; Fox 6-1; Te'o 3-3; Russell 3-2; Motta 4-0; Williams, Ish. 3-1; Grace 3-1; Slaughter 3-0; McCarthy, D. 3-0; Tuitt 2-1; Nix III 1-2; Schwenke 2-0; Shembo 2-0; Springmann 2-0; Salvi, C. 1-1; Farley 1-0; McDaniel 1-0; Baratti 1-0; Shumate 1-0; Councell 0-1; Day 0-1. Navy-Gaines 8-4; Bush 3-5; Ferguson 5-2; Drake 2-5; French 2-5; Wetzel 4-1; Warrick 1-3; Wev 1-3; Adams 2-1; Peterson 2-1; Quessenberry 1-2; Britton 1-2; Henderson 2-0; Ring 1-1; Nurthen 1-0; Paulson 0-1; Dabney 0-1; Ak punku 0-1.

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DUBLIN (AP) - Notre Dame's trip to Ireland could not have gone much better.

The Fighting Irish eased in their new quarterback and even got a touchdown from a 300-pound defensive lineman.

Theo Riddick and George Atkinson III both ran for two scores and defensive end Stephon Tuitt returned a fumble 77 yards for another TD as Notre Dame routed Navy 50-10 in Saturday's sea son opener in Ireland.

A crowd of 49,000, mostly visiting Americans, filled Dublin's Aviva Stadium for the first U.S. college game in Ireland since 1996, when the same two teams played in the Emerald Isle Classic.

It was no classic, regardless of the enthusiasm of the fans, who did the wave even as both sides sent in substitutes in fourth-quarter garbage time.

The Fighting Irish dominated the game, running the ball at will against Navy's undersized defense.

Riddick gained 107 yards on 19 carries, Atkinson 99 on just nine carries, leaving the Midshipmen and their outnumbered fans crestfallen at the end.

Riddick started the Irish blowout with an 11-yard run to cap an 11-play, nearly six-minute opening drive. Atkinson broke free on the next drive, sweeping right and then cutting back and rampaging un touched through a bevy of Midshipmen for a 56-yard score.

Quarterback Everett Golson, making his first career start, put the Fighting Irish up 27-0 with a fiveyard end zone jump ball to tight end Tyler Eifert, who beat two smaller Navy defenders.

"I think I was comfortable," said Golson, who won the starting job in a four-way competition. He spent his freshman year as the scout team QB, and credited coaches with easing his nerves by giving him permission to make mistakes.

Golson said his coaches told him: "You're going to make mistakes but you just have to relax. You're going to make mistakes, but make them going full speed."

Kelly said he was pleased with Golson's performance.

"I was. He made some good decisions and moved our offense. We put 50 points on the board, so that's a pretty good start."

Golson, who finished 12-of-18 for 144 yards, often looked best on the move. But he did make one second-quarter mistake that gave Navy brief momentum when he tried to hit Eifert for a second TD and threw the ball without any touch into double coverage. Cornerback Parrish Gaines stepped in front of the pass at the Navy 4 for an easy interception.

Navy appeared to be heading for its first touchdown on the ensuing drive, but backside pressure from Notre Dame defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore spurred a clumsy fumble from Navy quarterback Trey Miller.

Tuitt, listed at 6-6, 302 pounds, scooped up the ball and rumbled untouched 77 yards to put the Irish up 27-0 with barely two minutes left in the first half. It was Notre Dame's longest fumble return since 1985 and third-longest in history.

Navy managed a 26-yard field goal before halftime and opened the second half with a nifty threepass drive capped by Shawn Lynch's 25-yard grab to make it 27-10 but could get no closer.

Atkinson and Riddick replied with two of Notre Dame's three second-half touchdowns. Robby Toma scored the final on a nine-yard untouched scamper with just 39 seconds left.

Miller completed 14-of-19 passes for 192 yards, but Navy's triple-option ground threat managed only 149 yards rushing on 40 carries. Miller ran 20 times for just 46 yards and fumbled four times, losing two.

Notre Dame outgained Navy on the ground for the first time since 2008.

"We got out of our element early, so we had to pass the ball more today," Kelly said.

Notre Dame's defensive leader, inside linebacker Manti Te'o, recovered one fumble and intercepted Miller's final pass of the day, an underthrown ball into triple coverage. Surprisingly, they were his first fumble recovery and interception, respectively, of his four-year Note Dame career -- and came close to landing him a yellow flag for excessive celebration.

Te'o said the pick "felt good. I almost got a 15-yard penalty on the play, too. That wouldn't have felt so good."

One problem for Notre Dame: The Irish missed two extra points. The first attempt went wide right, while another snap went through the hands of holder Ben Turk.

Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo said he could take plenty of positives from his team's trip to Ireland -- but none of them from the game.

"We received unbelievable support from the people of Ireland," he said. "Everything that happened

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Score by Quarters RV/#24 Notre Dame Navy

Purdue Game Summary

GAME-2 (PURDUE): Sept. 8, 2012 • Notre Dame, Ind. • Notre Dame Stadium Score by Quarters Purdue #22/22 Notre Dame

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NOTRE DAME, Ind. (AP) - Tommy Rees spent most of Saturday watching Notre Dame struggle with Purdue. Then he rescued the 22nd-ranked Irish.

Returning from a one-game suspension as a second stringer, the former starting quarterback got one chance and produced a last-minute drive that led to a 20-17 victory over the Boilermakers.

Rees wasn't thinking so much about his big opportunity after he'd sat out last week as punishment for his arrest in a skirmish with police following a party last May. A starter for the final 12 games of 2011, he didn't have time to ponder what his performance might mean for the future.

"I was just thinking we've got to win this game," he said to NBC's Alex Flanagan after the game.

With first-year starter Everett Golson a bit shaken up and having trouble gripping the ball, Rees came in and moved the Irish into position for Kyle Brindza's 27-yard field goal with seven seconds to go.

Rees connected on key third-down passes of 10 yards to John Goodman and 21 yards to Robby Toma to set up the winning kick, and now Notre Dame is 2-0 for the first time since 2008.

"That was a pressure situation and certainly would have been a tough assignment for a rookie quarterback," Purdue coach Danny Hope said. "I was kind of excited about the idea of maybe having a rookie quarterback in there on the last drive. I thought that may have given us an opportunity to get after him some and get ourselves in position to win. I thought it was a good coaching decision. Tommy Rees is a good player. Heck of a quarterback, too."

Purdue (1-1) had tied the game at 17-17 when Caleb TerBush threw a 15-yard TD pass to Antavian Edison with 2:12 left, the score set up by Josh Johnson's recovery of a Golson fumble. Golson was shaken up on the play, so the Irish turned to Rees.

Golson, in his home debut, completed 21-of-31 for 289 yards with a TD and ran for another, but he was sacked five times during a sloppy game that featured 16 penalties - eight on each team. Coach Brian Kelly said Golson would start next week at No. 11 Michigan State.

With Golson out, Kelly elected to go with Rees over Andrew Hendrix, who'd seen action in last week's 50-10 win over Navy in Dublin, Ireland.

"This is not going to be an excuse for Everett that he's pulled out because of an injury," Kelly said.

"We also made the decision with the flow of the game that Tommy could come in there and manage our two-minute [offense], and he did a great job."

The Boilermakers alternated TerBush, who started after being suspended last week for violating team rules, and Robert Marve. Marve banged up his left knee late in the game and said he would have an MRI on Sunday.

After throwing the game-tying TD, TerBush had some words of encouragement for Marve.

"I was just letting him know that we're in this together," TerBush said. "It's a bummer. We came in here expecting to win, and we definitely felt like we had a bunch of mojo behind us this whole week."

With the game tied at 7-7 at the half, Golson found 6-6 tight end Tyler Eifert for passes of 22 and 25 yards on the Irish's first series of the third quarter - and that carried them to the 3, where he tossed a TD pass to TJ Jones for a 14-7 lead.

TerBush tried to avoid a rush by Notre Dame's Sheldon Day on the next series and threw an offbalance pass that was picked off by Bennett Jackson. After Jackson's 11-yard return put the ball at the Boilers' 20, Notre Dame had to use a timeout with the play clock running down before settling for Brindza's 30-yard field goal that made it 17-7.

Notre Dame tackle and captain Zack Martin said the team still has plenty of confidence in Golson headed into next week's game in East Lansing.

"Everett didn't get booted from the game," Martin said. "He played a great game. I think it was a situation, a two-minute drill. Tommy is more of a pocket passer. Kind of one of those things. Everyone has 100 percent confidence in Everett, what he does on the field. We're ready to go with him next week."

Marve came back into the game late in the third, and the Boilermakers responded just as they did at the end of the half when he led them on a scoring drive that tied the game after two quarters. O.J. Ross broke two tackles on a 27-yard gain, and he later hauled in a 13-yarder. Dolapo Macarthy also had a 20yard reception as the Boilermakers advanced to the 1.

But after a delay penalty, Marve was sacked by Stephon Tuitt on the final play of the third quarter before Sam McCartney's 33-yard field goal made it 17-10.

Marve led the Boilermakers on a quick 58-yard scoring drive at the end of the first half that started with Raheem Mostert's 41-yard kickoff return. The key was a fourth-down conversion pass of 11 yards to Crosby Wright.

Marve then hit Ross with a 16-yarder and, on a third-and-goal from the 2, he found Edison in the corner of the end zone with nine seconds to play in the half.

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Golson led the Irish on an 88-yard scoring play in the second quarter with three big third-down conversions. He scrambled on the first one, avoided two rushers and then hit Troy Niklas on a 30-yard pass. Three plays later, on another third down, he found DaVaris Daniels behind the Boilermaker defense for a 41-yard gain to the 9.

After a pass interference call on the Boilermakers in the end zone gave Notre Dame a first-and-goal at the 2, the Irish failed to score on two runs.

On a third-and-3, Golson rolled right and made a dive for the end zone as he was being hit right at the goal line. Officials initially ruled him out of bounds, but after a video review the call on the field was reversed and he was awarded a touchdown because he hit the pylon.

Two of Notre Dame's key defenders, defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore (calf) and safety Jamoris Slaughter (shoulder), were injured. Lewis-Moore went out early in the game and Slaughter, who made a big hit in second quarter, didn't play in the second half. Eifert (slight concussion) went to the sidelines in the fourth quarter.

Brindza, whose two field goals were the first two of his career, kicked because Nick Tausch had a groin strain.

Second Quarter 3:45 ND Golson 3 yd run (Brindza kick), 10-88 5:18 0:09 PUR Edison 2 yd pass from Marve (McCartney kick), 13-58 3:36 Third Quarter 10:46 ND 9:02 ND

Jones, TJ 3 yd pass from Golson (Brindza kick), 10-65 3:24 Brindza 30 yd field goal, 4-8 1:14

Fourth Quarter 14:57 PUR 2:12 PUR 0:07 ND

McCartney 33 yd field goal, 9-56 4:01 Edison 15 yd pass from TerBush (McCartney kick), 4-15 1:12 Brindza 27 yd field goal, 12-55 2:05

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

PUR ND 14 19 30-90 36-52 198 324 19-37-2 24-39-0 67-288 75-376 0-0 0-0 1-6 4-1 2-64 3-69 0-0 2-47 7-43.3 5-43.6 0-0 3-1 8-51 8-52 25:46 34:14 6 of 17 11 of 19 3 of 3 0 of 0 3-3 4-5 5-40 4-22

RUSHING: Purdue-Shavers 12-37; TerBush 4-27; Hunt 4-19; Mostert 2-7; Edison 2-1; Marve 6-minus 1.

Notre Dame-Riddick 15-53; Jones, TJ 1-8; Toma 1-6; Atkinson, G. 1-0; Rees 1-minus 2; Team 1-minus 3; Golson 16-minus 10.

PASSING: Purdue-TerBush 8-19-2-79; Marve 11-18-0-119. Notre Dame-Golson 21-31-0-289; Rees 3-80-35.

RECEIVING: Purdue-Edison 6-50; Ross 5-73; Macarthy 2-24; Holmes 2-6; Shavers 1-22; Wright 1-11; Hunt 1-10; Bush 1-2. Notre Dame-Eifert 4-98; Daniels 4-70; Riddick 4-44; Toma 4-33; Jones, TJ 3-20; Smith, D. 2-14; Niklas 1-30; Goodman 1-10; Koyack 1-5.

INTERCEPTIONS: Purdue-None. Notre Dame-Jackson 2-47.

FUMBLES: Purdue-None. Notre Dame-Golson 2-1; Riddick 1-0.

SACKS (UA-A): Purdue-Short 2-0; Latta 1-0; Russell 1-0; Ezenwa 1-0. Notre Dame-Nix III 1-1; Tuitt 2-0; Russell 0-1.

TACKLES (UA-A): Purdue-Johnson 8-1; Lucas 6-1; Russell 4-3; Maci 2-3; Feichter 1-4; Allen 4-0; Short 4-0; Williams 2-1; Charlot 2-1; Gilliam 2-1; Richards 2-0; Isaac 2-0; Ezenwa 2-0; Taylor 1-0; Robinson 1-0; Latta 1-0; Wright 1-0; Mostert 1-0; Johnson 1-0; Higgs 1-0; Phillips 1-0; Foy 1-0; Gaston 0-1. Notre Dame-Te'o 2-8; Motta 4-5; Calabrese 1-6; Fox 1-4; Shembo 1-4; Tuitt 3-1; Nix III 1-3; Farley 1-3; Day 1-3; Slaughter 1-2; Williams, Ish. 1-1; Lewis-Moore 1-1; Russell 1-1; Shumate 1-1; Jackson 0-2; Brown, Ja. 1-0; Brindza 1-0; Springmann 1-0; Moore 0-1; Cowart 0-1; Baratti 0-1.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Michigan State Game Summary

GAME-3 (MICHIGAN STATE): Sept. 15, 2012 • East Lansing, Mich. • Spartan Stadium 1 7 0

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Irish Upset No. 10 Michigan State On The Road, 20-3 Notre Dame off to its best start since 2002.

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were closely contested contests.

Michigan State's defense gave up two TDs in the first half after not allowing one in the first two games. The unit improved as the game went on, but couldn't overcome offensive teammates that failed to move the ball consistently against Notre Dame's stingy defense.

The Spartans made their early appearance in the AP top 10 since 1979, but their lackluster showing will lead to them slipping in the rankings.

Notre Dame knocked off a top-10 team for the first time since Charlie Weis won his second game over Michigan in 2005.

First Quarter 10:34 ND

Goodman 36 yd pass from Golson (Brindza kick), 4-51 1:11

Second Quarter 10:50 ND Golson 6 yd run (Brindza kick), 5-51 2:45 3:43 MSU Conroy, Dan 50 yd field goal, 13-43 7:07 Brindza 29 yd field goal, 12-84 6:35 Brindza 47 yd field goal, 4-3 1:02 ND MSU 16 15 34-122 25-50 178 187 14-32-0 23-45-0 66-300 70-237 1-8 0-0 2-16 1-6 1-24 1-24 0-0 0-0 8-42.4 8-42.5 1-0 2-1 6-41 5-56 30:40 29:20 1 of 14 5 of 17 1 of 2 0 of 2 2-3 0-0 4-30 1-2

PASSING: Michigan State-Maxwell 23-45-0-187. Notre Dame-Golson 14-32-0-178.

RECEIVING: Michigan State-Mumphery 6-71; Sims 6-52; Bell 4-20; Lippett 3-21; Thomas 1-10; Caper 1-8; Sims 1-3; Kings 1-2. Notre Dame-Toma 5-58; Jones 4-59; Riddick 3-16; Goodman 1-36; Smith 1-9.

INTERCEPTIONS: Michigan State-None. Notre Dame-None.

FUMBLES: Michigan State-Bell 1-1; Maxwell 1-0. Notre Dame-Neal 1-0.

History and records

RUSHING: Michigan State-Bell 19-77; Kings 1-1; Maxwell 5-(-28) Notre Dame-Wood 10-56; Atkinson, G. 5-43; Riddick 12-30; Golson 3-7.

2012 season review

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

coaches & staff

Fourth Quarter 6:21 ND 3:18 ND

The Fighting Irish

SACKS (UA-A): Michigan State-None. Notre Dame-Shembo 1-0; Tuitt 1-0, Springmann 1-0; Day 1-0.

TACKLES (UA-A): Michigan State-Dennard 6-0; Rush 3-3; Norman 2-4; Allen 0-6; Bullough 4-1; Gholston 2-3; Adams 3-0; Kittredge 3-0; Drummond 1-2; Lewis 1-2; White 1-1; Jones 1-0; Williamson 1-0; White 1-0; Jones 0-1; Pepper 0-1. Notre Dame-Te'o 7-5; Shembo 3-6; Fox 2-3; Nix III 1-4; Motta 0-5; Tuitt 4-0; Calabrese 2-2; Jackson 2-2; Spond 1-3; Slaughter 1-1; Springmann 0-2; Williams 1-0; Day 1-0; Farley 1-0; Russell 1-0; Moore 1-0; Brown, J. 1-0; Lewis-Moore 0-1; Salvi, C. 0-1.

University and media information

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Everett Golson threw a touch down pass and ran for a score in the first half to help No. 20 Notre Dame beat No. 10 Michigan State 20-3 Saturday night.

The Fighting Irish (3-0) snapped a six-game losing streak against ranked teams and beat a top-10 opponent for the first time in seven years.

The Spartans (2-1) had won 15 straight at home. The streak included a win over the Irish in 2010 on a fake field goal in overtime.

Notre Dame is off to its best start since 2002 when Tyrone Willingham won his first eight games as its coach. The Irish opened 0-2 last year and 1-3 the season before in Kelly's debut before bouncing back to finish with eight wins.

Brian Kelly, though, is not ready to celebrate just yet with No. 17 Michigan (2-1) up next at home.

"There are a lot of things to work on," he said.

Michigan State had its worst showing on offense at home since losing 20-3 to Central Michigan in 1991.

Golson was 14-of-32 for 178 yards and a TD, a 36-yard pass to John Goodman. He ran for a six-yard TD early in the second quarter to give Notre Dame a 14-0 lead.

"He made some big plays for us early which put us in a good position," Kelly said.

Andrew Maxwell was 23-of-45 for 187 yards and Le'Veon Bell had 77 yards rushing on 19 carries for the Spartans.

The Irish shook off a sloppy start that included George Atkinson running into a teammate on a kickoff return, a false start and a timeout before their first snap.

Golson missed an opportunity to connect with wide-open receiver Chris Brown on what would've been a TD, but the first-year starter made up for it with his arm and legs. On Notre Dame's second drive, Golson eluded a rush as he rolled to the right and threw back across the field on a 36-yard TD pass to Goodman for a 7-0 lead.

Maxwell threw a pass on the ensuing possession into the end zone that Bennie Fowler dropped in what proved to be the Spartans best shot to score more than a field goal.

Maxwell didn't have as much time to pass as he did in wins over Boise State and Central Michigan, and Bell couldn't run all over the Irish as he did in the opener against the Broncos. Maxwell was sacked three times in the second quarter alone - after not getting sacked in his first two games - and one of those hits behind the line forced a punt that gave Notre Dame good field position. Golson took advantage, scor ing on a six-yard run on a play that was designed to be a pass to cap a 51-yard drive and give the Irish a 14-0 lead early in the second quarter.

Michigan State responded with a 13-play drive that ended with Dan Conroy making a 50-yard field goal to match his career high and make it 14-3 late in the first half.

The third quarter included four punts for each team in a defense-controlled game that included eight punts for both teams.

The Spartans had a shot to force Notre Dame to punt early in the fourth, but Cierre Wood went left and cut back to the right on a 26-yard gain that seemed to deflate a team and crowd that didn't have much to cheer about all night.

Fans started to fill the aisles when Wood converted a fourth-and-1 from the Michigan State 37 with an eight-yard run to the outside. Kyle Brindza made a 29-yard field goal at the end of a time-consuming drive that took 6:21 off the clock and gave the Irish a 17-3 lead.

Michigan State's slim comeback hopes were dashed when Bell was going out of bounds and his lateral was caught by linebacker Manti Te'o with 4:20 left in the game to set up Brindza's 47-yard field goal that made it 20-3. Te'o had a game-high 12 tackles, one for a loss, and broke up two passes, playing just a few days after the death of his grandmother.

Notre Dame won its second straight in the series by more than a TD after nine of the previous 11

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Score by Quarters #20/19 Notre Dame #10/10 Michigan State

83 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

Michigan Game Summary

GAME-4 (MICHIGAN): Sept. 22, 2012 • Notre Dame, Ind. • Notre Dame Stadium Score by Quarters #18/17 Michigan #11/15 Notre Dame

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Te'o Leads No. 11 Irish to Long-Awaited Victory Over No. 18 Wolverines, 13-6 Senior linebacker grabs two interceptions in pacing defense that forced six turnovers and did not allow a touchdown.

NOTRE DAME, Ind. (AP) - No crazy comebacks this year by Michigan against Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish didn't even let Denard Robinson and the Wolverines get into the end zone this year.

Manti Te'o had two interceptions as the 11th-ranked Fight ing Irish picked off five Michigan passes and forced a fumble, and backup quarterback Tommy Rees sparked the Notre Dame offense in a 13-6 win over the Wolverines Saturday night.

"A great team win for our guys," Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said. "Defensively what can I say?

Six turnovers. Limited who we feel is one of the most dynamic offensive players in the country to no touchdowns. Just an incredible performance by our defense."

Robinson, who amassed 948 yards of total offense in victories over the Irish past two years, wasn't as effective this time around as the Irish repeatedly forced him into mistakes. He threw four interceptions in the first half, then lost a fumble at the Notre Dame 8 on the first drive of the second half.

The Irish (4-0) are off to their best start since 2002 and took another step in trying to re-establish themselves as a college football power. It was a setback for Michigan (2-2), which lost its eighth straight road game against ranked teams since beating second-ranked Notre Dame 47-21 in 2006.

The victory ended a streak of three straight games in which Michigan beat the Irish with a score in the final 27 seconds.

"As much as we would have liked to have executed better on offense, give Michigan a lot of credit," Kelly said. "They did a very good job defensively, and we knew we were going to be in for this kind of close, tough, hard-nosed football game. I'm proud of the way our guys pulled it off."

Robinson finished 13-of-24 passing for 138 yards and also rushed for 90 yards on 26 carries.

"The key to stopping Robinson, the key to stopping such a dynamic player like Denard, is everybody has to get to him," Te'o said. "Denard will start running one way and then totally cut back the other way.

Everybody has to get to the ball. You have to really emphasize 11 guys to the ball."

The victory belonged to the Irish defenders, who held a nationally-ranked opponent without a touchdown for a second straight week. Te'o finished with eight tackles, and Bennett Jackson had nine tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery.

"I can't thank the students and just the fan base around the world, Notre Dame and non-Notre Dame fans. They've been really great," Te'o said of the support he's received since the death of his grandmother the previous week.

Notre Dame ran out the clock after a 31-yard Brendan Gibbons field goal with 3:27 left in the game cut Notre Dame's lead to 13-6. Rees, who came in for an ineffective Everett Golson midway through the second quarter, connected with Tyler Eifert on a 38-yard pass down the sideline on a critical third down.

Then an eight-yard run by Theo Riddick on third-and-8 with a minute left salted the game away.

"It's a great feeling any time you can beat Michigan," Rees said. "It's a great environment ... a lot of fun."

Twice Notre Dame held Michigan without points from the Irish 10-yard line. Michigan coach Brady Hoke said he never considered pulling Robinson.

Te'o said it felt great to finally beat Michigan and Robinson.

"He's gotten me the past two years, and Michigan has gotten me three years total. I am just glad on my last hurrah, I finally have something to celebrate," he said.

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Second Quarter Brindza 33 yd field goal, 4-1 0:58 10:09 ND 1:21 ND Rees 2 yd run (Brindza kick), 8-48 4:49 Fourth Quarter 13:10 MICH 6:46 ND 3:27 MICH

Gibbons 33 yd field goal, 14-42 7:40 Brindza 39 yd field goal, 11-53 6:24 Gibbons 31 yd field goal, 11-56 3:19

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

MICH ND 19 14 41-161 31-94 138 145 25-13-5 19-11-2 66-299 50-239 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-87 0-0 2-7 5-69 1-34.0 4-37.8 2-1 0-0 5-38 5-49 33:19 26:41 8 of 15 3 of 9 1 of 1 0 of 0 2-5 2-3 0-0 3-21

RUSHING: Michigan-Robinson, D. 26-90; Toussaint 13-58; Gallon 2-13. Notre Dame-Riddick 17-52; Wood 7-39; Atkinson, G. 4-4; Rees 1-2; Golson 1-0; Team 1-minus 3.

PASSING: Michigan-Robinson, D. 13-24-4-138; Smith 0-1-1-0. Notre Dame-Rees 8-11-0-115; Golson 3-8-2-30.

RECEIVING: Michigan-Gardner 3-40; Gallon 3-33; Roundtree 3-30; Funchess 2-11; Robinson, J. 1-20; Dileo 1-4. Notre Dame-Riddick 5-32; Daniels 3-40; Jones 2-35; Eifert 1-38.

INTERCEPTIONS: Michigan-Taylor 1-7; Gordon 1-0. Notre Dame-Te'o 2-28; Russell 1-31; Jackson 1-10; Baratti 1-0.

FUMBLES: Michigan-Robinson, D. 2-1. Notre Dame-None.

SACKS (UA-A): Michigan-None. Notre Dame-Tuitt 1-0; Day 1-0; Shembo 1-0.

TACKLES (UA-A): Michigan-Kovacs 5-2; Morgan 3-4; Gordon 4-2; Demens 3-3; Ryan 5-0; Floyd 4-1; Campbell 2-2; Washington 1-2; Roh 0-3; Taylor 1-0; Ross III 1-0; Gallon 0-1; Smith 0-1; Clark 0-1. Notre Dame-Jackson 6-3; Te'o 3-5; Motta 5-2; Spond 2-4; Lewis-Moore 2-4; Calabrese 0-5; Nix III 1-3; Fox 0-4; Day 3-0; Shembo 2-0; McCarthy 1-1; Farley 1-1; Russell 1-1; Tuitt 1-1; Williams, I. 0-2; McDaniel 1-0; Golson 0-1; Brown, J. 0-1; Councell 0-1; Moore 0-1.

84 84 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Miami Game Summary

GAME-5 (MIAMI): Oct. 6, 2012 • Chicago, Ill. • Soldier Field 1 3 7

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Wood, C. 2 yd run (Brindza kick), 6-81 3:03 Wood, C. 3 yd run (Brindza kick), 12-86 6:47 Atkinson, G. 55 yd run (Brindza kick), 3-66 1:34

Fourth Quarter 1:06 ND

McDaniel 1 yd run (Brindza kick), 13-93 8:45

University and media information

Third Quarter 11:57 ND 2:53 ND 0:23 ND

History and records

Second Quarter 14:10 ND Brindza 22 yd field goal, 13-70 6:22 5:07 ND Brindza 32 yd field goal, 14-65 7:17

2012 season review

Riddick 1 yd run (Brindza kick), 10-88 3:54 Wieclaw, J 28 yd field goal, 9-50 3:56

coaches & staff

First Quarter 9:28 ND 5:32 UM

The Fighting Irish

UM ND FIRST DOWNS 13 34 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 18-84 51-376 Cierre Wood and George Atkinson III both rush for over PASSING YDS (NET) 201 211 100 yards in the victory.

Passes Att-Comp-Int 35-18-0 26-19-0 53-285 77-587 CHICAGO (AP) - Cierre Wood and George Atkinson III gave TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0 Notre Dame its first 100-yard rushing duo in a decade, and Everett 0-0 1-0 Golson came off the bench to lead the No. 9 Irish to a 41-3 victory Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards 6-119 1-13 over Miami on Saturday night.

0-0 0-0 The Irish improved to 5-0 for the first time since 2002. Their Interception Returns-Yards 5-42.2 1-32.0 Punts (Number-Avg) 587 yards of offense was a season high, and their 376 yards rush0-0 2-0 ing was their most since Nov. 11, 2000. Wood had 118 yards rush- Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 9-76 4-25 ing and two touchdowns, and Atkinson III added 123 yards and Possession Time 20:52 39:08 another score. Golson completed his first six passes and finished 17-of-22 for 186 yards passing. He also Third-Down Conversions 4 of 12 5 of 11 ran for 51 yards.

0 of 1 1 of 1 Fourth-Down Conversions "We felt like we found a way to run the football today," Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said. "Our 1-2 6-7 Red-Zone Scores-Chances game plan was situated on running the football, which equals time of possession for us. We felt like if Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 0-0 we could keep them from getting the big plays, and we could run the football, that was going to be our recipe for success.

Notre Dame's defense held Miami (4-2) to 285 yards after the Hurricanes had piled up 1,260 yards RUSHING: Miami-James 6-28; Johnson, D 8-22; Clements 2-20; Morris 2-14. Notre Dame-Atkinson III and 86 points in their previous two games. A half-dozen drops, including two certain touchdowns by Phil - 10-123; Wood, C. 18-118; McDaniel 11-55; Golson 6-51; Riddick 5-21; Toma 1-8. lip Dorsett on Miami's very first drive, didn't help. Neither did the time of possession, where Notre Dame PASSING: Miami-Morris 18-35-0-201. Notre Dame-Golson 17-22-0-186; Rees 2-4-0-25. had a whopping 39:08-20:52 advantage.

RECEIVING: Miami-Johnson, Da 4-68; Scott 4-33; Johnson, D 3-35; James 2-8; Walford 1-28; Hagens Notre Dame had been leaning on its defense to remain undefeated.

"I think this game was needed," Golson said. "I don't know necessarily about my confidence but just 1-11; Hurns 1-7; Dorsett 1-6; Waters 1-5. Notre Dame-Jones 4-45; Daniels 3-48; Riddick 3-15; Eifert 2-31; Toma 2-22; Wood, C. 2-9; McDaniel 1-21; Goodman 1-13; Niklas 1-7. for the team's confidence, the offense's confidence."

Miami's only points came on Jake Wieclaw's 28-yard field goal in the first quarter. The Hurricanes got INTERCEPTIONS: Miami-None. Notre Dame-None. to the Notre Dame 7 late in the fourth quarter only to turn the ball over on downs.

FUMBLES: Miami-None. Notre Dame-Wood, C. 1-0; Golson 1-0.

Miami should have been up 7-0 after its first series, but Dorsett dropped two would-be touchdowns, the second going through his hands on the goal line. Instead of making the Irish play catch-up, the Hur- SACKS (UA-A): Miami-None. Notre Dame-None. ricanes were forced to punt.

Golson led the Irish to scores on their first three drives, and would have made it four-out-of-five if TACKLES (UA-A): Miami-McGee 8-1; Paul 4-5; Perryman 7-1; Rodgers II 1-4; Kirby 1-4; Johnson, E 4-0; Kyle Brindza's 34-yard field goal attempt hadn't squeaked right. The running game took over in the second Bush 3-1; Green 1-3; Armbrister 1-3; Cornileus 2-1; Highsmith 1-2; Chickillo 0-3; King 0-3; Hamilton 0-3; half - the Irish ground out 270 yards in the final 30 minutes - with the Irish scoring on all four of their Finnie 2-0; Robinson 1-1; Gunter 1-1; Ivery 0-2; Howard 1-0; Moore 0-1; McCord 0-1. Notre Dame-Te'o 8-2; Russell 2-4; Fox 1-4; Shumate 2-1; Calabrese 2-1; Councell 2-1; Lewis-Moore 1-2; Nix 2-0; Day 2-0; drives. Wood set the tone on the very first one, taking off from the Miami 39 and ripping off a long run up Motta 1-1; Spond 1-1; Tuitt 1-1; Shembo 1-0; Salvi, C. 1-0; Jackson 1-0; Moore 1-0; Farley 1-0; Grace 0-1; the right sideline that looked like it was good for a touchdown. But reviews showed he stepped out at the McCarthy 0-1.

2. No matter. He rumbled right up the middle on the next play to give Notre Dame a 20-3 lead with just under 12 minutes left in the third.

The Irish chewed up 86 yards, all on the ground, on their next drive, capping it with a three-yard run

by Wood. That gave Notre Dame a 27-3 lead, and the game was all but out of reach.

No. 9 Irish Remain Undefeated, Overpower Miami 41-3

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Stanford Game Summary

GAME-6 (STANFORD): Oct. 13, 2012 • Notre Dame, Ind. • Notre Dame Stadium Score by Quarters #17/17 Stanford #7/7 Notre Dame

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Record: 4-2 Record: 6-0

Defense Stands Tall as No. 7 Irish Stop No. 17 Stanford 20-13 in OT

also lost two key fumbles - one that Stanford's Chase Thomas recovered in the end zone in the second quarter for a touchdown and the other in the third that gave the Cardinal the ball back after Golson had made a long run deep into Stanford territory.

Thomas' touchdown put Stanford up 7-3, the first time all season Notre Dame had trailed.

Nunes had a similar day for Stanford, going 12-for-25 for 125 yards with two interceptions.

Notre Dame defense stuffs three Cardinal rushing atNotre Dame finally found the end zone on the first play of the fourth quarter. On a third-and-18 from the tempts at the 1-yard line in overtime to secure the win.

24, Golson lofted a pass to the front corner of the end zone that the 6-6 Eifert came down with for a 10-10 tie.

Nunes, Taylor and the Cardinal responded with their best drive of the game, a methodical 16-play, 65-yard NOTRE DAME, Ind. (AP) - Notre Dame knew what was coming. march that took 8:03 off the clock and reached the Notre Dame 3. The Irish got a stop on third down, though the Stanford doesn't get cute inches from the goal line.

And after three years of getting pushed around by the Cardinal, the Stanford players contended they heard a whistle on the play and stopped playing. They settled for Williamson's Fighting Irish pushed back, winning the most important shoving match field goal and a three-point lead.

The third season under a coach has traditionally been a memorable one at Notre Dame. Frank Leahy, Ara they've had all season.

Parseghian, Dan Devine and Lou Holtz all won national titles in Year 3 of coaching the Irish.

Or did they?

Kelly's third season at Notre Dame was already starting to feel as if it could be special, too. Against StanA wall of Notre Dame defenders stopped Stepfan Taylor inches from the end zone on fourth down in overtime and the seventh-ranked ford, the Irish raised the stakes even higher.

"We're halfway through the season and six weeks left with this group," Kelly said, "I think they leave here Irish remained unbeaten with a 20-13 victory against the No. 17 Cardinal on a soggy Saturday in Notre Dame knowing they can win if they stick with the plan."

Stadium.

Taylor went up the middle and was knocked back, but kept reaching and turning with bodies underneath First Quarter him. His knee never did hit the ground before reaching the ball across the goal line. But the officials ruled it was ND Brindza 29 yd field goal, 4-4 0:51 0:36 too late. The whistle had blown, and that meant the play was stopped.

Second Quarter Taylor finished with 102 yards on 28 carries. He needed 103.

The celebration had to wait for a replay review. The call stood. Irish fans who weren't already on the field 6:06 STAN Thomas 0 yd fumble recovery (Williamson kick) spilled out of the stands, and Notre Dame's national title hopes remained alive. The Irish are 6-0 for the first 0:00 STAN Williamson 48 yd field goal, 7-44 1:34 time since 2002.

Fourth Quarter "Physically, we controlled the line of scrimmage," Irish coach Brian Kelly said of the last play. "Classic.

Eifert 24 yd pass from Golson (Brindza kick), 8-52 4:18 14:15 ND Classic goal line stand."

6:12 STAN Williamson 27 yd field goal, 16-65 8:03 Stanford coach David Shaw wasn't so sure.

ND Brindza 22 yd field goal, 12-79 5:52 "I didn't get a view of the last play," Shaw said. "Stepfan swore to me that he got in - that he put the ball 0:20 over the goal line on the second effort. The officials looked at it, and they said he didn't get in, so he didn't get in." Overtime TJ Jones made a reaching seven-yard touchdown catch from Tommy Rees on the first overtime possession 15:00 ND Jones 7 yd pass from Rees (Brindza kick), 4-25 0:00 to give the Fighting Irish a lead.

Stanford (4-2) responded by driving to a first-and-goal at the 4.

STAN ND Behind his big, strong offensive line, Taylor ran for one on first, two on second and about a foot on third FIRST DOWNS 13 19 down. That left one play from inside the one, and the Notre Dame defense, led by Carlo Calabrese, held up Taylor RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 40-147 44-150 and moved him backward.

PASSING YDS (NET) 125 184 "When you're talking to your team all week about a heavyweight match, you can't keep taking body blows.

Passes Att-Comp-Int 25-12-2 28-16-0 You have to stand in there and, sooner or later, you've got to be the one that delivers," Kelly said.

65-272 72-334 It had been a few years since that was the case for Notre Dame against Stanford. The Cardinal had won TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0 three straight meetings, physically dominating the Irish with Andrew Luck at the helm.

Punt Returns-Yards 3-24 2-9 With Luck gone to the NFL, the Irish stood up to the bullies.

Kickoff Returns-Yards 0-0 2-36 Rees relieved Everett Golson late in the fourth quarter, but this was different from when he did it against 0-0 2-49 Purdue in September and led the Irish to a winning field goal. Golson took a helmet to the head during Notre Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) 6-45.7 5-41.2 Dame's game-tying field-goal drive late in the fourth.

0-0 5-3 In the overtime, Rees floated a 16-yard pass to Theo Riddick to convert a third-and-eight to the seven. On Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 6-65 9-70 the next play, he threw behind Jones on a slant and the receiver reached back for a sliding two-handed catch Possession Time 28:34 31:26 and a 20-13 lead.

Third-Down Conversions 6 of 16 7 of 16 "He made a great catch," Rees said.

0 of 1 0 of 1 Then the Fighting Irish defense, which has now not given up a touchdown in four straight games, made Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-4 3-4 it stand.

Sacks By: Number-Yards 4-24 1-3 "We knew they were going to run the ball," said Irish linebacker Manti Te'o, who made 11 tackles. "We knew that basically No. 33 (Taylor) was going to have the ball. So everybody had to do their job."

RUSHING: Stanford-Taylor 28-102; Wilkerson 3-12; Young 2-11; Nunes 2-10; Wright 2-7; Hewitt 1-5; Seale 1-2; The Cardinal will head back home thinking they did their jobs, too.

Team 1-minus 2. Notre Dame-Wood, C. 12-66; Riddick 12-45; Golson 15-41; Atkinson III 3-21; Rees 1-minus 7; "I thought he got in on the play before that, but it was a bunch of tough runs, a bunch of tough plays," Turk 1-minus 16.

Stanford quarterback Josh Nunes said. "It was a close play."

PASSING: Stanford-Nunes 12-25-2-125. Notre Dame-Golson 12-24-0-141; Rees 4-4-0-43.

Almost half the field was covered with Notre Dame fans, as rain poured down during the postgame celebration. They didn't seem to mind.

RECEIVING: Stanford-Ertz 4-55; Taylor 4-22; Terrell 3-37; Young 1-11. Notre Dame-Eifert 4-57; Jones 4-52; RidToss another victory into Notre Dame lore. dick 3-38; Daniels 2-24; Smith, D. 1-8; Toma 1-5; Atkinson III 1-0.

Jordan Williamson's 27-yard field goal with 6:12 put the Cardinal up 13-10, and the Fighting Irish drove INTERCEPTIONS: Stanford-None. Notre Dame-Farley 1-49; Jackson 1-0. into Cardinal territory when Golson absorbed the helmet hit from Usua Amanam that was flagged for 15 yards.

Golson came out looking shaken. Kelly said later the sophomore had blurry vision.

FUMBLES: Stanford-None. Notre Dame-Golson 4-3; Turk 1-0.

Rees came in and completed an 11-yard pass to Tyler Eifert, and then, on third-and-four from the 28, Eifert SACKS (UA-A): Stanford-Murphy 1-1; Tarpley 1-0; Skov 0-1; Gardner 1-0. Notre Dame-Lewis-Moore 0-1; Tuitt drew a pass-interference call on Terrence Brown that gave the Irish a first down at the 13.

0-1.

The Irish settled for Kyle Brindza's 22-yard field goal with 20 seconds left to tie it at 13.

Two of the nation's best defenses figured to dictate the game on a gray, wet afternoon, and they didn't TACKLES (UA-A): Stanford-Murphy 5-5; Tarpley 5-2; Skov 1-4; Carter 4-0; Brown 4-0; Anderson 3-1; Carrington disappoint.

3-1; Reynolds 3-1; Richards 3-1; Thomas 3-1; Gardner 2-0; Debniak 2-0; Amanam 1-1; Parry 1-1; Browning 1-0; Notre Dame defensive tackle Stephon Tuitt was in the Stanford backfield all day and Te'o was all over Lyons 1-0; Fleming 1-0; Hemschoot 0-1; Stephens 0-1; Lancaster 0-1; Vaughters 0-1. Notre Dame-Te'o 3-8; Motta Stanford ball carriers.

1-8; Farley 2-6; Russell 4-3; Tuitt 1-6; Fox 2-4; Spond 1-5; Lewis-Moore 1-4; Calabrese 0-5; Jackson 2-2; Nix III On the other side, Shayne Skov and Ben Gardner gave Golson and the Irish very little room to operate.

1-3; Shembo 0-4; Schmidt 1-0; Smith, D. 1-0; Grace 1-0; Schwenke 0-1; Williams, Ish. 0-1.

Golson alternated between scary and spectacular, completing 12-of-24 for 141 yards and a touchdown. He

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BYU Game Summary

GAME-7 (BYU): Oct. 20, 2012 • Notre Dame, Ind. • Notre Dame Stadium 1 0 7

2 14 0

3 0 3

4 0 7

F 14 17

Record: 4-4 Record: 7-0

No. 5 Notre Dame Remains Unbeaten, Topping BYU 17-14

First Quarter 1:30 ND

Riddick, Wood lead Irish to 270-rushing yards against the nation's No. 3 rush defense.

Second Quarter 8:25 BYU Hoffman 6 yd pass from Nelson (Sorensen kick), 8-56 3:34 6:07 BYU Friel 2 yd pass from Nelson (Sorensen kick), 4-30 1:28

Eifert 4 yd pass from Rees (Brindza kick), 5-64 2:34

Third Quarter 2:25 ND

Brindza 24 yd field goal, 7-65 4:06

Fourth Quarter 12:52 ND

Atkinson III 2 yd run (Brindza kick), 8-72 3:34

RUSHING: Williams, J. 14-64; Pritchard 3-9; Nelson 8-minus 7. Notre Dame-Riddick 15-143; Wood, C. 18-114; Hendrix 1-14; Atkinson III 5-11; Team 2-minus 4; Rees 2-minus 8.

PASSING: BYU-Nelson 23-36-2-177. Notre Dame-Rees 7-16-1-117; Hendrix 1-1-0-2.

2012 season review

BYU ND 17 16 25-66 43-270 177 119 36-23-2 17-8-1 61-243 60-389 0-0 0-0 1--5 2--3 2-30 2-37 1-9 2-7 6-46.8 4-43.8 0-0 0-0 4-35 5-51 29:19 30:41 6 of 13 6 of 14 0 of 0 0 of 0 2-3 3-5 1-8 4-36

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The Fighting Irish

RECEIVING: Hoffman 8-86; Williams, J. 7-42; Apo 3-25; Friel 2-7; Mahina 1-6; Mendenhall 1-6; Falslev 1-5. Notre Dame-Eifert 4-73; Jones 2-40; Atkinson III 1-4; NIKLAS 1-2.

INTERCEPTIONS: BYU-Van Noy 1-9. Notre Dame-Te'o 1-7; Spond 1-0.

FUMBLES: BYU-None. Notre Dame-None.

SACKS (UA-A): BYU-Kaufusi 1-0. Notre Dame-Tuitt 2-0; Lewis-Moore 1-0; Fox 1-0.

TACKLES (UA-A): BYU-Sorensen, D. 4-6; Ogletree 3-4; Hadley, P. 3-3; Ansah 2-4; Sampson, J. 3-2; John son 3-2; Hadley, S. 2-2; Van Noy 1-3; Kaveinga 1-3; Fuga 0-3; Foote 1-1; Tialavea 0-2; Ridley 1-0; Bills 1-0; Kaufusi 1-0; Hornung 0-1; Unga 0-1; Hadley, M. 0-1; Sampson, N. 0-1; Lasike 0-1. Notre Dame-Te'o 6-4; Russell 6-0; Shembo 2-3; Tuitt 2-3; Lewis-Moore 2-3; Farley 3-1; Spond 3-1; Nix III 2-2; Calabrese 2-1; Motta 2-1; Jackson, B. 2-1; Fox 2-0; Day 1-1; Baratti 1-0; Eifert 1-0; Grace 0-1; Moore 0-1; Okwara 0-1; Williams, I. 0-1; Cavalaris 0-1.

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NOTRE DAME, Ind. (AP) - Theo Riddick is Notre Dame's smallest running back, but Brigham Young learned he has no shortage of power.

The 5-11, 200-pound Riddick ran for a career-high 143 yards against a Cougars' defense that entered the game third in the nation against the rush. More importantly, Riddick sparked a ground game that ground out 270 yards, with his housemate, Cierre Wood, getting 114 yards and George Atkinson III scoring the goahead touchdown as the fifth-ranked Irish rallied for a 17-14 win Saturday.

"As a team, this was special," Riddick said. "We showed that we can run the ball."

He got no argument from Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly.

Riddick "just ran really hard, north and south, physical," Kelly said. "That gives energy for everybody.

The o-line sees a guy who's really pounding it in there. He got us that energy we needed."

Notre Dame (7-0), off to its best start in a decade, has a big game ahead against No. 10 Oklahoma next week, although it looked for a while the importance of that game was in jeopardy. The Cougars (4-4) fell to 0-3 on the road, as they surrendered a season-high 270 yards rushing.

The Cougars drove to the Notre Dame 31 late, but Riley Nelson was sacked for a nine-yard loss.

Moments earlier Cody Hoffman was wide open for what would have probably been a touchdown, but Nelson's pass wasn't close.

"We were one or two plays short from being able to come away with a victory," BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall said.

Riddick had runs of 55 and 27, the two longest rushes of his career. Neither was easy. On the 55yard run from the 37-yard line, he ran into a pile at the line of scrimmage, put his hand down to keep his balance and then broke out of the pack before being caught by cornerback Jordan Johnson at the eight-yard line.

"Just run and run until you can't no more," Riddick said. "And I got a little gassed at the end."

The Irish then ran three straight running plays for a gain of one yard and had to settle for a 24-yard field goal by Kyle Brindza to cut BYU's lead to 14-10 late in the third quarter. On his 27-yard run late in the second quarter, Riddick broke two tackles and carried three BYU defenders for the final 10 yards to the BYU 14. But the drive stalled and Brindza missed a 28-yard field goal wide right.

Riddick said it was exciting to see the Irish backs come up so big.

"We have some talent back there, so why not give us the ball?" he said.

BYU linebacker Brandon Ogletree said the Cougars didn't tackle well enough.

"There were way too many times where we had a dude down in the backfield, in a hole, and we let him spring one for 12, 20, 40 yards, so that's not acceptable," he said.

After going 17 quarters without giving up an offensive touchdown, Notre Dame gave up two in a span of 2:18, as Nelson threw a six-yard scoring pass to a wide-open Cody Hoffman in the end zone and a two-yard pass to Kaneakua Friel after an interception by Kyle Van Noy. That put BYU up 14-7 at halftime. Defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore said the Irish didn't let the two touchdowns affect their play.

"You've got to move on to the next play and make the necessary adjustments, and I think that's what we did. We played the second half pretty clean," he said.

Backup quarterback Tommy Rees, starting in place of injured Everett Golson, completed six of seven passes in the first quarter for 86 yards and a touchdown, throwing four of those to Tyler Eifert, including the TD. But Rees missed his next seven passes, and the Irish attempted only three passes in the second half.

Rees' only completion after the break was a 31-yard pass to TJ Jones with a little more than a minute left in the third quarter. Riddick ran the ball up the middle for 19 yards to the BYU 5 to set up Atkinson's two-yard TD run.

Kelly said he was concerned the Irish weren't more excited about the victory in the locker room afterward.

"I didn't sense a great feeling after winning a tough, tough football game. And that's a team that won 10 games last year," he said.

Kelly said the Irish came out on top with a good running game and a strong defensive effort, which he said has to be their formula for success. He said he knew BYU would be dangerous.

"That's a bracket buster team in basketball parlance; that's a darned good football team," he said.

"Our kids hung in there and won the football game. So really pleased to be 7-0."

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Oklahoma Game Summary

GAME-8 (OKLAHOMA): Oct. 27, 2012 • Norman, Okla. • Memorial Stadium Score by Quarters #5/5 Notre Dame #8/9 Oklahoma

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No. 5 Irish Defeat No. 8 Oklahoma, 30-13, to Stay Perfect Notre Dame prevails in Norman for nation's-best fourth win over a ranked team this season.

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Manti Te'o and No. 5 Notre Dame don't care whether people believe in them or not. They're just out to keep winning.

Everett Golson threw for 177 yards and plunged in for the de cisive one-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, Te'o bolstered his Heisman Trophy candidacy with a late interception and No. 5 Notre Dame beat No. 8 Oklahoma 30-13 on Saturday night to re main undefeated.

Despite winning their first seven games for the first time in a decade, the Fighting Irish came in as the underdogs but certainly didn't play like it.

"What we'd been hearing was a lot of people didn't think we could win this game. That kind of just added that fuel to my fire that was already burning," said Golson, who returned after sitting out last week's win against BYU because of a concussion.

"We just wanted to come out and show them that we can."

Te'o, the standout linebacker who has a penchant for causing turnovers, dove when Landry Jones' pass ricocheted off Jalen Saunders and got his gloved hands under it. Kyle Brindza tacked on his third field goal soon after, and Theo Riddick added a late touchdown run as the Fighting Irish (8-0) put it away with 20 fourth-quarter points.

"We knew what we could do. Today's no surprise," said Te'o, who has five interceptions and two fumble recoveries this season.

"We knew that if we came to work, (if) we came into today with confidence and everybody doing their job that we would be fine. I'm glad we came out the right way."

Jones threw for 356 yards with no touchdowns for the Sooners (5-2), who were still clinging to hope they could get back in the national title race before the loss. Saunders caught 15 passes for 181 yards in just his third game with the team.

"We're better than we were at the start of the season," Jones said. "We hit a bump in the road.

Maybe the national championship's not in the picture. That's probably gone, but we still have the Big 12 and a bowl game up in front of us."

Any doubts left about Notre Dame should be fading away after winning at a place where the Sooners had been 79-4 under coach Bob Stoops. The Irish are the only team in the country with four wins against Top 25 teams - including two on the road against top-10 foes.

"We really don't think about that. We really don't care what other people think of us," coach Brian Kelly said. "(The players) really just care about each other, Notre Dame and winning football games.

They'll let everybody else decide who we are."

The game revived a rivalry that had been largely dormant since the 1960s, with only one meeting since then - in Stoops' first season as the Sooners' coach in 1999. The Irish won eight of the first nine meetings, including three times when they handed Oklahoma its only loss of the season - most notably in 1957, when the Sooners' NCAA-record 47-game winning streak was snapped.

This meeting between two of college football's traditional powers was no different, and Notre Dame's throwback defense gave the game a taste of days gone by.

Te'o and the second-ranked Irish defense frequently gave up underneath passes but prevented them from turning into big gains, making the Sooners snap the ball over and over while the Irish waited for a mistake that would snuff out the drive. Oklahoma's first two red-zone possessions ended with field goals, and the Sooners turned to backup quarterback Blake Bell and their "Belldozer" short-yardage run package to finally punch one in and tie it at 13 with 9:10 remaining.

Even then, it was exactly the kind of game the Irish - averaging nearly 20 points fewer than Oklahoma's 44.7 - wanted to be in.

"That was the way we set up. We were going to give up yards to keep the points down," Kelly said.

"We could not let the points get out of reach for us."

Golson, who had to come out for the final play of the third quarter after getting flattened by Okla homa's Tony Jefferson, answered Bell's touchdown on the very next play with a 50-yard post pass to freshman Chris Brown - his first career reception.

It took five more plays for Notre Dame to punch it in from the 15, with Golson taking a shotgun snap for a quarterback draw and diving into the line from the 1 to make it 20-13 with 5:05 remaining.

Jones tried to rally the Sooners, but linebacker Dan Fox slammed into Saunders as the pass arrived and Te'o - seemingly always around the ball - was right there to pick it off. The Irish, who were giving up just 9.4 points per game, haven't allowed more than 17 in a game this season.

"With this defense, when somebody scores, we get really frustrated," Te'o said. "I think it showed our maturity by how we rallied after that touchdown. We just kept going."

An Owen Field-record crowd of 86,031 responded to the university's request to "stripe the stadium," with a candy-cane look of alternating red and white sections - appropriately so with a cold snap running through Norman.

3 0 0

4 20 7

F 30 13

Record: 8-0 Record: 5-2

The Sooners never could get their offense producing points, and Stoops was denied his chance to tie Bud Wilkinson for second-place in school history with his 145th career win.

"We moved it well. We threw and caught it well. It seems when we got to the 35, we sputtered down," Jones said. "But give credit to Notre Dame."

Cierre Wood put the Irish up early, taking a handoff and racing untouched right up the middle for a 62-yard touchdown two plays after Oklahoma struck first on Michael Hunnicutt's 28-yard field goal.

Te'o racked up 11 tackles in the first half, plowing through Jones for his first sack to end one drive.

The Irish plodded 13 plays afterward, eating up nearly 6 minutes while driving for Kyle Brzinda's 28-yard field goal and a 10-3 advantage.

It was one of three 13-play drives for Notre Dame.

The Sooners thought momentarily they'd tied it up on a four-yard touchdown run by Bell, but a hold ing penalty against guard Bronson Irwin kept the Irish's run of not allowing a rushing touchdown intact a little while longer.

Te'o was disappointed that piece of trivia eventually slipped away - or any touchdown was scored at all - but satisfied with another step toward a title.

"We've come a long way," Te'o said. "We're going to continue to get better. That's our main goal right now. Just continue to get better and not be satisfied with being 8-0."

First Quarter Hunnicutt 28 yd field goal, 9-71 3:04 7:12 OU 6:24 ND Wood, C. 62 yd run (Brindza kick), 2-67 0:41 Second Quarter 5:58 ND Brindza 34 yd field goal, 13-64 5:46 0:43 OU Hunnicutt 30 yd field goal, 14-66 5:07 Fourth Quarter Brindza 44 yd field goal, 13-70 5:44 13:57 ND 9:10 OU Bell 1 yd run (Hunnicutt kick), 7-52 2:45 5:05 ND Golson 1 yd run (Brindza kick), 7-73 4:00 3:22 ND Brindza 46 yd field goal, 5-16 1:05 1:36 ND Riddick 15 yd run (Brindza kick), 3-20 0:55

ND OU FIRST DOWNS 18 22 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 39-215 24-15 PASSING YDS (NET) 188 364 Passes Att-Comp-Int 27-14-0 52-36-1 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 66-403 76-379 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0 Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-77 4-89 Interception Returns-Yards 1-0 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 4-40.8 6-42.0 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 1-0 Penalties-Yards 1-5 5-39 Possession Time 32:28 27:32 Third-Down Conversions 7 of 15 4 of 14 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 1 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 3-4 3-4 Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-16 1-2 RUSHING: Notre Dame-Riddick 19-74; Wood, C. 7-74; Golson 11-64; Toma 1-5; Team 1-minus 2. Oklaho ma-Williams 13-29; Millard 3-11; Bell 4-6; Clay 1-4; Jones 2-minus 16; Team 1-minus 19.

PASSING: Notre Dame-Golson 13-25-0-177; Goodman 0-1-0-0; Rees 1-1-0-11. Oklahoma-Jones 35-511-356; Bell 1-1-0-8.

RECEIVING: Notre Dame-Jones, TJ 5-55; Eifert 3-22; Daniels 2-36; Toma 2-13; Brown 1-50; Riddick 1-12. Oklahoma-Saunders 15-181; Stills 7-86; Williams 5-38; Brown, C. 4-48; Millard 2-8; Clay 2-minus 12; Shepard 1-15.

INTERCEPTIONS: Notre Dame-Te'o 1-0. Oklahoma-None.

FUMBLES: Notre Dame-Toma 1-0. Oklahoma-Williams 1-0.

SACKS (UA-A): Notre Dame-Shembo 1-0; Te'o 1-0. Oklahoma-Hurst 1-0.

TACKLES (UA-A): Notre Dame-Te'o 6-5; Russell 6-3; Jackson, B. 7-1; Fox 3-2; Spond 2-3; Calabrese 2-3; Farley 1-4; Nix III 1-3; Lewis-Moore 2-1; Shembo 2-1; Williams, I. 1-2; Motta 2-0; Springmann 0-2; Moore 0-2; Tuitt 1-0; Okwara 1-0; McDaniel 1-0; Baratti 1-0; Schmidt 0-1; Schwenke 0-1. Oklahoma-Jefferson 9-2; Colvin 6-4; Nelson 3-6; Hurst 6-1; Wort 3-3; Walker 0-4; Lynn 2-1; King 1-2; Washington 1-2; Harris 2-0; Ndulue 1-1; Bird 1-0; Paulsen 1-0; Harris 1-0; Bester 0-1; McGee 0-1.

88 88 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Pittsburgh Game Summary

GAME-9 (PITTSBURGH): Nov. 3, 2012 • Notre Dame, Ind. • Notre Dame Stadium

No. 4 Notre Dame Fights Back to Defeat Pitt 29-26 in Third OT

First Quarter 8:28 ND 5:00 PITT

Brindza 37 yd field goal, 14-60 6:32 Harper 39 yd field goal, 7-52 3:28

Second Quarter 10:34 ND Brindza 20 yd field goal, 18-89 9:26 3:55 PITT Graham, R. 16 yd run (Harper kick), 6-58 2:25 Third Quarter 5:52 PITT 0:58 PITT Fourth Quarter 13:40 ND 2:11 ND Overtime 15:00 PITT 15:00 ND

Holtz 9 yd pass from Sunseri (Harper kick), 3-52 0:45 Harper 21 yd field goal, 7-57 2:25 Jones, TJ 11 yd pass from Golson (Brindza kick failed), 11-71 2:18 Riddick 5 yd pass from Golson (Golson rush), 2-50 0:52 Harper 41 yd field goal, 4-1 0:00 Brindza 37 yd field goal, 4-5 0:00

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Triple Overtime 15:00 PITT Harper 44 yd field goal, 4--2 0:00 15:00 ND Golson, Everett 1 yd run, 6-25 0:00 PITT ND 13 34 33-144 51-231 164 291 29-19-0 53-29-2 62-308 104-522 0-0 0-0 2-38 1-0 5-128 5-90 2-4 0-0 6-40.7 5-41.4 2-0 2-1 7-45 6-46 24:37 35:23 1 of 14 10 of 20 0 of 1 1 of 1 4-5 6-8 1-3 5-31

RUSHING: Pittsburgh-Graham, R. 24-172; Shell 1-2; Sunseri 8-minus 30. Notre Dame-Riddick 22-85; Golson 15-74; Wood, C. 13-70; Atkinson III 1-2.

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FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

2012 season review

PASSING: Pittsburgh-Sunseri 19-29-0-164. Notre Dame-Golson 23-42-1-227; Rees 6-11-1-64.

RECEIVING: Pittsburgh-Graham, R. 6-25; Shanahan 4-38; Holtz 3-54; Street 3-35; Graham, H. 1-9; Giu bilato 1-3; Saddler 1-0. Notre Dame-Daniels 7-86; Eifert 6-62; Toma 6-50; Jones, TJ 5-53; Riddick 4-35; Smith, D. 1-5.

INTERCEPTIONS: Pittsburgh-Williams, E. 1-4; Williams, K. 1-0. Notre Dame-None.

FUMBLES: Pittsburgh-Sunseri 2-0. Notre Dame-Neal 1-0; Wood, C. 1-1.

SACKS (UA-A): Pittsburgh-Ezell 0-1; Murphy 0-1. Notre Dame-Tuitt 0-3; Lewis-Moore 1-1; Nix III 0-1; Te'o 0-1; Shembo 1-0.

TACKLES (UA-A): Pittsburgh-Trebitz 7-6; Thomas 8-3; Williams, E. 6-4; Hendricks 5-4; Williams, K. 7-1; Holley 5-2; Donald 2-5; Pitts 6-0; Hale 3-2; Murphy 2-2; Taglianetti 2-1; Ezell 0-3; Crockett 2-0; Bennett 2-0; Vinopal 0-2; Clemmings 1-0; Gordon 1-0; Ifill 0-1; Carswell 0-1; Mosley-Smith 0-1. Notre Dame-Fox 4-5; Shembo 2-6; Te'o 3-4; Jackson 5-1; Tuitt 2-4; Russell 4-1; Nix III 0-4; Spond 2-1; Lewis-Moore 2-1; Calabrese 2-1; Motta 1-2; Farley 1-2; Okwara 2-0; Baratti 1-0; McDaniel 1-0; Atkinson, J. 1-0; Williams, Ish. 1-0; Riddick 1-0; Grace 1-0; Springmann 0-1; Schmidt 0-1; Schwenke 0-1; Cavalaris 0-1.

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NOTRE DAME, Ind. (AP) - Down 20-6 in the fourth quarter, Notre Dame was going to need some big plays and a little luck to stay undefeated and keep its national title hopes alive.

It got just enough of both.

Everett Golson scored on a quarterback sneak in the third overtime and the fourth-ranked Fighting Irish came back from a 14-point to beat Pittsburgh 29-26.

"We overcame a lot tonight. We overcame some uncharacteristic mistakes," coach Brian Kelly said. "Last year that would have been a loss. But our team kept fighting, kept playing."

Notre Dame (9-0) is off to its best start since 1993, when it finished the season ranked No. 2. Pitt (4-5) missed a potential game-winning field goal in the second overtime.

Kelly pulled Golson late in the second quarter because he was missing reads and progressions. But the coach put Golson back in after backup Tommy Rees threw an interception, and the Irish fell behind by two touchdowns.

"Our quarterback needed to be out there mobile, make some plays outside the pocket. I asked him if he was ready to go, he said he was and we put him back in," Kelly said.

Golson threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to TJ Jones early in the fourth quarter, as Notre Dame cut Pitt's lead to 20-12. Notre Dame's chances for a comeback appeared to end when Pitt cornerback K'Waun Williams intercepted a pass by Golson in the end zone.

But the Irish defense held, and Golson completed a 45-yard pass to DaVaris Daniels at the Pitt 5.

Golson then threw a five-yard touchdown pass to Theo Riddick and ran in for the two-point conversion to tie the game.

Kelly gave the game ball to Golson.

"I think I did a great job of leading the team coming down the stretch. Coming out today, we came out a little flat. As far as me personally, I missed a couple reads I should have had. Instead of putting three points on the board you [should] put six," Golson said. "But I feel like, in the stretch, we really came together."

Notre Dame avoided the fate of the 2002 team, the last Irish team to start a season 8-0, which was upset by Boston College 14-7. But just barely. A victory seemed unlikely when they fell behind 20-6 late in the third quarter, again when Williams intercepted Golson's pass in the end zone and yet again when running back Cierre Wood fumbled as he attempted to dive into the end zone in the second overtime and Pitt safety Jarred Holley recovered.

But the Irish kept finding life, the last time when Kevin Harper missed a 33-yard field goal wide right following Wood's fumble.

"We missed a field goal; that's why we lost the game," Pitt quarterback Tino Sunseri said. "It came down to a special teams play; we didn't make the play. Give credit to Notre Dame for being able to finish it off."

Golson was 23-of-42 passing for 227 yards and rushed for 74 yards as well, as he kept the Pitt defense off balance. The Irish needed his big plays to overcome a stellar performance from Pitt's Ray Graham, who rushed for 172 yards, including runs of 55 and 48 yards.

Graham continually ran through Notre Dame tackles, and the Panthers opened a lead by taking ad vantage of Irish mistakes.

Graham, one of three Pitt players allowed to play despite facing misdemeanor charges, gave the Panthers a 10-6 lead when he ran past an attempted tackle by Notre Dame safety Matthias Farley and sprinted along the sideline for the score. It was just the second rushing touchdown allowed by the Irish defense this season - and the first to a running back.

It was the fifth consecutive year that Notre Dame and Pittsburgh played a game decided by less than a touchdown - with two of those reaching overtime. Plus, of the last nine meetings between the schools, eight have been decided by eight points or fewer.

The Panthers were hoping to follow in the footsteps of the 2007 Pitt team, which was 4-7 when it won 13-9 at No. 2 West Virginia on Dec. 1 to knock the Mountaineers out of the national championship game. But this time they just couldn't find a way to hold on.

All five Notre Dame home games this season have been decided by a touchdown or less, while the four games away from Notre Dame have been decided by an average margin of 28 points.

Kelly had urged his team to play better at home, but it continued to make mistakes. He told the Irish they had to play better against Boston College, Wake Forest and Southern California.

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Irish overcome 14-point fourth-quarter deficit in fifth straight ND-Pitt game decided by six points or fewer.

"I told them that they have to understand that everybody they play against will play their absolute best. Next week BC will play out of their minds against us. Wake Forest will. They can't just highlight cer tain teams on their schedule because they will play their best," he said. "I think that's a lesson learned."

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o said he was just relieved the Irish won.

"It was ugly at times, beautiful at times. It's college football," he said. "I'm just glad the outcome was the way it was."

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Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 OT 5 6 7 F Pittsburgh 3 7 10 0 6 3 0 3 26 Record: 4-5 #4/4 Notre Dame 3 3 0 14 9 3 0 6 29 Record: 9-0

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Boston College Game Summary

GAME-10 (BOSTON COLLEGE): Nov. 10, 2012 • Chestnut Hill, Mass. • Alumni Stadium Score by Quarters #4/4 Notre Dame Boston College

1 7 0

2 7 3

No. 4 Irish Fly Past Eagles, 21-6, to Reach 10-0 Everett Golson leads Notre Dame to its fourth straight win over BC and best start since 1993.

BOSTON (AP) - Alabama's loss cleared out one of the teams in the way of Notre Dame's 2012 title hopes. An hour later, the fourth-ranked Fighting Irish avoided one of their peskiest obstacles of years past.

Everett Golson ran for a touchdown and threw for two more on Saturday night to help Notre Dame beat Boston College 21-6, giving the Irish a workmanlike victory over a rival that had twice before ended their drive to a national championship.

"You can't come out and worry about another team that lost. You have to be focused on the task at hand," Notre Dame cornerback Bennett Jackson said. "Wins don't come easy. Boston College plays us hard every year."

Taking the field soon after top-ranked Alabama lost to No. 15 Texas A&M, the Fighting Irish (10-0) remained unbeaten and in the hunt for a spot in the BCS title game. And a week after needing triple overtime - and some luck - to get past unheralded Pittsburgh, Notre Dame eased past a BC team hoping that a victory in the rivalry known locally as "The Holy War" would salvage its dismal season.

"A win against Notre Dame - a top-ranked team in the country - would have been great for the whole organization," BC receiver Alex Amidon said. "It just didn't happen."

Golson completed 16-of-24 passes for 200 yards, connecting with Troy Niklas for a seven-yard touchdown at the end of the first half and with John Goodman from 18 yards out early in the second. Manti Te'o grabbed his sixth interception of the season - a school record for a linebacker - to end BC's last real chance at a comeback with just under six minutes left.

Chase Rettig completed 27-of-34 passes for 247 yards for BC (2-8), which is off to its worst start since 1989. Amidon caught six passes for 84 yards to break the school's single-season record for receiv ing yards.

Theo Riddick ran 18 times for 104 yards and caught six passes for 67 more for the Irish, who are 10-0 for the first time since 1993.

That was the year BC's David Gordon kicked a 41-yard field goal as time expired in the final game to beat No. 1 Notre Dame and end its hopes for a perfect season. In 2002, the Irish were unbeaten and No. 4 in the country when unranked Boston College won 14-7 in South Bend to again spoil Notre Dame's chances at a national championship.

"It's Notre Dame. Everyone knows them when you're growing up," Rettig said. "Everyone says play each game the same, but that doesn't stand true when you're playing Notre Dame. It's an exciting game to get ready for, especially when playing at home. The stadium is packed. They don't think it's a rivalry, but we still have that sense."

But there was no upset this year in the matchup between the only two Catholic schools in the FBS, a game that drew the first sellout crowd of the season on a frigid night in Chestnut Hill.

In fact, it wasn't even as close as Notre Dame's victory over Pitt, or the four other games the Irish have won by a touchdown or less, keeping them near the top of The Associated Press rankings with a chance at a spot in the BCS title game.

"We're going to worry about winning," Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said. "If people don't like us winning, there's nothing we can do."

Notre Dame entered the day trailing Alabama, Oregon and Kansas State in the AP Top 25; the Irish may need either Oregon or Kansas State to fall from the unbeatens in order to squeeze into the top two in the BCS rankings.

Kelly said he found out about the Crimson Tide loss when he saw a TV on his way out to the field for the pregame warmups. A wide grin broke out on his face when he was asked if he had talked to his team about the potential shake up in the polls.

"Oh, no," he said. "Absolutely not. Wouldn't talk about Alabama."

Notre Dame scored on its first possession, going 95 yards to make it 7-0 on Golson's two-yard run.

The Irish fumbled on their second try but then mounted another long drive, going 87 yards on 16 plays and taking a 14-3 lead on Golson's pass to Niklas with 26 seconds left in the half. Golson rolled right and found Goodman in the left corner of the end zone on the first drive of the third quarter to make it 21-3.

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4 0 3

F 21 6

Record: 10-0 Record: 2-8

Boston College made one last charge with a 45-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter that cut the deficit to 21-6. On Notre Dame's next possession, Riddick fumbled and, while the referees tried to untangle the pile, BC safety Spenser Rositano stood 15 yards away, waving the ball in the air.

But BC couldn't get past the Notre Dame 35 before turning the ball over on downs. The Eagles held on defense, then brought the ball to midfield before Rettig's pass was deflected by receiver Donte Elliott and right to Te'o.

First Quarter 7:26 ND

Golson 2 yd run (Brindza kick), 13-95 5:39

Second Quarter 14:55 BC Freese 36 yd field goal, 15-69 7:31 0:26 ND Niklas 7 yd pass from Golson (Brindza kick), 16-87 8:30 Third Quarter 10:44 ND

Goodman 18 yd pass from Golson (Brindza kick), 9-65 4:16

Fourth Quarter 13:44 BC

Freese 45 yd field goal, 12-58 4:56

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

ND BC 21 20 40-184 23-53 209 247 25-17-0 43-27-1 65-393 66-300 0-0 0-0 1--3 0-0 3-78 3-56 1-0 0-0 3-36.7 2-37.0 3-2 2-1 8-65 6-40 32:23 27:37 11 of 14 8 of 15 0 of 0 0 of 2 3-3 1-1 4-32 0-0

RUSHING: Notre Dame-Riddick 18-104; Golson 11-39; Wood, C. 6-33; Atkinson III 4-9; Team 1-minus 1.

Boston College-Finch 7-40; Amidon 1-14; Swigert 1-9; Dudeck 4-9; Team 1-minus 1; Coleman 1-minus 4; Rettig 8-minus 14.

PASSING: Notre Dame-Golson 16-24-0-200; Rees 1-1-0-9. Boston College-Rettig 27-43-1-247.

RECEIVING: Notre Dame-Eifert 6-67; Riddick 4-56; Jones 3-39; Daniels 2-22; Goodman 1-18; Niklas 1-7.

Boston College-Amidon 6-84; Finch 5-25; Evans 4-47; Dudeck 4-40; Swigert 3-23; Pantale 3-14; Naples 1-9; Coleman 1-5.

INTERCEPTIONS: Notre Dame-Te'o 1-0. Boston College-None.

FUMBLES: Notre Dame-Golson 1-0; Atkinson, G. 1-1; Riddick 1-1. Boston College-Rettig 2-1.

SACKS (UA-A): Notre Dame-Shembo 3-0; Lewis-Moore 1-0; Tuitt 1-0. Boston College-None.

TACKLES (UA-A): Notre Dame-Jackson 7-1; Motta 7-0; Shembo 4-1; Te'o 4-1; Fox 3-1; Calabrese 2-2; Williams, Ish. 3-0; Spond 3-0; Atkinson, J. 3-0; Russell 2-1; Lewis-Moore 2-0; Day 1-1; Okwara 1-0; Mc Carthy, D. 1-0; Nix 1-0; Tuitt 1-0; Schmidt, J. 1-0; Farley 1-0. Boston College-Rositano 7-3; Daniels 5-3; Simmons 7-0; Sylvia 5-2; Divitto 4-2; Duggan 3-3; Abdesmad 3-1; Edebali 3-0; Ricci 2-0; Asprilla 2-0; Wujciak 0-2; Crimmins 1-0; Appiah 1-0; Keyes 1-0; Noel 1-0; Moore 1-0.

90 90 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Wake Forest Game Summary

GAME-11 (WAKE FOREST): Nov. 17, 2012 • Notre Dame, Ind. • Notre Dame Stadium 1 0 21

2 0 10

3 0 7

4 0 0

F 0 38

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Score by Quarters Wake Forest #3/3 Notre Dame

Record: 5-6 Record: 11-0

No. 3 Irish Remain Perfect, Overpower Wake Forest, 38-0

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"We put it all together and played a complete game today," left tackle Zack Martin said.

Many Notre Dame students showed their respect by wearing yellow leis to honor Te'o, who is from Hawaii and who has played a key role in the Irish resurgence. Te'o, senior defensive end Kapron LewisNotre Dame finishes first unbeaten home campaign Moore and senior safety Zeke Motta left to standing ovations with 13 minutes left. since 1998 and is 11-0 for the first time since 1989.

"I wanted to make it a special moment for the seniors on defense. They have been obviously the rock.

They've carried us while we were trying to find ourselves offensively," Kelly said. "It just seemed to me to be a pretty good gesture to allow us to honor those seniors."

NOTRE DAME, Ind. (AP) - Notre Dame got one first-place When Notre Dame went 11-0 in 1989, the Irish were beaten by Miami in the regular-season finale vote in the coaches' poll last Sunday - head coach Brian Kelly's.

He won't be the only one voting the Fighting Irish No. 1 this and finished the season ranked No. 2 behind the Hurricanes.

The last time the Irish headed to Los Angeles to play Southern Cal undefeated was a year earlier, in week.

Against Wake Forest, the Fighting Irish reinforced Kelly's faith 1988, when the squad coached by Lou Holtz beat the second-ranked Trojans 27-10 en route to the school's last national championship. in his team, then third-ranked Notre Dame got some help later Te'o said that's the only focus now.

Saturday night.

"I don't care about anything else but winning and being part of this team," he said. "And now we have Oregon and Kansas State, the two teams ahead of the Irish in to work on USC, beating USC." the AP and BCS rankings, each lost. Now Notre Dame will control its own fate as it tries to capture its first national title in 24 years.

First Quarter Earlier in the day, Everett Golson threw three touchdown passes, and Cierre Wood scored on a 68Wood, C. 68 yd run (Brindza kick), 4-91 1:45 yard run, as the Irish beat Wake Forest 38-0 to finish the season undefeated at home for the first time 13:15 ND 9:10 ND Eifert 2 yd pass from Golson (Brindza kick), 8-52 2:51 since 1998.

Goodman 50 yd pass from Golson (Brindza kick), 6-78 2:24 "I told them tonight I'm proud of them," Kelly said. "I voted them No. 1 for a reason, because I think 4:28 ND they're the best team in the country. I think they played like that tonight."

Second Quarter The Fighting Irish were in third place in last week's BCS standings, but likely will move up after 6:17 ND Jones 34 yd pass from Golson (Brindza kick), 6-75 2:52 Kansas State, which was No. 1, lost 52-24 to Baylor and Oregon, which was in second, lost to Stanford 1:34 ND Brindza 25 yd field goal, 6-51 1:13 17-14 in overtime.

If Notre Dame manages to beat Southern California next week, it could wind up in a BCS title game Third Quarter against Alabama, now No. 4 in those rankings. Notre Dame won the national championship in 1973 when 3:30 ND Atkinson III 9 yd run (Brindza kick), 7-80 3:44 it upset the undefeated Crimson Tide 24-23 in the Sugar Bowl.

Kelly, who saw his 12-0 Cincinnati team left out of the BCS title game in 2009, said he has no doubt

WF ND his 11-0 team deserves to play for the championship if it wins the season finale at USC. FIRST DOWNS 9 23 That's all he wants his players focused on, he said.

RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 25-55 30-221 "They cannot do anything else but beat USC," Kelly said. "The rest is up to other people to decide."

PASSING YDS (NET) 154 363 Wake Forest coach Jim Grobe seemed to think the Irish have as much right as anybody to be there.

Passes Att-Comp-Int 35-23-0 36-22-1 "No question about it. But maybe a couple of others should be, too. That's kind of the deal right now," TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 60-209 66-584 Grobe said. "I can't imagine anybody from what I saw today playing any better than Notre Dame. But I Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0 think there are some other really, really good teams. They impressed me today. I think they're as good as Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 4-13 any team in the country."

Kickoff Returns-Yards 6-106 1-17 Wood got the Irish moving with his 68-yard burst on the game's fourth play. Three plays later, Wake Interception Returns-Yards 1-0 0-0 tailback Josh Harris caught a 13-yard pass but fumbled after a hard hit by Irish linebacker Carlo Calabrese, Punts (Number-Avg) 10-38.8 4-36.8 and safety Zeke Motta recovered. Harris, Wake Forest's leading rusher, didn't play the rest of the game Fumbles-Lost 2-1 0-0 because of a head injury.

Penalties-Yards 3-28 5-31 Golson kept the Irish going with his best passing game of the season. He threw three touchdown Possession Time 30:31 29:29 passes of 50, 34 and two yards in the first half.

Third-Down Conversions 4 of 15 7 of 13 Fourteen of his 17 first-half completions led to first downs as the Irish opened a 31-0 halftime lead. Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 0 of 0 He finished with 346 yards on 20-of-30 passing with one interception.

Red-Zone Scores-Chances 0-0 3-3 Wood rushed for 150 yards on 11 carries, and Tyler Eifert had six catches, giving him 130 for his Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 1-9 career, breaking the school record of 128 set by Ken MacAfee in 1977.

The Irish improved to 11-0 for the first time since 1989 and need to beat USC to finish a regular season undefeated for the first time since 1988, the last time they won the national championship. The RUSHING: Wake Forest-Martin 16-41; Jackson 6-24; Harris 1-1; Thompson 1-minus 2; Price 1-minus 9.

Notre Dame-Wood, C. 11-150; Atkinson III 7-34; Riddick 6-20; McDaniel 3-11; Hendrix 1-7; Golson 1-0; Demon Deacons (5-6) fell to 1-33 all-time against top-five teams.

Team 1-minus 1.

The victory virtually assures the Irish of a berth in a BCS game, even if it's not the title matchup.

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o, draped in leis after playing his final game at Notre Dame Stadium PASSING: Wake Forest-Price 22-33-0-153; Cross 0-1-0-0; Thompson 1-1-0-1. Notre Dame-Golson 20-30and handing out candy to anyone within reach, wasn't ready to make his argument that the Irish deserve 1-346; Rees 2-5-0-17; Hendrix 0-1-0-0. to be in the title game.

"If we don't beat USC, there is no need to say whether you deserve it or not," he said. "You have to RECEIVING: Wake Forest-Campanaro 6-47; Martin 6-34; Ragland 3-21; Davis 2-17; Bohanon 2-11; Jack son 2-10; Harris 1-13; Jackson 1-1. Notre Dame-Jones 6-97; Eifert 6-85; Riddick 3-58; Goodman 2-59; beat USC first. You can ask me that question after."

Toma 2-37; Koyack 1-11; Smith 1-10; Brown 1-6.

The Irish dominated on both sides of the ball, outgaining the Deacons 584 yards to 209. It was the first shutout for the Irish since a 35-0 win over Nevada in the season-opener in 2009 and their first shutout INTERCEPTIONS: Wake Forest-Ramsey 1-0. Notre Dame-None. against a major conference team since a 42-0 victory over Rutgers in 2002.

"They jumped on us quick, got momentum, kept momentum rolling, and when the defense can't stop FUMBLES: Wake Forest-Harris 1-1; Thompson 1-0. Notre Dame-None. them, it's hard for the offense to really play hard," Wake Forest nose guard Nikita Whitlock said.

SACKS (UA-A): Wake Forest-None. Notre Dame-Tuitt 1-0.

Tanner Price was 22-of-33 passing for 153 yards for Wake Forest with his longest pass for 16 yards.

TACKLES (UA-A): Wake Forest-Marshall 6-2; Olson 4-2; Okoro 3-3; Noel 5-0; Ward 4-1; Jackson 1-4; The Irish held the Demon Deacons to 55 yards rushing as Wake Forest dropped to 1-4 on the road this Betros 2-2; Johnson 1-3; Ehrmann 2-1; Thompson 2-1; Ramsey 2-1; Allen 2-1; Whitlock 2-0; Haynes 1-1; season.

Harris 1-0; Chubb 1-0. Notre Dame-Calabrese 4-3; Nix III 1-6; Te'o 3-3; Day 3-2; Motta 2-2; Councell 2-2; "They were where they needed to be, and they just force you to execute," Tanner said. "Obviously we Farley 2-2; Spond 2-1; Lewis-Moore 2-1; Jackson 2-1; Fox 1-2; Grace 1-2; Tuitt 1-2; Springmann 0-3; weren't able to do that today."

After posting a 17-16 record at home the past five seasons, the Irish victory Saturday improved their Shumate 2-0; Okwara 0-2; Atkinson, J. 1-0; Russell 1-0; McDaniel 1-0; Williams, Ish. 1-0; Baratti 0-1; Cavalaris 0-1; Moore 0-1; McCarthy 0-1; Rabasa 0-1; Brown 0-1. record at Notre Dame Stadium to 6-0 this year. But this was the first time they made it look easy. The Irish needed overtime to beat Stanford, triple overtime to beat Pittsburgh and won the three other home games by a combined 13 points.

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USC Game Summary

GAME-12 (USC): Nov. 24, 2012 • Los Angeles, Calif. • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Score by Quarters USC #1/1 Notre Dame

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No. 1 Irish Top USC 22-13 to Finish Perfect Regular Season Notre Dame is headed to the BCS Championship game after reaching 12-0 for the first time since 1988.

LOS ANGELES (AP) - For four straight plays in the waning minutes, Notre Dame's defense was backed up to its 1 with its perfect season in peril.

And on four straight plays, Southern California got nothing.

"We're going to fight," linebacker Manti Te'o said. "That's our name. It doesn't matter where we are."

The Fighting Irish will be in Miami next. With another hardnosed victory, they punched their ticket to the BCS Championship game.

Theo Riddick rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown, Kyle Brindza kicked five field goals, and No. 1 Notre Dame secured the chance to play for the national title with a 22-13 victory over USC on Saturday night.

Everett Golson passed for 217 yards as the Irish (12-0) completed their first perfect regular season since 1988, earning a trip to south Florida on Jan. 7 to play for the storied program's first national championship in 24 years. Notre Dame's raucous locker-room celebration reverberated through the thick concrete walls of the 89-year-old Coliseum after an Irish win for the ages.

"I'm still in awe," Irish defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore said. "I don't think it's hit anybody yet.

We're trying to relish the moment."

Although they did little with flash on an electric night at the Coliseum, the Irish woke up more echoes of past Notre Dame greats with a grinding effort in this dynamic intersectional rivalry with USC (7-5).

Notre Dame's impenetrable defense appropriately made that decisive stand in the final minutes, keeping USC out of the end zone on four plays from the Irish 1 with 2:33 to play. After three straight runs yielded minuscule gains, freshman Max Wittek threw incomplete to fullback Soma Vainuku, setting off a leaping, chest-bumping celebration on the Notre Dame sideline and in the Irish sections of the sold-out stadium.

"Well, that's who we are," Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said. "It's been our defense all year. Our offense is able to manage enough points."

After spending more than a decade looking up at the Trojans, the Irish are back on top of this rivalry with two straight wins in Los Angeles. The school of Knute Rockne, the Four Horsemen and Paul Hornung has new heroes now, from the Heisman Trophy hopeful Te'o to Kelly, who took the Irish from unranked to start the season to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the first time in 19 years.

"It's definitely a relief to be able to look at the big picture now, but it's a short window," said Te'o, who had a key interception and became the second Irish defender with three 100-tackle seasons. "We can enjoy this, but then we're going to have to get prepared for one more game."

The grind-it-out win highlighted an unforgettable season for the Irish, who began the year with questions about their relevancy and survived some uninspiring performances and nail-biting finishes with their unbeaten record intact.

Notre Dame is likely to face a Southeastern Conference opponent in Miami, but won't know their identities for another week. Alabama and Georgia play for the SEC title in Atlanta.

"The way we looked at it, if we won all of our games, at least we'd give ourselves a chance," Riddick said. "We've got super confidence as a team now."

With the Irish offense repeatedly stalling in the red zone against the Trojans, Brindza went five-for-six on field goals, even hitting a 52-yarder at the halftime gun. After Brindza's school record-tying fifth field goal put the Irish up by nine points with 5:58 left, Marqise Lee caught a 53-yard pass at the Notre Dame 2.

But after two pass interference penalties, USC failed on three straight runs and an ill-conceived pass against a defense that has allowed just 11 rushing TDs in 30 games.

"They've had a great goal-line defense all year," USC coach Lane Kiffin said. "They've done that to everybody down on the goal line. ... It's just so hard to score touchdowns versus them. When the ball is on the 2-inch line, you'd think you could score touchdowns."

Wittek passed for 186 yards with two interceptions in his first career start for the Trojans, who completed their tumble from the preseason No. 1 ranking with four losses in five games in an enormously disappointing season. Wittek filled in capably for injured Matt Barkley, but USC is headed to a lower-tier bowl in the first year after its NCAA-mandated two-year postseason ban ended.

Lee caught five passes for 75 yards, yet still broke the Pac-12 single-season receptions record estab lished last year by teammate Robert Woods, who had seven catches for 92 yards.

"For a freshman, Max did a great job," Lee said. "We just had a lot of mistakes again tonight. I made mistakes. We have to get better."

Barkley watched from the sideline in a grey hoodie with a sling on his right arm after spraining his shoulder in last week's loss at UCLA. The senior and Pac-12 career passing leader won twice in South Bend during his career, but never got to face the Irish at the Coliseum, sidelined by injuries for both visits.

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Record: 7-5 Record: 12-0

Barkley still ran down the Coliseum tunnel with the rest of the USC seniors for their final home game.

He participated in the coin toss, but could only watch while the Irish opened the game with three clockconsuming drives resulting in 13 points.

USC's much-criticized defensive caution under assistant head coach Monte Kiffin was exploited by the Irish, with Golson patiently finding the sags in the Trojans' pass coverage for 181 yards passing in the first half. Riddick went nine yards for a TD in the first quarter, but USC also stiffened to hold Notre Dame to field goals twice in the red zone.

Notre Dame held its 12th straight opponent without a first-quarter touchdown, but Wittek found Woods for a nine-yard score on the first play of the second quarter - just the ninth touchdown allowed by Notre Dame all season long. The Irish took a 16-10 lead to halftime when Brindza hit the second-longest field goal in Notre Dame history.

Te'o made the seventh interception of his phenomenal season when Wittek threw directly to him on USC's second play of the second half. Both teams struggled to move the ball in the third quarter, and USC settled for a field goal with 9:20 to play just a few moments after Kiffin called a timeout right before a play that ended with Lee appearing to catch a pass on the goal line.

First Quarter 11:25 ND 1:48 ND

Brindza 27 yd field goal, 9-66 3:35 Riddick 9 yd run (Brindza kick), 12-87 6:57

Second Quarter 14:55 USC 9:19 ND 3:50 USC 0:00 ND

Woods 11 yd pass from Wittek (Heidari kick), 6-75 1:53 Brindza 29 yd field goal, 13-67 5:31 Heidari 39 yd field goal, 9-54 5:24 Brindza 52 yd field goal, 9-48 1:25

Third Quarter 0:31 ND

Brindza 33 yd field goal, 9-70 5:24

Fourth Quarter 9:20 USC 5:58 ND

Heidari 21 yd field goal, 13-80 6:05 Brindza 19 yd field goal, 8-54 3:13

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

ND USC 24 19 42-222 27-95 217 186 27-15-0 24-14-2 69-439 51-281 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-4 4-87 4-98 2-0 0-0 3-44.3 3-45.0 0-0 1-0 7-50 3-15 34:38 25:22 5 of 14 1 of 8 0 of 0 0 of 1 5-6 3-4 2-15 1-2

RUSHING: Notre Dame-Riddick 20-146; Golson 9-47; Wood, C. 8-20; Atkinson III 2-15; Team 3-minus 6.

USC-Redd 12-77; McNeal 9-38; Lee 1-minus 1; Team 1-minus 4; Wittek 4-minus 15.

PASSING: Notre Dame-Golson 15-26-0-217; Team 0-1-0-0. USC-Wittek 14-23-2-186; Team 0-1-0-0.

RECEIVING: Notre Dame-Eifert 4-69; Jones, TJ 3-40; Riddick 3-33; Toma 2-34; Wood, C. 2-18; Goodman 1-23. USC-Woods 7-92; Lee 5-75; Vainuku 1-10; Grimble 1-9.

INTERCEPTIONS: Notre Dame-Te'o 1-0; Russell 1-0. USC-None.

FUMBLES: Notre Dame-None. USC-Wittek 1-0.

SACKS (UA-A): Notre Dame-Lewis-Moore 1-1; Shembo 0-1. USC-Breslin 0-1; Horton 0-1.

TACKLES (UA-A): Notre Dame-Farley 4-5; Jackson 4-2; Te'o 3-2; Shembo 3-2; Motta 3-2; Lewis-Moore 1-4; Russell 3-0; Nix III 3-0; Fox 2-1; Tuitt 1-1; Baratti 1-1; Schmidt 0-2; Moore 0-2; Spond 0-2; Williams, Ish. 0-2; Salvi, C. 1-0; Grace 1-0; Brindza 1-0. USC-Pullard 3-10; Dawson 5-5; McDonald 4-6; Williams 3-5; Starling 3-5; Shaw 4-1; Robey 2-2; Bailey 1-3; Breslin 1-3; Lee 2-0; Brown 2-0; Burnett 2-0; Sarao 1-1; Horton 1-1; Simmons 1-0; Tavai 1-0; Uko 0-1; Vehikite 0-1.

92 92 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Alabama Game Summary

GAME-13 (Alabama): Jan. 7, 2013 • Miami Gardens, Fla. • Sun Life Stadium 1 14 0

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By Crimson Tide, 42-14 Everett Golson completed his first season as the starter by going 21-of-36 for 270 yards.

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Record: 13-1 Record: 12-1

Lacy 20 yd run (Shelley kick), 5-82 2:57 M. Williams 3 yd pass from McCarron (Shelley kick), 10-61 4:49

Second Quarter 14:56 UA Yeldon 1 yd run (Shelley kick), 8-80 4:26 Lacy 11 yd pass from McCarron (Shelley kick), 9-71 3:12 00:31 UA Third Quarter 7:34 UA 4:08 ND

Cooper 34 yd pass from McCarron (Shelley kick), 10-97 5:37 Golson 2 yd run (Brindza kick), 9-85 3:26

Fourth Quarter 11:27 UA 7:51 ND

Cooper 19 yd pass from McCarron (Shelley kick), 14-86 7:41 Riddick 6 yd pass from Golson (Brindza kick), 10-75 3:36 UA ND 28 16 45-265 19-32 264 270 28-20-0 36-21-1 73-529 55-302 0-0 0-0 1-1 3-2 2-31 3-47 1-0 0-0 4-49.2 5-42.8 0-0 1-0 4-40 3-35 38:13 21:47 8 of 13 2 of 8 1 of 1 0 of 1 5-5 2-2 2-16 0-0

RUSHING: Alabama-Lacy 20-140; Yeldon 21-108; McCarron 1-9; Drake 3-8. Notre Dame-Riddick 10-37; Wood, C. 4-2; Golson 5-minus 7.

PASSING: Alabama-McCarron 20-28-0-264. Notre Dame-Golson 21-36-1-270.

RECEIVING: Alabama-Cooper 6-105; Norwood 3-66; M. Williams 3-17; Jones 2-40; Lacy 2-17; Shinn 2-14; Johnson 1-5; Yeldon 1-0. Notre Dame-Jones 7-90; Daniels 6-115; Eifert 6-61; Riddick 1-6; Wood, C. 1-minus 2.

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FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

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INTERCEPTIONS: Alabama-H. Clinton-Dix 1-0. Notre Dame-None.

FUMBLES: Alabama-None. Notre Dame-Neal, D. 1-0.

SACKS (UA-A): Alabama-Pettway 1-0; Hubbard 1-0. Notre Dame-None.

TACKLES (UA-A): Alabama-Mosley 5-3; Clinton-Dix 4-3; Lester 3-3; Belue 4-0; Collins 3-0; DePriest 1-2; Milliner 1-2; Hayes 2-0; Hubbard 1-1; Sunseri 1-1; Smith 1-0; Perry 1-0; Stinson 1-0; Pagan 1-0; Ivory 1-0; Pettway 1-0; Williams 0-1; Jones 0-1; Johnson 0-1; Devall 0-1; Dial 0-1. Notre Dame-Motta 7-9; Te'o 3-7; Russell 3-5; Fox 4-2; Farley 4-2; Nix III 5-0; Tuitt 2-3; Jackson 1-3; Calabrese 2-1; Shembo 1-2; Day 1-2; Cavalaris 1-1; Shumate 1-0; Lewis-Moore 1-0; Councell 1-0; Williams, Ish. 0-1; Spond 0-1; Salvi, C. 0-1.

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Notre Dame, meanwhile, struggled early on both sides of the ball. By halftime the Irish had already given up more points than they had in any game this season, the previous high being 26 in a tripleovertime win over Pittsburgh. The most yards Notre Dame gave up this season was 379; Alabama cracked the 500 mark early in the fourth quarter.

Alabama looked the part of a BCS champion--while the Irish walked away understanding what it takes to make it this far and maybe appreciating what the Tide was able to do to carry off the final chapter.

Notre Dame arrived at the title game on the cusp of what would have been a fantasy scenario, that of being unranked at the start of the season and the undisputed champion at the end of the campaign.

However, a dominating ground game and timely passing by Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron made the Tide offense seemingly impossible to stop in the opening two periods.

Eddie Lacy ran for 140 yards on 20 attempts (one TD) and T.J. Yeldon added another 108 yards and a score of his own on 21 attempts. McCarron always seemed to make the right plays in the passing game, connecting on 20 of his 28 throws for 264 yards and four TDs. The Irish had hoped to establish at least some sort of ground game against the top-rated Tide defense--but that proved to be almost impossible. The Irish managed only 32 net rushing yards (37 on 10 carries by Theo Riddick), as they were forced to throw the football as the Tide built its advantage.

Notre Dame's Everett Golson threw for 270 yards and a score (a six-yard TD to Riddick), but his 21-for-36 effort came as the Irish played from the back all night long. TJ Jones had a career-high seven receptions (90 yards), and DaVaris Daniels contributed six grabs for a career-best 115 yards--while tight end Tyler Eifert had six for 61 yards.

Senior safety Zeke Motta led both teams with 16 tackles, and all-star senior linebacker Manti Te'o had 10. But Alabama simply proved hard to stop in rolling up a 529-302 advantage in total yards--including a 265-32 advantage on the ground. The Irish weren't helped by losing senior defensive captain Kapron Lewis-Moore to a first-half knee injury--with nose guard Louis Nix III limping much of the second half.

The Irish had only a single turnover (an interception by Alabama on the opening series of the second half). But Notre Dame's defense uncharacteristically could not get off the field, yielding TD drives of 82, 61, 80, 71, 97 and 86 yards--as Alabama finished with a 38:13 to 21:47 in time of possession.

Notre Dame's bid for a 12th consensus national title ended a step short, but coach Brian Kelly expects 15 returning starters to be able to show the way in 2013 as the Irish bid to make BCS-caliber games regular postseason stopping points.

First Quarter 12:03 UA 6:14 UA

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The Fighting Irish

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - Unbeaten and top-rated Notre Dame's first crack at a Bowl Championship Series title game didn't exactly end the way the Irish hoped. But credit second-ranked and once-beaten Alabama, a veteran at these kinds of games, for mak ing all the right moves in a 42-14 victory at Sun Life Stadium that handed the Tide its third BCS crown in four seasons.

It started on a tough note for the Irish (12-1), as Alabama (131) roared out of the gate to a 28-0 halftime lead after scoring on its first three possessions and rolling up 202 yards in the first period

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93 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

2012 Season To Build On

94 94 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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95 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

2012 Season To Build On

96 96 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

2012 Season To Build On here COME the irish

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coaches & staff 2012 season review History and records University and media information

97 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

2012 Honors and Awards Kyle Brindza, So., PK • • •

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Notre Dame Special Teams Player of the Year Award FBS Independent Special Teams Player of the Week (Dec. 10) College Football Performance Awards

Honorable Mention Placekicker (Nov. 25) FBS Independent Special Teams Player of the Week (Oct. 29)

Braxston Cave, Sr., C • • • • • • • • • •

NFL Free Agent Signee (Cleveland Browns) CBSSports.com Second Team All-American Athlon Second Team All-American Associated Press Third Team All-American Phil Steele Third Team All-American Sporting News Third Team All-American Notre Dame Father Lang Irish Cross Award Rimington Trophy Finalist Lombardi Award Watch List Outland Trophy Watch List

Jordan Cowart, Sr., LS • NFL Free Agent Signee (Washington Redskins)

Bob Diaco • Frank Broyles Award – Top Assistant Coach

Tyler Eifert, Sr., TE • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Brian Kelly

NFL 1st Round Draft Pick (Cincinnati Bengals, 21st) Mackey Award Winner Pro Football Weekly First Team All-American Associated Press Second Team All-American Walter Camp Second Team All-American Sporting News Second Team All-American Sports Illustrated Second Team All-American CBSSports.com Second Team All-American Notre Dame Offensive Player of the Year Lombardi Award Watch List Maxwell Award Watch List Walter Camp Award Watch List College Football Performance Awards

Honorable Mention Tight End (Nov. 25)

Honorable Mention Tight End (Nov. 18)

Honorable Mention Tight End (Nov. 11)

Honorable Mention Tight End (Oct. 22)

Honorable Mention Tight End (Oct. 14)

Honorable Mention Tight End (Sept. 9)

Matthias Farley, So., S • College Football Performance Awards

Honorable Mention Defensive Back (Oct. 14)

Nick Fitzpatrick, Sr., WR

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Kapron Lewis-Moore, Sr., DE • NFL 6th Round Draft Pick (Baltimore Ravens, 200th) • Notre Dame A-Team Award • Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List

Zack Martin, Sr., OT • • • • •

Walter Camp Second Team All-American Phil Steele Fourth Team All-American Notre Dame Offensive Lineman of the Year Lombardi Watch List Outland Trophy Watch List

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NFL 7th Round Draft Pick (Atlanta Falcons, 244th) Sports Illustrated Honorable Mention All-American Pro Football Weekly Honorable Mention All-American Notre Dame Defensive Player of the Year Thorpe Award Semifinalist

Zeke Motta, Sr., S

Louis Nix III, Jr., NG • CBSSports.com Third Team All-American • Notre Dame Moose Krause Defensive Lineman of the Year

Tommy Rees, Jr., QB • Notre Dame Next Man In Award

Theo Riddick, Sr., RB • • • • •

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Mike Golic, Jr., Sr., OG NFL Free Agent Signee (Pittsburgh Steelers) Capital One First Team Academic All-America Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Notre Dame Irish Around the Bend Award

Everett Golson, So., QB • • • • •

Notre Dame Offense Newcomer of the Year FBS Independent Offensive Player of the Week (Nov. 19) FBS Independent Offensive Player of the Week (Nov. 5) FBS Independent Offensive Player of the Week (Oct. 29) FBS Independent Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 9)

John Goodman, Sr., WR • NFL Free Agent Signee (Cincinnati Bengals) • Notre Dame Nick Pietrosante Award

Bennett Jackson, Jr., CB

NFL 6th Round Draft Pick (Detroit Lions, 199th) Notre Dame Count On Me Award Hornung Award Watch List FBS Independent Offensive Player of the Week (Dec. 10) College Football Performance Awards

Honorable Mention Running Back (Nov. 25) FBS Independent Offensive Player of the Week (Oct. 22)

KeiVarae Russell, Fr., CB • FoxSportsNext.com Freshman Second Team All-American • Notre Dame Defense Newcomer of the Year

Chris Salvi, Sr., S • NFL Free Agent Signee (Chicago Bears)

• Notre Dame Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year • • • •

Associated Press Coach of the Year Walter Camp Coach of the Year Home Depot Coach of the Year Sporting News Coach of the Year Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year AFCA Coach of the Year FWAA/Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year

Prince Shembo, Jr., LB •

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National Defensive Performer of the Week (Nov. 11) College Football Performance Awards

National Defensive Lineman of the Week (Nov. 11) FBS Independent Defensive Player of the Week (Nov. 11)

Jamoris Slaughter, Sr., S • NFL 6th Round Draft Pick (Cleveland Browns, 175th)

Tyler Stockton, Sr., DE

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Honorable Mention Linebacker (Oct. 28) FBS Independent Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 22) College Football Performance Awards

Honorable Mention Linebacker (Oct. 22) Lott IMPACT Player of the Week (Oct. 22) Lott IMPACT Player of the Week (Oct. 15) FWAA/Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 25) Bednarik Player of the Week (Sept. 25) Lott IMPACT Player of the Week (Sept. 24) FBS Independent Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 23) Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 16) College Football Performance Awards

Honorable Mention Linebacker (Sept. 16) FBS Independent Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 2)

Robby Toma, Sr., WR • NFL Free Agent Signee (Baltimore Ravens) • Notre Dame Nick Pietrosante Award

Stephon Tuitt, So., DE • • • • • • • • • • • •

CBSSports.com First Team All-American ESPN.com First Team All-American Sports Illustrated First Team All-American Associated Press Second Team All-American Phil Steele Second Team All-American Walter Camp Second Team All-American Sporting News Second Team All-American Athlon Second Team All-American Pro Football Weekly Honorable Mention All-American Notre Dame Moose Krause Defensive Lineman of the Year Bednarik Watch List Ted Hendricks Award Watch List

Ben Turk, Sr., P • NFL Free Agent Signee (Houston Texans) • FBS Independent Special Teams Player of the Week (Sept. 17)

Cierre Wood, Sr., RB

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Honorable Mention Running Back (Nov. 18) Nominated for Capital One Impact Performance of the Week (Oct. 8)

• College Football Performance Awards

Honorable Mention Defensive Back (Sept. 9) • FBS Independent Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 10)

TJ Jones, Jr., WR

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11 Na tion a lCha m pion ships | 7 Heism a n Trophy Win n ers | 188 First-Tea m All-Am erica n s

2012 Statistics Season Results (12-1) Score 50-10 20-17 20-3 13-6 41-3 20-13 17-14 30-13 29-26 21-6 38-0 22-13 14-42

Team Stats Overall 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 5-0-0 6-0-0 7-0-0 8-0-0 9-0-0 10-0-0 11-0-0 12-0-0 12-1-0

Time Attend 3:19 48,820 3:33 80,795 3:21 79,219 3:10 80,795 3:14 62,871 3:30 80,795 3:04 80,795 3:23 86,031 4:07 80,795 3:13 44,500 3:02 80,795 3:02 93,607 3:10 80,120

Individual Stats

Effic 131.0 124.1 137.4 0.0 0.0 128.7 111.4

GP-GS No. 13-13 50 13-11 50 13-8 36 11-3 31 13-6 24 10-1 7 13-4 7 13-7 5 11-4 5 12-1 3 12-4 2 13-0 2 12-3 2 11-0 1 13-0 1 13 226 13 261

Yds 685 649 370 490 252 159 47 75 25 39 56 41 4 9 -5 2896 2597

Avg 13.7 13.0 10.3 15.8 10.5 22.7 6.7 15.0 5.0 13.0 28.0 20.5 2.0 9.0 -5.0 12.8 10.0

TD 4 4 2 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 11

PUNT RETURNS NEAL, Davonte’ Total Opponents

No. 21 21 11

Avg 2.2 2.2 6.7

TD 0 0 0

Long 11 11 31

Yds 2405 436 55 0 0 2896 2597 Long 38 34 24 45 27 50 11 30 9 23 50 21 4 9 0 50 53

TD 12 2 0 0 0 14 11 Avg/G 52.7 49.9 28.5 44.5 19.4 15.9 3.6 5.8 2.3 3.2 4.7 3.2 0.3 0.8 -0.4 222.8 199.8

Lng 50 38 23 0 0 50 53

Avg/G 200.4 36.3 18.3 0.0 0.0 222.8 199.8

Score By Quarters

1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total 85 73 71 90 16 335 Notre Dame 23 74 24 39 6 166 Opponents

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

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RECEIVING EIFERT, Tyler Jones, TJ RIDDICK, Theo DANIELS, DaVaris TOMA, Robby GOODMAN, John SMITH, Daniel NIKLAS, Troy WOOD, Cierre KOYACK, Ben BROWN, Chris MCDANIEL, Cam ATKINSON III, George FERGUSON, Justin NEAL, Davonte' Total Opponents

Yds 46 46 74

Cmp-Att-Int Pct 187-318-6 58.8 34-59-2 57.6 5-7-0 71.4 0-3-0 0.0 0-1-0 0.0 226-388-8 58.2 261-434-16 60.1

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GP-GS 12-11 12-2 3-0 8-0 10-1 13 13

Avg TD Long Avg/G 4.8 5 55 70.5 6.5 4 68 67.5 7.1 5 56 30.1 3.2 6 27 24.8 5.4 1 19 9.6 5.1 0 14 13.7 7.0 1 9 2.2 8.0 0 8 0.6 7.0 0 7 0.5 -3.2 1 2 -1.1 -16.0 0 0 -1.2 -2.4 0 0 -4.5 4.9 23 68 189.4 3.5 4 55 105.7

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PASSING GOLSON, Everett REES, Tommy HENDRIX, Andrew TEAM GOODMAN, John Total Opponents

Net 917 742 361 298 125 41 28 8 7 -13 -16 -36 2462 1374

coaches & staff

RUSHING GP-GS Att Gain Loss RIDDICK, Theo 13-8 190 943 26 WOOD, Cierre 11-4 114 766 24 ATKINSON III, George 12-3 51 378 17 GOLSON, Everett 12-11 94 415 117 MCDANIEL, Cam 13-0 23 126 1 HENDRIX, Andrew 3-0 8 48 7 TOMA, Robby 13-6 4 28 0 Jones, TJ 13-11 1 8 0 NEAL, Davonte' 13-0 1 7 0 REES, Tommy 12-2 4 2 15 TURK, Ben 13-0 1 0 16 TEAM 8-0 15 0 36 Total 13 506 2721 259 Opponents 13 396 1719 345

ND OPP SCORING 335 166 Points Per Game 25.8 12.8 FIRST DOWNS 281 221 127 74 Rushing Passing 137 131 Penalty 17 16 RUSHING YARDAGE 2462 1374 Yards gained rushing 2721 1719 259 345 Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts 506 396 Average Per Rush 4.9 3.5 Average Per Game 189.4 105.7 23 4 TDs Rushing 2896 2597 PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int 226-388-8 261-434-16 7.5 6.0 Average Per Pass Average Per Catch 12.8 10.0 Average Per Game 222.8 199.8 TDs Passing 14 11 TOTAL OFFENSE 5358 3971 Total Plays 894 830 Average Per Play 6.0 4.8 Average Per Game 412.2 305.5 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 30-588 45-996 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 21-46 11-74 16-172 8-25 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 19.6 22.1 KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 2.2 6.7 INT RETURN AVERAGE 10.8 3.1 19-7 17-7 FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards 71-550 67-543 42.3 41.8 Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards 53-2161 68-2918 Average Per Punt 40.8 42.9 Net punt average 38.6 40.2 71-4445 43-2638 KICKOFFS-Yards 62.6 61.3 Average Per Kick 52.4 40.1 Net kick average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 31:44 28:16 3RD-DOWN Conversions 82/177 65/178 46% 37% 3rd-Down Pct 3/6 6/17 4TH-DOWN Conversions 4th-Down Pct 50% 35% SACKS BY-Yards 34-237 18-106 0 0 MISC YARDS TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 38 16 24-32 18-24 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 0-0 RED-ZONE SCORES (48-60) 80% (26-38) 68% RED-ZONE TDs (29-60) 48% (13-38) 34% PAT-ATTEMPTS (33-35) 94% (16-16) 100% ATTENDANCE 547641 303357 7/78234 4/75839 Games/Avg Per Game

2/64470 Neutral Site Games

The Fighting Irish

Opponent Result vs Navy (Dublin, Ireland) W PURDUE W at #10 Michigan State W #18 MICHIGAN W vs Miami (Chicago, Ill.) W #17 STANFORD W (OT) BYU W at #8 Oklahoma W PITTSBURGH W (3OT) at Boston College W WAKE FOREST W at USC W vs #2 Alabama (Miami, Fla.) L

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Date Sept. 1, 2012 Sept. 8, 2012 Sept. 15, 2012 Sept. 22, 2012 Oct. 6, 2012 Oct. 13, 2012 Oct. 20, 2012 Oct. 27, 2012 Nov. 3, 2012 Nov. 10, 2012 Nov. 17, 2012 Nov. 24, 2012 Jan. 7, 2013

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2012 Statistics Individual Stats INTERCEPTIONS TE’O, Manti JACKSON, Bennett RUSSELL, KeiVarae SPOND, Danny BARATTI, Nicky FARLEY, Matthias Total Opponents

No. 7 4 2 1 1 1 16 8

Yds 35 57 31 0 0 49 172 25

Avg 5.0 14.2 15.5 0.0 0.0 49.0 10.8 3.1

TD Long 0 28 0 36 0 31 0 0 0 0 0 49 0 49 0 9

KICK RETURNS ATKINSON III, George MCDANIEL, Cam GRACE, Jarrett Total Opponents

No. 22 7 1 30 45

Yds 441 135 12 588 996

Avg 20.0 19.3 12.0 19.6 22.1

TD 0 0 0 0 0

Long 39 25 12 39 44

FUMBLE RETURNS TE’O, Manti TUITT, Stephon Total Opponents

No. 1 1 2 0

Yds 8 77 85 0

Avg 8.0 77.0 42.5 0.0

TD 0 1 1 1

Long 8 77 77 0

PATs TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv SCORING BRINDZA, Kyle 0 23-31 28-29 0-0 0 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 RIDDICK, Theo 6 0-0 0-0 1-1 0 GOLSON, Everett ATKINSON III, George 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 WOOD, Cierre 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 EIFERT, Tyler 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 JONES, TJ GOODMAN, John 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-1 5-6 0-0 0 TAUSCH, Nick 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 TUITT, Stephon TOMA, Robby 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 NIKLAS, Troy 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 MCDANIEL, Cam 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 REES, Tommy 0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0 TURK, Ben 38 24-32 33-35 1-2 0 Total Opponents 16 18-24 16-16 0-0 0 TOTAL OFFENSE GOLSON, Everett RIDDICK, Theo WOOD, Cierre REES, Tommy ATKINSON III, George MCDANIEL, Cam HENDRIX, Andrew TOMA, Robby Jones, TJ NEAL, Davonte' TURK, Ben TEAM Total Opponents

G 12 13 11 12 12 13 3 13 13 13 13 8 13 13

Plays 412 190 114 63 51 23 15 4 1 1 1 18 894 830

Rush 298 917 742 -13 361 125 41 28 8 7 -16 -36 2462 1374

Pass DXP Saf Points 0-0 0 0 97 0-0 0 0 42 0-0 0 0 38 0-0 0 0 30 0-0 0 0 24 0-0 0 0 24 0-0 0 0 24 0-0 0 0 18 0-0 0 0 8 0-0 0 0 6 0-0 0 0 6 0-0 0 0 6 0-0 0 0 6 0-0 0 0 6 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 335 0-0 0 0 166 Pass 2405 0 0 436 0 0 55 0 0 0 0 0 2896 2597

Total 2703 917 742 423 361 125 96 28 8 7 -16 -36 5358 3971

Avg/G 225.2 70.5 67.5 35.2 30.1 9.6 32.0 2.2 0.6 0.5 -1.2 -4.5 412.2 305.5

FIELD GOAL SEQUENCE Notre Dame (34) Navy 40,(30),(27) Purdue (29),(47) Michigan State (33),(39) Michigan (22),(32),34 Miami (29),(22) Stanford 40,28,(24) BYU (34),35,(44),(46) Oklahoma (37),(20),43,(37) Pittsburgh - Boston College (25),40 Wake Forest (27),(29),(52),34,(33),(19) USC Alabama - Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.

Opponents (26) (33) 44,(50) 43,(33),(31) (28),47 25,(48),(27) 46 (28),(30) (39),(21),(41),33,(44) (36),(45) (39),(21) -

PUNTING TURK, Ben Total Opponents

No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 50+ Blkd 53 2161 40.8 53 2 23 14 9 0 53 2161 40.8 53 2 23 14 9 0 68 2918 42.9 63 7 23 34 16 0

KICKOFFS BRINDZA, Kyle Total Opponents

No. 71 71 43

Yds 4445 4445 2638

G 13 12 11 13 13 11 13 12 13 10 13 13 12 13 13 13 3 12 13 13 13 11 12 13 8 13 13

Rush 917 361 742 0 8 0 125 298 28 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 41 0 0 0 0 0 -13 -16 -36 2462 1374

ALL PURPOSE RIDDICK, Theo ATKINSON III, George WOOD, Cierre EIFERT, Tyler Jones, TJ DANIELS, DaVaris MCDANIEL, Cam GOLSON, Everett TOMA, Robby GOODMAN, John NIKLAS, Troy JACKSON, Bennett BROWN, Chris FARLEY, Matthias NEAL, Davonte' SMITH, Daniel HENDRIX, Andrew KOYACK, Ben TE'O, Manti RUSSELL, KeiVarae GRACE, Jarrett FERGUSON, Justin REES, Tommy TURK, Ben TEAM Total Opponents

Avg 62.6 62.6 61.3 Rec 370 4 25 685 649 490 41 0 252 159 75 0 56 0 -5 47 0 39 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 2896 2597

FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk TAUSCH, Nick 1-1 100.0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 34 0 BRINDZA, Kyle 23-31 74.2 1-1 10-11 8-11 3-7 1-1 52 0

100 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

TB 26 26 13 PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46 74

OB Retn Net YdLn 0 0 22.1 39.4 25 0 19.6 40.1 24 KOR 0 441 0 0 0 0 135 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 588 996

IR Tot Avg/G 0 1287 99.0 0 806 67.2 0 767 69.7 0 685 52.7 0 657 50.5 0 490 44.5 0 301 23.2 0 298 24.8 0 280 21.5 0 159 15.9 0 75 5.8 57 57 4.4 0 56 4.7 49 49 3.8 0 48 3.7 0 47 3.6 0 41 13.7 0 39 3.2 35 35 2.7 31 31 2.4 0 12 0.9 0 9 0.8 0 -13 -1.1 0 -16 -1.2 0 -36 -4.5 172 6164 474.2 25 5066 389.7

2012 Statistics Defensive Stats

History and records University and media information

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

2012 season review

Punt Return Tackles: BARATTI, Nicky 3, GRACE, Jarrett 2, SCHMIDT, Joe 2, FARLEY, Matthias 1, ATKINSON, Josh 1, COWART, Jordan 1, SALVI, Chris 1, SMITH, Daniel 1, MOORE, Kendall 1, CALABRESE, Carlo 1.

coaches & staff

Kickoff Return Tackles: GRACE, Jarrett 8, MOORE, Kendall 6, SHUMATE, Elijah 6, McDANIEL, Cam 5, BARATTI, Nicky 5, McCARTHY, Dan 5, CAVALARIS, Connor 5, SCHMIDT, Joe 4, OKWARA, Romeo 4, SALVI, Chris 4, CALABRESE, Carlo 3, COUNCELL, Ben 2, BRINDZA, Kyle 2, MOTTA, Zeke 1.

The Fighting Irish

Special Teams Tackles: GRACE, Jarrett 10, BARATTI, Nicky 8, MOORE, Kendall 7, SHUMATE, Elijah 6, SCHMIDT, Joe 6, McCARTHY, Dan 5, McDANIEL, Cam 5, SALVI, Chris 5, CAVALARIS, Connor 5, OKWARA, Romeo 4, CALABRESE, Carlo 4, COUNCELL, Ben 2, BRINDZA, Kyle 2, SMITH, Daniel 1, COWART, Jordan 1, MOTTA, Zeke 1, ATKINSON, Josh 1, FARLEY, Matthias 1.

Passing Plays JACKSON, Bennett 41 MOTTA, Zeke 40 TE'O, Manti 40 RUSSELL, KeiVarae 35 FOX, Dan 22 SPOND, Danny 22 FARLEY, Matthias 16 CALABRESE, Carlo 15 WILLIAMS, Ishaq 8 COUNCELL, Ben 6 SHEMBO, Prince 6 LEWIS-MOORE, Kapron 4 SLAUGHTER, Jamoris 4 NIX III, Louis 3 SHUMATE, Elijah 2 ATKINSON, Josh 2 BROWN, Jalen 2 McCARTHY, Dan 1 TUITT, Stephon 1 TOTALS 270

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GP-GS Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds Sck-Yds Int-Yds PBU PD QBH FR-Yds FF Blk Saf 5 TE'O, Manti 13-13 55 58 113 5.5-19 1.5-13 7-35 4 11 4 2-8 . . .

17 MOTTA, Zeke 13-13 39 38 77 2.0-4 . .

3 3 .

1-0 . . .

2 JACKSON, Bennett 13-13 45 20 65 1.5-5 .

4-57 4 8 .

1-0 . . .

48 FOX, Dan 13-9 30 33 63 2.0-7 1.0-2 .

2 2 2 . . . .

6A RUSSELL, KeiVarae 13-13 37 21 58 2.0-7 0.5-4 2-31 2 4 1 . . . .

55 SHEMBO, Prince 13-13 22 29 51 10.5-63 7.5-55 .

1 1 12 1-0 . . .

9A NIX III, Louis 13-11 20 30 50 7.5-20 2.0-9 .

5 5 3 .

1 . .

41 FARLEY, Matthias 13-11 23 26 49 2.0-9 .

1-49 . 1 . . . . .

44 CALABRESE, Carlo 12-5 19 30 49 3.0-5 . . . . . .

1 . .

7A TUITT, Stephon 13-13 24 23 47 13.0-93 12.0-89 .

1 1 9 1-77 3 1 .

89 LEWIS-MOORE, Kapron 13-13 17 23 40 8.5-49 6.0-41 .

2 2 9 .

2 . .

13 SPOND, Danny 11-11 17 22 39 1.0-2 .

1-0 3 4 . . . . .

91 DAY, Sheldon 13-0 13 10 23 3.5-21 2.0-17 .

1 1 1 . . . .

1A WILLIAMS, Ishaq 13-0 11 11 22 3.5-15 . .

1 1 1 .

1 . .

59 GRACE, Jarrett 13-0 7 5 12 . . . . . . . . . .

69 SPRINGMANN, Tony 13-0 4 7 11 2.0-4 1.0-2 . . . 3 . . . .

30 COUNCELL, Ben 12-0 5 5 10 . . . . . . . . . .

8 MOORE, Kendall 13-0 2 8 10 . . . . . . . . . .

22 SHUMATE, Elijah 13-0 7 2 9 . . .

3 3 . . . . .

26 SLAUGHTER, Jamoris 3-3 4 4 8 . . .

1 1 . . . . .

29 BARATTI, Nicky 13-0 5 3 8 . .

1- 0 . 1 . . . . .

15 McCARTHY, Dan 13-0 5 3 8 . . . . . .

1-0 . . .

45 OKWARA, Romeo 13-0 4 3 7 1.5-1 . . . . . .

1 . .

38 SCHMIDT, Joe 10-0 2 4 6 . . . . . . . . . .

24 SALVI, Chris 13-0 3 3 6 . . . . . . . . . .

33 MCDANIEL, Cam 13-0 5 . 5 . . . . . . . . . .

43 ATKINSON, Josh 13-0 5 . 5 . . . . . . . . . .

96 SCHWENKE, Kona 11-2 1 4 5 1.0-5 0.5-5 . . . . . . . .

47 CAVALARIS, Connor 11-0 1 4 5 . . . . . . . . . .

21 BROWN, Jalen 7-0 2 1 3 . . .

1 1 . . . . .

27 BRINDZA, Kyle 13-0 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . . .

56 RABASA, Anthony 2-0 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . .

87 SMITH, Daniel 13-4 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . .

2A BROWN, Chris 12-4 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . .

5A GOLSON, Everett 12-11 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . .

60 COWART, Jordan 13-0 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . .

80 EIFERT, Tyler 13-13 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . .

6 RIDDICK, Theo 13-8 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . .

Total 13-0 439 434 873 70-329 34-237 16-172 34 50 45 7-85 9 1 .

Opponents 13-0 499 370 869 57-189 18-106 8-25 38 46 44 7-0 9 . .

TACKLES BREAKDOWN Running Plays TE'O, Manti 71 NIX III, Louis 43 FOX, Dan 40 SHEMBO, Prince 37 MOTTA, Zeke 36 FARLEY, Matthias 32 TUITT, Stephon 31 CALABRESE, Carlo 29 LEWIS-MOORE, Kapron 27 JACKSON, Bennett 24 RUSSELL, KeiVarae 22 DAY, Sheldon 21 SPOND, Danny 17 WILLIAMS, Ishaq 13 SPRINGMANN, Tony 10 SCHWENKE, Kona 4 4 SLAUGHTER, Jamoris MOORE, Kendall 3 ATKINSON, Josh 2 GRACE, Jarrett 2 McCARTHY, Dan 2 OKWARA, Romeo 2 COUNCELL, Ben 2 SHUMATE, Elijah 1 BROWN, Jalen 1 RABASA, Anthony 1 SALVI, Chris 1 TOTALS 478

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2012 Statistics Notre Dame Game-by-Game Starters OFFENSE

WR LT Navy D. Smith Z. Martin Purdue Jones Z. Martin Michigan State D. Smith Z. Martin Michigan C. Brown Z. Martin Miami C. Brown Z. Martin Stanford Jones Z. Martin BYU Jones Z. Martin Oklahoma Jones Z. Martin Pittsburgh Jones Z. Martin Boston College Jones Z. Martin Wake Forest Jones Z. Martin USC Jones Z. Martin Alabama Jones Z. Martin DEFENSE

Navy Purdue Michigan State Michigan Miami Stanford BYU Oklahoma Pittsburgh Boston College Wake Forest USC Alabama

LG C RG RT TE RB Watt Cave M. Golic Lombard Eifert G. Atkinson III Watt Cave M. Golic Lombard Eifert Riddick Watt Cave M. Golic Lombard Eifert G. Atkinson III Watt Cave M. Golic Lombard Eifert G. Atkinson III Watt Cave M. Golic Lombard Eifert C. Wood Watt Cave M. Golic Lombard Eifert Riddick Watt Cave M. Golic Lombard Eifert Riddick Watt Cave M. Golic Lombard Eifert Riddick Watt Cave M. Golic Lombard Eifert C. Wood Watt Cave M. Golic Lombard Eifert Riddick Watt Cave M. Golic Lombard Eifert C. Wood Watt Cave M. Golic Lombard Eifert Riddick Watt Cave M. Golic Lombard Eifert Riddick

DE NG Lewis-Moore Nix III Lewis-Moore Nix III Lewis-Moore Schwenke Lewis-Moore Nix III Lewis-Moore Nix III Lewis-Moore Nix III Lewis-Moore Nix III Lewis-Moore Nix III Lewis-Moore Schwenke Lewis-Moore Nix III Lewis-Moore Nix III Lewis-Moore Nix III Lewis-Moore Nix III

QB WR WR Golson Goodman Niklas (TE) Golson Toma Niklas (TE) Golson Jones Niklas (TE) Golson C. Wood (RB) Niklas (TE) Rees Jones Toma Golson Toma Daniels Rees Toma Daniels Golson C. Brown Niklas (TE) Golson Toma Daniels Golson D. Smith Niklas (TE) Golson D. Smith Riddick Golson C. Brown Toma Golson Koyack (TE) Niklas (TE)

DE OLB ILB ILB OLB CB S S Tuitt Shembo Fox Te’o Farley (S) Russell Motta Slaughter Tuitt Shembo Calabrese Te’o Fox Russell Motta Slaughter Tuitt Shembo Fox Te’o Spond Russell Motta Slaughter Tuitt Shembo Fox Te’o Spond Russell Motta Farley Tuitt Shembo Calabrese Te’o Spond Russell Motta Farley Tuitt Shembo Fox Te’o Spond Russell Motta Farley Tuitt Shembo Calabrese Te’o Spond Russell Motta Farley Tuitt Shembo Fox Te’o Spond Russell Motta Farley Tuitt Shembo Calabrese Te’o Spond Russell Motta Farley Tuitt Shembo Fox Te’o Spond Russell Motta Farley Tuitt Shembo Calabrese Te’o Spond Russell Motta Farley Tuitt Shembo Fox Te’o Spond Russell Motta Farley Tuitt Shembo Fox Te'o Spond Russell Motta Farley

SPECIALISTS

P PK KO H LS SS Navy Turk Tausch Brindza Turk Cowart Cowart Purdue Turk Brindza Brindza Turk Cowart Cowart Michigan State Turk Brindza Brindza Turk Cowart Cowart Michigan Turk Brindza Brindza Turk Cowart Cowart Miami Turk Brindza Brindza Turk Cowart Cowart Stanford Turk Brindza Brindza Turk Cowart Cowart BYU Turk Brindza Brindza Turk Cowart Cowart Oklahoma Turk Brindza Brindza Turk Cowart Cowart Pittsburgh Turk Brindza Brindza Turk Cowart Cowart Boston College Turk Brindza Brindza Turk Cowart Cowart Wake Forest Turk Brindza Brindza Turk Cowart Cowart USC Turk Brindza Brindza Turk Cowart Cowart Alabama Turk Brindza Brindza Turk Cowart Cowart

102 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

CB Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson

2012 Statistics Notre Dame Game-by-Game Stats TD 5 1 1 1 5 0 1 3 1 1 2 1 1 23 4

Lg 56 11 32 15 55 23 55 62 27 16 68 20 20 68 55

RECEIVING No. Yds TD Lg 16 197 1 35 24 324 1 41 14 178 1 36 11 145 0 38 19 211 0 24 16 184 2 24 8 119 1 33 14 188 0 50 29 291 2 45 17 209 2 23 22 363 3 50 15 217 0 36 21 270 1 31 226 2896 14 50 261 2597 11 53

PASSING Cmp-Att-Int Yds TD Lg 16-23-1 197 1 35 24-39-0 324 1 41 14-32-0 178 1 36 11-19-2 145 0 38 19-26-0 211 0 24 16-28-0 184 2 24 8-17-1 119 1 33 14-27-0 188 0 50 29-53-2 291 2 45 17-25-0 209 2 23 22-36-1 363 3 50 15-27-0 217 0 36 21-36-1 270 1 31 226-388-8 2896 14 50 261-434-16 2597 11 53

KICK RET No Yds TD Lg 1 13 0 13 3 69 0 32 1 24 0 24 0 0 0 0 1 13 0 13 2 36 0 23 2 37 0 20 4 77 0 21 5 90 0 30 3 78 0 35 1 17 0 17 4 87 0 39 3 47 0 18 30 588 0 39 45 996 0 44

PUNT RET No Yds TD Lg 1 11 0 11 4 1 0 8 2 16 0 11 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 9 0 8 2 -3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 -3 0 0 4 13 0 7 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 6 21 46 0 11 11 74 0 31

TOT OFF 490 376 300 239 587 334 389 403 522 393 584 439 302 5358 3971

Avg 33.0 43.6 42.4 37.8 32.0 41.2 43.8 40.8 41.4 36.7 36.8 44.3 42.8 40.8 42.9

Long Blkd TB 35 0 0 53 0 0 53 0 0 49 0 0 32 0 0 46 0 0 52 0 1 51 0 0 47 0 0 48 0 1 43 0 0 50 0 0 50 0 0 53 0 2 63 0 7

FUMBLE FF FR-Yds 1 3-77 0 0-0 1 1-8 1 1-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0-0 3 1-0 1 1-0 1 0-0 0 0-0 9 7-85 9 7-0 FC 50+ I20 1 0 1 2 2 1 2 2 4 2 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 1 3 1 1 2 0 1 1 0 2 2 0 1 1 1 0 4 1 1 23 9 14 23 16 34

PASS DEFENSE Int-Yds QBH Brk 1-0 0 0 2-47 6 4 0-0 5 8 5-69 5 1 0-0 5 3 2-49 5 0 2-7 7 2 1-0 1 3 0-0 7 3 1-0 0 4 0-0 4 4 2-0 0 1 0-0 0 1 16-172 45 34 8-25 44 38

BLKD PAT ATTEMPTS KICK A-M Run 0 5-6 0 0 2-2 0 0 2-2 0 0 1-1 0 0 5-5 0 1 2-2 0 0 2-2 0 0 3-3 0 0 0-1 1 0 3-3 0 0 5-5 0 0 1-1 0 0 2-2 0 1 33-35 1 0 16-16 0

FIELD GOALS A-M Lg Blkd 1-1 34 0 2-3 30 0 2-2 47 0 2-2 39 0 2-3 32 0 2-2 29 0 1-3 24 0 3-4 46 0 3-4 37 0 0-0 0 0 1-2 25 0 5-6 52 0 0-0 0 0 24-32 52 0 18-24 50 1

KICKOFFS No Yds 9 568 5 299 5 320 4 258 8 481 4 260 4 254 7 445 5 299 4 250 7 437 6 380 3 194 71 4445 43 2638

Rcv 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Saf Pts 0 50 0 20 0 20 0 13 0 41 0 20 0 17 0 30 0 29 0 21 0 38 0 22 0 14 0 335 0 166

Avg TB OB 63.1 2 0 59.8 3 0 64.0 4 0 64.5 1 0 60.1 2 0 65.0 4 0 63.5 2 0 63.6 3 0 59.8 0 0 62.5 1 0 62.4 1 0 63.3 2 0 64.7 1 0 62.6 26 0 61.3 13 0

University and media information

PUNTING No Yds 2 66 5 218 8 339 4 151 1 32 5 206 4 175 4 163 5 207 3 110 4 147 3 133 5 214 53 2161 68 2918

SACKS No-Yds 3.0-18 4.0-22 4.0-30 3.0-21 0.0-0 1.0-3 4.0-36 2.0-16 5.0-31 5.0-36 1.0-9 2.0-15 0.0-0 34.0-237 18.0-106

History and records

Date Opponent Sept. 1 vs Navy Sept. 8 PURDUE Sept. 15 at Michigan State Sept. 22 MICHIGAN Oct. 6 MIAMI Oct. 13 STANFORD Oct. 20 BYU Oct. 27 at Oklahoma Nov. 3 PITTSBURGH Nov. 10 at Boston College Nov. 17 WAKE FOREST Nov. 24 at USC Jan. 7 vs Alabama Notre Dame Opponent

TACKLES Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds 46 20 66 7.0-27 23 48 71 4.0-22 30 34 64 6.0-33 29 40 69 5.0-24 30 20 50 1.0-1 21 60 81 3.0-15 37 26 63 7.0-42 39 34 73 7.0-32 36 36 72 8.0-37 48 8 56 9.0-50 32 40 72 4.0-16 31 28 59 6.0-23 37 40 77 3.0-7 439 434 873 70.0-329 499 370 869 57.0-189

2012 season review

Date Opponent Sept. 1 vs Navy Sept. 8 PURDUE Sept. 15 at Michigan State Sept. 22 MICHIGAN Oct. 6 MIAMI Oct. 13 STANFORD Oct. 20 BYU Oct. 27 at Oklahoma Nov. 3 PITTSBURGH Nov. 10 at Boston College Nov. 17 WAKE FOREST Nov. 24 at USC Jan. 7 vs Alabama Notre Dame Opponent

coaches & staff

Games played: 13 Avg per rush: 4.9 Avg per catch: 12.8 Pass efficiency: 128.73 Kick ret avg: 19.6 Punt ret avg: 2.2 All purpose avg/game: 474.2 Total offense avg/game: 412.2

The Fighting Irish

RUSHING No. Yds 46 293 36 52 34 122 31 94 51 376 44 150 43 270 39 215 51 231 40 184 30 221 42 222 19 32 506 2462 396 1374

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Date Opponent Sept. 1 vs Navy Sept. 8 PURDUE Sept. 15 at Michigan State Sept. 22 MICHIGAN Oct. 6 MIAMI Oct. 13 STANFORD Oct. 20 BYU Oct. 27 at Oklahoma Nov. 3 PITTSBURGH Nov. 10 at Boston College Nov. 17 WAKE FOREST Nov. 24 at USC vs Alabama Jan. 7 Notre Dame Opponent

103 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

2012 Statistics Notre Dame Opponent Game-by-Game Stats

Date Opponent Sept. 1 vs Navy Sept. 8 PURDUE Sept. 15 at Michigan State Sept. 22 MICHIGAN Oct. 6 MIAMI Oct. 13 STANFORD Oct. 20 BYU Oct. 27 at Oklahoma Nov. 3 PITTSBURGH Nov. 10 at Boston College Nov. 17 WAKE FOREST Nov. 24 at USC Jan. 7 vs Alabama Opponents Notre Dame

RUSHING No. Yds TD Lg 40 149 0 25 30 90 0 15 25 50 0 15 41 161 0 31 18 84 0 17 40 147 0 13 25 66 0 21 24 15 1 7 33 144 1 55 23 53 0 20 25 55 0 13 27 95 0 24 45 265 2 20 396 1374 4 55 0506 2462 23 68

RECEIVING No. Yds TD Lg 14 192 1 41 19 198 2 27 23 187 0 23 13 138 0 20 18 201 0 28 12 125 0 22 23 177 2 20 36 364 0 35 19 164 1 43 27 247 0 28 23 154 0 16 14 186 1 53 20 264 4 34 261 2597 11 53 226 2896 14 50

PASSING Cmp-Att-Int Yds TD Lg 14-20-1 192 1 41 19-37-2 198 2 27 23-45-0 187 0 23 13-25-5 138 0 20 18-35-0 201 0 28 12-25-2 125 0 22 23-36-2 177 2 20 36-52-1 364 0 35 19-29-0 164 1 43 27-43-1 247 0 28 23-35-0 154 0 16 14-24-2 186 1 53 20-28-0 264 4 34 261-434-16 2597 11 53 226-388-8 2896 14 50

KICK RET No Yds TD Lg 7 164 0 30 2 64 0 41 1 24 0 24 3 87 0 33 6 119 0 37 0 0 0 0 2 30 0 16 4 89 0 44 5 128 0 34 3 56 0 22 6 106 0 26 4 98 0 43 2 31 0 17 45 996 0 44 30 588 0 39

PUNT RET No Yds TD Lg 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 6 1 6 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 24 0 13 1 -5 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 38 0 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0 4 1 1 0 1 11 74 0 31 21 46 0 11

TOT OFF 341 288 237 299 285 272 243 379 308 300 209 281 529 3971 5358

Games played: 13 Avg per rush: 3.5 Avg per catch: 10.0 Pass efficiency: 111.39 Kick ret avg: 22.1 Punt ret avg: 6.7 All purpose avg/game: 389.7 Total offense avg/game: 305.5

TACKLES Date Opponent Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds Sept. 1 vs Navy 36 38 74 5.0-18 Sept. 8 PURDUE 50 16 66 8.0-44 7.0-11 Sept. 15 at Michigan State 29 24 53 29 22 51 2.0-4 Sept. 22 MICHIGAN MIAMI 38 40 78 1.0-4 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 STANFORD 43 22 65 6.0-26 26 40 66 6.0-18 Oct. 20 BYU Oct. 27 at Oklahoma 37 28 65 2.0-4 59 38 97 6.0-17 Nov. 3 PITTSBURGH 2.0-5 Nov. 10 at Boston College 46 16 62 Nov. 17 WAKE FOREST 39 22 61 4.0-7 36 44 80 3.0-5 Nov. 24 at USC Jan. 7 vs Alabama 31 20 51 5.0-26 Opponents 499 370 869 57.0-189 Notre Dame 439 434 873 70.0-329

Date Opponent Sept. 1 vs Navy Sept. 8 PURDUE Sept. 15 at Michigan State Sept. 22 MICHIGAN Oct. 6 MIAMI Oct. 13 STANFORD Oct. 20 BYU Oct. 27 at Oklahoma Nov. 3 PITTSBURGH Nov. 10 at Boston College Nov. 17 WAKE FOREST Nov. 24 at USC Jan. 7 vs Alabama Opponents Notre Dame

SACKS No-Yds 2.0-9 5.0-40 1.0-2 0.0-0 0.0-0 4.0-24 1.0-8 1.0-2 1.0-3 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-2 2.0-16 18.0-106 34.0-237

FUMBLE FF FR-Yds 0 0-0 2 1-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 2 0-0 2 3-0 0 0-0 1 0-0 0 1-0 2 2-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 -0 9 7-0 9 7-85

PUNTING No Yds Avg Long Blkd TB FC 50+ 4 185 46.2 63 0 1 1 1 7 303 43.3 55 0 0 2 3 8 340 42.5 56 0 1 2 1 1 34 34.0 34 0 0 1 0 5 211 42.2 50 0 1 1 1 6 274 45.7 57 0 2 1 2 6 281 46.8 55 0 1 2 3 6 252 42.0 60 0 0 4 1 6 244 40.7 56 0 0 2 1 2 74 37.0 47 0 0 1 0 10 388 38.8 48 0 0 4 0 3 135 45.0 56 0 0 2 1 4 197 49.2 55 0 1 0 2 68 2918 42.9 63 0 7 23 16 53 2161 40.8 53 0 2 23 9

I20 1 6 3 1 3 2 2 5 3 2 2 2 2 34 14

PASS DEFENSE Int-Yds QBH Brk 1-5 0 0 0-0 2 4 0-0 6 3 2-7 1 1 0-0 1 1 0-0 9 3 1-9 1 2 0-0 7 2 2-4 10 5 0-0 0 5 1-0 5 4 0-0 0 4 1-0 2 4 8-25 44 38 16-172 45 34

Blkd Kick 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

FIELD GOALS A-M Lg Blkd 1-1 26 0 1-1 33 0 1-2 50 0 2-3 33 0 1-2 28 0 2-3 48 1 0-1 0 0 2-2 30 0 4-5 44 0 2-2 45 0 0-0 0 0 2-2 39 0 0-0 0 0 18-24 50 1 24-32 52 0

104 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

PAT ATTEMPTS A-M Run Rcv 1-1 0 0 2-2 0 0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0 1-1 0 0 2-2 0 0 1-1 0 0 2-2 0 0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0 1-1 0 0 6-6 0 0 16-16 0 0 33-35 1 0 KICKOFFS No Yds 2 130 4 225 2 130 3 180 2 124 3 192 3 189 4 236 5 292 3 186 1 65 4 241 7 448 43 2638 71 4445

Avg 65.0 56.2 65.0 60.0 62.0 64.0 63.0 59.0 58.4 62.0 65.0 60.2 64.0 61.3 62.6

Saf Pts 0 10 0 17 0 3 0 6 0 3 0 13 0 14 0 13 0 26 0 6 0 0 0 13 0 42 0 166 0 335 TB OB 1 0 1 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 13 0 26 0

2012 Statistics Game-by-Game Comparison First Downs

Rushing

Passing

Score

Total Rush Pass Pen

Number-Yards

Navy

50-10

27/19 18/11

46-293/40-149

PURDUE

20-17

19/14

5/4

12/10 2/0

36-52/30-90

24-39-0/19-37-2

Michigan State

20-3

16/15

7/3

7/10

2/2

34-122/25-50

14-32-0/23-45-0

6/9

6/9

2/1

31-94/41-161

11-19-2/13-25-5

145/138

50-239/66-299

69/94

2/6

12/10 4/0

51-376/18-84

19-26-0/18-35-0

211/201

77-587/53-285

13/119

0/0

MICHIGAN

13-6

14/19

MIAMI

41-3

34/13 18/3

1/1

16-23-1/14-20-1

Yards 197/192

Plays-Yards

Return

Opponent

8/7

Comp-Att-Int

Total Offense

Yards

TO

69-490/60-341

101/169

1/4

324/198

75-376/67-288

117/70

1/2

178/187

66-300/70-237

48/30

0/1

20-13

19/13

9/5

8/7

2/1

44-150/40-147

16-28-0/12-25-2

184/125

72-334/65-272

94/24

3/2

17-14

16/17 12/6

4/8

0/3

43-270/25-66

8-17-1/23-36-2

119/177

60-389/61-243

41/34

1/2

Oklahoma

30-13

18/22

11/21 0/0

39-215/24-15

14-27-0/36-52-1

188/364

66-403/76-379

77/89

0/1

PITTSBURGH

29-26

34/13 15/6

7/1

17/6

51-231/33-144

29-53-2/19-29-0

291/164

104-522/62-308

90/170

3/0

Boston College

21-6

21/20

9/5

12/13 0/2

40-184/23-53

17-25-0/27-43-1

209/247

65-393/66-300

75/56

2/2

WAKE FOREST

38-0

23/9

6/2

17/7

0/0

30-221/25-55

22-36-1/23-35-0

363/154

66-584/60-209

30/106

1/1

2/1

USC

22-13

24/19 12/6

11/9

1/4

42-222/27-95

15-27-0/14-24-2

217/186

69-439/51-281

87/102

0/2

Alabama

14-42

16/28 3/13

12/14 1/1

19-32/45-265

21-36-1/20-28-0

270/264

55-302/73-529

49/32

1/0

Totals

Opponent Navy

281/221 127/74 137/131 17/16

3rd Down

4th Down

Conversions Conversions

Time of

506-2462/396-1374 TOP

Possession Margin

226-388-8/261-434-16 2896/2597 Avg

Yds/Rush

Avg

Avg

Yds/Pass Yds/Play

894-5358/830-3971 891/1095 Punting

15/23

Penalties

Number-Avg

Number-Yards

0-0/0-1

33:37/26:23

7:14

6.4/3.7

8.6/9.6

7.1/5.7

2-33.0/4-46.2

4-30/2-15

0-0/3-3

34:14/25:46

8:28

1.4/3.0

8.3/5.4

5.0/4.3

5-43.6/7-43.3

8-52/8-51

Michigan State 1-14/5-17

1-2/0-2

30:40/29:20

1:20

3.6/2.0

5.6/4.2

4.5/3.4

8-42.4/8-42.5

6-41/5-56

MICHIGAN

3-9/8-15

0-0/1-1

26:41/33:19

-6:38

3.0/3.9

7.6/5.5

4.8/4.5

4-37.8/1-34.0

5-49/5-38

MIAMI

5-11/4-12

1-1/0-1

39:08/20:52

18:16

7.4/4.7

8.1/5.7

7.6/5.4

1-32.0/5-42.2

4-25/9-76

STANFORD

7-16/6-16

0-1/0-1

31:26/28:34

2:52

3.4/3.7

6.6/5.0

4.6/4.2

5-41.2/6-45.7

9-70/6-65

BYU

6-14/6-13

0-0/0-0

30:41/29:19

1:22

6.3/2.6

7.0/4.9

6.5/4.0

4-43.8/6-46.8

5-51/4-35

Oklahoma

7-15/4-14

0-0/1-2

32:28/27:32

4:56

5.5/0.6

7.0/7.0

6.1/5.0

4-40.8/6-42.0

1-5/5-39

PITTSBURGH

10-20/1-14

1-1/0-1

35:23/24:37

10:46

4.5/4.4

5.5/5.7

5.0/5.0

5-41.4/6-40.7

6-46/7-45

Boston College 11-14/8-15

0-0/0-2

32:23/27:37

4:46

4.6/2.3

8.4/5.7

6.0/4.5

3-36.7/2-37.0

8-65/6-40

WAKE FOREST

7-13/4-15

0-0/0-1

29:29/30:31

-1:02

7.4/2.2

10.1/4.4

8.8/3.5

4-36.8/10-38.8

5-31/3-28

USC

5-14/1-8

0-0/0-1

34:38/25:22

9:16

5.3/3.5

8.0/7.8

6.4/5.5

3-44.3/3-45.0

7-50/3-15

Alabama Totals

2-8/8-13

0-1/1-1

21:47/38:13

-16:26

1.7/5.9

7.5/9.4

5.5/7.2

5-42.8/4-49.2

3-35/4-40

82-177/65-178

3-6/6-17

412:35/367:25

45:10

4.9/3.5

7.5 / 6.0

6.0 / 4.8

53-40.8/68-42.9

71-550/67-543 History and records

Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each category.

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coaches & staff

335-166

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University and media information

105 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

2012 Statistics Notre Dame Game-by-Game Rushing no-yds/td navy pur msu mich miami stanford byu ou pitt bc wf usc ua RIDDICK RB 190-917/5 19-107/2 15-53/0 12-30/0 17-52/0 5-21/1 12-45/0 15-143/0 19-74/1 22-85/0 18-104/0 6-20/0 20-146/1 10-37/0 WOOD, C. RB 114-742/4 DNP DNP 10-56/0 7-39/0 18-118/2 12-66/0 18-114/0 7-74/1 13-70/0 6-33/0 11-150/1 8-20/0 4-2/0 ATKINSON, G. RB 51-361/5 9-99/2 1-0/0 5-43/0 4-4/0 10-123/1 3-21/0 5-11/1 DNP 1-2/0 4-9/0 7-34/1 2-15/0 0-0/0 GOLSON QB 94-298/6 1--8/0 16--10/1 3-7/1 1-0/0 6-51/0 15-41/0 DNP 11-64/1 15-74/1 11-39/1 1-0/0 9-47/0 5--7/1 MCDANIEL RB 23-125/1 9-59/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 11-55/1 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 3-11/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 HENDRIX QB 8-41/0 6-20/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-14/0 DNP DNP DNP 1-7/0 DNP DNP TOMA WR 4-28/1 1-9/1 1-6/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-8/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-5/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 JONES WR 1-8/0 0-0/0 1-8/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 NEAL, D. WR 1-7/0 1-7/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 REES QB 4--13/1 DNP 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-2/1 0-0/0 1--7/0 2--8/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 TURK P 1--16/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1--16/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 TEAM 15--36/0 DNP 2--5/0 4--14/0 1--3/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 2--4/0 1--2/0 0-0/0 1--1/0 1--1/0 3--6/0 0-0/0

Notre Dame Game-by-Game Receiving no-yds/td navy pur msu mich miami stanford byu ou pitt bc wf usc ua EIFERT TE 50-685/4 4-22/1 4-98/0 0-0/0 1-38/0 2-31/0 4-57/1 4-73/1 3-22/0 6-62/0 6-67/0 6-85/1 4-69/0 6-61/0 JONES WR 50-649/4 2-24/0 3-20/1 4-59/0 2-35/0 4-45/0 4-52/1 2-40/0 5-55/0 5-53/1 3-39/0 6-97/1 3-40/0 7-90/0 DANIELS WR 31-490/0 2-49/0 4-70/0 0-0/0 3-40/0 3-48/0 2-24/0 0-0/0 2-36/0 7-86/0 2-22/0 DNP DNP 6-115/0 RIDDICK RB 36-370/2 2-25/0 4-44/0 3-16/0 5-32/0 3-15/0 3-38/0 0-0/0 1-12/0 4-35/1 4-56/0 3-58/0 3-33/0 1-6/1 TOMA WR 24-252/0 0-0/0 4-33/0 5-58/0 0-0/0 2-22/0 1-5/0 0-0/0 2-13/0 6-50/0 0-0/0 2-37/0 2-34/0 0-0/0 GOODMAN WR 7-159/3 0-0/0 1-10/0 1-36/1 0-0/0 1-13/0 DNP DNP 0-0/0 DNP 1-18/1 2-59/1 1-23/0 0-0/0 NIKLAS TE 5-75/1 1-29/0 1-30/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-7/0 0-0/0 1-2/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-7/1 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 BROWN, C. WR 2-56/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-50/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-6/0 0-0/0 DNP SMITH, D. WR 7-47/0 1-1/0 2-14/0 1-9/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-8/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-5/0 0-0/0 1-10/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 MCDANIEL RB 2-41/0 1-20/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-21/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 KOYACK TE 3-39/0 1-23/0 1-5/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 DNP 0-0/0 1-11/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 WOOD, C. RB 5-25/0 DNP DNP 0-0/0 0-0/0 2-9/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 2-18/0 1--2/0 FERGUSON WR 1-9/0 1-9/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 DNP 0-0/0 0-0/0 DNP ATKINSON, G. RB 2-4/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-0/0 1-4/0 DNP 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 NEAL, D. WR 1--5/0 1--5/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0

Notre Dame Game-by-Game Returns PUNT no-yds navy pur msu mich miami stanford byu ou pitt bc wf usc ua NEAL, D. 21-46 1-11 4-1 2-16 - 1-0 2-9 2--3 - 1-0 1--3 4-13 - 3-2 KICK no-yds navy pur msu mich miami stanford byu ou pitt bc wf usc ua ATKINSON, G. 22-441 1-13 1-32 1-24 - 1-13 2-36 2-37 DNP 4-74 3-78 - 4-87 3-47 MCDANIEL 7-135 - 1-25 - - - - - 4-77 1-16 - 1-17 - GRACE 1-12 - 1-12 - - - - - - - - - - INTERCEPTION no-yds navy pur msu mich miami stanford byu ou pitt bc wf usc ua TE’O 7-35 1-0 - - 2-28 - - 1-7 1-0 - 1-0 - 1-0 JACKSON, B. 4-57 - 2-47 - 1-10 - 1-0 - - - - - - RUSSELL 2-31 - - - 1-31 - - - - - - - 1-0 BARATTI 1-0 - - - 1-0 - - - - - - - - FARLEY 1-49 - - - - - 1-49 - - - - - - SPOND 1-0 DNP DNP - - - - 1-0 - - - - - FUMBLE no-yds navy pur msu mich miami stanford byu ou pitt bc wf usc ua TUITT 1-77 1-77 - - - - - - - - - - - TE’O 1-8 - - 1-8 - - - - - - - - - -

106 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

2012 Statistics Notre Dame Game-by-Game Passing Pct 66.7 67.7 43.8 37.5 77.3 50.0 52.0 54.8 66.7 66.7 57.7 58.3 58.8

Yards 144 289 178 30 186 141 177 227 200 346 217 270 2405

TD 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 2 3 0 1 12

Long 35 41 36 16 24 24 50 45 23 50 36 31 50

Sack-Yds 1-8 5-40 1-2 0-0 0-0 3-17 1-2 1-3 0-0 0-0 1-2 2-16 15-90

Effic 141.09 156.70 100.79 19.00 148.29 113.10 111.47 111.11 164.17 189.88 127.80 124.94 131.01

TD 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2

Long Sack-Yds Effic 21 0-0 99.00 38 0-0 160.55 21 0-0 102.50 16 1-7 272.80 33 1-8 113.30 11 0-0 192.40 17 0-0 85.24 9 0-0 175.60 11 0-0 68.56 38 2-15 124.11

HENDRIX Navy BYU Wake Forest TOTALS

Pct 80.0 100.0 0.0 71.4

TD 0 0 0 0

Long 23 2 0 23

Comp-Att-Int 4-5-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 5-7-0

Yards 53 2 0 55

Sack-Yds 1-1 0-0 0-0 1-1

Effic 169.04 116.80 0.00 137.43

Notre Dame Game-by-Game All-Purpose Yards

History and records University and media information

total navy pur msu mich miami stanford byu ou pitt bc wf usc ua RIDDICK 1287 132 97 46 84 36 83 143 86 120 160 78 179 43 ATKINSON, G. 806 112 32 67 4 136 57 52 DNP 76 87 34 102 47 WOOD, C. 767 DNP DNP 56 39 127 66 114 74 70 33 150 38 EIFERT 685 22 98 - 38 31 57 73 22 62 67 85 69 61 657 24 28 59 35 45 52 40 55 53 39 97 40 90 JONES, TJ DANIELS 490 49 70 - 40 48 24 - 36 86 22 DNP DNP 115 MCDANIEL 301 79 25 - - 76 - - 77 16 - 28 - GOLSON 298 -8 -10 7 - 51 41 DNP 64 74 39 - 47 -7 280 9 39 58 - 30 5 - 18 50 - 37 34 TOMA GOODMAN 159 - 10 36 - 13 DNP DNP - DNP 18 59 23 75 29 30 - - 7 - 2 - - 7 - - NIKLAS JACKSON, B. 57 - 47 - 10 - - - - - - - - BROWN, C. 56 - - - - - - - 50 - - 6 - DNP 49 - - - - - 49 - - - - - - FARLEY NEAL, D. 48 13 1 16 - - 9 -3 - - -3 13 - 2 47 1 14 9 - - 8 - - 5 - 10 - SMITH, D. HENDRIX 41 20 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 14 DNP DNP DNP 7 DNP DNP KOYACK 39 23 5 - - - - - - DNP - 11 - TE'O 35 - - - 28 - - 7 - - - - - RUSSELL 31 - - - 31 - - - - - - - - GRACE 12 - 12 - - - - - - - - - - FERGUSON 9 9 - - - - - - - - DNP - - DNP REES -13 DNP - - 2 - -7 -8 - - - - - TURK -16 - - - - - -16 - - - - - - TEAM -36 - -5 -14 -3 - - -4 -2 - -1 -1 -6 -

2012 season review

Pct Yards 50.0 35 72.7 115 50.0 25 100.0 43 43.8 117 100.0 11 54.5 64 100.0 9 40.0 17 57.6 436

coaches & staff

REES Comp-Att-Int Purdue 3-6-0 Michigan 8-11-0 Miami 2-4-0 Stanford 4-4-0 7-16-1 BYU Oklahoma 1-1-0 Pittsburgh 6-11-1 Boston College 1-1-0 Wake Forest 2-5-0 34-59-2 TOTALS

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Comp-Att-Int 12-18-1 21-31-0 14-32-0 3-8-2 17-22-0 12-24-0 13-25-0 23-42-1 16-24-0 20-30-1 15-26-0 21-36-1 187-318-6

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GOLSON Navy Purdue Michigan State Michigan Miami Stanford Oklahoma Pittsburgh Boston College Wake Forest USC Alabama TOTALS

107 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

2012 Statistics Notre Dame Game-by-Game Tackles ua-a total navy pur msu mich miami stanford byu ou pitt bc wf usc ua TE'O LB 55-58 113 4-4 2-8 7-5 3-5 8-2 3-8 6-4 6-5 3-4 4-1 3-3 3-2 3-7 MOTTA S 39-38 77 4-1 4-5 0-5 5-2 1-1 1-8 2-1 2-0 1-2 7-0 2-2 3-2 7-9 JACKSON, B. CB 45-20 65 6-1 0-2 2-2 6-3 1-0 2-2 2-1 7-1 5-1 7-1 2-1 4-2 1-3 30-33 63 5-1 1-4 2-3 0-4 1-4 2-4 2-0 3-2 4-5 3-1 1-2 2-1 4-2 FOX LB RUSSELL CB 37-21 58 3-2 1-1 1-0 1-1 2-4 4-3 6-0 6-3 4-1 2-1 1-0 3-0 3-5 SHEMBO LB 22-29 51 1-0 1-4 3-6 2-0 1-0 0-4 2-3 2-1 2-6 4-1 - 3-2 1-2 NIX NG 20-30 50 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-3 2-0 1-3 2-2 1-3 0-4 1-0 1-6 3-0 5-0 FARLEY S 23-26 49 1-0 1-3 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-6 3-1 1-4 1-2 1-0 2-2 4-5 4-2 CALABRESE LB 19-30 49 DNP 1-6 2-2 0-5 2-1 0-5 2-1 2-3 2-1 2-2 4-3 - 2-1 TUITT DE 24-23 47 3-1 3-1 4-0 1-1 1-1 1-6 2-3 1-0 2-4 2-0 1-2 1-1 2-3 LEWIS-MOORE DE 17-23 40 0-1 1-1 0-1 2-4 1-2 1-4 2-3 2-1 2-1 2-0 2-1 1-4 1-0 SPOND LB 17-22 39 DNP DNP 1-3 2-4 1-1 1-5 3-1 2-3 2-1 3-0 2-1 0-2 0-1 DAY DE 13-10 23 0-1 1-3 1-0 3-0 2-0 - 1-1 - - 1-1 3-2 - 1-2 11-11 22 3-1 1-1 1-0 0-2 - 0-1 0-1 1-2 1-0 3-0 1-0 0-2 0-1 WILLIAMS, Ish. LB GRACE LB 7-5 12 3-1 - - - 0-1 1-0 0-1 - 1-0 - 1-2 1-0 SPRINGMANN NG 4-7 11 2-0 1-0 1-1 - - - - 0-2 0-1 - 0-3 - MOORE LB 2-8 10 - 0-1 1-0 0-1 1-0 - 0-1 0-2 - - 0-1 0-2 COUNCELL LB 5-5 10 0-1 - - 0-1 2-1 - - - - DNP 2-2 - 1-0 7-2 9 1-0 1-1 - - 2-1 - - - - - 2-0 - 1-0 SHUMATE S 4-4 8 2-1 1-2 1-1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP SLAUGHTER S 5-3 8 1-0 0-1 - - - - 1-0 1-0 1-0 - 0-1 1-1 BARATTI S 5-3 8 3-0 - - 1-1 0-1 - - - - 1-0 0-1 - McCARTHY, D. S 4-3 7 - - - - - - 0-1 1-0 2-0 1-0 0-2 - OKWARA LB 2-4 6 DNP DNP DNP - - 1-0 - 0-1 0-1 1-0 - 0-2 SCHMIDT, J. LB 3-3 6 1-1 - 0-1 - 1-0 - - - - - - 1-0 0-1 SALVI, C. S 5-0 5 - - - - - - - - 1-0 3-0 1-0 - ATKINSON, J. CB 1-4 5 1-1 - - - - 0-1 - 0-1 0-1 DNP DNP - SCHWENKE NG 5-0 5 1-0 - - 1-0 - - - 1-0 1-0 - 1-0 - MCDANIEL CB 1-4 5 DNP - DNP - - - 0-1 - 0-1 - 0-1 - 1-1 CAVALARIS S 2-1 3 - 1-0 1-0 DNP - DNP - DNP DNP DNP 0-1 - DNP BROWN, Ja. CB 2-0 2 - 1-0 - - - - - - - - - 1-0 BRINDZA P 1-0 1 - - - - - 1-0 - - - - - - SMITH, D. 0-1 1 - - - 0-1 - - - - - - - - DNP BROWN, C. 0-1 1 - - - 0-1 - - DNP - - - - - GOLSON 0-1 1 - 0-1 - - - - - - - - - - COWART 0-1 1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP - 0-1 DNP DNP RABASA LB 1-0 1 - - - - - - - - 1-0 - - - RIDDICK 1-0 1 - - - - - - 1-0 - - - - - EIFERT

108 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

2012 Statistics Notre Dame Game-by-Game Sacks

RECOVERED number navy pur msu mich miami stanford byu ou pitt bc wf usc ua TE’O 2 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - - TUITT 1 1 - - - - - - - - - - - MOTTA 1 - - - - - - - - - - 1 - JACKSON, B. 1 - - - 1 - - - - - - - - McCARTHY, D. 1 1 - - - - - - - - - - - SHEMBO 1 - - - - - - - - - 1 - - -

University and media information

FORCED number navy pur msu mich miami stanford byu ou pitt bc wf usc ua TUITT 3 - - 1 - - - - - - 2 - - LEWIS-MOORE 2 - - - - - - - - - 1 - 1 NIX 1 - - - 1 - - - - - - - - OKWARA 1 - - - - - - - 1 - - - - CALABRESE 1 DNP - - - - - - - - - 1 - WILLIAMS, Ish. 1 1 - - - - - - - - - - - -

History and records

LOST no-lost navy pur msu mich miami stanford byu ou pitt bc wf usc ua GOLSON QB 8-4 - 2-1 - - 1-0 4-3 DNP - - 1-0 - - NEAL, D. WR 3-0 - - 1-0 - - - - - 1-0 - - - 1-0 RIDDICK RB 2-1 - 1-0 - - - - - - - 1-1 - - WOOD, C. RB 2-1 DNP DNP - - 1-0 - - - 1-1 - - - TOMA WR 1-0 - - - - - - - 1-0 - - - - HENDRIX QB 1-0 1-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP - DNP DNP DNP - DNP DNP ATKINSON, G. RB 1-1 - - - - - - - DNP - 1-1 - - 1-0 - - - - - 1-0 - - - - - - TURK P

2012 season review

Notre Dame Game-by-Game Fumbles

coaches & staff

ua-a total navy pur msu mich miami stanford byu ou pitt bc wf usc ua TUITT DE 11-4 13.0 2.0-9 2.0-12 1.0-12 1.0-10 - 0.5-2 2.0-25 - 1.5-6 2.0-8 1.0-9 - 10-1 10.5 - - 2.0-9 1.0-3 - - - 1.0-7 2.0-11 4.0-29 - 0.5-4 SHEMBO LB LEWIS-MOORE DE 6-5 8.5 0.5-4 - - - 1.0-1 0.5-1 1.0-9 - 1.5-10 1.0-6 1.0-5 2.0-13 6-3 7.5 1.5-2 1.5-6 - - - - 1.0-3 - 0.5-3 - - 1.0-1 2.0-5 NIX NG 4-3 5.5 - - 1.0-1 1.0-1 - - 0.5-0 2.0-12 1.0-5 - - - TE'O LB 3-1 3.5 0.5-1 - 1.0-9 1.0-8 - - - - - 1.0-3 - - DAY DE 3-1 3.5 1.0-3 - - - - - - 1.0-9 1.0-1 - - 0.5-2 WILLIAMS, Ish. LB 2-2 3.0 DNP - - 0.5-1 - - - 0.5-1 - - 1.0-1 - 1.0-2 CALABRESE LB 1-2 2.0 - - 1.0-2 - - - - 0.5-1 - - 0.5-1 - SPRINGMANN NG 1-2 2.0 - 0.5-4 - - - - 1.0-2 0.5-1 - - - - RUSSELL CB 1-2 2.0 - - - 0.5-1 - 1.0-7 - - - - - 0.5-1 FARLEY S 2-0 2.0 - - - - - 1.0-5 1.0-2 - - - - - FOX LB 1-2 2.0 1.0-3 - - - - - - - - - - 1.0-1 MOTTA S 1-1 1.5 - - - - - - - 1.0-1 - - 0.5-0 - OKWARA LB 1-1 1.5 - - - - - - - - 0.5-1 1.0-4 - - JACKSON, B. CB 0-2 1.0 0.5-5 - - - - - - 0.5-0 - DNP DNP - SCHWENKE NG 0-2 1.0 DNP DNP - - - - 0.5-1 - - - - 0.5-1 SPOND LB

The Fighting Irish

Notre Dame Game-by-Game Tackles for Loss

here COME the irish

ua-a total navy pur msu mich miami stanford byu ou pitt bc wf usc ua TUITT DE 10-4 12.0 2.0-9 2.0-12 1.0-12 1.0-10 - 0.5-2 2.0-25 - 1.5-6 1.0-4 1.0-9 - 7-1 7.5 - - 1.0-7 1.0-3 - - - 1.0-7 1.0-8 3.0-26 - 0.5-4 SHEMBO LB LEWIS-MOORE DE 4-4 6.0 0.5-4 - - - - 0.5-1 1.0-9 - 1.5-10 1.0-6 - 1.5-11 DAY DE 2-0 2.0 - - 1.0-9 1.0-8 - - - - - - - - NIX NG 1-2 2.0 - 1.5-6 - - - - - - 0.5-3 - - - 1-1 1.5 - - - - - - - 1.0-9 0.5-4 - - - TE'O LB SPRINGMANN NG 1-0 1.0 - - 1.0-2 - - - - - - - - - FOX LB 1-0 1.0 - - - - - - 1.0-2 - - - - - SCHWENKE NG 0-1 0.5 0.5-5 - - - - - - - - DNP DNP - RUSSELL CB 0-1 0.5 - 0.5-4 - - - - - - - - - - -

109 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

Individual Records Rushing Rushing Attempts Game 40 Allen Pinkett vs. LSU, 1984 (162 yards) 40 Phil Carter vs. Michigan State, 1980 (254 yards) 39 Vagas Ferguson vs. Ga. Tech, 1979 (177 yards) Season 301 Vagas Ferguson, 1979 (1,437 yards) 275 Allen Pinkett, 1984 (1,105 yards) 264 Autry Denson, 1997 (1,268 yards) Career 889 Allen Pinkett, 1982-85 (4,131 yards) 854 Autry Denson, 1995-98 (4,318 yards) 693 Darius Walker, 2003-06 (3,249 yards) Per Game (Season) 27.4 Vagas Ferguson, 1979 (301 in 11 games) Per Game (Career) 20.7 Allen Pinkett, 1982-85 (889 in 43 games)

Consecutive Rushing Attempts by Same Player Game 9 Cam McDaniel vs. Miami (Fla.), 2012 8 Mark Green vs. Boston College, 1987 8 Phil Carter vs. Air Force, 1980 8 Larry Conjar vs. Army, 1965 8 Neil Worden vs. Oklahoma, 1952 8 James Aldridge vs. Navy, 2006

Rushing Yards Game 262 Julius Jones at Pittsburgh, 2003 (24 atts.)

255 Vagas Ferguson vs. Ga. Tech, 1978 (30 atts.)

254 Phil Carter vs. Michigan State, 1980 (40 atts.)

Season 1,437 Vagas Ferguson, 1979 (301 atts.)

1,394 Allen Pinkett, 1983 (252 atts.)

1,343 Reggie Brooks, 1992 (167 atts.)

Career 4,318 Autry Denson, 1995-98 (854 atts.)

4,131 Allen Pinkett, 1982-85 (889 atts.)

3,472 Vagas Ferguson, 1976-79 (673 atts.)

Rushing Yards Per Game Season 130.6 Vagas Ferguson, 1979 (1,437 in 11 games) 126.7 Allen Pinkett, 1983 (1,394 in 11 games) 122.1 Reggie Brooks, 1992 (1,343 in 11 games) Career 96.1 Allen Pinkett, 1982-85 (4,131 in 43 games) 96.0 Autry Denson, 1995-98 (4,318 in 45 games) 90.3 Darius Walker, 2004-06 (3,249 in 36 games)

Games Rushing for 100 Yards or More Season 9 Allen Pinkett, 1983 7 Darius Walker, 2005 7 Autry Denson, 1997 7 Autry Denson, 1996 7 Vagas Ferguson, 1979 Career 22 Autry Denson, 1995-98 21 Allen Pinkett, 1982-85 15 Darius Walker, 2004-06

Consecutive Games Rushing For 100 Yards or More

Rushing Yards Per Attempt Game (min. 10 attempts) 17.1 John Petitbon vs. Michigan State, 1950 (10 for 171) Game (min. 5 attempts) 24.3 Coy McGee vs. USC, 1946 (6 for 146) Season (min. 100 attempts) 8.11 George Gipp, 1920 (102 for 827) 8.04 Reggie Brooks, 1992 (167 for 1,343) 7.48 Marchy Schwartz, 1930 (124 for 927) Career (min. 150 attempts) 7.6 Reggie Brooks, 1989-92 (198 for 1,508) 6.8 Don Miller, 1922-24 (283 for 1,933) 6.4 Christie Flanagan, 1926-28 (285 for 1,822)

Rushing Touchdowns Game 7 Art Smith vs. Loyola (Chicago), 1911 6 Bill Downs vs. DePauw, 1905 4 Allen Pinkett vs. Penn State, 1984 4 Allen Pinkett vs. Penn State, 1983 4 Larry Conjar vs. USC, 1965 4 Frank Lonergan vs. DePauw, 1903 4 Frank Lonergan vs. Chicago Physicians, 1903 Season 17 Allen Pinkett, 1984 17 Vagas Ferguson, 1979 16 Jerome Bettis, 1991 16 Allen Pinkett, 1983 16 Bill Downs, 1905 Career 49 Allen Pinkett, 1982-85 43 Autry Denson, 1995-98 36 Louis (Red) Salmon, 1900-03 Per Game (Season) 1.7 Ray Eichenlaub, 1913 (12 in 7 games) Per Game (Career) 1.2 Stan Cofall, 1914-16 (30 in 25 games)

Season 6 Lee Becton, 1993 (Pittsburgh, BYU, USC, Navy, Florida State, Boston College)

Games Rushing for 200 Yards or More Season 3 Julius Jones, 2003 (Pittsburgh, Navy, Stanford) 2 Reggie Brooks, 1992 (Purdue, USC) 2 Jim Stone, 1980 (Miami, Navy) 2 2 Vagas Ferguson, 1978 (Navy, Ga. Tech)

Rushing Yards by a Freshman Game 148 Jerome Heavens vs. Ga. Tech, 1975 (18 atts.)

146 Julius Jones vs. Navy, 1999 (19 atts.)

138 Jerome Heavens vs. Air Force, 1975 (20 atts.)

Season 786 ­Darius Walker, 2004 (185 atts.)

756 Jerome Heavens, 1975 (129 atts.)

695 Autry Denson, 1995 (137 atts.)

Rushing Yards by a Quarterback

110

Autry Denson

Game 146 Bill Etter vs. Navy, 1969 (11 atts.)

Season 884 Tony Rice, 1989 (174 atts.)

Career 1,921 Tony Rice, 1987-89 (394 atts.)

Per Game (Career) 58.2 Tony Rice, 1987-89 (1,921 in 33 games)

Passing Pass Attempts Game 63 Terry Hanratty vs. Purdue, 1967 (comp. 29) 60 Brady Quinn vs. Michigan State, 2005 (comp. 33) 59 Brady Quinn vs. Purdue, 2003 (comp. 29) Season 467 Brady Quinn, 2006 (comp. 289) 450 Brady Quinn, 2005 (comp. 292) 440 Jimmy Clausen, 2008 (comp. 268) Career 1602 Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (comp. 929) 1110 Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (comp. 695) 969 Ron Powlus, 1994-97 (comp. 558)

Pass Attempts Per Game Season 37.5 Brady Quinn, 2005 (450 in 12 games) 35.9 Brady Quinn, 2006 (467 in 13 games) 35.4 Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (425 in 12 games) Career 32.7 Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (1602 in 49 games) 31.7 Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (1110 in 35 games) 26.5 Everett Golson, 2012 (318 in 12 games) 26.1 Tommy Rees, 2010- (575 in 22 games)

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Individual Records Pass Completions

Highest Passing Efficiency Rating

Game 14 Tommy Rees vs. Maryland, 2011 14 Ron Powlus vs. Michigan State, 1997 14 Brady Quinn vs. Ohio State (Fiesta Bowl), 2005 Season 14 Tommy Rees vs. Maryland, 2011 14 Ron Powlus vs. Michigan State, 1997 14 Brady Quinn vs. Ohio State (Fiesta Bowl), 2005 Career 49 Brady Quinn (12, 2003; 12, 2004; 12, 2005; 13, 2006) 43 Ron Powlus (11, 1994; 10, 1995; 11, 1996; 11, 1997) 34 Rick Mirer (11, 1990; 12, 1991; 11, 1992) 34 Ralph Guglielmi (4, 1951; 10, 1952; 10, 1953; 10, 1954)

Pass Completions Per Game

Completion Percentage

Lowest Interception Percentage Season (min. 100 attempts) 0.80% Matt LoVecchio, 2000 (1 in 125 atts.)

0.94% Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (4 in 425 atts.)

1.50% Brady Quinn, 2006 (7 in 467 atts.)

Career (min. 200 attempts) 1.887% Everett Golson, 2012 (6 in 318 atts.)

2.432% Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (27 in 1110 atts.)

2.434% Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (39 in 1602 atts.)

Pass Attempts Without Interception

Consecutive Pass Attempts Without Interception Career 226 Brady Quinn, Michigan State 2006 - Army 2006 160 Jimmy Clausen, Washington 2009 - Navy 2009 147 Jimmy Clausen, USC 2008 - Purdue 2009

Game (min. 15 attempts) 17.50 Jimmy Clausen vs. Nevada, 2009 (18 for 315) 15.42 Jimmy Clausen vs. Hawai’i, 2008 (Hawai’i Bowl), (26 for 401) 13.61 Jimmy Clausen vs. Washington, 2009 (31 for 422) Season (min. 100 attempts) 10.06 John Huarte, 1964 (205 for 2,062) 9.69 Kevin McDougal, 1993 (159 for 1,541) 9.35 Bob Williams, 1949 (147 for 1,374) Career (min. 150 attempts) 9.86 Kevin McDougal, 1990-93 (180 for 1,774) 9.19 John Huarte, 1962-64 (255 for 2,343) 8.99 Jarious Jackson, 1996-99 (536 for 4,820)

Passing Yards Per Completion Game (min. 10 completions) 27.4 John Huarte vs. Navy, 1964 (10 for 274 yards) Season (min. 50 completions) 18.09 John Huarte, 1964 (114 for 2,062 yards) 17.78 George Izo, 1958 (60 for 1,067 yards) 17.06 Ralph Guglielmi, 1954 (68 for 1,160 yards) Career (min. 75 completions) 17.31 George Izo, 1957-59 (121 for 2,095 yards) 17.12 Tony Rice, 1987-89 (173 for 2,961 yards) 16.98 John Huarte, 1962-64 (138 for 2,343 yards)

Touchdown Passes Game 6 Brady Quinn vs. BYU, 2005 5 Jimmy Clausen at Stanford, 2009 5 Jimmy Clausen vs. Hawai’i (Hawai’i Bowl), 2008 5 Brady Quinn vs. Michigan State, 2005 5 Brady Quinn at Michigan State, 2006 Season 37 Brady Quinn, 2006 (13 games) 32 Brady Quinn, 2005 (12 games) 28 Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (12 games) Career 95 Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (49 games) 60 Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (35 games) 52 Ron Powlus, 1994-97 (44 games)

University and media information

Game 47 Brady Quinn vs. BYU, 2004 46 Brady Quinn vs. Purdue, 2004 45 Jimmy Clausen vs. Connecticut, 2009 45 Brady Quinn vs. USC, 2006 45 Brady Quinn vs. UCLA, 2006 45 Brady Quinn vs. Ohio State (Fiesta Bowl), 2005

Passing Yards Per Attempt

History and records

Game (min. 10 completions) .909 Steve Beuerlein vs. Colorado, 1984 (10 of 11) .857 Jarious Jackson vs. Navy, 1998 (12 of 14) .857 Rick Mirer vs. Purdue, 1991 (12 of 14) .857 Rick Slager vs. Northwestern, 1976 (12 of 14) Season (min. 100 attempts) .680 Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (289 of 425) .650 Tommy Rees, 2011 (269 of 411) .649 Brady Quinn, 2005 (292 of 450) Career (min. 150 attempts) .636 Tommy Rees, 2010- (403 of 634) .626 Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (695 of 1110) .622 Kevin McDougal, 1990-93 (112 of 180)

Season 326.6 Brady Quinn, 2005 (3,919 in 12 games) 310.2 Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (3,722 in 12 games) 263.5 Brady Quinn, 2006 (3,426 in 13 games) Career 240.0 Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (11,762 in 49 games) 232.8 Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (8,148 in 35 games) 200.4 Everett Golson, 2012 (2,405 in 12 games)

2012 season review

Season 24.3 Brady Quinn, 2005 (292 in 12 games) 24.1 Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (289 in 12 games) 22.2 Brady Quinn, 2006 (289 in 13 games) Career 19.9 Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (695 in 35 games) 19.0 Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (929 in 49 games) 15.6 Everett Golson, 2012 (187 in 12 games)

Game 7 Frank Dancewicz vs. Army, 1944 5 Terry Hanratty vs. USC, 1967 4 6 times - last: Jimmy Clausen vs. Boston College, 2008 Season 18 Steve Beuerlein, 1984 18 John Niemiec, 1928 17 Jimmy Clausen, 2008 Career 44 Steve Beuerlein, 1983-86 39 Brady Quinn, 2003-06 35 Joe Theismann, 1968-70 Per Game (Season) 1.78 John Niemiec, 1928 (16 in 9 games) 1.64 Steve Beuerlein, 1984 (18 in 11 games) 1.60 Joe Theismann, 1969 (16 in 10 games) Per Game (Career) 1.31 Terry Hanratty, 1966-68 (34 in 26 games) 1.05 Steve Beuerlein, 1983-86 (44 in 42 games)

Passing Yards Per Game

coaches & staff

Consecutive Games Completing a Pass

Passes Had Intercepted

Game 526 Joe Theismann vs. USC, 1970 (33 of 58) 487 Brady Quinn vs. Michigan State, 2005 (33 of 60) 467 Brady Quinn vs. BYU, 2005 (32 of 41) Season 3,919 Brady Quinn, 2005 (292 of 450) 3,722 Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (289 of 425) 3,426 Brady Quinn, 2006 (289 of 467) Career 11,762 Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (929 of 1602) 8,148 Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (695 of 1110) 7,602 Ron Powlus, 1994-97 (558 of 969)

The Fighting Irish

Consecutive Pass Completions

Season (min. 50 completions) 161.42 Jimmy Clausen, 2009

(425 att., 289 comp., 4 int., 3,722 yds, 28 TDs) 161.37 Bob Williams, 1949

(147 att., 83 comp., 7 int., 1,374 yds, 16 TDs) 158.4 Brady Quinn, 2005

(450 att., 292 comp., 7 int., 3,919 yds, 32 TDs) Season (min. 100 completions) 161.4 Jimmy Clausen, 2009

(425 att., 289 comp., 4 int., 3,722 yds, 28 TDs) 158.4 Brady Quinn, 2005

(450 att., 292 comp., 7 int., 3,919 yds, 32 TDs) 155.1 John Huarte, 1964

(205 att., 114 comp., 11 int., 2,062 yds, 16 TDs) Career (min. 100 completions) 156.7 Kevin McDougal, 1990-93

(180 att., 112 comp., 6 int., 1,774 yds, 10 TDs) 145.7 Jarious Jackson, 1996-99

(536 att., 306 comp., 21 int., 4,820 yds, 34 TDs) 144.7 John Huarte, 1962-64

(255 att., 138 comp., 11 int., 2,343 yds, 17 TDs)

here COME the irish

Game 37 Jimmy Clausen vs. Navy, 2009 (att. 51) 33 Tommy Rees vs. Tulsa, 2010 (att. 54) 33 Brady Quinn vs. Michigan State, 2005 (att. 60) 33 Joe Theismann vs. USC, 1970 (att. 58) Season 292 Brady Quinn, 2005 (att. 450) 289 Brady Quinn, 2006 (att. 467) 289 Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (att. 425) Career 929 Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (att. 1602) 695 Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (att. 1110) 558 Ron Powlus, 1994-97 (att. 969)

Passing Yards

111 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

Individual Records Touchdown Passes Per Game

Pass Receiving Yards

Season 2.85 Brady Quinn, 2006 (37 in 13 games) 2.67 Brady Quinn, 2005 (32 in 12 games) 2.33 Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (28 in 12 games) Career 1.94 Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (95 in 49 games) 1.71 Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (60 in 35 games)

Consecutive Wins To Open Starting Career 11 Bob Williams, 1949-50 10 Everett Golson, 2012 10 Kevin McDougal, 2012

Winning Percentage as Starting QB Career .932 John Lujack, 1943, 1946-47 (20-1-1) .909 Everett Golson, 2012 (10-1-0) .903 Tony Rice, 1987-89 (28-3-0)

Most Victories as Starting QB Career 29 Tom Clements, 1972-74 29 Ron Powlus, 1994-97 29 Brady Quinn, 2003-06

Receiving Pass Receptions Game 14 Maurice Stovall vs. BYU, 2005 (207 yards) 13 Michael Floyd at Michigan, 2011 (159 yards) 13 Jim Seymour vs. Purdue, 1966 (276 yards) Season 100 Michael Floyd, 2011 (1,147 yards in 13 games) 93 Golden Tate, 2009 (1,496 yards in 12 games) 79 Michael Floyd, 2010 (1,025 yards in 12 games) Career 271 Michael Floyd, 2008-11 (3,686 yards) 179 Jeff Samardzija, 2003-06 (2,593 yards) 170 Rhema McKnight, 2002-06 (2,277 yards)

Pass Receptions Per Game Season 7.75 Golden Tate, 2009 (93 in 12 games) 7.70 Tom Gatewood, 1970 (77 in 10 games) 7.69 Michael Floyd, 2011 (100 in 13 games) Career 6.30 Michael Floyd, 2008-11 (271 in 43 games) 5.30 Jim Seymour, 1966-68 (138 in 26 games) 5.23 Tom Gatewood, 1969-71 (157 in 30 games)

Pass Receptions by a Tight End Game 9 Ken MacAfee at Purdue, 1977 (114 yards) 8 8 times - last: Tyler Eifert vs. Maryland, 2011 (83 yards) Season 63 Tyler Eifert, 2011 (803 yards) 54 Ken MacAfee, 1977 (797 yards) 50 Tyler Eifert, 2012 (685 yards) Career 140 Tyler Eifert, 2009-12 (1,840 yards) 128 Ken MacAfee, 1974-77 (1,759 yards) 100 John Carlson, 2004-07 (1,093 yards)

Game 276 Jim Seymour vs. Purdue, 1966 (13 receptions) 244 Golden Tate vs. Washington, 2009 (9 receptions) 217 Jack Snow vs. Wisconsin, 1964 (9 receptions) Season 1,496 Golden Tate, 2009 (93 receptions) 1,249 Jeff Samardzija, 2005 (77 receptions) 1,149 Maurice Stovall, 2005 (69 receptions) Career 3,686 Michael Floyd, 2008-11 (271 receptions) 2,707 Golden Tate, 2007-09 (157 receptions) 2,593 Jeff Samardzija, 2003-06 (179 receptions)

Pass Receiving Yards Per Game Season 124.7 Golden Tate, 2009 (1,496 in 12 games) 123.1 Jim Seymour, 1966 (862 in 7 games) 113.6 Michael Floyd, 2009 (795 in 7 games) Career 85.7 Michael Floyd, 2008-11 (2,686 in 43 games) 81.3 Jim Seymour, 1966-68 (2,113 in 26 games) 76.1 Tom Gatewood, 1969-71 (2,283 in 30 games)

Pass Receiving Yards Per Catch Game (min. 4 receptions) 47.3 Michael Floyd, vs. Nevada, 2009 (4 for 189 yards) 41.6 Jim Morse vs. USC, 1955 (5 for 208 yards) 31.8 Golden Tate vs. Michigan, 2008 (4 for 127 yards) Season (min. 20 receptions) 25.8 Matt Shelton, 2004 (20 for 515 yards) 25.6 Tony Hunter, 1979 (27 for 690 yards) 22.1 Jim Morse, 1956 (20 for 442 yards) Career (min. 35 receptions) 22.0 Raghib Ismail, 1988-90 (71 for 1,565 yards) 21.5 Kris Haines, 1975-78 (63 for 1,353 yards) 21.2 Jim Morse, 1954-56 (52 for 1,102 yards)

Total Offense Total Offense Attempts Game 75 Terry Hanratty vs. Purdue, 1967 (420 yards) 71 Joe Theismann vs. USC, 1970 (512 yards) Season 549 Brady Quinn, 2006 (3,497 yards in 13 games) 520 Brady Quinn, 2005 (4,009 yards in 12 games) 494 Jimmy Clausen, 2008 (3,099 yards in 13 games) Career 1,856 Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (11,944 yards in 49 games) 1,285 Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (7,793 yards in 35 games) 1,201 Ron Powlus, 1994-97 (7,479 yards in 44 games) Plays Per Game (Season) 43.3 Brady Quinn, 2005 (520 plays in 12 games) 42.2 Brady Quinn, 2006 (549 plays in 13 games) 40.3 Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (484 plays in 12 games) Plays Per Game (Career) 37.9 Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (1,856 plays in 49 games) 36.7 Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (1,285 plays in 35 games) 34.3 Everett Golson, 2012 (412 plays in 12 games)

Total Offense Yards Game 512 Joe Theismann vs. USC, 1970 (71 atts.)

479 Brady Quinn vs. Michigan State, 2005 (67 atts.)

463 Brady Quinn vs. Purdue, 2005 (40 atts.)

Season 4,009 Brady Quinn, 2005 (520 atts.)

3,627 Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (484 atts.)

3,497 Brady Quinn, 2006 (549 atts.)

Career 11,944 Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (1,856 atts.)

7,793 Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (1,285 atts.)

7,479 Ron Powlus, 1994-97 (1,201 atts.)

Touchdown Receptions Game 4 Maurice Stovall vs. BYU, 2005 3 12 - last: Michael Floyd vs. Western Michigan, 2010 Season 15 Golden Tate, 2009 15 Jeff Samardzija, 2005 15 Rhema McKnight, 2006 Career 37 Michael Floyd, 2008-11 27 Jeff Samardzija, 2003-06 26 Golden Tate, 2007-09 Per Game (Season) 1.29 Michael Floyd, 2009 (9 in 7 games) 1.25 Golden Tate, 2009 (15 in 12 games) 1.25 Jeff Samardzija, 2005 (15 in 12 games) Per Game (Career) 0.86 Michael Floyd, 2008-11 (37 in 43 games) 0.70 Golden Tate, 2007-09 (26 in 37 games) 0.63 Tom Gatewood, 1969-71 (19 in 30 games)

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Brady Quinn

112 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Individual Records Total Offense Yards Per Game

Games Gaining 200 Yards Total Offense or More

Points Responsible For Per Game

Total Offense Yards Per Attempt

Scoring Points

Game 5 Kyle Brindza at USC, 2012 (6 atts.)

5 Nick Tausch vs. Washington, 2009 (5 atts.)

5 Nicholas Setta vs. Washington State, 2003 (6 atts.)

5 Nicholas Setta vs. Maryland, 2002 (5 atts.)

5 Craig Hentrich vs. Miami, 1990 (6 atts.)

Season 23 Kyle Brindza, 2012 (31 atts., 12 games) 21 John Carney, 1986 (28 atts., 11 games) 19 Mike Johnston, 1982 (22 atts., 11 games) Career 51 John Carney, 1984-86 (69 atts., 44 games) 46 Nicholas Setta, 2000-03 (66 atts., 40 games) 39 Craig Hentrich, 1989-92 (56 atts., 46 games) 39 Dave Reeve, 1974-77 (64 atts., 44 games)

Field Goals Attempted Game 7 Gus Dorais vs. Texas, 1913 (made 3) 6 Kyle Brindza at USC, 2012 (made 5) 6 Brandon Walker vs. Syracuse, 2008 (made 3) 6 Nicholas Setta vs. Washington State, 2003 (made 5) 6 Craig Hentrich vs. Miami, 1990 (made 5) Season 31 Kyle Brindza, 2012 (made 23 in 12 games) 28 John Carney, 1986 (made 21 in 11 games) 25 Nicholas Setta, 2002 (made 14 in 13 games) Career 69 John Carney, 1984-86 (made 51 in 44 games) 66 Nicholas Setta, 2000-03 (made 46 in 40 games) 64 Dave Reeve, 1974-77 (made 39 in 44 games)

Points Per Game

Game 7 Art Smith vs. Loyola (Chicago), 1911 6 Bill Downs vs. DePauw, 1905 Season 20 Jerome Bettis, 1991 (12 games) 18 Golden Tate, 2009 (12 games) 18 Allen Pinkett, 1983 (11 games) 18 Allen Pinkett, 1984 (11 games)

Allen Pinkett

Season (min. 10 attempts) .947 David Ruffer, 2010 (18 of 19) .895 John Carney, 1984 (17 of 19) Career .825 David Ruffer, 2008-11 (33 of 40) .739 John Carney, 1984-86 (51 of 69)

Consecutive Field Goals Season 18 David Ruffer, 2010 14 Nick Tausch, 2009 13 Mike Johnston, 1982 Career 23 David Ruffer, 2009-10 14 Nick Tausch, 2009 13 Mike Johnston, 1982

University and media information

Touchdowns

Field Goal Percentage History and records

Season 12.0 Alvin Berger, 1912 (84 in 7 games) 11.7 Louis (Red) Salmon, 1903 (105 in 9 games) 10.0 Jerome Bettis, 1991 (120 in 12 games) 10.0 Allen Pinkett, 1982 (110 in 11 games) Career 10.3 Stan Cofall, 1914-16 (246 in 24 games) 7.4 Allen Pinkett, 1982-85 (320 in 43 games) 7.1 Gus Dorais, 1910-13 (198 in 28 games)

2012 season review

Game 37 Art Smith vs. Loyola (Chicago), 1911 (7 touchdowns worth 5 points each & 2 PATs) 30 Bill Wolski vs. Pittsburgh, 1965 (5 TDs) 30 Alvin Berger vs. St. Viator, 1912 (5 TDs) 30 Willie Maher vs. Kalamazoo, 1923 (5 TDs) 30 Bill Downs vs. DePauw, 1905 (6 touchdowns worth 5 points each) Season 120 Jerome Bettis, 1991 (20 TDs) 110 Allen Pinkett, 1983 (18 TDs, 2-pt. run) 108 Golden Tate, 2009 (18 TDs) 108 Allen Pinkett, 1984 (18 TDs) Career 320 Allen Pinkett, 1982-85 (53 TDs, 2-pt. run) 294 Craig Hentrich, 1989-92 (39 FGs, 177 PATs) 282 Autry Denson, 1995-98 (47 TDs)

Field Goals Made

coaches & staff

Game (min. 20 attempts) 15.8 Jimmy Clausen vs. Nevada, 2009 (20 for 316 yards) 14.1 Jimmy Clausen vs. Hawai’i (Hawai’i Bowl), 2008 (28 for 395 yards) 13.7 John Huarte vs. Navy, 1964 (20 for 273 yards) Season (min. 1,000 yards) 9.37 George Gipp, 1920 (164 for 1,536 yards) 8.55 John Huarte, 1964 (242 for 2,069 yards) 7.84 Rick Mirer, 1991 (309 for 2,423 yards) Career (min. 2,000 yards) 7.46 John Huarte, 1962-64 (306 for 2,283 yards) 7.39 George Gipp, 1917-20 (556 for 4,110 yards) 7.34 Jarious Jackson, 1996-99 (787 for 5,777 yards)

Season 18.0 Brady Quinn, 2006 (234 points in 13 games) 16.5 Brady Quinn, 2005 (198 points in 12 games) 15.5 Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (186 points in 12 games) Career 12.4 Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (606 pts in 49 games) 11.1 Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (390 in 35 games) 10.2 Terry Hanratty, 1966-68 (264 points in 26 games)

Field Goals The Fighting Irish

Season 12 Brady Quinn, 2006 11 Jimmy Clausen, 2009 11 Brady Quinn, 2005 Career 33 Brady Quinn, 2003-06 20 Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 15 Jarious Jackson, 1996-99 15 Ron Powlus, 1994-97

Game 37 Art Smith vs. Loyola (Chicago), 1911 (7 touchdowns worth 5 points each & 2 PATs) Modern Record 30 Bill Wolski vs. Pittsburgh, 1965 (5 TDs) Season 234 Brady Quinn, 2006 (2 rush TDs, 37 pass TDs) 198 Brady Quinn, 2005 (1 rush TD, 32 pass TDs) 186 Jimmy Clausen, 2009 ( 3 rush TDs, 28 pass TDs) Career 606 Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (6 rush TDs, 95 pass TDs) 390 Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (5 rush TDs, 60 pass TDs) 350 Rick Mirer, 1989-92 (17 rush TDs, 41 pass TDs, 2-pt. run)

Career 53 Allen Pinkett, 1982-85 (43 games) 47 Autry Denson, 1995-98 (45 games) 38 Michael Floyd, 2008-11 (43 games) Per Game (Season) 1.78 Bill Downs, 1905 (16 in 9 games) Per Game (Career) 1.25 Stan Cofall, 1914-16 (30 in 24 games) First Notre Dame Touchdown Harry Jewett vs. Michigan – April 20, 1888 (5-yard run)

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Season 334.1 Brady Quinn, 2005 (4,009 yards in 12 games) 302.3 Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (3,627 yards in 12 games) 281.3 Joe Theismann, 1970 (2,813 yards in 10 games) Career 243.8 Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (11,944 yards in 49 games) 222.7 Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (7,793 yards in 35 games) 187.3 Joe Theismann, 1968-70 (5,432 yards in 29 games)

Points Responsible For (rushing and passing)

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113 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

Individual Records Consecutive Regular-Season Games With a Field Goal

Points by Kicking (PATs and FGs)

16 Nicholas Setta, 2000-02 (last 2 games of ’00, all 11 games of ’01, first 3 of ’02 - also ’01 Fiesta Bowl) 11 David Ruffer, 2009-10 (last 3 games of ‘09, first 8 games of ‘10) 11 John Carney, 1986 (all 11 games)

First Notre Dame Field Goal Mike Daly vs. Chicago, 1897 (35 yards)

Extra Points Extra Point Conversions (PATs) Game 9 4 times - last: Ken Ivan vs. Pittsburgh, 1965 (10 atts.)

Season 52 D.J. Fitzpatrick, 2005 (54 atts.)

49 Carl Gioia, 2006 (53 atts.)

48 Craig Hentrich, 1991 (48 atts.)

Career 177 Craig Hentrich, 1989-92 (180 atts.)

130 Dave Reeve, 1974-77 (143 atts.)

122 Scott Hempel, 1968-70 (132 atts.)

Per Game (Season) 4.5 Craig Hentrich, 1990 (45 in 10 games) 4.3 D.J. Fitzpatrick, 2005 (52 in 12 games) Per Game (Career) 4.4 Scott Hempel, 1968-70 (122 in 28 games)

Game 17 Nick Tausch (5 FGs, 2 PATs) vs. Washington, 2009 17 Nicholas Setta (5 FGs, 2 PATs) vs. Washington State, 2003 17 Craig Hentrich (5 FGs, 2 PATs) vs. Miami, 1990 Season 97 Kyle Brindza, 2012 (23 FGs, 28 PATs) 91 David Ruffer, 2010 (18 FGs, 32 PATs) 89 Craig Hentrich, 1990 (16 FGs, 41 PATs) Career 294 Craig Hentrich, 1989-92 (177 PATs, 39 FGs) 247 Dave Reeve, 1974-77 (130 PATs, 39 FGs) 242 Nicholas Setta, 2000-03 (104 PATs, 46 FGs) Per Game (Season) 8.1 Craig Hentrich, 1990 (89 in 11 games) Per Game (Career) 6.7 Craig Hentrich, 1989-92 (294 in 44 games)

Two-Point Conversions Season 2 Marc Edwards, 1995 2 Bob Minnix, 1971 2 Bill Wolski, 1965

Two-Point Conversions By Pass Season 2 Steve Beuerlein, 1986 (5 atts.)

2 John Huarte, 1964 (9 atts.)

Two-Point Conversions Attempts

Extra Point Attempts

Game 3 Joe Theismann vs. Pittsburgh, 1970 3 Terry Hanratty vs. Pittsburgh, 1966 3 John Huarte vs. Wisconsin, 1964 3 John Huarte vs. Michigan State, 1964 Season 9 John Huarte, 1964 6 Terry Hanratty, 1966 Career 10 John Huarte, 1962-64 8 Terry Hanratty, 1966-68

Game 12 Frank Winter vs. Englewood H.S., 1900 (made 9) 10 Ken Ivan vs. Pittsburgh, 1965 (made 9) Season 54 D.J. Fitzpatrick, 2005 (made 52) 53 Carl Gioia, 2006 (made 49) 52 Steve Oracko, 1949 (made 38) Career 180 Craig Hentrich, 1989-92 (made 177) 143 Dave Reeve, 1974-77 (made 130) 132 Scott Hempel, 1968-70 (made 122)

punt Returns

Extra Point Percentage Season (min. 20 made) 1.000 David Ruffer, 2011 (47 of 47) 1.000 Brandon Walker, 2008 (39 of 39) 1.000 Nicholas Setta, 2002 (32 of 32) 1.000 Nicholas Setta, 2001 (23 of 23) 1.000 Craig Hentrich, 1991 (48 of 48) 1.000 Craig Hentrich, 1990 (41 of 41) 1.000 Bob Thomas, 1972 (34 of 34) 1.000 Ted Gradel, 1987 (33 of 33) 1.000 Stefan Schroffner, 1994 (30 of 30) 1.000 John Carney, 1984 (25 of 25) .978 Nicholas Setta, 2000 (44 of 45) .978 Craig Hentrich, 1989 (44 of 45) Career (min. 50 made) .990 Nicholas Setta, 2000-2003 (104 of 105) .984 Brandon Walker, 2007-10 (61 of 62) .983 Craig Hentrich, 1989-92 (177 of 180)

Punt Returns Game 9 Tom Schoen vs. Pittsburgh, 1967 (167 yards) Season 42 Tom Schoen, 1967 (447 yards) 40 Vontez Duff, 2002 (385 yards) 40 Gene Edwards, 1925 (173 yards) Career 103 Dave Duerson, 1979-82 (869 yards) 92 Frank Carideo, 1928-30 (947 yards) 88 Harry Stuhldreher, 1922-24 (701 yards) Per Game (Season) 4.7 Tom Schoen, 1967 (42 in 9 games) Per Game (Career) 3.3 Frank Carideo, 1928-30 (92 in 28 games)

Consecutive Extra Points

114

Career 136 Craig Hentrich (from 9-30-89 vs. Purdue to 9-26-92 vs.

Purdue, missed 2nd attempt vs. Purdue) 92 Nicholas Setta (from 10-7-00 vs. Stanford to 10-11-03 ended by injury) 63 David Ruffer (from 10-30-10 vs. Tulsa to end of career after 2011 season)

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Punt Return Yards Game 167 Tom Schoen vs. Pittsburgh, 1967 (9 returns) 157 Chet Grant vs. Case Tech, 1916 (3 returns) Season 459 Nick Rassas, 1965 (24 returns) 447 Tom Schoen, 1967 (42 returns) 405 Frank Carideo, 1929 (33 returns) Career 947 Frank Carideo, 1928-30 (92 returns) 869 Dave Duerson, 1979-82 (103 returns) 725 Vontez Duff, 2000-03 (73 returns) Per Game (Season) 49.7 Tom Schoen, 1967 (447 in 9 games) Per Game (Career) 33.8 Frank Carideo, 1928-30 (947 in 28 games)

Punt Return Yards Per Attempt Game (min. 3 attempts) 52.3 Chet Grant vs. Case Tech, 1916 (3 for 157 yards) Game (min. 5 attempts) 22.0 Frank Carideo vs. Ga. Tech, 1929 (5 for 110 yards) Season (min. 1.5 attempts per game) Nick Rassas, 1965 (459 on 24 atts.) *19.1 Career (min. 1.5 attempts per game) 15.8 Allen Rossum, 1994-97 (427 on 27 atts.) *In 1996, Allen Rossum had only 15 punt returns, which does not meet the 1.5 per game requirement. However, he eclipsed the record based on his return yards (344) divided by the min. return amount of 17 (in 11 games). Rossum actually averaged 22.9 yards per return.

Punt Returns for Touchdowns Game 2 Allen Rossum vs. Pittsburgh, 1996 2 Tim Brown vs. Michigan State, 1987 2 Vince McNally vs. Beloit, 1926 Season 3 Allen Rossum, 1996 3 Tim Brown, 1987 3 Nick Rassas, 1965 Career 3 Tom Zbikowski, 2004-07 3 Allen Rossum, 1994-96 3 Ricky Watters, 1987-90 3 Tim Brown, 1984-87 3 Nick Rassas, 1963-65

kickoff Returns Kickoff Returns Game 8 George Gipp (157 yards) vs. Army, 1920 7 Julius Jones (163 yards) vs. Pittsburgh, 1999 6 7 times - last: Bennett Jackson vs. Tulsa, 2010 Season 37 Theo Riddick (849 yards), 2009 35 George Atkinson III (915 yards), 2011 33 Armando Allen (740 yards), 2007 Career 72 Julius Jones, 1999-2001, 2003 (1,678 yards) 69 Tim Brown, 1984-87 (1,613 yards) 57 George Atkinson III, 2011- (1,356 yards) Per Game (Career) 2.28 George Atkinson III, 2011- (57 in 25 games) 1.54 Armando Allen, 2007-10 (54 in 35 games)

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Individual Records Kickoff Returns Yards

Kickoff Returns for Touchdowns

Returns for Touchdowns (punts & kickoffs)

Returns (punts & kickoffs)

Total Yardage Game 519 Joe Theismann vs. USC, 1970 (526 passing, 7 receiving, -14 rushing) 479 Brady Quinn vs. Michigan State, 2005 (487 passing, -8 rushing) 463 Brady Quinn vs. Purdue, 2005 (440 passing, 23 rushing) Season 4,009 Brady Quinn, 2005 (3,919 passing, 90 rushing) 3,627 Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (3,722 passing, -95 rushing) 3,497 Brady Quinn, 2006 (3,426 passing, 71 rushing) Career 11,944 Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (11,762 passing, 182 rushing) 7,793 Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (8,148 passing, -355 rushing) 7,479 Ron Powlus, 1994-97 (7,602 passing, minus-123 rushing) Per Game (Season) 334.1 Brady Quinn, 2005 (4,009 in 12 games) 302.3 Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (3,627 in 12 games) 282.0 Joe Theismann, 1970 (2,820 in 10 games) Per Game (Career) 243.8 Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (11,944 in 49 games) 225.2 Everett Golson, 2012 (2,405 in 12 games) 222.7 Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (7,793 in 35 games)

Punting Punts Game 15 Marchy Schwartz vs. Army, 1931 (509 yards) Season 78 Joey Hildbold, 2002 (3,038 yards) 77 Blair Kiel, 1982 (3,267 yards) 76 D.J. Fitzpatrick, 2004 (3,175 yards) Career 259 Blair Kiel, 1980-83 (10,534 yards) 256 Joey Hildbold, 1999-2002 (10,304 yards) 209 Joe Restic, 1975-78 (8,409 yards)

University and media information

Game 10 George Gipp vs. Army, 1920 (2 PR, 8 KR, 207 yards) 10 Tom Schoen vs. Pittsburgh, 1967 (1, KR, 9 PR, 167 yards) Season 59 Vontez Duff, 2002 (40 PR, 19 KR, 941 yards) 57 Tim Brown, 1987 (34 PR, 23 KR, 857 yards) 43 Gene Edwards, 1925 (40 PR, 3 KR, 213 yards) Career 120 Vontez Duff, 2000-2003 (73 PR, 47 KR, 1,955 yards) 110 Julius Jones, 1999-2003 (38 PR, 72 KR, 2,104 yards) 105 Tim Brown, 1984-87 (36 PR, 69 KR, 2,089 yards) Per Game (Season) 5.2 Tim Brown, 1987 (57 in 11 games)

Game 2 Allen Rossum (PR) vs. Pittsburgh, 1996 2 Raghib Ismail (KR) vs. Rice, 1988 2 Raghib Ismail (PR, KR) vs. Michigan, 1989 2 Tim Brown (PR) vs. Michigan State, 1987 2 Vince McNally (PR) vs. Beloit, 1926 2 Paul Castner (KR) vs. Kalamazoo, 1922 Season 4 Allen Rossum (3 PR, 1 KR), 1996 3 Raghib Ismail (1 PR, 2 KR), 1989 3 Tim Brown (3 PR), 1987 3 Nick Rassas (3 PR), 1965 Career 6 Allen Rossum (3 PR, 3 KR), 1994-97 6 Tim Brown (3 PR, 3 KR), 1984-87 6 Raghib Ismail (5 KR, 1 PR), 1988-90 3 Vontez Duff (1PR, 2KR), 2000-03 3 Nick Rassas (3 PR), 1965 3 Ricky Watters (3 PR), 1987-90

Total Yardage (Yardage from rushing, passing, receiving and all returns)

History and records

Total Returns (Combined punt and kickoff returns)

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Game (min. 5 attempts) 35.6 George Atkinson III vs. USC, 2011 (5 for 178) 35.0 Julius Jones vs. Nebraska, 2000 (5 for 175) 30.6 Tim Brown vs. USC, 1986 (5 for 153) Season (min. 1.5 per game) 29.7 Raghib Ismail, 1988 (17 for 505) 28.6 Tim Brown, 1986 (27 for 773) 28.0 Paul Hornung, 1956 (20 for 559) Career (min. 1.5 per game) 26.1 George Atkinson III, 2011- (35 for 915) 22.6 Raghib Ismail, 1988-90 (71 for 1607) 22.0 Jim Stone, 1977-80 (49 for 1079)

Game 361 Willie Maher vs. Kalamazoo, 1923 (107 rushing, 80 PR, 174 KR) 357 George Gipp vs. Army, 1920 (150 rushing, 50 PR, 157 KR) 276 Jim Seymour vs. Purdue, 1966 (276 receiving) Season 1,937 Tim Brown, 1986 (254 rushing, 910 receiving, 75 PR, 698 KR) 1,915 Golden Tate, 2009 (186 rushing, 1,496 receiving, 171 PR, 62 KR) 1,847 Tim Brown, 1987 (144 rushing, 846 receiving, 401 PR, 456 KR) Career 5,462 Julius Jones, 1999-2001, 2003 (3,108 rushing, 250 receiving, 426 PR, 1,678 KR) 5,327 Autry Denson, 1995-98 (4,318 rushing, 432 receiving, 273 KR, 304 PR) 5,259 Allen Pinkett, 1982-85 (4,131 rushing, 774 receiving, 354 KR) Per Game (Season) 176.1 Tim Brown, 1986 (1,937 in 11 games) Per Game (Career) 122.3 Allen Pinkett, 1982-85 (5,259 in 43 games)

2012 season review

Game 2 Raghib Ismail vs. Michigan, 1989 2 Raghib Ismail vs. Rice, 1988 2 Paul Castner vs. Kalamazoo, 1922 Season 2 George Atkinson III, 2011 2 Allen Rossum, 1997 2 Raghib Ismail, 1989 2 Raghib Ismail, 1988 2 Tim Brown, 1986 2 Nick Eddy, 1966 2 Johnny Lattner, 1953 2 Paul Castner, 1922 Career 5 Raghib Ismail, 1988-90

Return Yards Per Attempt (punts & kickoffs)

All-Purpose Yards

coaches & staff

Game (min. 2 returns) 85.0 Raghib Ismail vs. Rice, 1988 (2 for 170) Season (min. 0.5 returns per game) 44.5 Paul Castner, 1922 (11 for 490) Career (min. 0.5 returns per game) 36.5 Paul Castner, 1920-22 (21 for 767)

All-Purpose Running (Yardage from rushing, receiving and all returns)

The Fighting Irish

Kickoff Return Yards Per Attempt

Game 254 Willie Maher vs. Kalamazoo, 1923 (80 PR, 174 KR) 253 Paul Castner vs. Kalamazoo, 1922 (253 KR) Season 915 George Atkinson III, 2011 (915 KR, 0 PR) 911 Vontez Duff, 2002 (526 KR, 385 PR) 857 Tim Brown, 1987 (401 PR, 456 KR) Career 2,104 Julius Jones, 1999-2001, 2003 (426 PR, 1678 KR) 2,089 Tim Brown, 1984-87 (476 PR, 1613 KR) 1,955 Vontez Duff, 2000-2003 (725 PR, 1230 KR) Per Game (Season) 77.9 Tim Brown, 1987 (857 in 11 games) Per Game (Career) 48.6 Tim Brown, 1984-87 (2,089 in 43 games)

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Game 253 Paul Castner vs. Kalamazoo, 1922 (4 returns) 192 Raghib Ismail vs. Michigan, 1989 (3 returns) 178 George Atkinson III vs. USC, 2011 (5 returns) Season 915 George Atkinson III, 2011 (35 returns) 849 Theo Riddick, 2009 (37 returns) 704 Armando Allen, 2007 (33 returns) Career 1,678 Julius Jones, 1999-2001, 2003 (72 returns) 1,613 Tim Brown, 1984-87 (69 returns) 1,356 George Atkinson III, 2011- (57 returns) Per Game (Season) 70.8 Theo Riddick, 2009 (849 in 12 games) 70.4 George Atkinson III, 2011 (915 in 13 games) 70.0 Paul Castner, 1922 (490 in 7 games) Per Game (Career) 54.2 George Atkinson III, 2011- (1,356 in 25 games) 37.5 Tim Brown, 1984-87 (1,613 in 43 games) 32.8 Theo Riddick, 2009- (1,051 in 32 games)

Return Yards (punts & kickoffs)

115 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

Individual Records Punts Per Game Season 7.4 Fred Evans, 1941 (67 in 9 games) Career 5.57 Joey Hildbold, 1999-2002 (256 in 46 games)

Punting Average Game (min. 5 punts) 51.9 Geoff Price vs. Michigan, 2006 (7 for 363 yards) Game (min. 10 punts) 44.8 Paul Castner vs. Purdue, 1921 (12 for 537 yards) Season (min. 25 punts) 45.4 Geoff Price, 2006 (50 for 2,272 yards) Career (min. 50 punts) 44.1 Craig Hentrich, 1989-92 (118 for 5,204 yards)

Defense Interceptions Game 3 14 players - last: Harrison Smith vs. Miami, Fla. (Sun Bowl), 2010 Season 10 Mike Townsend, 1972 (39 yards) 9 Tom MacDonald, 1962 (81 yards) 8 Angelo Bertell, 1942 (41 yards) 8 Tony Carey, 1964 (121 yards) 8 Todd Lyght, 1989 (42 yards) Career 17 Luther Bradley, 1973, 1975-77 (218 yards) 15 Tom MacDonald, 1961-63 (167 yards) 13 John Lattner, 1951-53 (128 yards) 13 Clarence Ellis, 1969-71 (157 yards) 13 Ralph Stepaniak, 1969-71 (179 yards) 13 Mike Townsend, 1971-73 (86 yards) 13 Joe Restic, 1975-78 (176 yards) Per Game (Season) 1.0 Mike Townsend, 1972 (10 in 10 games) 0.9 Tom MacDonald, 1962 (9 in 10 games) Per Game (Career) 0.6 Tom MacDonald, 1961-63 (15 in 24 games)

Interceptions by a Linebacker Season 7 Manti Te’o, 2012 (35 yards) 5 Lyron Cobbins, 1995 (86 yards) 5 John Pergine, 1966 (72 yards) Career 9 John Pergine, 1965-67 (91 yards)

Interception Return Yards Game 103 Luther Bradley vs. Purdue, 1975 (2 returns) 89 Bobbie Howard vs. LSU, 1998 (1 return) 88 Dave Duerson at Miami (Fla.), 1981 (1 return) Season 197 Nick Rassas, 1965 (6 returns) 151 Frank Carideo, 1929 (5 returns) 136 Tom Zbikowski, 2005 (5 returns) Career 256 Dave Duerson, 1979-82 (12 returns) 233 Steve Lawrence, 1983-86 (10 returns) 226 Tom Schoen, 1965-67 (11 returns) Per Game (Season) 19.7 Nick Rassas, 1965 (197 in 10 games) Per Game (Career) 10.5 Nick Rassas, 1963-65 (220 in 21 games)

Interception Yards Per Return Game (min. 2 returns) 51.5 Luther Bradley vs. Purdue, 1975 (2 for 103 yards) Season (min. 4 returns) 33.8 Luther Bradley, 1975 (4 for 135 yards) 32.8 Nick Rassas, 1965 (6 for 197 yards) Career (min. 6 returns) 31.4 Nick Rassas, 1963-65 (7 for 220) 28.4 Tom Zbikowski, 2004-07 (7 for 199) 23.9 Tom Gibbons, 1977-80 (9 for 215)

Interception Returns for Touchdowns Game 2 Dave Waymer vs. Miami, 1979 Season 2 Tom Zbikowski, 2005 2 Shane Walton, 2002 2 Allen Rossum, 1995 2 Dave Waymer, 1979 2 Bobby Leopold, 1977 2 Randy Harrison, 1974 2 Tom Schoen, 1966 Career 3 Shane Walton, 1999-2002 3 Allen Rossum, 1994-97 3 Bobby Leopold, 1976-78 3 Tom Schoen, 1965-67

Tackles by a Linebacker (since 1956) Game 26 Bob Crable vs. Clemson, 1979 26 Bob Golic vs. Michigan, 1978 Season 187 Bob Crable, 1979 167 Bob Crable, 1981 160 Steve Heimkreiter, 1978 Career 521 Bob Crable, 1978-81 479 Bob Golic, 1975-78 437 Manti Te’o, 2009-12

116

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Tackles by a Front Four Lineman (since 1956) Season 113 Steve Niehaus, 1975 112 Trevor Laws, 2007 Career 340 Ross Browner, 1973, 75-77 290 Steve Niehaus, 1972-75

Tackles for Loss (since 1967) Season 28 Ross Browner, 1976 (203 yards) 21 Anthony Weaver, 2001 (56 yards) 19 Justin Tuck, 2003 (117 yards) Career 77 Ross Browner, 1973, 1975-77 (515 yards) 43 Justin Tuck, 2002-04 (210 yards) 42 Anthony Weaver, 1998-2001 (121 yards)

Passes Broken Up (since 1956) Season 14 Shane Walton, 2002 13 Clarence Ellis, 1969 12 Dave Waymer, 1978 Career 32 Clarence Ellis, 1969-71 28 Harrison Smith, 2007-11 27 Luther Bradley, 1973, 1975-77

Fumbles Recovered (since 1952) Season 7 Cedric Figaro, 1986 Career 12 Ross Browner, 1973, 1975-77 9 Steve Lawrence, 1983-86

Fumble Returns Game 2 Tony Driver vs. Navy, 2000 Season 2 Gerome Sapp, 2001 2 Rocky Boiman, 2001 2 Donald Dykes, 2001 2 Tony Driver, 2000 2 Anthony Denman, 1999 2 Ivory Covington, 1996 Career 4 Tony Driver, 1997-2000

Fumble Returns for Touchdowns Game 2 Tony Driver vs. Navy, 2000 Season 2 Tony Driver, 2000 Career 2 Tony Driver, 2000 2 Tom Zbikowski, 2004-07 Note: The NCAA decided to include all bowl game statistics along with regular-season statistics starting in 2003. Before the ‘03 season, all bowl game statistics were not reflected in a player’s final year stats and the NCAA decided not to make the ruling retroactive. Therefore, players who participated in bowl games before the 2003 season do not have their respective bowl game statistics reflected on these lists. bold indicates active player

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Team Records Single Game Offense Rushing Attempts 91.............vs. Navy, 1969 (597 yards)

Fewest Pass Attempts 0...............many times Modern Record: 1 vs. Iowa, 1945

Fewest Rushing Attempts 14.............vs. USC, 2011 (41 yards)

Pass Completions 37 ............vs. Navy, 2009 (attempted 51)

Rushing Yards 629........... vs. Drake, 1931 Modern Record: 597 vs. Navy, 1969 Fewest Rushing Yards -12............vs. Michigan State, 1965 (31 attempts)

Consecutive Pass Completions 14.............vs. Maryland, 2011 14 ............vs. Michigan State, 1997 14.............vs. Ohio State (Fiesta Bowl), 2006 Completion Percentage (min. 20 attempts) .857 .........vs. Hawai’i (Hawai’i Bowl), 2008 (24 of 28) Passing Yards 526 ..........vs. USC, 1970 (33 of 58) Fewest Passing Yards -7 .............vs. Iowa, 1948

Consecutive Pass Attempts Without Interception 47.............vs. BYU, 2004 Touchdown Passes 6 ..............vs. BYU, 2005

Field Goal Attempts 7 ..............vs. Texas, 1913 Modern Record: 6 at USC, 2012 (made 5); vs. Miami, 1990 (made 5); vs. Washington State, 2003 (made 5)

Interceptions Interceptions 7 ..............vs. Northwestern, 1971 (185 yards) 7 ..............vs. Wisconsin, 1943 (75 yards) Interception Yards 185 ..........vs. Northwestern, 1971 (7 returns) Interception Returns for Touchdowns 2 ..............vs. Miami, 1979 2 ..............vs. Northwestern, 1971 2 ..............vs. USC, 1966

Punt Returns

Total Offense

Fewest Total Offense Attempts 31 ............vs. Pittsburgh, 1937 (87 yards) Total Offense Yards 720 ..........vs. Navy, 1969 (99 attempts) Fewest Total Offense Yards 12 ............vs. Michigan State, 1965 (42 attempts)

Scoring Points 142 ..........vs. American Medical, 1905 Modern Record: 69 ............vs. Georgia Tech, 1977 69 ............vs. Pittsburgh, 1965

Punt Return Yards Per Attempt (minimum 3) 38.5 .........vs. Pittsburgh, 1996 (6 for 231)

Kickoff Returns Kickoff Returns 9 ..............vs. Iowa, 1956 (179 yards) 9 ..............vs. Army, 1945 (137 yards) Kickoff Return Yards 354 ..........vs. Kalamazoo, 1922 Modern Record: 192 vs. Michigan, 1989 (3 returns) Kickoff Return Yards Per Attempt (min. 3) 64.0 .........vs. Michigan, 1989 (3 for 192)

Fumble Returns Fumble Returns 2 ..............vs. Purdue, 2000 (58 yards) 2 ..............vs. Navy, 2000 (46 yards) 2 ..............vs. Vanderbilt, 1995 (15 yards) Fumble Return Yards 96 ............vs. Michigan State, 1998 (1 return)

Extra Points 12 ............vs. Rose Poly, 1914 Modern Record: 9 ..............vs. Georgia Tech, 1977 9 ..............vs. Pittsburgh, 1965

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

University and media information

Touchdowns 27 ............vs. American Medical, 1905 Modern Record: 10 ............vs. Georgia Tech, 1977 10 ............vs. Pittsburgh, 1965 10 ............vs. Dartmouth, 1944

Punt Return Yards 231 ..........vs. Pittsburgh, 1996 (6 returns)

History and records

Total Offense Average Per Attempt 12.9 .........vs. Kalamazoo, 1923 (36 for 464) Modern Record: 10.2 vs. Navy, 1949 (50 for 511)

Punt Returns 13 ............ vs. Wabash, 1924; Modern Record: 12 vs. Iowa, 1939 2012 season review

Total Offense Attempts 104 ..........vs. Iowa, 1968 (587 yards) 104...........vs. Pittsburgh, 2012 (522)

Tommy Rees

Field Goals 5...............at USC, 2012 (6 attempts) 5...............vs. Washington, 2009 (5 attempts) 5...............vs. Washington State, 2003 (6 attempts) 5 ..............vs. Maryland, 2002 (5 attempts) 5 ..............vs. Miami, 1990 (6 attempts)

coaches & staff

Passes Had Intercepted 8 ..............vs. Army, 1944

Two-Point Conversion Attempts 4 ..............vs. Pittsburgh, 1970 4 ..............vs. Michigan State, 1964

The Fighting Irish

Rushing Yards Per Attempt 12.9 vs. Kalamazoo, 1923 (36 for 464 yards) Modern Record: 10.0 vs. Great Lakes, 1942 (25 for 250 yards)

Fewest Pass Completions 0...............many times Modern Record: 0 vs. Iowa, 1945

Two-Point Conversions 2 ..............vs. USC, 1986 2 ..............vs. Michigan State, 1964

here COME the irish

Pass Attempts 63 ............vs. Purdue, 1967 (completed 29)

Rushing

Rushing Touchdowns 27 ............vs. American Medical, 1905 Modern Record: 10 vs. Dartmouth, 1944

Passing

117

Team Records Punting Punts 16 ............vs. Indiana, 1921 Modern Record: 16 vs. Army, 1941 Fewest Punts 0............... several times - last: vs. Navy, 2009 Punting Average (minimum 5) 52.2 .........vs. Arizona State (5 for 261), 1998

First Downs First Downs 36 ............vs. Army, 1974 Fewest First Downs 2 ..............vs. Nebraska, 1917 Modern Record: 3 vs. Pittsburgh, 1937 First Downs by Rushing 31 ............vs. Pittsburgh, 1993 Fewest First Downs by Rushing 1...............vs. Michigan, 2006 1 ..............vs. Michigan State, 1965 1 ..............vs. Minnesota, 1938 1 ..............vs. Pittsburgh, 1937 1 ..............vs. Nebraska, 1917 First Downs by Passing 24 ............vs. Navy, 2009 Fewest First Downs by Passing 0............... many times (most recent: vs. Pittsburgh, 1989) First Downs by Penalty 6 ..............vs. North Carolina State, 2003

Penalties

Season Offense Rushing Rushing Attempts 684...........1974 (3,119 yards in 11 games) Rushing Attempts Per Game 67.3..........1973 (673 in 10 games) Rushing Yards 3,502........1973 (673 attempts in 11 games) Rushing Yards Per Attempt 6.2............1921 (556 for 3,430 yards in 11 games) Modern Record: 5.6............1992 (555 for 3,090 yards in 11 games) Rushing Yards Per Game 350.2........1973 (3,502 yards in 10 games) Rushing Touchdowns (11 games) 42.............1989

Passing

Touchdowns Per Game 7.9.............1912 (55 in 7 games) Modern Record: 5.3 – 1949 (53 in 10 games) Extra Points 57.............1991 Extra Point Percentage 100.0........2011 (47 of 47) 100.0........1990 (41 of 41) 100.0........1987 (36 of 36) 100.0........1972 (34 of 34)

Two-Point Conversions 3...............1999, 1971, 1970, 1965, 1958

Pass Completions 302...........2011 (attempted 473 in 13 games)

Field Goals 21.............2003 (27 attempts), 1986 (28 attempts)

Pass Completions Per Game 25.1..........2009 (301 in 12 games)

Consecutive Games With a Field Goal 17.............from 2001-02

Completion Percentage .673..........2009 (301 of 447 attempts)

Safeties 2............... 2002, 1989, 1987, 1983, 1979, 1973, 1959, 1958, 1954, 1949

Passes Had Intercepted 22.............1958

Passing Yards Per Game 330.3........2005 (3,963 in 12 games)

Fumbles Lost 7 ..............vs. Michigan State, 1952

Touchdowns 59.............1991

Pass Attempts Per Game 37.8..........2005 (attempted 454 in 12 games)

Fewest Penalties 0 ..............vs. Ohio State, 1935 0 ..............vs. USC, 1981 0 ..............vs. Miami, 1981 0 ..............vs. LSU, 1997

Fumbles 10 ............vs. Northwestern, 1931 Modern Record: 10 ............vs. Oklahoma, 1952 10 ............vs. Purdue, 1952

Points Per Game 55.6..........1912 (389 in 7 games) Modern Record: 37.6 – 1968 (376 in 10 games)

Two-Point Conversions Attempts 12.............1964

Lowest Pass Interception Percentage .011..........2009 (5 of 447 attempts)

Fumbles

Points 440...........2005

Pass Attempts 481...........2010 (completed 285 in 13 games)

Penalties 20 ............vs. Beloit, 1926 Modern Record: 20 vs. Nebraska, 1948

Most Penalty Yards 175 ..........vs. SMU, 1954

Scoring

Passing Yards 3,963........2005 (294 completions in 454 attempts)

Average Passing Yards Per Attempt (min. 125 attempts) 10.0..........1993 (185 for 1,857 yards) Average Passing Yards Per Completion (min. 75 completions) 17.5...........1964 (120 for 2,105 yards) Touchdown Passes 37.............2006

Total Offense Total Offense Attempts 945...........2005 (5,728 yards) Total Offense Attempts Per Game 92.4..........1970 (924 in 10 games – NCAA record) Total Offense Yards 5,728........2005 (945 attempts) Total Offense Yards Per Game 510.5........1970 (5,105 in 10 games)

118

Total Offense Yards Per Attempt 6.72..........1921 (671 for 4,512 yards) Modern Record: 6.59 – 1991 (830 for 5,467 yards)

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Jimmy C lausen

Team Records Interceptions

Kickoff Returns

Fumbles

Kickoff Returns 58..........2007 (1,142 yards)

Fumbles 57.............1952

Interception Yards 497...........1966 (26 returns)

Kickoff Return Yards 1,281.....2011 (56 returns)

Fewest Fumbles 12.............2000

Interception Yards Per Return (min. 10 returns) 21.8..........1998 (12 for 261)

Kickoff Return Yards Per Game 117.4......1956 (1,174 in 10 games)

Fumbles Lost 29.............1952

Kickoff Return Yards Per Attempt 32.2.......1922 (36 for 1,160 yards) Modern Record: 27.6 – 1957 (25 for 689 yards)

Fewest Fumbles Lost 4...............2000

Interception Returns for Touchdowns 4...............2002, 1966

Fumbles

Most Opponent Fumbles Lost 28.............1952

Punt Returns Punt Returns 66.............1921 Modern Record: 58 – 1939 (617 yards)

Punt Return Yards Per Game 68.6..........1939 (617 in 9 games) Punt Return Yards Per Attempt 18.7....1965 (25 for 468) Punt Returns for Touchdowns 5.........1996

Fumble Returns Fumble Returns 5...............1996 (72 yards)

Rushing Defense Fewest Rushing Attempts 8...............by Kalamazoo, 1923 Modern Record: 15 by Pittsburgh (15 yards), 1968 Fewest Rushing Yards –51...........by Wisconsin (28 attempts), 1964

Fumble Return Yards 122...........2003 (4 returns) Fumble Returns for Touchdowns 2...............1996, 1998, 2000

Punting Punts 90.............1934 Modern Record: 85 – 1941, 1939

Most Rushing Yards Lost 141............by USC (43 attempts), 1961 Fewest Rushing Yards Per Attempt –1.8 .........by Wisconsin (28 for –51), 1964

Pass Defense

3...............1968

Fewest Pass Attempts 0............... by Carnegie Tech, 1925 & St. Louis, 1922 Modern Record: 1 by Georgia Tech, 1976

Punting Average 45.4..........2006 (50 for 2,272 yards)

Fewest Pass Completions 0............... many times - last: Georgia Tech, 1976

Fewest Punts

First Downs

Fewest Passing Yards 0............... many times - last: Georgia Tech, 1976

Total Defense

First Downs Per Game 29.2..........1968 (292 in 10 games) First Downs by Rushing

Fewest Total Offense Yards –17...........by St. Louis, 1922 Modern Record: 2 by Carnegie Tech, 1941

First Downs

193..............1989

First Downs by Passing 169...........2005

Fumbles

Penalties Penalties 101......1926 Modern Record: 98 – 1952 (933 yards) Fewest Penalties 29........1939, 1937

Most Fumbles 11 .............by Purdue, 1952 Most Fumbles Lost 8 ..............by Purdue, 1952

Fewest Penalty Yards 225...........1939 Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game 25.0..........(225 in 9 games), 1937

George Atkinson III

University and media information

Penalty Yards Per Game 93.3.....1952 (933 in 10 games)

History and records

First Downs by Penalty 28.............2011

Fewest First Downs 0............... by Wabash, 1924; Kalamazoo, 1923; St. Louis, 1922; Michigan State, 1921 Modern Record: 1 by USC, 1950 & Carnegie Tech, 1941

2012 season review

First Downs 314...........2005

coaches & staff

Punt Return Yards 617...........1939 (58 returns)

Single Game Defense

Kickoff Returns for Touchdowns 5­............... 1922

The Fighting Irish

Most Opponent Fumbles 51.............1952

here COME the irish

Interceptions 29.............1977 (374 yards)

119 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

Team Records Season Defense Rushing Defense Fewest Rushing Attempts Allowed Per Game 29.2.......... 1920 (263 in 9 games) Modern Record: 35.7 ­– 1946 (321 in 9 games) Fewest Rushing Yards Allowed 495 – 1921 Modern Record: 611 – 1941 (340 attempts) Fewest Rushing Yards Allowed Per Game 45.0.......... 1921 (495 in 11 games) Modern Record: 67.9 – 1941 (611 in 9 games) Fewest Rushing Yards Per Attempt 1.4............ 1921 (365 for 495 yards) Modern Record: 1.8 – 1941 (340 for 611 yards) Rushing Yards Lost by Opponents 578 – 1949

Pass Defense Fewest Pass Attempts Allowed Per Game 6.9............ 1925 (69 in 10 games) Modern Record: 9.7 – 1937 (87 in 9 games) Fewest Pass Completions Allowed Per Game 1.6............1924 (14 in 9 games) Modern Record: 3.0 – 1937 (27 in 9 games) Lowest Completion Percentage .215..........1924 (14 of 65) Modern Record: .306 – 1938 (41 of 134) Fewest Passing Yards Allowed Per Game 15.6..........1924 (140 in 9 games) Modern Record: 49.4 – 1938 (445 in 9 games) Fewest Touchdown Passes Allowed 0...............1931, 1924, 1922, 1921 Modern Record: 1 – 1946, 1940 Most Quarterback Sacks 41.............1996

Total Defense Fewest Total Offense Attempts Allowed Per Game 37.1........... 1924 Modern Record: 46.1 – 1937 Fewest Total Offense Yards 651...........1924 Modern Record: 1,275 – 1946 Fewest Total Offense Yards Allowed Per Game 72.3.......... 1924 (651 in 9 games) Modern Record: 141.7 – 1946 (1275 in 9 games) Fewest Total Offense Yards Per Attempt 1.8............ 1921 (468 for 843 yards) Modern Record: 2.7 – 1941 (481 for 1,283 yards)

Scoring Fewest Points Allowed 0...............1903 (9 games) Modern Record: 24, 1946 (9 games)

Punt Returns Fewest Punt Returns 5...............1968 (52 yards) Fewest Punt Return Yards 47.............1954 Fewest Punt Return Yards Per Attempt 4.7............ 2000 (33 for 156 yards)

Punting Most Opponent Punts 119............1921 Modern Record: 98 – 1939 Most Opponent Punts Blocked 7...............1933, 1932 Modern Record: 4 –­ 2000, 1949, 1938

First Downs Fewest First Downs Allowed 42.............1924 Modern Record: 61 – 1937 Fewest First Downs by Rushing Allowed 27 – 1932, 1923 Modern Record: 40 – 1946 Fewest First Downs by Passing Allowed 8...............1924 Modern Record: 14 – 1937

Home Away Neutral Total

Consecutive Games Scoring 131........... Sept. 24, 1966 to Sept. 9, 1978 (Missouri ended streak with 3-0 victory) Consecutive Shutouts 9...............1903 Consecutive Quarters Opponents Held Without a TD 23............. (1st quarter 10-18-80 vs. Army through 3rd quarter 11-22-80 vs. Air Force) Consecutive Games Shut Out by Opponents 4...............Oct. 21, 1933 to Nov. 11, 1933 Consecutive Capacity Crowds in Notre Dame Stadium 231...........Sept. 27, 1974 to present

Most Points Scored in Each Half and Quarter (game was divided into quarters in 1910) First Half 111............vs. American Medical, 1905 Modern Record: 49 vs. Pittsburgh, 1968 Second Half 64 ............vs. St. Viator, 1912 Modern Record: 41 vs. Navy, 1993 1st quarter 35 ............vs. Kalamazoo, 1921 Modern Record: 32 vs. Tulane, 1947 2nd quarter 40 ............vs. Pittsburgh, 1996

Won Lost Tied Pct.

3rd quarter 32 ............vs. St. Viator, 1912 Modern Record: 28 vs. Rutgers, 2002

865 301 42 .733

4th quarter 32 ............vs. St. Viator, 1912 Modern Record: 28 vs. Illinois, 1941

Miscellaneous Win-Loss Record (includes bowl games)

Consecutive Games Without Defeat at Home 93 ............ (90 wins, 3 ties) Oct. 28, 1905 to Nov. 17, 1928 (Carnegie Tech ended with 27-7 victory)

467 118 13 .792 284 144 23 .655 114 39 6 .736

Consecutive Wins 23.............Sept. 10, 1988 to Nov. 25, 1989 Consecutive Games Without Defeat 39.............(37 wins, 2 ties) Sept. 28, 1946 to Oct. 30, 1950 27.............(24 wins, 3 ties) Nov. 12, 1910 to Oct. 17, 1914 26 ............(25 wins, 1 tie) Oct. 5, 1929 to Nov. 21, 1931 Consecutive Losses 8...............Oct. 1, 1960 to Nov. 19, 1960 Consecutive Wins at Home 40............. Nov. 9, 1907 to Nov. 9, 1918 (Great Lakes ended with 7-7 tie) Consecutive Wins in Notre Dame Stadium 28............. Nov. 21, 1942 to Oct. 7, 1950 (Purdue ended with 28-14 victory)

120 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Opponent Records Individual game Rushing Attempts 44 ����������������� Charles White, USC, 1979 (261 yards) Rushing Yards 303 ��������������� Tony Dorsett, Pittsburgh, 1975 (23 attempts) Longest Rush 88 ����������������� Dick Panin, Michigan State, 1951

Interceptions 4 �������������������Adrian Young, USC, 1967

Total Offense Attempts 285 ���������������Carson Palmer, USC, 1998-2002 (908 yards)

Longest Interception 100 ���������������Jeff Ford, Georgia Tech, 1969

Total Offense Yards 1,197 �������������Denard Robinson, Michigan, 2009-12 (162 attempts)

Longest Punt Return 80 �����������������Jerry Mauren, Iowa, 1959

Pass Completions 39 �����������������Steve Smith, Stanford, 1989 (attempted 68)

Longest Fumble Return 96 �����������������Kayvon Webster, USF, 2011

Passing Yards 425 ���������������Carson Palmer, USC, 2002 (32-of-46 attempts)

Longest Blocked Field Goal Return 85 �����������������Floyd Miller, Tennessee, 1991

Touchdown Passes 5 �������������������Matt Leinart, USC, 2004 5 �������������������Tyler Palko, Pittsburgh, 2004

Punting Punts 18 �����������������Joe Mihm, Carnegie Tech, 1934 18 �����������������Paul Dobson, Nebraska, 1918

Receiving

Pass Reception Yards 238 ���������������Selwyn Lymon, Purdue, 2006 (8 receptions)

Longest Pass 97 �����������������Kyle Orton to Taylor Stubblefield, Purdue, 2004

Total Offense Total Offense Attempts 69 �����������������Steve Smith, Stanford, 1989 (289 yards)

Scoring Points 36 �����������������Anthony Davis, USC, 1972 (6 TDs) Touchdowns 6 �������������������Anthony Davis, USC, 1972

individual Career Rushing Rushing Attempts 120 ���������������Charles White, USC, 1976-79 (648 yards) Rushing Yards 754 ��������������� Tony Dorsett, Pittsburgh, 1973-76 (96 attempts)

Passing

Extra Points 16 �����������������Ryan Killeen, USC, 2002-04 Field Goals 6 �������������������Kevin Harper, Pittsburgh, 2011-12 6 �������������������Ryan Killeen, USC, 2002-04

Team First Downs .................................................. 34 by Stanford, 1997 First Downs by Rushing .............................. 27 by Air Force, 1991 First Downs by Passing .................................. 23 by Miami, 1988 Rushing Attempts ....................................... 76 by Nebraska, 1922 411 by Pittsburgh (50 att.), 1975 Rushing Yards

411 by Michigan State (60 att.), 1962 Pass Attempts ............................ 68 by Stanford (com. 39), 1989 Pass Completions ......................... 39 by Stanford (att. 68), 1989 Passing Yards .................................. 425 by USC (32 of 46), 2002 Touchdown Passes .............................. 5 by USC & Purdue, 2004 Total Offense Atts. .................. 95 by Stanford (421 yards), 1994 Total Offense Yards .......................... 617 by OSU (64 att.), 2006 Points .................................................................. 59 by Army, 1944 Touchdowns .............................................. 10 by Wisconsin, 1904

Pass Attempts 163 ��������������� Steve Stenstrom, Stanford, 1991-94 (100 comp.)

163 ���������������Alex Van Pelt, Pittsburgh, 1989-92 (99 comp.)

Pass Completions 100 ���������������Steve Stenstrom, Stanford, 1991-94 (163 attempts) Passing Yards 1,020 ������������ Steve Stenstrom, Stanford, 1991-94 (100 of 147) Touchdown Passes 9 �������������������Matt Leinart, USC, 2003-05

Receiving

Field Goals 5 �������������������Nate Whitaker, Stanford, 2010 5 �������������������Conor Lee, Pittsburgh, 2008 5 �������������������Massimo Manca, Penn State, 1985 5 �������������������Arden Czyzewski, Florida, 1991 (Sugar Bowl)

Pass Receptions 27 �����������������B.J. Cunningham, Michigan State, 2008-11 27 �����������������Robert Woods, USC, 2010-12 Pass Reception Yards 355 ���������������B.J. Cunningham, Michigan State, 2008-11 Touchdown Receptions 5 �������������������Dwayne Jarrett, USC, 2004-06

Longest Field Goal 60 �����������������Don Shafer, USC, 1986

University and media information

Extra Points (modern) 6 �������������������Jeremy Shelley, Alabama, 2013 6 �������������������Paul Edinger, Michigan State, 1998 6 �������������������Eric Hipp, USC, 1979 6 �������������������Bernie Allen, Purdue, 1960 6 �������������������Bob Prescott, Iowa, 1956

History and records

Total Offense Yards 502 ���������������Denard Robinson, Michigan, 2010 (68 attempts)

Longest Punt 83 �����������������Verl Lillywhite, USC, 1946

Touchdowns 11 ������������������Anthony Davis, USC, 1972-74

2012 season review

Touchdown Receptions 3 �������������������Dwayne Jarrett, USC, 2006 3 �������������������Mario Manningham, Michigan, 2006 3 �������������������Pat Fitzgerald, Texas, 1995 3 �������������������Andy Hamilton, LSU, 1971

Punting Average (min. 5 punts) 52.8 ��������������Bob Huston (5 for 264 yards), Drake, 1937

Points 68 �����������������Anthony Davis, USC, 1972-74 (11 TDs, 1 two-point conversion)

coaches & staff

Pass Receptions 14 �����������������Robert Lavette, Georgia Tech, 1981 (50 yards) 14 �����������������John Jackson, USC, 1989 (200 yards) 14 �����������������Jim Price, Stanford, 1989 (98 yards)

Scoring

The Fighting Irish

Pass Attempts 68 ����������������� Steve Smith, Stanford, 1989 (completed 39)

Longest Kickoff Return 100 ���������������Jerome Brooks, Purdue, 2004 100 ���������������Anthony Davis, USC, 1974 100 ���������������Joe Williams, Iowa, 1961 100 ���������������Frank Rieple, Penn, 1955

Passing

Total Offense here COME the irish

Rushing

Returns

121 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

Longest Plays Rushing

Interceptions

Punts

Player (Opponent-Year) Yards Bob Livingstone (USC, 1947) ................................................ 92 Larry Coutre (Navy, 1949) .................................................... 91 Joe Heap (SMU, 1954) ......................................................... 89 Ulric Ruell (Ohio Northern, 1908) ........................................ 85 Alvin Berger (St. Louis, 1912) ............................................... 85 Paul McDonald (St. Vincent’s, 1907) ................................... 85 Jack McCarthy (Drake, 1937) .............................................. 85 Bob Kelly (Pittsburgh, 1944) ................................................. 85 Eric Penick (USC, 1973) ....................................................... 85 Lou Zontini (Minnesota, 1938) ............................................. 84 Emil Sitko (Illinois, 1946) ................................................... *83 Corwin Clatt (Great Lakes, 1942) ........................................ 81 Larry Coutre (Tulane, 1949) .................................................. 81 Robert Farmer (Boston College, 1996) ................................ 81

Player (Opponent-Year) ...... Yards Jack Elder (Army, 1929) ....................................................... 100 Luther Bradley (Purdue, 1975) ............................................... 99 Nick Rassas (Northwestern, 1965) ....................................... 92 Jack Elder (Drake, 1927) ........................................................ 90 Bobbie Howard (LSU, 1998) .................................................. 89 Dave Duerson (Miami, 1981) ................................................ 88 Steve Juzwik (Army, 1940) .................................................... 85 Mike Swistowicz (North Carolina, 1949) .............................. 84 Tom Zbikowski (BYU, 2005) .................................................. 83 Robert Blanton (Michigan State, 2011)...............................*82 Art Parisien (Minnesota, 1925) ........................................... *82 Wally Fromhart (USC, 1935) ................................................ *82 Tom Carter (Tennessee, 1991) .............................................. 79 Elmer Layden (Stanford, 1924) ............................................ #78 Allen Rossum (Washington, 1995) ....................................... 76 Lou Loncaric (North Carolina, 1955) ..................................... 75

Player (Opponent-Year) Yards Bill Shakespeare (Pittsburgh, 1935) .................................... 86 Elmer Layden (Stanford, 1924) .......................................... #80 Hunter Smith (Arizona State, 1998) .................................... 79 Craig Hentrich (Colorado, 1990) ....................................... &77 Bill Shakespeare (Navy, 1935) ............................................. 75 Ed DeGree (Nebraska, 1922) ................................................ 74 Bill Shakespeare (Pittsburgh, 1934) .................................... 72 Nick Pietrosante (Navy, 1957) ............................................. 72 Elmer Layden (Wabash, 1924) ............................................. 71 Jim Yoder (Texas, 1970) .................................................... @71

Pass Plays Passer-Receiver (Opponent-Year) Yards Blair Kiel-Joe Howard (Georgia Tech, 1981) ............................................................. 96 Dayne Crist-Kyle Rudolph (Michigan, 2010) .................................................................... 95 John Huarte-Nick Eddy (Pittsburgh, 1964) .................................................................. 91 Jimmy Clausen-Michael Floyd (Nevada, 2009) ...................................................................... 88 Brady Quinn-Maurice Stovall (Purdue, 2003) ....................................................................... 85 Steve Beuerlein-Tim Brown (SMU, 1986) ........................................................................... 84 Terry Hanratty-Jim Seymour (Purdue, 1966) ....................................................................... 84 Rick Mirer-Tony Smith (Air Force, 1991) .................................................................... 83 Dayne Crist-Michael Floyd (Western Michigan, 2010) .................................................... 80 Brady Quinn-Jeff Samardzija (Stanford, 2005) .................................................................... 80 Paul Failla-Derrick Mayes (Stanford, 1993) ..................................................................... 80 Joe Montana-Ted Burgmeier (North Carolina, 1975) .......................................................... 80 Joe Theismann-Mike Creaney (Pittsburgh, 1970) .................................................................. 78 Jimmy Clausen-Golden Tate (Stanford, 2009) .................................................................... 78 Paul Hornung-Jim Morse (USC, 1955) ............................................................................ 78 Jimmy Clausen-Golden Tate (Washington, 2009) .............................................................. 77 Steve Beuerlein-Tim Brown (Navy, 1986) ........................................................................... 77 Rusty Lisch-Tony Hunter (Air Force, 1979) .................................................................... 75 Harry Stuhldreher-Jim Crowley (Nebraska, 1924) ................................................................... 75 Bob Williams-Gary Myers (Navy, 1958) ........................................................................... 75 Steve Beuerlein-Reggie Ward (Missouri, 1984) .................................................................... 74 George Izo-Aubrey Lewis (Pittsburgh, 1957) .................................................................. 74 John Huarte-Nick Eddy (Navy, 1964) ........................................................................... 74 George Izo-Red Mack (Pittsburgh, 1958) ................................................................ *72

Kickoff Returns Player (Opponent-Year) Yards Alfred Bergman (Loyola, Chicago, 1911) .......................... !105 Julius Jones (Nebraska, 2000) ............................................ 100 Clint Johnson (Stanford, 1993) ........................................... 100 Joe Savoldi (SMU, 1930) ..................................................... 100 Allen Rossum (Purdue, 1996) ................................................ 99 Greg Bell (Miami, 1981) ........................................................ 98 George Melinkovich (Northwestern, 1932) .......................... 98 Arthur Bergman (Nebraska, 1919) ........................................ 97 Terry Brennan (Army, 1947) .................................................. 97 George Atkinson III (USC, 2011)......................................96 Armando Allen (Hawai’i, 2008) ........................................... ^96 Tim Brown (LSU, 1986) .......................................................... 96 Vontez Duff (Purdue, 2001) .................................................... 96 Nick Eddy (Purdue, 1966) ....................................................... 96 Tim Brown (Air Force, 1986) .................................................. 95 Dom Callicrate (Olivet, 1907) ................................................ 95 Paul Castner (Kalamazoo, 1922) ........................................... 95 Don Miller (St. Louis, 1922) ................................................... 95 Bill Cerney (DePauw, 1922) ................................................... 95 Paul Hornung (USC, 1956) ..................................................... 95 Angus McDonald (Albion, 1898)............................................95 ! Playing field was 110 yards long in 1911. B ergman received the kickoff on his own goal line and was downed on Loyola’s 5-yard line.

Fumble Returns Player (Opponent-Year) Yards Frank Shaughnessy (Kansas, 1904) .................................... 107 Stephon Tuitt (Navy, 2012)................................................77 Tom Zbikowski (Michigan State, 2004) ................................ 75 Gerome Sapp (Purdue, 2002) ................................................ 54 Garron Bible (Stanford, 2003) ............................................... 48

Field Goals Player (Opponent-Year) Yards Dave Reeve (Pittsburgh, 1976) .............................................. 53 Kyle Brindza (USC, 2012)...................................................52 David Ruffer (Maryland, 2011)...............................................52 Nicholas Setta (Maryland, 2002) .......................................... 51 John Carney (SMU, 1984) ................................................... +51 Harry Oliver (Michigan, 1980) ............................................... 51 Dave Reeve (Michigan State, 1977) ..................................... 51 David Ruffer (Miami, Fla., 2010) .......................................... 50 David Ruffer (Pittsburgh, 2010) ........................................... 50 D.J. Fitzpatrick (Syracuse, 2003) ........................................... 50 Harry Oliver (Georgia, 1980) .............................................. $50 Harry Oliver (Navy, 1980) ..................................................... 50 Ted Gradel (Alabama, 1987) ................................................. 49 John Carney (Purdue, 1986) .................................................. 49 Mike Johnston (South Carolina, 1983) ................................. 49 Harry Oliver (Army, 1980) ...................................................... 49 Chuck Male (Michigan State, 1979) ..................................... 49 Joe Perkowski (USC, 1961) ................................................... 49

Punt Returns Player (Opponent-Year) ...... Yards Ricky Watters (SMU, 1989) ................................................. 97 M. Harry (Red) Miller (Olivet, 1909) .................................. *95 Chet Grant (Case Tech, 1916) ............................................... 95 Joe Heap (USC, 1953) .......................................................... 94 Joe Heap (Pittsburgh, 1952) ................................................ 92 Golden Tate (Pittsburgh, 2009) ............................................ 87 John Lattner (Iowa, 1952) .................................................... 86 Lancaster Smith (Pittsburgh, 1948) .................................... 85 Joey Getherall (Nebraska, 2000) ........................................ 83 Allen Rossum (Pittsburgh, 1996) ......................................... 83 Bob Scarpitto (USC, 1958) ................................................. *82 Ricky Watters (Michigan, 1988) .......................................... 81 *D id not score @C otton B owl $Sugar B owl +Aloha B owl #Rose B owl &O range B owl ^Hawai’i B owl

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122 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Year-By-Year Leaders Rushing

168 167 164 119 143 202 264 251 156 162 168 261 229 185 253 255 121 134 142 119 217 190

972 1,343 1,044 702 809 1,179 1,268 1,176 783 657 718 1,085 1,341 786 1,196 1,267 463 585 697 603 1102 917

10 13 6 4 9 8 12 15 5 3 7 9 10 7 9 7 0 3 3 3 9 5

Passing

197 192 268 111 162 113 215 139 172 189 260 208 124 151 219 145 232 214 259 82 138 137 200 234 234 159 222 217 232 298 188 316 125 144 257 411 353 450 *467 245 440 425 294 411 318

116 1,466 10 108 1,531 13 155 2,429 16 56 669 4 83 1,163 8 60 882 8 122 1,549 8 66 686 2 86 1,281 11 99 1,604 11 141 2,010 10 108 1,781 4 48 531 0 67 936 7 118 1,273 3 75 1,061 4 140 1,920 7 107 1,335 3 151 2,211 13 35 663 1 70 1,176 8 68 1,122 2 110 1,824 8 132 2,117 18 120 1,876 15 98 1,541 7 119 1,729 19 124 1,853 12 133 1,942 12 182 2,078 9 104 1,740 13 184 2,753 17 73 980 11 73 784 3 129 1,788 10 195 2,149 9 191 2,586 17 *292 *3,919 32 289 3,426 *37 138 1,254 7 268 3,172 25 289 3,722 28 174 2,033 15 269 2,871 20 187 2,405 12

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Att Comp Yards TD 45 19 293 1 72 41 727 3 62 30 709 3 98 53 995 9 21 10 154 1 36 13 154 1 33 25 471 4 21 7 107 0 29 12 207 0 33 14 187 0 108 37 456 3 25 8 187 1 56 17 319 3 51 9 174 3 28 13 252 2 67 21 329 0 29 9 230 2 66 19 267 3 52 19 365 2 53 16 225 3 28 8 179 3 50 14 236 1 60 21 483 4 123 70 1,027 8 159 72 1,039 10 71 34 525 4 163 68 989 9 90 30 489 5 100 49 778 6 109 61 777 9 91 53 660 11 147 83 1,374 16 210 99 1,035 10 110 48 645 5 143 62 725 4 113 52 792 8 127 68 1,162 6 103 46 743 9 111 59 917 3 106 53 565 3 118 68 1,067 9 95 44 661 6 108 30 548 3 95 40 636 3 128 64 821 6 40 21 239 4 205 114 2,062 16 88 36 558 3 147 78 1,247 8 206 110 1,439 9

Terry Hanratty Joe Theismann Joe Theismann Cliff Brown Tom Clements Tom Clements Tom Clements Rick Slager Rick Slager Joe Montana Joe Montana Rusty Lisch Blair Kiel Blair Kiel Blair Kiel Steve Beuerlein Steve Beuerlein Steve Beuerlein Steve Beuerlein Tony Rice Tony Rice Tony Rice Rick Mirer Rick Mirer Rick Mirer Kevin McDougal Ron Powlus Ron Powlus Ron Powlus Ron Powlus Jarious Jackson Jarious Jackson Matt LoVecchio Carlyle Holiday Carlyle Holiday Brady Quinn Brady Quinn Brady Quinn Brady Quinn Jimmy Clausen Jimmy Clausen Jimmy Clausen Dayne Crist Tommy Rees Everett Golson

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1918 George Gipp 1919 George Gipp 1920 George Gipp 1921 John Mohardt 1922 Jim Crowley 1923 Jim Crowley 1924 Harry Stuhldreher 1925 Harry O’Boyle 1926 Christie Flanagan 1927 John Niemiec 1928 John Niemiec 1929 Jack Elder 1930 Marchy Schwartz 1931 Marchy Schwartz 1932 Nick Lukats 1933 Nick Lukats 1934 Bill Shakespeare 1935 Bill Shakespeare 1936 Bob Wilke 1937 Jack McCarthy 1938 Bob Saggau 1939 Harry Stevenson 1940 Bob Saggau 1941 Angelo Bertelli 1942 Angelo Bertelli 1943 Johnny Lujack 1944 Frank Dancewicz 1945 Frank Dancewicz 1946 Johnny Lujack 1947 Johnny Lujack 1948 Frank Tripuka 1949 Bob Williams 1950 Bob Williams 1951 John Mazur 1952 Ralph Guglielmi 1953 Ralph Guglielmi 1954 Ralph Guglielmi 1955 Paul Hornung 1956 Paul Hornung 1957 Bob Williams 1958 George Izo 1959 George Izo 1960 George Haffner 1961 Frank Budka 1962 Daryle Lamonica 1963 Frank Budka 1964 John Huarte 1965 Bill Zloch 1966 Terry Hanratty 1967 Terry Hanratty

1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

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Rushes Yards TD 98 541 6 106 729 7 102 827 8 136 781 10 75 566 5 89 698 9 107 763 5 99 556 7 68 535 4 118 731 4 120 539 3 112 597 6 124 927 9 146 692 5 88 503 6 107 339 2 73 324 6 104 374 3 132 434 6 91 347 0 60 353 2 82 414 6 71 407 4 141 490 9 138 698 4 151 911 9 136 681 8 87 616 6 53 346 3 60 426 4 129 742 9 120 712 9 109 491 2 181 676 9 148 732 3 145 859 11 141 766 3 145 638 3 94 420 6 90 449 2 117 549 4 50 256 3 80 325 2 92 637 2 90 454 3 88 330 1 136 657 9 115 582 4 78 553 8 133 591 8 152 713 14 148 612 9 118 534 3 78 337 5 124 726 5 162 752 11 203 855 12 129 756 5 233 1,058 12 229 994 6 211 1,192 7 *301 *1,437 *17 192 908 7 165 727 6 179 715 2 252 1,394 16 275 1,105 *17 255 1,100 11 96 406 2 146 861 6 121 700 9 174 884 7 150 710 5

Jerome Bettis Reggie Brooks Lee Becton Randy Kinder Randy Kinder Autry Denson Autry Denson Autry Denson Tony Fisher Julius Jones Julius Jones Ryan Grant Julius Jones Darius Walker Darius Walker Darius Walker James Aldridge Armando Allen Armando Allen Cierre Wood Cierre Wood Theo Riddick

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1918 George Gipp 1919 George Gipp 1920 George Gipp 1921 John Mohardt 1922 Jim Crowley 1923 Don Miller 1924 Don Miller 1925 Christie Flanagan 1926 Christie Flanagan 1927 Christie Flanagan 1928 Jack Chevigny 1929 Joe Savoldi 1930 Marchy Schwartz 1931 Marchy Schwartz 1932 George Melinkovich 1933 Nick Lukats 1934 George Melinkovich 1935 Bill Shakespeare 1936 Bob Wilke 1937 Bunny McCormick 1938 Bob Saggau 1939 Milt Piepul 1940 Steve Juzwik 1941 Fred Evans 1942 Corwin Clatt 1943 Creighton Miller 1944 Bob Kelly 1945 Elmer Angsman 1946 Emil Sitko 1947 Emil Sitko 1948 Emil Sitko 1949 Emil Sitko 1950 Jack Landry 1951 Neil Worden 1952 John Lattner 1953 Neil Worden 1954 Don Schaefer 1955 Don Schaefer 1956 Paul Hornung 1957 Nick Pietrosante 1958 Nick Pietrosante 1959 Gerry Gray 1960 Angelo Dabiero 1961 Angelo Dabiero 1962 Don Hogan 1963 Joe Kantor 1964 Bill Wolski 1965 Nick Eddy 1966 Nick Eddy 1967 Jeff Zimmerman 1968 Bob Gladieux 1969 Denny Allan 1970 Ed Gulyas 1971 Bob Minnix 1972 Eric Penick 1973 Wayne Bullock 1974 Wayne Bullock 1975 Jerome Heavens 1976 Al Hunter 1977 Jerome Heavens 1978 Vagas Ferguson 1979 Vagas Ferguson 1980 Jim Stone 1981 Phil Carter 1982 Phil Carter 1983 Allen Pinkett 1984 Allen Pinkett 1985 Allen Pinkett 1986 Mark Green 1987 Mark Green 1988 Tony Rice 1989 Tony Rice 1990 Rodney Culver

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99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

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Year-By-Year Leaders Receiving

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1918 Bernie Kirk 1919 Bernie Kirk 1920 Eddie Anderson 1921 Eddie Anderson 1922 Don Miller 1923 Don Miller 1924 Don Miller 1925 Gene Edwards 1926 Ike Voedisch 1927 John Colrick 1928 John Colrick 1929 John Colrick 1930 Ed Kosky 1931 Paul Host 1932 George Melinkovich 1933 Steve Banas 1934 Dom Vairo 1935 Wally Fromhart 1936 Joe O’Neill 1937 Andy Puplis 1938 Earl Brown 1939 Bud Kerr 1940 Bob Hargrave 1941 Steve Juzwik 1942 Bob Livingstone 1943 John Yonakor 1944 Bob Kelly 1945 Bob Skoglund 1946 Terry Brennan 1947 Terry Brennan 1948 Leon Hart 1949 Leon Hart 1950 Jim Mutscheller 1951 Jim Mutscheller 1952 Joe Heap 1953 Joe Heap 1954 Joe Heap 1955 Jim Morse 1956 Jim Morse 1957 Dick Lynch 1958 Monty Stickles 1959 Bob Scarpitto 1960 Les Traver 1961 Les Traver 1962 Jim Kelly 1963 Jim Kelly 1964 Jack Snow 1965 Nick Eddy 1966 Jim Seymour 1967 Jim Seymour 1968 Jim Seymour 1969 Tom Gatewood 1970 Tom Gatewood 1971 Tom Gatewood 1972 Willie Townsend 1973 Pete Demmerle 1974 Pete Demmerle 1975 Ken MacAfee 1976 Ken MacAfee 1977 Ken MacAfee 1978 Kris Haines 1979 Dean Masztak 1980 Tony Hunter 1981 Tony Hunter 1982 Tony Hunter 1983 Allen Pinkett 1984 Mark Bavaro 1985 Tim Brown 1986 Tim Brown 1987 Tim Brown 1988 Rickey Watters 1989 Raghib Ismail 1990 Raghib Ismail

Catches Yards TD 7 102 1 21 372 2 17 293 3 26 394 2 6 144 1 9 149 1 16 297 2 4 28 0 6 95 0 11 126 1 18 199 2 4 90 0 4 76 1 6 48 2 7 106 1 6 59 0 4 135 2 11 174 1 8 140 1 5 86 1 6 192 4 6 129 0 9 98 1 18 307 2 17 272 3 15 323 4 18 283 5 9 100 1 10 154 2 16 181 4 16 231 4 19 257 5 35 426 7 20 305 2 29 437 2 22 335 5 18 369 0 17 424 3 20 442 1 13 128 0 20 328 7 15 297 4 14 225 0 17 349 2 41 523 4 18 264 2 60 1,114 9 13 233 2 48 862 8 37 515 4 53 736 4 47 743 8 77 1,123 7 33 417 4 25 369 4 26 404 5 43 667 6 26 333 5 34 483 3 54 797 6 32 699 5 28 428 2 23 303 1 28 387 2 42 507 0 28 288 2 32 395 1 25 397 3 45 910 5 39 846 3 15 286 2 27 535 0 32 699 2

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Tony Smith Lake Dawson Lake Dawson Derrick Mayes Derrick Mayes Pete Chryplewicz Bobby Brown Malcolm Johnson Bobby Brown David Givens Javin Hunter Arnaz Battle Rhema McKnight Rhema McKnight Jeff Samardzija Jeff Samardzija John Carlson Golden Tate Golden Tate Michael Floyd Michael Floyd Tyler Eifert TJ Jones

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789 4 462 1 395 2 847 11 881 6 331 4 543 6 642 6 608 5 310 2 387 1 786 5 600 3 610 3 1,249 *15 1,017 12 372 3 1,080 10 *1,496 *15 1,025 12 1,147 9 685 4 649 4

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1918 George Gipp 1919 George Gipp 1920 George Gipp 1921 John Mohardt 1922 Paul Castner 1923 Don Miller

Red Maher 1924 Jim Crowley 1925 Christie Flanagan 1926 Bucky Dahman 1927 John Niemiec 1928 Jack Chevigny 1929 Jack Elder 1930 Marchy Schwartz 1931 Marchy Schwartz 1932 George Melinkovich 1933 Nick Lukats 1934 George Melinkovich 1935 Bill Shakespeare 1936 Bob Wilke 1937 Andy Puplis 1938 Benny Sheridan

Earl Brown 1939 Milt Piepul 1940 Steve Juzwik 1941 Fred Evans 1942 Corwin Clatt

Creighton Miller 1943 Creighton Miller 1944 Bob Kelly 1945 Elmer Angsman 1946 Terry Brennan

Jim Mello 1947 Terry Brennan 1948 Emil Sitko 1949 Emil Sitko

Billy Barrett 1950 Jim Mutscheller 1951 Neil Worden 1952 Neil Worden 1953 Neil Worden 1954 Joe Heap 1955 Paul Hornung 1956 Paul Hornung 1957 Monty Stickles 1958 Monty Stickles 1959 Bob Scarpitto 1960 Bob Scarpitto

TD XPts 6 7 7 4 8 16 12 0 8 10 10 0 10 0 9 17 7 3 6 5 4 7 3 0 7 0 9 0 5 0 8 0 2 0 6 0 4 0 6 0 3 6 4 0 4 0 6 0 7 1 11 1 5 0 5 0 13 0 13 6 7 0 6 0 6 0 11 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 7 0 8 0 10 0 11 0 8 0 6 5 7 14 3 11 7 15 8 0 5 0

FG Pts 0 43 1 49 0 64 0 72 2 64 0 60 0 60 0 71 0 45 0 41 0 31 0 18 0 42 0 54 0 30 0 48 0 12 0 36 0 24 0 36 0 24 0 24 0 24 0 36 0 43 0 67 0 30 0 30 0 78 0 84 0 42 0 36 0 36 0 66 0 54 0 54 0 54 0 42 0 48 0 60 0 66 0 48 2 47 0 56 1 32 1 60 0 48 0 30

0 1961 Joe Perkowski 1962 Joe Farrell 4

Jim Kelly 4

Daryle Lamonica 4 1963 Frank Budka 4 1964 Bill Wolski 11 1965 Bill Wolski 8 10 1966 Nick Eddy 1967 Joe Azzaro 0 1968 Bob Gladieux 14 1969 Scott Hempel 0 1970 Scott Hempel 0 0 1971 Robert Thomas 1972 Andy Huff 10 1973 Bob Thomas 0 1974 Wayne Bullock 12 1975 Dave Reeve 0 13 1976 Al Hunter 1977 Dave Reeve 0 1978 Vagas Ferguson 8 1979 Vagas Ferguson 17 1980 Harry Oliver 0 0 1981 Harry Oliver 1982 Mike Johnston 0 1983 Allen Pinkett 18 1984 Allen Pinkett 18 11 1985 Allen Pinkett 1986 John Carney 0 0 1987 Ted Gradel 1988 Reggie Ho 0 1989 Anthony Johnson 13 0 1990 Craig Hentrich 1991 Jerome Bettis *20 14 1992 Reggie Brooks 1993 Kevin Pendergast 0 1994 Derrick Mayes 11 1995 Marc Edwards 12 1996 Autry Denson 11 13 1997 Autry Denson 1998 Autry Denson 15 1999 Tony Fisher 7 1 2000 Nicholas Setta 2001 Nicholas Setta 0 0 2002 Nicholas Setta 2003 Julius Jones 10 2004 D.J. Fitzpatrick 0 2005 Jeff Samardzija 15 2006 Rhema McKnight 15 0 2007 Brandon Walker 2008 Brandon Walker 0 2009 Golden Tate 18 2010 David Ruffer 0 2011 David Ruffer 0 2012 Kyle Brindza 0 @ Indicates one two-point conversion + Indicates two two-point conversions

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11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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31 24 24 24 24 66 52 60 61 84 56 48 36 60 70 72 57 78 75 48 102 73 46 76 110 108 66 87 75 59 78 89 *120 86 87 68 76 66 78 90 44 74 68 74 60 67 90 90 40 81 108 91 77 97

Year-By-Year Leaders Tackles

27.0 *31.4 13.4 6.9 21.4 16.1 17.9 12.4 15.3 9.2

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64 118 102 97 41 31 153 *459 253 447 91 75 100 297 138 141 46 52 168 127 175 209 194 221 245 202 84 144 222 401 253 201 151 227 172 213

9.1 16.9 12.8 8.8 6.8 5.2 10.2 19.1 8.7 10.6 15.2 10.7 5.3 9.0 13.8 7.4 7.7 5.8 9.3 9.1 7.0 17.4 7.8 6.9 7.2 7.2 7.6 8.5 8.5 11.8 13.3 13.4 11.6 12.6 6.9 8.2

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Punt Return Average (minimum of 5 returns through 1969; minimum of 1.0 returns per game from 1970) No. Yds Avg. 1919 Joe Brandy 26 186 7.2 27 249 9.2 1920 Joe Brandy 1921 (None) 1922 Frank Thomas 21 196 9.3 1923 Harry Stuhldreher 32 308 9.6 1924 Harry Stuhldreher 22 194 8.8 1925 Charlie Riley 7 38 5.4 1926 Vince McNally 8 153 19.1 1927 Charles McKinney 5 36 7.2 1928 Frank Carideo 22 239 10.9 1929 Frank Carideo 33 405 12.3 1930 Frank Carideo 37 303 8.2 1931 Emmett Murphy 10 105 10.5 1932 Chuck Jaskwhich 23 254 11.0 1933 Andy Pilney 9 124 13.8 1934 Wally Fromhart 33 288 8.7 1935 Andy Pilney 13 148 11.4 1936 Bob Wilke 5 73 14.6 1937 Andy Puplis 21 281 13.4 1938 Benny Sheridan 11 194 17.6 1939 Benny Sheridan 8 107 13.4 24 176 7.3 1940 Bob Hargrave 1941 Steve Juzwik 22 280 12.7 1942 Pete Ashbaugh 13 196 15.1 1943 Creighton Miller 7 151 21.6 1944 Bob Kelly 12 129 10.8 1945 Frank Dancewicz 18 240 13.3 1946 Bob Livingstone 7 103 14.7

1947 Coy McGee 1948 Lancaster Smith 1949 Bill Gay 1950 Bill Gay 1951 Billy Barrett 1952 John Lattner 1953 Joe Heap 1954 Dean Studer 1955 Dean Studer 1956 Aubrey Lewis 1957 (None) 1958 Pat Doyle 1959 Bob Scarpitto 1960 Angelo Dabiero 1961 Angelo Dabiero 1962 Frank Minik 1963 Bill Wolski 1964 Nick Rassas 1965 Nick Rassas 1966 Tom Schoen 1967 Tom Schoen 1968 Bob Gladieux 1969 Brian Lewallen 1970 Mike Crotty 1971 Mike Crotty 1972 Ken Schlezes 1973 Bob Zanot 1974 Ted Burgmeier 1975 Ted Burgmeier 1976 Steve Schmitz 1977 Steve Schmitz 1978 Dave Waymer 1979 Dave Duerson 1980 Dave Duerson 1981 Dave Duerson 1982 Dave Duerson 1983 Joe Howard 1984 Troy Wilson 1985 Troy Wilson 1986 Troy Wilson 1987 Tim Brown 1988 Ricky Watters 1989 Ricky Watters 1990 Raghib Ismail 1991 Jeff Burris 1992 Michael Miller 1993 Michael Miller 1994 (None) 1995 (None) 1996 Allen Rossum 1997 Allen Rossum 1998 Joey Getherall 1999 Julius Jones 2000 Joey Getherall 2001 Julius Jones 2002 Vontez Duff 2003 Vontez Duff 2004 Carlyle Holiday 2005 Tom Zbikowski 2006 Tom Zbikowski 2007 Tom Zbikowski 2008 Golden Tate 2009 Golden Tate 2010 John Goodman 2011 (None) 2012 Davonte’ Neal

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79 55 88 88 78 53 84 84 74 71 74 58 73 61 101 95 140 88 108 95 106 98 98 93 129 80 142 88 110 99 97 85 122 96 133 75 144 117 113 101 118 99 99 146 104 160 152 *187 108 154 82 167 94 113 112 142 71 108 68 147 95 88 74 106 70 112 104 109 93 95 58 127 69 69

87 75 92 71 81 70 105 82 77 72 109 103 118 79 91 89 84 65 97 76 90 81 117 74 97 74 92 80 100 98 112 108 110 97 101 71 133 93 128 90 133 77

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Ed Sullivan Paul Hornung Jim Schaaf Al Ecuyer Al Ecuyer Ken Adamson Bob Scholtz Ken Adamson Myron Pottios Nick Buoniconti Nick Buoniconti Bob Bill Ed Hoerster Bob Lehmann Bill Pfeiffer Bob Lehmann Jim Carroll Ken Maglicic Jim Lynch Pete Duranko Jim Lynch John Pergine Bob Olson Mike McGill Bob Olson Tim Kelly Bob Olson Mike McCoy Jim Wright Tim Kelly Mike Kadish Greg Marx Jim O’Malley Greg Marx Greg Collins Gary Potempa Greg Collins Drew Mahalic Steve Niehaus Jeff Weston Steve Heimkreiter Bob Golic Ken Dike Bob Golic Ross Browner Steve Heimkreiter Bob Golic Bob Crable Mike Whittington Bob Crable Mark Zavagnin Bob Crable Mark Zavagnin Mark Zavagnin Mike Larkin Tony Furjanic Rick Naylor Mike Kovaleski Robert Banks Tony Furjanic Mike Kovaleski Mike Kovaleski Wally Kleine Ned Bolcar Wes Pritchett Wes Pritchett Michael Stonebreaker Ned Bolcar Donn Grimm Michael Stonebreaker Greg Davis Demetrius DuBose Rod Smith Pete Bercich

Demetrius DuBose Anthony Peterson Justin Goheen Pete Bercich Brian Magee Jeremy Sample Lyron Cobbins Kinnon Tatum Kinnon Tatum Lyron Cobbins Jimmy Friday Melvin Dansby Bobbie Howard Jimmy Friday A’Jani Sanders Anthony Denman Anthony Denman Tony Driver Tyreo Harrison Courtney Watson Courtney Watson Glenn Earl Courtney Watson Brandon Hoyte Mike Goolsby Brandon Hoyte Brandon Hoyte Corey Mays Maurice Crum Chinedum Ndukwe Trevor Laws Joe Brockington Kyle McCarthy David Bruton Kyle McCarthy Brian Smith Manti Te’o Harrison Smith Manti Te’o Harrison Smith Manti Te’o Zeke Motta

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99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

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Year-By-Year Leaders Kickoff Return Average (minimum of 4 returns through 1969; minimum of 0.5 returns per game from 1970)

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No. Yds 1919 George Gipp 8 166 11 208 1920 George Gipp 1921 Chet Wynne 9 258 1922 Paul Castner 11 490 1923 Willie Maher 4 184 1924 Elmer Layden 5 111 4 86 1925 Rex Enright 1926 Christie Flanagan 6 183 1927 Jack Chevigny 4 91 1928 Jack Chevigny 5 115 1929 Joe Savoldi 4 81 4 186 1930 Joe Savoldi 1931 (None) 1932 George Melinkovich 4 164 1933 Ray Brancheau 7 109 1934 Bill Shakespeare 4 60 5 123 1935 Bill Shakespeare 1936 Andy Puplis 5 136 1937 (None) 1938 (None) 5 85 1939 Harry Stevenson 1940 Milt Piepul 4 122 9 206 1941 Fred Evans 1942 Bob Livingstone 8 184 1943 Creighton Miller 4 53 8 213 1944 Bob Kelly 1945 Phil Colella 5 105 1946 (None) 1947 (None) 1948 Larry Coutre 4 70 4 89 1949 Emil Sitko 1950 Jack Landry 11 195 4 86 1951 Billy Barrett 1952 Joe Heap 6 145 1953 John Lattner 8 331 5 166 1954 Jim Morse 1955 Dean Studer 5 115 16 496 1956 Paul Hornung 1957 Dick Lynch 5 159 1958 Jim Crotty 12 297 12 247 1959 Bob Scarpitto 1960 George Sefcik 7 167 8 193 1961 Angelo Dabiero 1962 Ron Bliey 13 309 1963 Ron Bliey 5 131 4 103 1964 Nick Rassas 1965 Bill Wolski 6 131 1966 Nick Eddy 4 193 1967 Dave Haley 5 119 1968 Coley O’Brien 4 156 1969 Mike Crotty 4 111 1970 Darryll Dewan 4 91 1971 Gary Diminick 7 199 1972 Gary Diminick 15 331 1973 Gary Diminick 8 181 1974 Al Samuel 8 150 1975 Dan Knott 10 284 1976 Al Hunter 12 241 1977 Terry Eurick 9 211 1978 Jim Stone 13 242 1979 Jim Stone 19 493 1980 Jim Stone 17 344 1981 Greg Bell 13 371 1982 Allen Pinkett 14 354 1983 Alonzo Jefferson 10 174 1984 Hiawatha Francisco 6 178 1985 Tim Brown 14 338 1986 Tim Brown 25 698 1987 Tim Brown 23 456 1988 Raghib Ismail 12 433 1989 Raghib Ismail 20 502 14 336 1990 Raghib Ismail

Avg. 20.8 18.9 28.7 *44.5 46.0 22.2 21.5 30.5 22.8 23.0 20.3 46.5 41.0 15.6 15.0 24.6 27.2 17.0 30.5 22.9 23.0 13.3 26.6 21.0 17.5 22.3 17.7 21.5 24.2 41.4 33.2 23.0 31.0 31.8 24.8 20.6 23.9 24.1 23.8 26.2 25.8 21.8 48.3 23.8 39.0 27.8 22.8 28.4 22.1 22.6 18.8 28.4 20.1 23.4 18.6 25.9 20.2 28.5 25.3 17.4 29.7 24.1 27.9 19.8 36.1 25.1 24.0

1991 Clint Johnson 1992 Michael Miller 1993 Clint Johnson 1994 Emmett Mosley 1995 Emmett Mosley 1996 Allen Rossum 1997 Allen Rossum 1998 Darcey Levy 1999 Julius Jones 2000 Julius Jones 2001 Julius Jones 2002 Vontez Duff 2003 Vontez Duff 2004 Chase Anastasio 2005 David Grimes 2006 David Grimes 2007 Armando Allen 2008 Armando Allen 2009 Theo Riddick 2010 Bennett Jackson 2011 George Atkinson III 2012 George Atkinson III

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217 261 409 320 419 227 570 163 603 427 405 526 346 353 338 514 704 543 849 645 *915 441

24.1 29.0 40.9 24.6 27.9 37.8 28.5 23.3 23.2 28.5 22.5 27.7 21.6 18.6 22.5 24.5 21.3 25.9 22.9 22.2 26.1 20.0

Interceptions (minimum of 3) No. Yards 1919 George Gipp 3 32 1920 (None) 1921 Chet Wynne 4 43

Harry Mehre 4 97 1922 (None) 1923 Jim Crowley 4 31 1924 (None) 1925 (None) 1926 Vince McNally 3 0 1927 (None) 1928 (None) 1929 Frank Carideo 5 151 3 26 1930 Carl Cronin

Marty Brill 3 8

Tom Conley 3 4 3 32 1931 Nordy Hoffmann 1932 Mike Koken 4 18 3 22 1933 Nick Lukats

Ray Brancheau 3 10 1934 (None) 1935 (None) 1936 Bob Wilke 3 33 3 10 1937 Ed Simonich 1938 (None) 1939 (None) 1940 Steve Bagarus 4 26 1941 Bernie Crimmins 4 12 1942 Angelo Bertelli 8 41 1943 Creighton Miller 6 78 1944 Joe Gasparella 4 28 1945 Frank Dancewicz 3 31 1946 Terry Brennan 3 18 1947 Johnny Lujack 3 44 1948 Bill Gay 6 83 1949 Bill Gay 4 80 1950 Dave Flood 4 28 1951 John Lattner 5 66 1952 John Lattner 4 58

Jack Whelan 4 35 1953 Ralph Guglielmi 5 50 1954 Ralph Guglielmi 5 50 1955 Paul Hornung 5 59 1956 Aubrey Lewis 3 39 1957 Bob Williams 3 28 1958 George Izo 4 11 1959 George Sefcik 3 35

Don White 3 39 1960 (None) 1961 Angelo Dabiero 5 78

1962 Tom MacDonald 1963 Tom MacDonald 1964 Tony Carey 1965 Nick Rassas 1966 Tom Schoen 1967 Tom Schoen

John Pergine 1968 Chuck Zloch 1969 Ralph Stepaniak 1970 Clarence Ellis 1971 Ken Schlezes 1972 Mike Townsend 1973 Luther Bradley 1974 (None) 1975 Luther Bradley

Tom Lopienski 1976 Joe Restic 1977 Joe Restic 1978 Joe Restic

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Dave Waymer 1979 Dave Waymer 1980 (None) 1981 Mark Zavagnin 1982 Dave Duerson 1983 Rick Naylor 1984 Pat Ballage 1985 Steve Lawrence 1986 Steve Lawrence 1987 Corny Southall

Marv Spence 1988 George Streeter

Jeff Alm 1989 Todd Lyght 1990 (None) 1991 Tom Carter 1992 Tom Carter

Jeff Burris 1993 Bobby Taylor 1994 (None) 1995 Lyron Cobbins 1996 Benny Guilbeaux 1997 Benny Guilbeaux 1998 A’Jani Sanders 1999 Deveron Harper 2000 Ron Israel 2001 Vontez Duff 2002 Shane Walton 2003 Quentin Burrell 2004 (None) 2005 Tom Zbikowski 2006 Mike Richardson 2007 David Bruton 2008 David Bruton 2009 Kyle McCarthy 2010 Harrison Smith 2011 (None) 2012 Manti Te’o *Notre Dame record.

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11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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NCAA Statistical Leaders Beginning in 1970, passers were ranked on completions per game, and starting in 1979, were ranked on efficiency rating points. The all-purpose running rankings have been compiled only since 1970. The field-goal rankings began when the goal posts were widened in 1959. Kick scoring is no longer an active category.

Here’s a complete listing of all Irish players finishing among the top 10 in any individual statistical category:

Total Offense

Kickoff Returns

Rushing

1943 1.................................... Creighton Miller ................................................. 911 1943 7.................................... Jim Mello............................................................ 704 1944 10.................................. Bob Kelly.............................................................. 681 1953 5.................................... Neil Worden ....................................................... 859 1979 5.................................... Vagas Ferguson ............................................... 130.6 1983 5.................................... Allen Pinkett..................................................... 126.4 1992 7.................................... Reggie Brooks.................................................. 122.1 1941 3.................................... Angelo Bertelli ......................................................70 1942 6.................................... Angelo Bertelli........................................................72 1944 2.................................... Frank Dancewicz....................................................68 1950 10.................................. Bob Williams..........................................................99 1954 10.................................. Ralph Guglielimi.....................................................68 1990 10.................................. Rick Mirer......................................................... 138.8 1991 8.................................... Rick Mirer......................................................... 149.2 2005 7.................................... Brady Quinn...................................................... 158.4 2009 3.................................... Jimmy Clausen................................................. 161.4

Receiving

Punting

1944 10.................................. Bob Kelly............................................................. 37.8 1973 6.................................... Brian Doherty...................................................... 42.7 1975 7.................................... Joe Restic........................................................... 43.7 2006 5.................................... Geoff Price........................................................ 45.44

Scoring

1941 10.................................. Fred Evans..............................................................67 1943 t4.................................. Creighton Miller.....................................................78 1944 t2.................................. Bob Kelly.................................................................84 1947 t5.................................. Terry Brennan.........................................................66 1979 4.................................... Vagas Ferguson ....................................................9.3 1983 2.................................... Allen Pinkett....................................................... 10.0 1984 2.................................... Allen Pinkett..........................................................9.8 1991 4.................................... Jerome Bettis..................................................... 10.0

Kick Scoring

1953 1.................................... Menil Mavraides....................................................27 1958 t8.................................. Monty Stickles.......................................................18 1965 7.................................... Ken Ivan..................................................................48 1967 5.................................... Joe Azzaro..............................................................61 1968 t8.................................. Scott Hemple..........................................................60 1966 t9.................................. Joe Azzaro..............................................................47 1973 t3.................................. Bob Thomas...........................................................7.0

Field Goals

1955 t3.................................. Paul Hornung............................................................2 1959 t9.................................. Monty Stickles.........................................................3 1961 t8.................................. Joe Perkowski..........................................................5 1980 3.................................... Harry Oliver ........................................................ 1.64 1982 8.................................... Mike Johnston................................................... 1.73 1986 4.................................... John Carney........................................................ 1.91 2012 t6.................................. Kyle Brindza..................................................... 1.77

University and media information

1955 t5.................................. Paul Hornung............................................................5 1961 t8.................................. Angelo Dabiero........................................................5 1962 t2.................................. Tom MacDonald ......................................................9 1963 t6.................................. Tom MacDonald.......................................................5 1964 1.................................... Tony Carey................................................................8 1965 t8.................................. Nick Rassas..............................................................6 1966 t7.................................. Tom Schoen..............................................................7 1972 1.................................... Mike Townsend ....................................................10 1982 t5.................................. Dave Duerson...........................................................7 1989 t8.................................. Todd Lyght.......................................................... 0.67 2010 4.................................... Harrison Smith................................................... 0.54 2012 t3.................................. Manti Te’o.......................................................... 0.54

(first compiled in 1970) 1976 9.................................... Al Hunter ......................................................... 135.4 1983 6.................................... Allen Pinkett..................................................... 152.9 1986 3.................................... Tim Brown........................................................ 176.1 1987 6.................................... Tim Brown........................................................ 167.9 1990 9.................................... Raghib Ismail.................................................. 156.91

History and records

Interceptions

All-Purpose Running

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1964 2.................................... Jack Snow..............................................................60 1970 2.................................... Tom Gatewood......................................................7.7 2009 8.................................... Golden Tate...........................................................7.8 2011 9.................................... Michael Floyd..................................................... 7.69

1956 2.................................... Paul Hornung....................................................... 496 1961 8.................................... Paul Costa............................................................ 359 1975 7.................................... Terry Eurick......................................................... 26.7 1979 6.................................... Jim Stone........................................................... 25.9 1982 9.................................... Allen Pinkett....................................................... 25.3 1986 3.................................... Tim Brown.......................................................... 27.9 1988 1.................................... Raghib Ismail ..................................................... 36.1 1995 5.................................... Emmett Mosley.................................................. 27.9 1997 6.................................... Allen Rossum................................................... 28.50 2000 4.................................... Julius Jones..................................................... 28.47 2002 8.................................... Vontez Duff....................................................... 27.68

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Passing

1953 4............................................John Lattner..........................................................................331

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1944 4.................................... Frank Dancewicz............................................... 1120 1949 6.................................... Bob Williams..................................................... 1437 1954 6.................................... Ralph Guglielmi ................................................ 1257 1955 4.................................... Paul Hornung..................................................... 1215 1956 2.................................... Paul Hornung..................................................... 1337 1964 3.................................... John Huarte....................................................... 2069 1970 2.................................... Joe Theismann................................................. 281.3 2005 5.................................... Brady Quinn...................................................... 334.1 2009 8.................................... Jimmy Clausen................................................. 302.3

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Since the NCAA began producing its annual statistical rankings in 1937, individual Notre Dame players have finished in the final top 10 on 89 occasions.

From 1937 through 1969, all individual rankings were by season totals. Beginning in 1970, most season individual rankings were by per game averages. In total offense, rushing and scoring, it is yards or points per game; in receiving and interceptions, it is catches per game; in punt and kickoff returns, it is yards per return and in field goals, field goals per game. Punting always has been by average.

Punt Returns

1965 1.................................... Nick Rassas......................................................... 459 1967 6.................................... Tom Schoen ........................................................ 447 1988 4.................................... Ricky Watters................................................... 13.32 1996 1.................................... Allen Rossum................................................... 22.93 2000 8.................................... Joey Getherall.................................................. 16.33

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127 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

NCAA Records A number of Notre Dame players and teams occupy places in the NCAA’s all-time collegiate football record book:

Individual Annual Champions

Total Defense 1946, 141.7 yards per game 1974, 195.2 yards per game

Rushing Creighton Miller, 1943 (151 for 911 yards) Passing Efficiency Bob Williams, 1949 (159.1 - min. 11 attempts/game) Punt Returns Nick Rassas, 1965 (24 for 459 yards) Allen Rossum, 1996 (15 for 344 yards)

Kickoff Return Defense 2008, 16.47 yards per return

Records

Kick Scoring Menil Mavraides, 1953 (27 points)

Single-Game Touchdowns Scored on Kickoff Returns 2, vs. Rice 1988, vs. Michigan 1989 (held by many teams)

Kickoff Returns Raghib Ismail, 1988 (36.1 average - 12 for 433 yards)

Records Highest Season Percentage of Field Goals Made 40-49 Yards John Carney, 1984 (1.000 – 10 of 10) Most Single-Game Touchdowns Scored on Kickoff Returns Raghib Ismail, 1988 vs. Rice (2), 1989 vs. Michigan (2) (with 12 others, though Ismail is the only player in history to score twice in two games) Most Single-Game Touchdowns Scored on Fumble Returns Tony Driver, 2000 vs. Navy (2) (with Tyrone Carter of Minnesota, 1996, and Alvin Nnabuife of SMU, 2004)) Most Career Touchdowns on Interceptions, Punt Returns and Kickoff Returns (Must have at Least One Touchdown in Each Category) Allen Rossum, 1994-97 (9) (3 interceptions, 3 punt returns, 3 kickoff returns)

Total Offense 1943, 418.0 yards per game 1946, 441.3 yards per game 1949, 434.8 yards per game Rushing Offense 1943, 313.7 yards per game 1946, 340.1 yards per game Scoring Offense 1966, 36.2 points per game

Rushing Defense 1974, 102.8 yards per game Scoring Defense 1946, 2.7 points per game

Interceptions Tony Carey, 1964 (8 for 121 yards) Mike Townsend, 1972 (10 for 39 yards)

Team Annual Champions

Kickoff Returns 1957, 27.6 yards per return 1966, 29.6 yards per return 1988, 24.2 yards per return

Single-Game Fewest Punts By Losing Team 0, vs. Navy, 2007 (with numerous other teams) Single-Game Touchdowns Scored on Punt Returns 3, vs. Pittsburgh, 1996 (with five other teams) Single-Game – Most Defensive Extra Point Attempts Against 2, vs. Rice, 1988 (2 returns, 1 scored; with three other teams) Single-Game Touchdowns Scored on Fumble Returns 2, vs. Navy, 2000 (with nine other teams) Season Total Offense – Most Plays Per Game 92.4, 1970 (924 in 10 games) Season Pass Defense – Lowest Completion Pct. Allowed (min. 200 attempts) .333, 1967 (102 of 306 attempts) Season Pass Defense­– Fewest Yds Allowed Per Attempt (min. 300 attempts) 3.78, 1967 (306 for 1,158 yards) Season Punt Return Defense – Fewest Returns Allowed 5, 1968 (52 yards) (tied with Nebraska 1995) Season Fewest Turnovers Lost 8, 2000 (tied with Clemson 1940 and Miami, Ohio 1966) Most Consecutive Winning Seasons (All Time) 42 from 1889 to 1932 (no teams in 1890-91) Season Fewest Turnovers Per Game 0.73, 2000 (8 in 11 games)

Punt Returns 1958, 17.6 yards per return

128 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Statistical Trends

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Here are Notre Dame’s team statistical averages and corresponding NCAA rankings since 1946: Offense Defense

Total Off. Rushing Passing Scoring Total Def. Rushing Passing Scoring Year Record .Games Yds PG .................... Rank Yds PG....Rank Yds PG.....Rank Pts PG....Rank Yds PG..... Rank Yds PG..........Rank Yds PG... Rank Pts PG................Rank 1946 8-0-1.......... 9 441.3................... 1 340.1................1 101.2..............40 30.1.................7 141.7*...............1 83.7.................5 58.0.................3 2.7*.......................1 1947 9-0-0......... 9 408.6................... 2 273.8................4 134.8................9 32.3.................3 168.2.................8 112.2...............20 *56.0...............6 5.8.......................4 1948 9-0-1........ 10 396.4................... 5 319.4................3 77.0................93 32.0.................6 204.9...............22 103.6...............12 101.3.............76 9.3.....................13 1949 10-0-0...... 10 434.8................... 1 291.4................4 143.4..............22 36.0.................4 219.6...............11 86.4.................4 133.2...........103 8.6.......................8 1950 4-4-1.......... 9 305.7................... 57 171.0............ 67 134.7..............27 15.4...............84 252.4...............40 156.0...............47 96.4...............36 15.6.....................52 1951 7-2-1........ 10 326.7................... 36 210.0..............31 116.7..............46 24.1...............38 251.2...............33 129.4...............23 121.8.............81 12.2.....................20 1952 7-2-1........ 10 321.3................... 34 204.6..............33 116.7..............47 18.3...............53 240.5...............24 131.5...............25 109.0.............44 10.8.....................17 1953 9-0-1........ 10 383.9................... 2 288.1................4 95.8................57 31.7.................4 223.9...............24 120.7.................9 103.2.............57 13.9.....................37 1954 9-1-0........ 10 385.3................... 6 239.3..............20 146.0................5 26.1...............14 218.0...............15 109.4.................6 108.6.............81 11.5.....................25 1955 8-2-0........ 10 357.3................... 6 272.7................5 85.6................47 21.0...............17 248.0...............43 146.9...............27 101.1.............83 11.2.....................27 1956 2-8-0........ 10 297.2................... 38 170.8..............73 126.4..............12 13.0...............76 372.6.............103 279.1.............102 93.5...............71 28.9...................101 1957 7-3-0........ 10 296.4................... 34 190.9..............44 105.5..............31 20.0...............29 279.2...............66 185.9...............64 93.3...............62 13.6.....................44 1958 6-4-0........ 10 369.7................... 5 213.6..............16 156.1................8 20.6...............25 265.8...............51 144.1...............26 121.7.............95 17.3.....................70 1959 5-5-0........ 10 278.3................... 40 135.2..............80 143.1..............13 17.1...............44 267.2...............62 168.5...............64 98.7...............59 18.0.....................85 1960 2-8-0........ 10 243.7................... 80 153.7..............71 90.0................63 11.1...............85 252.7...............50 160.8...............56 91.9...............49 18.8.....................88 1961 5-5-0........ 10 320.6................... 16 224.5..............14 96.1................49 17.5...............42 287.3...............84 128.2...............25 159.1.........112† 18.2.....................82 1962 5-5-0........ 10 252.5................... 74 137.9..............83 114.6..............42 15.9...............60 263.4...............57 176.4...............75 87.0...............18 19.2.....................90 1963 2-7-0.......... 9 220.0................... 105 147.3..............74 72.6..............101 12.0...............93 284.4...............81 166.8...............74 117.6.............84 17.6.....................77 1964 9-1-0........ 10 401.4................... 2 190.9..............19 210.5................5 28.7.................3 206.3...............15 *68.7.................2 137.6...........103 7.7.....................11 1965 7-2-1........ 10 299.5................... 41 214.5..............15 85.0................87 27.0.................9 194.4.................6 75.4.................5 119.0.............53 7.3 ......................4 1966 9-0-1........ 10 391.5................... 3 210.6..............13 180.9..............17 36.2.................1 187.6.................4 79.3.................9 108.3.............20 3.8.......................2 1967 8-2-0........ 10 391.1................... 7 217.0..............16 174.1..............20 33.7.................4 220.1...............13 104.3...............18 115.8.............22 12.4.....................24 1968 7-2-1........ 10 504.4................... 2 305.9................4 198.5..............22 37.6*...............4 249.0...............10 179.3.................4 169.7.............81 17.0.....................38 1969 8-1-1........ 10 448.9................... 7 290.5................6 158.4..............52 33.4...............12 218.7.................4 85.1.................6 133.6.............31 11.3.....................13 1970 9-1-0........ 10 510.5*................... 2 257.8..............14 252.7................8 33.0.................9 220.7.................5 96.2.................5 124.5.............22 9.7.......................6 1971 8-2-0........ 10 332.9................... 46 232.1..............24 100.8..............88 22.5...............38 198.1.................4 86.4.................3 111.7.............23 8.6.......................5 1972 8-2-0........ 10 423.8................... 7 304.3................4 119.5..............74 28.3...............18 258.3...............13 143.9...............26 114.4.............28 15.2.....................29 1973 10-0-0...... 10 461.4................... 5 350.2*..............6 111.2..............83 35.8.................8 201.3.................2 82.4.................3 118.8.............38 6.6.......................3 1974 9-2-0........ 11 434.5................... 4 283.5..............11 150.9..............29 27.7...............16 195.2.................1 102.8.................1 92.4...............15 12.4.....................14 1975 8-3-0........ 11 326.0................... 71 218.2..............55 107.8..............73 22.2...............48 270.1.............. 23 171.7...............37 98.4...............34 13.1.....................20 1976 8-3-0........ 11 363.7................... 30 207.3..............63 156.5..............32 24.9...............38 273.7...............28 120.4.................7 153.4...........118 13.5.....................26 1977 10-1-0...... 11 440.0................... 5 231.9..............40 208.1..............13 34.7.................7 237.0...............11 89.2.................3 147.8...........104 11.7.....................12 1978 8-3-0........ 11 395.9................... 19 209.0............ 51 186.9..............20 23.5...............41 324.7...............61 139.7...............21 185.0...........133 14.8.....................30 1979 7-4-0........ 11 380.3................... 26 184.1..............74 196.2..............20 22.1...............50 307.4...............50 180.5...............62 126.9............ 50 17.9.....................59 1980 9-1-1........ 11 328.6................... 72 244.9..............15 83.7.............131 21.6...............61 213.2.................4 109.8.................8 103.0...............8 10.1.......................5 1981 5-6-0....... 11 328.1................... 71 180.5..............55 147.6..............72 21.1...............64 293.3...............37 166.1...............68 127.2.............16 14.5.....................32 1982 6-4-1........ 11 330.9................... 67 173.5..............42 157.4..............64 18.7...............72 283.9...............10 95.5.................8 188.5.............60 15.8.....................22 1983 6-5-0........ 11 428.5................... 9 238.8..............17 189.6..............45 27.0...............21 286.7...............14 133.9...............29 152.8.............14 14.5.....................13 1984 7-4-0........ 11 336.5................... 57 146.9..............69 189.6..............37 25.4...............33 318.2...............31 174.3...............69 143.9.............12 19.3 ....................42 1985 5-6-0....... 11 335.0................... 68 164.4..............56 170.6..............61 20.9...............62 352.7...............56 158.3...............42 194.5.............65 21.3.....................49 1986 5-6-0........ 11 411.5................... 14 189.4..............33 222.2..............28 27.2...............24 312.6...............26 119.5...............19 193.2.............63 19.9.....................44 1987 8-3-0........ 11 381.0................... 35 252.1..............14 128.9..............81 29.9...............15 301.3...............17 154.2...............41 147.1.............13 16.6.....................21 1988 11-0-0...... 11 388.0................... 36 258.0..............11 130.0..............86 32.6...............15 280.3...............13 112.4...............10 167.9.............34 12.3...................... 3 1989 11-1-0...... 12 401.5................... 29 287.7................8 113.8..............98 33.8...............11 295.8...............14 105.6...............14 190.3.............43 15.3.....................12 1990 9-2-0........ 11 417.0................... 17 250.3..............12 166.7..............68 31.8...............19 390.3...............73 123.2...............24 267.1.............90 22.6.....................50 1991 9-3-0........ 12 455.6................... 11 269.1................6 186.5..............51 35.5...............10 382.3...............73 204.8...............84 177.5.............60 21.8.....................53 1992 9-1-1........ 11 470.4................... 3 280.9................3 189.5.............t49 37.2.................4 327.1...............32 111.1.................9 216.1.............31 16.2.....................20 1993 10-1-0...... 11 429.6................... 22 260.7................6 168.8..............73 36.6.................9 317.0...............20 89.6.................4 227.5.............51 17.6.....................20 1994 6-4-1........ 11 384.55................... 37 215.6..............20 168.9..............78 28.9..............t30 332.8...............32 139.8...............39 193.0.............43 21.7....................t37 1995 9-2-0........ 11 419.9................... 22 233.8................6 186.1..............69 33.3...............13 362.2...............51 190.7...............78 171.5.............57 19.6.....................33 1996 8-3............ 11 463.7................... 10 269.5................8 193.7..............53 37.0..............t10 270.0...............11 119.5...............24 150.5...............8 16.5.....................14 1997 7-6............ 13 360.25................... 63 174.9..............36 185.3..............75 22.8...............67 365.1...............60 184.8...............83 180.3.............24 19.8.....................51 1998 9-3............ 12 382.45................... 42 212.5..............16 169.9..............82 27.3...............43 347.2...............43 141.8...............40 205.4.............53 19.4.....................27 1999 5-7............ 12 419.7................... 19 181.5..............26 238.2..............34 29.0...............35 383.7...............74 142.2...............50 241.5.............82 27.6.....................78 2000 9-3............ 12 345.7................... 76 213.5..............14 132.2............109 31.3...............29 353.8...............51 147.6...............57 206.2.............44 20.5.....................34 2001 5-6............ 11 289.7................... 110 188.8..............30 101.5............114 19.4...............99 304.9...............14 132.2...............39 172.6.............10 19.5.....................22 2002 10-3.......... 13 313.54................... 108 139.4..............68 174.2..............91 22.3...............91 300.0...............13 95.2...............10 204.8.............46 16.7.......................9 2003 5-7............ 12 336.3................... 90 157.2..............56 179.0..............92 20.2...............93 340.1...............33 127.1...............29 213.0.............48 26.2.....................65 2004 6-6............ 12 345.5................... 81 127.4..............85 218.1..............54 24.1...............72 369.4...............54 88.2.................4 281.2...........116 24.1.....................46 2005 9-3............ 12 477.3................... 10 147.1..............55 330.3*..............4 36.7.................8 396.9...............75 132.3...............34 264.6...........103 24.5.....................53 2006 10-3.......... 13 389.77................... 23 125.69............72 264.08............13 31.0...............16 340.23.............65 136.85...............61 203.38...........60 23.85.....................67 2007 3-9............ 12 242.25................... 119 75.25........... 115 167.00..........110 16.42...........116 357.00.............39 195.42...............96 161.58.............2 28.75.....................72 2008 7-6............ 13 355.08................... 65 109.69......... 100 245.38............34 24.69.............67 329.85.............39 134.15...............45 195.69...........43 22.15.....................42 2009 6-6............ 12 451.75................... 8 128.25............84 323.50..............5 30.08.............32 397.75.............86 170.25...............89 227.50...........76 25.92.....................63 2010 8-5............ 13 379.69................... 61 126.62............92 253.08............34 26.31.............67 357.23.............50 142.15...............50 215.08...........54 20.23.....................23 2011 8-5............ 13 413.00................... 35 138.92............47 252.62............40 29.23.............49 344.69.............30 138.92...............47 205.77...........38 20.69.....................24 2012 12-1.......... 13 412.15................... 54 189.38............38 222.77............71 25.77.............78 305.46...............7 105.69...............11 199.77...........25 12.77.......................2 * Notre D ame record †Last in nation

129 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

All-Time Scores 1887

1896

Coach: None Captain: Henry Luhn Record: 0-1-0 November 23 L Michigan

Coach: Frank E. Hering Captain: Frank E. Hering Record: 4-3-0 8 L Chicago Physicians & Surgeons October October 14 L Chicago October 27 W South Bend Commercial Athletic Club October 31 W Albion November 14 L Purdue November 20 W Highland Views November 26 W Beloit (R)

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1888 Coach: None Captain: Edward Prudhomme Record: 1-2-0 20 L Michigan April April 21 L Michigan December 6 W Harvard Prep

1889 Coach: None Captain: Edward Prudhomme Record: 1-0-0 November 14 W Northwestern

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1890-91 - No Team 1892

0-4 0-18 46-0 24-0 22-28 82-0 8-0

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0-0 4-0 62-0 5-34 60-0 34-6

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5-0 53-0 0-23 32-0 5-11 60-0

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29-5 40-0 6-23 38-0 0-12 17-0 12-0 17-0 10-10 0-5

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1897 Coach: Frank E. Hering Record: 4-1-1 13 T October October 23 W October 28 W November 6 L November 13 W November 25 W

Captain: Jack Mullen Rush Medical DePauw Chicago Dental Surgeons Chicago St. Viator Michigan State (R)

1898

Coach: None Captain: Pat Coady Record: 1-0-1 19 W South Bend High School October November 24 T Hillsdale

56-0 10-10

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34-0 8-6 28-0 22-10 0-8

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1893 Coach: None Captain: Frank Keough Record: 4-1-0 October 25 W Kalamazoo November 11 W Albion November 23 W De LaSalle (S) November 30 W Hillsdale (S) 1 L Chicago January

1894 Coach: James L. Morison Captain: Frank Keough Record: 3-1-1 October 13 W Hillsdale 20 T Albion October November 15 W Wabash November 22 W Rush Medical November 29 L Albion

14-0 6-6 30-0 18-6 12-19

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20-0 18-2 0-18 32-0

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1895 Coach: H. G. Hadden Captain: Dan Casey Record: 3-1-0 October 19 W Northwestern Law November 7 W Illinois Cycling Club November 22 L Indianapolis Artillery (S) November 28 W Chicago Physicians & Surgeons

Coach: Frank E. Hering Captain: Jack Mullen Record: 4-2-0 8 W Illinois October 15 W Michigan State October October 23 L Michigan October 29 W DePauw November 5 L Indiana November 19 W Albion

1899 Coach: James McWeeney Captain: Jack Mullen Record: 6-3-1 September 27 W Englewood High School September 30 W Michigan State 4 L Chicago October October 14 W Lake Forest 18 L Michigan October October 23 W Indiana 27 W Northwestern (R) October November 4 W Rush Medical November 18 T Purdue November 30 L Chicago Physicians & Surgeons

Key to Abbreviations W-L-T Game won, lost or tied H Home game A A: game, played at opponent’s home stadium N Game played at a N: site; see footnote for city NT Night game HC Homecoming game TH Game played on Thanksgiving Day R Game played in rain

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Game played in snow Time remaining in games decided in the final minutes; in case of ties, time followed by team scoring last Capacity crowd Beginning with the 1936 season, the number in front of the opponent name indicates Notre Dame’s ranking in the Associated Press poll coming into the game. The number following the opponent name indicates its ranking.

Scoring Values Seasons Touchdown Field Goal Point After Safety 1887-1897 4 points 5 points 2 points 2 points 1898-1903 5 points 5 points 1 point 2 points 1904-1908 5 points 4 points 1 point 2 points 1909-1911 5 points 3 points 1 point 2 points 1912-1957 6 points 3 points 1 point 2 points 6 points 3 points 1 point for kick 2 points 1958 to date

2 points for run or pass

130 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

All-Time Scores Coach: Henry J. McGlew Captain: Pat Beacom Record: 5-4-0 44-0 H September 30 W North Division High School (Chicago) October 7 W Michigan State 28-0 H October 14 L Wisconsin (at Milwaukee) 0-21 N October 21 L Wabash 0-5 H October 28 W *American Medical 142-0 H 71-0 H November 4 W DePauw 5-22 A November 11 L Indiana November 18 W Bennett Medical College (Chicago) 22-0 H November 24 L Purdue 0-32 A * After a 25-minute first half, with Notre D ame leading 111-0, the second half was shortened to only eight minutes to permit the ‘‘D octors’’ time to eat b efore catching a train to C hicago. Notre D ame scored 27 touchdowns, b ut missed 20 extra points.

55-0 68-0 64-0 58-0 0-6 6-6 0-54 0-7 5-0 5-0

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1901 Coach: Pat O’Dea Record: 8-1-1 September 28 October 5 October 12 October 19 October 26 November 2 November 9 November 16 November 23 November 28

Captain: Al Fortin T W L W W W W W W W

1906

South Bend Athletic Club Ohio Medical University Northwestern (R) Chicago Medical College Beloit Lake Forest Purdue Indiana (R) Chicago Physicians & Surgeons South Bend Athletic Club

0-0 6-0 0-2 32-0 5-0 16-0 12-6 18-5 34-0 22-6

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33-0 28-0 0-23 11-5 6-5 5-12 92-0 22-0 6-6

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1903 12-0 28-0 56-0 52-0 46-0 28-0 0-0 35-0 34-0

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1904 12-4 44-0 0-58 17-5 6-0 5-24 10-0 0-36

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Coach: Thomas A. Barry Captain: Dom Callicrate Record: 6-0-1 October 12 W Chicago Physicians & Surgeons (R) 19 W Franklin October October 26 W Olivet November 2 T Indiana November 9 W Knox November 23 W Purdue November 28 W St. Vincent’s (Chicago)

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39-0 64-0 6-12 88-0 58-4 11-0 8-4 46-0 6-0

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58-0 60-11 17-0 6-0 11-3 46-0 38-0 0-0

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48-0 51-0 0-17 41-3 47-0 5-5

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1908 Coach: Victor M. Place Captain: Harry Miller Record: 8-1-0 October 3 W Hillsdale October 10 W Franklin October 17 L Michigan October 24 W Chicago Physicians & Surgeons 29 W Ohio Northern October November 7 W Indiana (at Indianapolis) November 13 W Wabash November 18 W St. Viator November 26 W Marquette

1909 Coach: Frank C. Longman Captain: Howard Edwards Record: 7-0-1 9 W Olivet October October 16 W Rose Poly October 23 W Michigan State October 30 W Pittsburgh November 6 W Michigan November 13 W Miami (Ohio) November 20 W Wabash November 25 T Marquette “The Notre D ame Victory March” was introduced this season.

1910 Coach: Frank C. Longman Captain: Ralph Dimmick Record: 4-1-1 October 8 W Olivet October 22 W Butchel (Akron) October 29 L Michigan State November 12 W Rose Poly November 19 W *Ohio Northern November 24 T Marquette * Notre D ame’s 100th victory

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

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Coach: Louis (Red) Salmon Captain: Frank Shaughnessy Record: 5-3-0 1 W Wabash October October 8 W American Medical October 15 L Wisconsin (at Milwaukee) October 22 W Ohio Medical University October 27 W Toledo Athletic Association November 5 L Kansas November 19 W DePauw November 24 L Purdue

32-0 23-0 22-4 0-0 22-4 17-0 21-12

1907

History and records

Coach: James F. Faragher Captain: Louis (Red) Salmon Record: 8-0-1 October 3 W Michigan State 10 W Lake Forest October October 17 W DePauw (R) October 24 W American Medical October 29 W Chicago Physicians & Surgeons November 7 W Missouri Osteopaths November 14 T Northwestern (at South Side Park, Chicago) November 21 W Ohio Medical University November 26 W Wabash

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Coach: James F. Faragher Captain: Louis (Red) Salmon Record: 6-2-1 September 27 W Michigan State 11 W Lake Forest October October 18 L Michigan (at Toledo) October 25 W Indiana November 1 W Ohio Medical University November 8 L Knox November 15 W American Medical November 22 W DePauw November 27 T Purdue

26-0 17-0 28-0 5-0 2-0 0-12 29-0

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1902

Coach: Thomas A. Barry Captain: Bob Bracken Record: 6-1-0 6 W Franklin October October 13 W Hillsdale October 20 W Chicago Physicians & Surgeons October 27 W Michigan State November 3 W Purdue November 10 L Indiana (at Indianapolis) November 24 W Beloit (R)

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1905

Coach: Pat O’Dea Captain: John Farley Record: 6-3-1 September 29 W Goshen October 6 W Englewood High School October 13 W South Bend Howard Park October 20 W Cincinnati October 25 L Indiana November 3 T Beloit November 10 L Wisconsin November 17 L Michigan November 24 W Rush Medical (R) November 29 W Chicago Physicians & Surgeons

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All-Time Scores 1911

1917

Coach: John L. Marks Record: 6-0-2 7 W October October 14 W October 21 W October 28 W November 4 T November 11 W November 20 W November 30 T

Captain: Luke Kelly Ohio Northern St. Viator Butler (R) Loyola (Chicago) Pittsburgh St. Bonaventure Wabash Marquette

32-6 43-0 27-0 80-0 0-0 34-0 6-3 0-0

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Coach: Jesse Harper Captain: Jim Phelan Record: 6-1-1 6 W Kalamazoo October October 13 T Wisconsin October 20 L Nebraska October 27 W South Dakota (R) November 3 W Army November 10 W Morningside November 17 W Michigan State November 24 W Washington & Jefferson

1912 Coach: John L. Marks Captain: Charles (Gus) Dorais Record: 7-0-0 5 W St. Viator October October 12 W Adrian October 19 W Morris Harvey October 26 W Wabash November 2 W Pittsburgh (S) November 9 W St. Louis November 28 W Marquette (at Comiskey Park, Chicago)

116-7 74-7 39-0 41-6 3-0 47-7 69-0

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1918 Coach: Knute Rockne Captain: Leonard Bahan Record: 3-1-2 September 28 W Case Tech November 2 W Wabash November 9 T Great Lakes November 16 L Michigan State (R) November 23 W Purdue November 28 T Nebraska (S)

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1919

Coach: Jesse Harper Captain: Knute Rockne Record: 7-0-0 October 4 W Ohio Northern 18 W South Dakota October October 25 W Alma November 1 W Army November 7 W Penn State (R) November 22 W Christian Brothers (St. Louis) November 27 W Texas

Coach: Knute Rockne Captain: Leonard Bahan Record: 9-0-0 October 4 W Kalamazoo 11 W Mount Union October October 18 W Nebraska October 25 W Western Michigan 1 W Indiana (R) (at Indianapolis) November November 8 W Army 15 W Michigan State November November 22 W Purdue November 27 W Morningside (S)

87-0 20-7 62-0 35-13 14-7 20-7 30-7

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56-0 102-0 0-28 33-0 20-7 7-20 48-6 20-0

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32-0 34-0 19-20 6-0 7-0 41-0 36-7 55-2

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48-0 48-0 26-0 60-0 10-30 21-0 14-0 46-0 20-0

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1914

1916 Coach: Jesse Harper Captain: Stan Cofall Record: 8-1-0 September 30 W Case Tech October 7 W Western Reserve October 14 W Haskell October 28 W Wabash November 4 L Army November 11 W South Dakota (at Sioux Falls) November 18 W Michigan State November 25 W Alma November 30 W Nebraska

26-6 67-7 7-7 7-13 26-6 0-0

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1915 Coach: Jesse Harper Captain: Freeman Fitzgerald Record: 7-1-0 2 W Alma October October 9 W Haskell October 23 L Nebraska October 30 W South Dakota November 6 W Army November 13 W Creighton November 25 W Texas November 27 W Rice

H A A H A A H A

The Knute Rockne Years – 13 seasons: 105-12-5 (.881)

The Jesse Harper Years – 5 seasons: 34-5-1 (.863)

Coach: Jesse Harper Captain: Keith Jones Record: 6-2-0 October 3 W Alma 10 W Rose Poly October October 17 L Yale October 24 W South Dakota (at Sioux Falls) 31 W Haskell October November 7 L Army November 14 W Carlisle (at Comiskey Park, Chicago) November 26 W Syracuse

55-0 0-0 0-7 40-0 7-2 13-0 23-0 3-0

Coach: Knute Rockne Captain: Frank Coughlin Record: 9-0-0 October 2 W Kalamazoo 39-0 H 5,000 9 W Western Michigan 41-0 H 3,500 October October 16 W Nebraska 16-7 A 9,000 October 23 W Valparaiso 28-3 H 8,000 30 W Army 27-17 A 10,000 October November 6 W Purdue (HC) 28-0 H 12,000 13 W Indiana (at Indianapolis) 13-10 N 14,000 November November 20 W *Northwestern 33-7 A c20,000 November 25 W Michigan State 25-0 A 8,000 *George Gipp’s last game. He contracted strep throat and died from complications of the disease on D ecemb er 14 at the age of 25.

1921 Coach: Knute Rockne Captain: Eddie Anderson Record: 10-1-0 September 24 W Kalamazoo October 1 W DePauw October 8 L Iowa October 15 W Purdue October 22 W Nebraska (HC) October 29 W Indiana (at Indianapolis) (R) November 5 W Army November 8 W Rutgers (at Polo Grounds, NYC) November 12 W Haskell November 19 W Marquette November 24 W Michigan State

132 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

56-0 H 57-10 H 7-10 A 33-0 A 7-0 H 28-7 N 28-0 A 48-0 N 42-7 H 21-7 A 48-0 H

8,000 8,000 7,500 7,500 14,000 10,000 7,000 12,000 5,000 11,000 15,000

All-Time Scores 1927

Coach: Knute Rockne Captain: Glen Carberry Record: 8-1-1 September 30 W Kalamazoo October 7 W St. Louis October 14 W Purdue October 21 W DePauw October 28 W Georgia Tech 4 W Indiana (HC) November November 11 T Army November 18 W Butler November 25 W Carnegie Tech (S) November 30 L Nebraska

Coach: Knute Rockne Captain: John Smith Record: 7-1-1 1 W Coe (R) October October 8 W Detroit October 15 W Navy (at Baltimore) October 22 W Indiana October 29 W Georgia Tech 5 T Minnesota (S) (1:00-M) November November 12 L Army November 19 W Drake November 26 W USC (at Soldier Field) * Paid attendance: 99,573

46-0 H 5,000 26-0 H 7,000 20-0 A 9,000 34-7 H 5,000 13-3 A 20,000 27-0 H c22,000 0-0 A 15,000 31-3 A 12,000 19-0 A 30,000 6-14 A 16,000

Coach: Knute Rockne Captain: Fred Miller Record: 5-4-0 29 W Loyola (New Orleans) September October 6 L Wisconsin October 13 W Navy (at Soldier Field) October 20 L Georgia Tech October 27 W Drake 3 W Penn State (R) (at Philadelphia) November November 10 W Army (2:30) (at Yankee Stadium) November 17 L Carnegie Tech (R) December 1 L USC * Paid attendance: 103,081 †First defeat at home since 1905

74-0 H 10,000 14-0 H 8,000 13-0 N c30,000 25-2 A 30,000 35-7 H 20,000 34-7 H 20,000 7-14 A 30,000 34-7 H 10,000 26-0 A 30,000 13-0 A 9,000

1924 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

ROSE BOWL

January 1 W * Notre D ame’s 200th victory

Stanford (at Pasadena, Calif.)

1929 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 40-0 H 8,000 34-0 H 10,000 13-7 N c55,000 12-0 A 40,000 34-3 H c22,000 38-3 A 28,425 34-6 H c22,000 13-6 N 45,000 40-19 A 35,000 27-10

N c53,000

Coach: Knute Rockne Captain: John Law Record: 9-0-0 October 5 W Indiana 12 W Navy (at Baltimore) October October 19 W Wisconsin (at Soldier Field) October 26 W Carnegie Tech 2 W Georgia Tech November November 9 W Drake (at Soldier Field) 16 W USC (at Soldier Field) November November 23 W Northwestern November 30 W Army (at Yankee Stadium) No home games; Notre D ame Stadium was under construction * Paid attendance: 99,351

14-0 A 16,111 14-7 N c64,681 19-0 N 90,000 7-0 A c66,000 26-6 A 22,000 19-7 N 50,000 13-12 N* c112,912 26-6 A c50,000 7-0 N c79,408

1930 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

1925 41-0 H 13,000 69-0 H 10,000 19-3 H 10,000 0-27 N c65,000 19-7 A c49,000 13-0 A 12,000 0-0 A c20,000 26-0 H c27,000 13-10 H c27,000 0-17 A c45,000

1926 77-0 20-7 28-0 6-0 12-0 26-0 7-0 21-0 0-19 13-12

H 8,000 A c48,648 H 18,000 A c41,000 H 11,000 H 20,000 N c63,029 H 20,000 A c45,000 A c74,378

20-14 H 14,751 26-2 H 40,593 21-6 H 30,009 35-19 A c66,586 27-0 H 11,113 60-20 A c75,657 28-7 H 10,106 14-0 A c44,648 7-6 N* c110,000 27-0 A c73,967

University and media information

Coach: Knute Rockne Captains: Gene Edwards and Tom Hearden Record: 9-1-0 2 W Beloit October October 9 W Minnesota October 16 W Penn State (R) October 23 W Northwestern October 30 W Georgia Tech (R) November 6 W Indiana November 13 W Army (at Yankee Stadium) November 20 W Drake (HC) (S) November 27 L Carnegie Tech December 4 W USC (2:00)

Coach: Knute Rockne Captain: Tom Conley Record: 10-0-0 October 4 W SMU (4:00) 11 W Navy@ October October 18 W Carnegie Tech October 25 W Pittsburgh November 1 W Indiana November 8 W Pennsylvania November 15 W Drake November 22 W Northwestern November 29 W Army (R-S)(3:30) (at Soldier Field) December 6 W USC @D edication of Notre D ame Stadium * Paid attendance: 103,310

History and records

Coach: Knute Rockne Captain: Clem Crowe Record: 7-2-1 September 26 W Baylor (R) 3 W Lombard October October 10 W Beloit October 17 L Army (at Yankee Stadium) October 24 W Minnesota October 31 W Georgia Tech (R) November 7 T Penn State (R) November 14 W Carnegie Tech (HC) November 21 W Northwestern November 26 L Nebraska

2012 season review

Coach: Knute Rockne Captain: Adam Walsh Record: 10-0-0 October 4 W Lombard 11 W Wabash October October 18 W Army (at Polo Grounds) October 25 W Princeton 1 W *Georgia Tech (HC) November November 8 W Wisconsin November 15 W Nebraska November 22 W Northwestern (at Soldier Field) November 29 W Carnegie Tech

12-6 H 15,000 6-22 A 29,885 7-0 N *c120,000 0-13 A c35,000 32-6 H 12,000 9-0 N 30,000 12-6 N c78,188 7-27 H† c27,000 14-27 A c72,632

coaches & staff

1928

Coach: Knute Rockne Captain: Harvey Brown Record: 9-1-0 September 29 W Kalamazoo October 6 W Lombard October 13 W Army (at Ebbets Field, Brooklyn) October 20 W Princeton October 27 W Georgia Tech 3 W Purdue (HC) November November 10 L Nebraska November 17 W Butler November 24 W Carnegie Tech 29 W St. Louis (R) November

The Fighting Irish

1923

28-7 H 10,000 20-0 A c28,000 19-6 N 45,101 19-6 A 16,000 26-7 H 17,000 7-7 H 25,000 0-18 YS c65,678 32-0 A 8,412 7-6 N *c120,000

here COME the irish

1922

133 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

All-Time Scores The Hunk Anderson Years – 3 seasons: 16-9-2 (.630) 1931 Coach: Heartley (Hunk) Anderson Captain: Tommy Yarr Record: 6-2-1 3 W Indiana October October 10 T Northwestern (R) (at Soldier Field) October 17 W Drake October 24 W Pittsburgh October 31 W Carnegie Tech November 7 W Pennsylvania November 14 W Navy (at Baltimore) November 21 L USC (1:00) November 28 L Army (at Yankee Stadium) *First capacity crowd in Notre D ame Stadium

25-0 A 12,098 0-0 N 65,000 63-0 H 23,835 25-12 H 37,394 19-0 A 42,271 49-0 H 39,173 20-0 N 56,861 14-16 H *50,731 0-12 N c78,559

73-0 H 8,369 62-0 H 6,663 42-0 H 16,015 0-12 A 55,616 24-6 A 18,062 21-0 H 31,853 12-0 N 61,122 21-0 N c78,115 0-13 A c93,924

1933 Coach: Heartley (Hunk) Anderson Captains: Hugh Devore & Tom Gorman Record: 3-5-1 October 7 T Kansas 0-0 H 9,221 14 W Indiana 12-2 A 15,152 October October 21 L Carnegie Tech 0-7 A 45,890 October 28 L Pittsburgh 0-14 H 16,627 4 L Navy (at Baltimore) 0-7 N 34,579 November November 11 L Purdue 0-19 H 27,476 18 W Northwestern 7-0 A 31,182 November November 25 L USC 0-19 H 25,037 December 2 W Army (at Yankee Stadium) 13-12 N c73,594

The Elmer Layden Years – 7 seasons: 47-13-3 (.770) 1934 Coach: Elmer Layden Captain: Dom Vairo Record: 6-3-0 October 6 L Texas October 13 W Purdue October 20 W Carnegie Tech (R) October 27 W Wisconsin 3 L Pittsburgh November November 10 L Navy (R) (at Cleveland) November 17 W Northwestern November 24 W Army (4:00) (at Yankee Stadium) December 8 W USC

6-7 H 20,353 18-7 H 34,263 13-0 H 11,242 19-0 H 25,354 0-19 A 56,556 6-10 N 54,571 20-7 A 38,413 12-6 N c78,757 14-0 A 45,568

1935 Coach: Elmer Layden Captain: *Joe Sullivan Record: 7-1-1 September 28 W Kansas October 5 W Carnegie Tech October 12 W Wisconsin October 19 W Pittsburgh (3:00) October 26 W Navy (at Baltimore) November 2 W Ohio State (0:32) 9 L Northwestern (R) November November 16 T Army (0:29-ND)

(at Yankee Stadium) November 23 W USC *D ied from complications of pneumonia, March 1935

Coach: Elmer Layden Captains: *Bill Smith and John Lautar Record: 6-2-1 3 W Carnegie Tech 21-7 H 15,673 October October 10 W Washington (St. Louis) 14-6 H 9,879 October 17 W Wisconsin (R) 27-0 H 16,423 October 24 L (7) Pittsburgh (9) 0-26 A c66,622 October 31 W Ohio State (R) 7-2 H 50,017 7 L (13) Navy (at Baltimore) 0-3 N 51,126 November November 14 W Army (at Yankee Stadium) 20-6 N c74,423 November 21 W (11) Northwestern (1) 26-6 H 52,131 December 5 T (9) USC 13-13 A 71,201 *C aptain-elect Smith resigned his captaincy b ecause of illness and Lautar was elected acting captain.

1937

1932 Coach: Heartley (Hunk) Anderson Captain: Paul Host Record: 7-2-0 8 W Haskell October October 15 W Drake October 22 W Carnegie Tech October 29 L Pittsburgh November 5 W Kansas November 12 W Northwestern 19 W Navy (at Cleveland) November November 26 W Army (at Yankee Stadium) December 10 L USC

1936

28-7 H 11,102 14-3 A 27,542 27-0 A 19,863 9-6 H 39,989 14-0 N c57,810 18-13 A c81,018 7-14 H 34,430 6-6 N c78,114

Coach: Elmer Layden Record: 6-2-1 2 October October 9 October 16 October 23 October 30 6 November November 13 November 20 November 27

Captain: Joe Zwers W T L W W L W W W

Drake Illinois Carnegie Tech Navy (S) (2:00) Minnesota (4) (12) Pittsburgh (3) (18) Army (R) (at Yankee Stadium) (12) Northwestern (9) USC (1:45)

21-0 0-0 7-9 9-7 7-6 6-21 7-0 7-0 13-6

H 14,955 A 42,253 A 30,418 H 45,000 A c63,237 H c54,309 N c76,359 A 42,573 H 28,920

1938 Coach: Elmer Layden Captain: Jim McGoldrick Record: 8-1-0 October 1 W Kansas 8 W Georgia Tech October October 15 W Illinois October 22 W (5) Carnegie Tech (13) 29 W (7) Army (at Yankee Stadium) October November 5 W (4) Navy (R) (at Baltimore) 12 W (2) *Minnesota (12) November November 19 W (1) Northwestern (16) December 3 L (1) USC (8) * Notre D ame’s 300th victory

52-0 H 25,615 14-6 A 26,533 14-6 H 29,142 7-0 H 25,934 19-7 N c76,338 15-0 N 58,271 19-0 H c55,245 9-7 A c46,348 0-13 A c97,146

1939 Coach: Elmer Layden Captain: Johnny Kelly Record: 7-2-0 September 30 W Purdue 7 W Georgia Tech October October 14 W SMU October 21 W (2) Navy (at Cleveland) October 28 W (2) Carnegie Tech (S) November 4 W (4) Army (at Yankee Stadium) November 11 L (3) Iowa November 18 W (9) Northwestern (3:30) November 25 L (7) USC (4)

3-0 H 31,341 17-14 H 17,322 20-19 H 29,730 14-7 N c78,257 7-6 A c61,420 14-0 N c75,632 6-7 A c42,380 7-0 H 49,204 12-20 H c54,799

1940 Coach: Elmer Layden Record: 7-2-0 5 October October 12 October 19 October 26 November 2 November 9 November 16 November 23 December 7

Captain: Milt Piepul W W W W W W L L W

Col. of Pacific Georgia Tech (6) Carnegie Tech (2) Illinois (2) Army (R) (at Yankee Stadium) (7) Navy (4:00) (at Baltimore) (7) Iowa (5:00) (14) Northwestern (10) USC

20-13 H 38,305

134 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

25-7 26-20 61-0 26-0 7-0 13-7 0-7 0-20 10-6

H H H A N N H A A

22,670 32,492 29,515 c68,578 c75,474 c61,579 45,960 c46,273 85,808

All-Time Scores The Frank Leahy Years – 11 seasons: 87-11-9 (.855)

1944

Coach: Frank Leahy Captain: Paul Lillis Record: 8-0-1 September 27 W Arizona October 4 W Indiana (R) October 11 W Georgia Tech October 18 W (8) Carnegie Tech (R) October 25 W (7) Illinois November 1 T (6) Army (R) (14) (at Yankee Stadium) November 8 W (7) Navy (6) (at Baltimore) November 15 W (5) Northwestern (8) November 22 W (4) USC

38-7 H 19,567 19-6 H 34,713 20-0 A c28,986 16-0 A 17,208 49-14 H 34,896 0-0 N c75,226 20-13 N c62,074 7-6 A c46,211 20-18 H c54,967

7-7 A 23,243 6-13 H 20,545 27-0 H 22,374 28-0 H 26,800 21-14 A 43,476 9-0 N 66,699 13-0 N c74,946 20-32 H c54,379 27-20 H 26,098 13-0 A 94,519 13-13 N 19,225

1943 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 41-0 55-13 35-12 50-0 47-0 33-6 26-0 25-6 14-13 14-19

A H A A H N N A H A

43,437 26,497 c86,408 16,235 24,676 c77,900 c75,121 c49,124 39,446 c23,000

Pittsburgh Tulane (1) Dartmouth (R) (at Fenway Park) (1) Wisconsin (1) Illinois (14) (2) Navy (6) (at Baltimore) (5) Army (1) (at Yankee Stadium) (11) Northwestern (18) Georgia Tech (10) (9) Great Lakes (12)

58-0 26-0 64-0 28-13 13-7 13-32 0-59 21-0 21-0 28-7

A 46,069 H 32,909 N c38,167 H 36,086 A 57,122 N c60,938 N c75,142 H 39,701 A 28,662 H 36,900

7-0 40-7 34-0 39-9 56-0 6-6 0-48 34-7 32-6 7-39

H 41,569 A 30,157 H 34,645 A c57,542 H 42,841 N c82,020 N c74,621 A c46,294 A 51,368 A c23,000

1945 Coach: Hugh Devore Captain: Frank Dancewicz Record: 7-2-1 September 29 W Illinois October 6 W Georgia Tech October 13 W (3) Dartmouth October 20 W (3) Pittsburgh October 27 W (2) Iowa 3 T (2) Navy (3) (at Cleveland) November November 10 L (2) Army (1) (at Yankee Stadium) November 17 W (7) Northwestern November 24 W (5) Tulane 1 L (5) Great Lakes December

1946 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Coach: Frank Leahy Captains: Game-by-Game Record: 8-0-1 September 28 W Illinois 5 W Pittsburgh October October 12 W (3) Purdue October 26 W (2) Iowa (17) 2 W (2) Navy (at Baltimore) November November 9 T (2) Army (1) (at Yankee Stadium) 16 W (2) Northwestern (R) November November 23 W (2) Tulane November 30 W (2) USC (16)

26-6 A c75,119 33-0 H 50,350 49-6 H c55,452 41-6 A 52,311 28-0 N c63,909 0-0 N c74,121 27-0 H c56,000 41-0 A 65,841 26-6 H c55,298

1947 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 40-6 22-7 31-0 21-0 27-0 27-7 26-19 59-6 38-7

A A H H N H A H A

c64,333 42,000 c56,000 c56,000 c84,070 c59,171 c48,000 c57,000 c104,953

1948

Frank Leahy

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

28-27 H c59,343 40-0 A c64,000 26-7 H c58,126 44-13 A c38,000 27-12 A c53,000 41-7 N c63,314 42-6 A c34,000 12-7 H c59,305 46-0 H 50,609 14-14 A c100,571

University and media information

Coach: Frank Leahy Captain: Bill Fischer Record: 9-0-1 September 25 W Purdue October 2 W Pittsburgh October 9 W (1) Michigan State October 16 W (2) Nebraska October 23 W (2) Iowa October 30 W (2) Navy (at Baltimore) November 6 W (1) Indiana (R) 13 W (2) Northwestern (8) November November 27 W (2) Washington December 4 T (2) USC (0:35-ND)

History and records

Coach: Frank Leahy Captain: George Connor Record: 9-0-0 October 4 W Pittsburgh 11 W (1) Purdue October October 18 W (2) Nebraska October 25 W (2) Iowa November 1 W (1) Navy (at Cleveland) November 8 W (1) Army (9) 15 W (1) Northwestern (R) November November 22 W (2) Tulane December 6 W (1) USC (3)

2012 season review

Coach: Frank Leahy Captain: Pat Filley Record: 9-1-0 September 25 W Pittsburgh 2 W Georgia Tech October October 9 W (1) Michigan (2) October 16 W (1) Wisconsin 23 W (1) Illinois (R) October October 30 W (1) Navy (3) (at Cleveland) 6 W (1) Army (3) (at Yankee Stadium) November November 13 W (1) Northwestern (8) November 20 W (1) Iowa Pre-Flight (2) 27 L (1) Great Lakes (0:33) November

W W W W W L L W W W

coaches & staff

Coach: Frank Leahy Captain: George Murphy Record: 7-2-2 26 T Wisconsin September October 3 L Georgia Tech October 10 W Stanford October 17 W Iowa Pre-Flight October 24 W (8) Illinois (5) October 31 W (4) Navy (R) (at Cleveland) November 7 W (4) Army (19) (at Yankee Stadium) November 14 L (4) Michigan (6) 21 W (8) Northwestern November November 28 W (8) USC (14) 5 T (6) Great Lakes (S) (at Soldier Field) December

Captain: Pat Filley

The Fighting Irish

1942

Coach: Ed McKeever Record: 8-2-0 30 September October 7 October 14 October 21 October 28 4 November November 11 November 18 November 25 December 2

here COME the irish

1941

135

All-Time Scores 1949 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

The Terry Brennan Years – 5 seasons: 32-18-0 (.640)

Coach: Frank Leahy Captains: Leon Hart and Jim Martin Record: 10-0-0 September 24 W Indiana October 1 W Washington October 8 W (2) Purdue October 15 W (1) Tulane (4) October 29 W (1) Navy (at Baltimore) 5 W (1) Michigan State (10) November November 12 W (1) North Carolina

(at Yankee Stadium) November 19 W (1) Iowa November 26 W (1) USC (17) 3 W (1) SMU December

1954 49-6 H 53,844 27-7 A c41,500 35-12 A c52,000 46-7 H c58,196 40-0 N c62,000 34-21 A c51,277 42-6 N c67,000 28-7 32-0 27-20

H H A

c56,790 c57,214 75,457

1950 Coach: Frank Leahy Captain: Jerry Groom Record: 4-4-1 30 W (1) North Carolina (2:40) (20) September October 7 L (1) Purdue (R) October 14 W (10) Tulane October 21 L (11) Indiana October 28 L Michigan State (15) 4 W Navy (R-S) (at Cleveland) November November 11 W Pittsburgh November 18 T Iowa December 2 L USC

Captains: Paul Matz and Dan Shannon W L W W W W W W W W

(2) Texas (4) (1) Purdue (19) (8) Pittsburgh (8) Michigan State (R) (6) Navy (15) (at Baltimore) (5) Pennsylvania (5) North Carolina (4) Iowa (19) (4) USC (R)(5:57) (17) (4) SMU

21-0 14-27 33-0 20-19 6-0 42-7 42-13 34-18 23-17 26-14

H H A H N A H A H A

c57,594 c58,250 c60,114 c57,238 c60,000 61,189 55,410 c56,576 c56,438 c75,501

(11) SMU (4) Indiana (5) Miami (Fla.)(NT) (15) (4) Michigan State (13) (11) Purdue (9) Navy (R) (4) (6) Pennsylvania (5) North Carolina (4) Iowa (2:15) (5) USC

17-0 19-0 14-0 7-21 22-7 21-7 46-14 27-7 17-14 20-42

H H A A A H A A H A

c56,454 c56,494 c75,685 c52,007 c55,000 c59,475 45,226 38,000 c59,955 94,892

Coach: Terry Brennan Captain: Jim Morse Record: 2-8-0 September 22 L (3) SMU (NT)(1:50) 6 W (17) Indiana October October 13 L (18) Purdue October 20 L Michigan State (2) 27 L Oklahoma (2) October November 3 L Navy (R) (at Baltimore) 10 L Pittsburgh (20) November November 17 W North Carolina (1:16) November 24 L Iowa (3) 1 L USC (17) December

13-19 20-6 14-28 14-47 0-40 7-33 13-26 21-14 8-48 20-28

A H H H H N A H A A

61,000 c58,372 c58,778 c59,378 c60,128 57,773 c58,697 c56,793 c56,632 64,538

1955 14-7 H c56,430 14-28 H c56,746 13-9 A 73,159 7-20 A c34,000 33-36 H c57,866 19-10 N 71,074 18-7 H c56,966 14-14 A c52,863 7-9 A 70,177

1951 Coach: Frank Leahy Captain: Jim Mutscheller Record: 7-2-1 September 29 W (14) Indiana 5 W (5) Detroit (NT) October

(at Briggs Stadium, Detroit) October 13 L (5) SMU 20 W Pittsburgh October October 27 W (15) Purdue 3 W (13) Navy (at Baltimore) November November 10 L (11) Michigan State (5) November 17 W *North Carolina 24 T Iowa (0:55-ND) November December 1 W USC (R) (20) * Notre D ame’s 400th victory

Coach: Terry Brennan Record: 9-1-0 25 September October 2 October 9 October 16 October 30 November 6 November 13 November 20 November 27 December 4 Coach: Terry Brennan Record: 8-2-0 24 September October 1 October 7 October 15 October 22 October 29 5 November November 12 November 19 26 November

Captain: Ray Lemek W W W L W W W W W L

1956 48-6 40-6

H N

55,790 52,331

20-27 33-0 30-9 19-0 0-35 12-7 20-20 19-12

H A H N A A H A

c58,240 c60,127 c57,890 44,237 c51,296 c44,500 40,685 55,783

1952

1957

Coach: Frank Leahy Captain: Jack Alessandrini Record: 7-2-1 September 27 T (10) Pennsylvania (12) 4 W (19) Texas (5) October October 11 L (8) Pittsburgh October 18 W Purdue (9) October 25 W (16) North Carolina November 1 W (13) Navy (at Cleveland) November 8 W (10) Oklahoma (4) November 15 L (6) Michigan State (1) November 22 W (9) Iowa November 29 W (7) USC (2)

Coach: Terry Brennan Captains: Dick Prendergast and Ed Sullivan Record: 7-3-0 September 28 W Purdue October 5 W (16) Indiana October 12 W (12) Army (10) (at Philadelphia) October 26 W (7) Pittsburgh 2 L (5) Navy (R) (16) November November 9 L (15) Michigan State (4) November 16 W Oklahoma (3:50) (2) November 23 L (9) Iowa (8) November 30 W (12) USC (S) December 7 W (10) SMU

7-7 14-3 19-22 26-14 34-14 17-6 27-21 3-21 27-0 9-0

A A H A H N H A A H

c74,518 c67,666 45,507 49,000 54,338 61,927 c57,446 c52,472 46,600 c58,394

1953

1958

Coach: Frank Leahy Captain: Don Penza Record: 9-0-1 26 W (1) Oklahoma (6) September October 3 W (1) Purdue October 17 W (1) Pittsburgh (15) October 24 W (1) Georgia Tech (4) October 31 W (1) Navy (20) November 7 W (1) Pennsylvania November 14 W (1) North Carolina November 21 T (1) Iowa (0:06-ND) (20) November 28 W (2) USC (20) December 5 W (2) SMU

Coach: Terry Brennan Record: 6-4-0 September 27 October 4 October 11 October 18 October 25 November 1 November 8 November 15 November 22 November 29

28-21 37-7 23-14 27-14 38-7 28-20 34-14 14-14 48-14 40-14

A A H H H A A H A H

c59,500 49,135 c57,998 c58,254 c58,154 c74,711 c43,000 c56,478 97,952 55,522

12-0 A c52,108 26-0 H 54,026 23-21 N 95,000 13-7 H c58,775 6-20 H c58,922 6-34 A c75,391 7-0 A c63,170 13-21 H c58,734 40-12 H 54,793 54-21 A 51,000

Captains: Al Ecuyer and Chuck Puntillo W W L W L W L W L W

(5) Indiana (7) SMU (17) (4) Army (3) (12) Duke (11) Purdue (R) (15) Navy (15) (at Baltimore) (14) Pittsburgh (0:11) North Carolina (11) (15) Iowa (6) (18) USC

136 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

18-0 14-6 2-14 9-7 22-29 40-20 26-29 34-24 21-31 20-13

H A H H H N A H A A

49,347 61,500 c60,564 c59,068 c59,563 c57,773 55,330 c56,839 c58,230 66,903

All-Time Scores The Joe Kuharich Years – 4 seasons: 17-23 (.425)

28-8 H 56,746 7-28 A c50,362 28-6 A 68,500 0-19 A 73,480 24-30 H c59,078 25-22 H c58,652 10-14 H c58,575 13-28 A 52,337 20-19 A c58,500 16-6 H 48,684

1960 21-7 H 49,286 19-51 H c59,235 7-12 A 41,000 0-21 H c59,133 6-7 A c55,682 7-14 N 63,000 13-20 H 55,696 21-28 A 58,062 0-28 H 45,000 17-0 A 54,146

1963 Coach: Hugh Devore Captain: Bob Lehmann Record: 2-7-0 28 L Wisconsin (1:07) (6) 9-14 H 56,806 September October 5 L Purdue 6-7 A c51,723 October 12 W USC (6:28) (7) 17-14 H c59,135 October 19 W UCLA 27-12 H 42,948 October 26 L Stanford 14-24 A 55,000 2 L Navy (4) 14-35 H c59,362 November November 9 L Pittsburgh (8) 7-27 H 41,306 November 16 L Michigan State (4) 7-12 A 70,128 November 23 Iowa* A November 28 L Syracuse (3:28) (at Yankee Stadium) 7-14 N 56,972 *Game cancelled b ecause of the death of President John F. Kennedy

The Ara Parseghian Years – 11 seasons: 95-17-4 (.836)

1961 1964 19-6 H 55,198 22-20 A c51,295 30-0 H 50,427 7-17 A c76,132 10-12 H c59,075 10-13 H c59,075 26-20 A 50,527 17-15 H 49,246 21-42 A c58,000 13-37 A 35,000

Coach: Ara Parseghian Record: 9-1-0 September 26 3 October October 10 October 17 24 October October 31 7 November November 14 November 21 28 November

Captain: Jim Carroll W W W W W W W W W L

Wisconsin (R) (9) Purdue (6) Air Force (4) UCLA (2) Stanford (2) Navy (at Philadelphia) (1) Pittsburgh (1) Michigan State (1) Iowa (1) USC (1:33)

31-7 34-15 34-7 24-0 28-6 40-0 17-15 34-7 28-0 17-20

A H A H H N A H H A

c64,398 c59,611 c44,384 58,335 56,721 66,752 56,628 c59,265 c59,135 83,840

48-6 21-25 38-7 17-0 28-7 29-3 69-13 17-0 3-12 0-0

A A H N H H A H H A

53,000 c61,291 c59,273 c61,000 c59,235 c59,206 c57,169 c59,216 c59,291 68,077

26-14 35-7 35-0 32-0 38-0 31-7 40-0 64-0 10-10 51-0

H A H H A N H H A A

c59,075 c55,356 c59,075 c59,075 c63,439 70,101 c59,075 c59,075 c80,011 88,520

1965 Captain: Phil Sheridan W L W W W W W W L T

(3) California (1) Purdue (6) (8) Northwestern (7) Army (NT) (at Shea Stadium) (7) USC (R) (4) (4) Navy (4) Pittsburgh (4) North Carolina (4) Michigan State (1) (6) Miami (Fla.)(NT)

Coach: Ara Parseghian Record: 9-0-1 September 24 October 1 October 8 October 15 October 22 October 29 5 November November 12 November 19 November 26

Captain: Jim Lynch W W W W W W W W T W

(6) Purdue (8) (4) Northwestern (3) Army (2) North Carolina (1) Oklahoma (10) (1) Navy (at Philadelphia) (1) Pittsburgh (1) Duke (1) Michigan State (2) (1) USC (10)

Jim Lynch and Ara Parseghian

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

University and media information

1966 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

History and records

Coach: Ara Parseghian Record: 7-2-1 September 18 25 September October 2 October 9 October 23 October 30 November 6 November 13 November 20 November 27

2012 season review

Coach: Joe Kuharich Captains: Norb Roy and Nick Buoniconti Record: 5-5-0 September 30 W Oklahoma 7 W Purdue October October 14 W (8) USC October 21 L (6) Michigan State (1) 28 L (8) Northwestern October November 4 L Navy November 11 W Pittsburgh November 18 W Syracuse (0:00) (10) November 25 L Iowa 2 L Duke December

coaches & staff

Coach: Joe Kuharich Captain: Myron Pottios Record: 2-8-0 September 24 W California October 1 L (12) Purdue October 8 L North Carolina (R) October 15 L Michigan State (14) October 22 L Northwestern October 29 L Navy (R) (4) (at Philadelphia) 5 L Pittsburgh (14) November November 12 L Miami (Fla.)(NT) November 19 L Iowa 26 W USC (R) November

13-7 A c60,500 6-24 H *c61,296 8-17 A c61,098 7-31 H c60,116 6-35 A c55,752 20-12 N 35,000 43-22 H 52,215 21-7 H 35,553 35-12 H 42,653 0-25 A 81,676

The Fighting Irish

Coach: Joe Kuharich Captain: Ken Adamson Record: 5-5-0 26 W North Carolina (R) September October 3 L (8) Purdue October 10 W California October 17 L Michigan State October 24 L Northwestern (R) (2) October 31 W Navy (0:32) November 7 L Georgia Tech (4:27) (19) November 14 L Pittsburgh (R) November 21 W Iowa (3:25) (16) November 28 W USC (7)

Coach: Joe Kuharich Captain: Mike Lind Record: 5-5-0 September 29 W Oklahoma October 6 L Purdue October 13 L Wisconsin October 20 L Michigan State (R) October 27 L Northwestern (3) 3 W Navy (R) (at Philadelphia) November November 10 W Pittsburgh November 17 W North Carolina November 24 W Iowa December 1 L USC (1) * Notre D ame Stadium record

here COME the irish

1959

1962

137

All-Time Scores 1967

1971

Coach: Ara Parseghian Captain: Bob (Rocky) Bleier Record: 8-2-0 23 W (1) California September September 30 L (1) Purdue (10) October 7 W (6) Iowa October 14 L (5) USC (1) October 21 W Illinois 28 W Michigan State October November 4 W (10) Navy November 11 W (9) Pittsburgh November 18 W (9) *Georgia Tech November 24 W (6) Miami (Fla.)(NT) * Notre D ame’s 500th victory

Coach: Ara Parseghian Record: 8-2-0 18 September September 25 October 2 October 9 October 16 23 October October 30 November 6 November 13 November 20

41-8 H c59,075 21-28 A c62,316 56-6 H c59,075 7-24 H c59,075 47-7 A c71,227 24-12 H c59,075 43-14 H c59,075 38-0 A 54,075 36-3 A c60,024 24-22 A c77,265

Captains: George Kunz and Bob Olson W L W W W L W W W T

(3) Oklahoma (5) (2) Purdue (1) (5) Iowa (5) Northwestern (6) Illinois (5) Michigan State (12) Navy (at Philadelphia) (12) Pittsburgh (9) Georgia Tech (9) USC (2)

45-21 22-37 51-28 27-7 58-8 17-21 45-14 56-7 34-6 21-21

H H A H H A N H H A

c59,075 c59,075 58,043 c59,075 c59,075 c77,339 63,738 c59,075 c59,075 82,659

1969 Coach: Ara Parseghian Record: 8-2-1 September 20 27 September October 4 October 11 18 October October 25 1 November November 8 November 15 22 November COTTON BOWL

January

1

Captains: Bob Olson and Mike Oriard

COTTON BOWL

January

138

1

(2) Northwestern (2) Purdue (2:58)(R) (4) Michigan State (7) Miami (Fla.)(NT) (7) North Carolina (6) USC (12) Navy (8) Pittsburgh (8) Tulane (7) LSU (NT) (14)

50-7 8-7 14-2 17-0 16-0 14-28 21-0 56-7 21-7 8-28

H A H A H H H A H A

c59,075 c69,765 c59,075 c66,039 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 55,528 c59,075 c66,936

c55,155 c59,075 c77,828 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 43,089 c48,671 c59,075 75,243

Coach: Ara Parseghian Record: 8-3-0 23 September September 30 October 7 October 14 October 21 28 October November 4 November 11 November 18 2 December

Captains: John Dampeer and Greg Marx W W W W L W W W W L

(13) Northwestern (10) Purdue (7) Michigan State (7) Pittsburgh (8) Missouri (R) (13) TCU (12) Navy (at Philadelphia) (12) Air Force (10) Miami (Fla.) (10) USC (1)

37-0 35-14 16-0 42-16 26-30 21-0 42-23 21-7 20-17 23-45

A H A H H H N A H A

ORANGE BOWL January 1

L

(12) Nebraska (NT) (9) (at Miami)

6-40

N c80,010

1973 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

W L W W T W W W W W

(11) Northwestern (9) Purdue (16) Michigan State (14) (15) Army (at Yankee Stadium) (11) USC (3) (12) Tulane (NT) (10) Navy (8) Pittsburgh (R) (9) Georgia Tech (NT) (8) Air Force

35-10 14-28 42-28 45-0 14-14 37-0 47-0 49-7 38-20 13-6

H A H N H A H A A H

c59,075 c68,179 c59,075 c63,786 c59,075 40,250 c59,075 44,084 41,104 c59,075

L

(9) Texas (1:08) (1) (at Dallas)

17-21

N c73,000

1970 Coach: Ara Parseghian Record: 10-1-0 September 19 26 September October 3 October 10 October 17 October 31 November 7 November 14 November 21 November 28

W W W W W L W W W L

1972

1968 Coach: Ara Parseghian Record: 7-2-1 21 September September 28 October 5 October 12 October 19 26 October November 2 November 9 November 16 30 November

Captains: Walt Patulski, Tom Gatewood

Captains: Larry DiNardo and Tim Kelly W W W W W W W W W L

(6) Northwestern (6) Purdue (4) Michigan State (3) Army (3) Missouri (18) (3) Navy (at Philadelphia) (2) Pittsburgh (1) Georgia Tech (6:28) (2) LSU (2:54) (7) (4) USC (R)

35-14 48-0 29-0 51-10 24-7 56-7 46-14 10-7 3-0 28-38

A H A H A N H H H A

W

(6) Texas (1) (at Dallas)

24-11

N c73,000

Coach: Ara Parseghian Record: 11-0-0 September 22 29 September October 6 October 13 20 October October 27 3 November November 10 November 22 1 December

Captains: Dave Casper, Frank Pomarico, Mike Townsend W W W W W W W W W W

(8) Northwestern (7) Purdue (8) Michigan State (9) Rice (NT) (8) Army (8) USC (R) (6) (5) Navy (5) Pittsburgh (S) (20) (5) Air Force (5) Miami (Fla.)(NT)

44-0 20-7 14-10 28-0 62-3 23-14 44-7 31-10 48-15 44-0

H A H A A H H A H A

c59,075 c69,391 c59,075 50,321 c42,503 c59,075 c59,075 c56,593 57,236 42,968

SUGAR BOWL December 31

W

(3) Alabama (4:26)(NT) (1) (at New Orleans) 24-23

N

c85,161

50,049 c59,075 c76,103 c59,075 c64,200 45,226 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 64,694

Joe Theismann

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

All-Time Scores 1974

1978

January

W W L W W W W W W W L

(2) Georgia Tech (NT) (1) Northwestern (2) Purdue (R) (7) Michigan State (6) Rice (3:08) (7) Army (S) (7) Miami (Fla.) (7) Navy (at Philadelphia) (5) Pittsburgh (R)(2:49) (17) (5) Air Force (R) (5) USC (6)

31-7 49-3 20-31 19-14 10-3 48-0 38-7 14-6 14-10 38-0 24-55

A A H A H H H N H H A

45,228 c55,000 c59,075 c77,431 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 48,634 c59,075 c59,075 83,522

W

(9) Alabama (NT) (U) (2) (at Miami)

13-11

N

71,801

Coach: Dan Devine Captains: Bob Golic, Jerome Heavens and Joe Montana Record: 9-3-0 9 L (5) Missouri (12:50) 0-3 H c59,075 September September 23 L (14) Michigan (5) 14-28 H c59,075 September 30 W Purdue 10-6 H c59,075 October 7 W Michigan State 29-25 A c77,087 October 14 W Pittsburgh (9) 26-17 H c59,075 21 W (20) Air Force 38-15 A 35,425 October October 28 W (19) Miami (Fla.) 20-0 H c59,075 November 4 W (15) Navy (11) (at Cleveland) 27-7 N 63,780 November 11 W (14) Tennessee 31-14 H c59,075 November 18 W (10) Georgia Tech (20) 38-21 A 54,526 25 L (8) USC (0:02) (3) 25-27 A 84,256 November COTTON BOWL

1

The Dan Devine Years – 6 seasons: 53-16-1 (.764)

N A H H A A H H H A A

c61,501 c69,795 c59,075 c59,075 c49,500 43,204 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 c56,480 24,944

Coach: Dan Devine Captains: Mark McLane and Willie Fry Record: 9-3-0 September 11 L (11) Pittsburgh (9) September 18 W Purdue September 25 W Northwestern October 2 W (18) Michigan State 16 W (14) Oregon October October 23 W (12) South Carolina (19) 30 W (11) Navy (at Cleveland) October November 6 L (11) Georgia Tech November 13 W (18) Alabama (10) 20 W (13) Miami (Fla.) November November 27 L (13) USC (3)

Coach: Dan Devine Captains: Bob Crable, Tom Gibbons, John Scully Record: 9-2-1 September 6 W (11) Purdue (9) 20 W (8) Michigan (0:00) (14) September October 4 W (7) Michigan State October 11 W (7) Miami (13) 18 W (5) Army October October 25 W (4) Arizona (NT) 1 W (3) Navy (at Giants Stadium) November November 8 T (1) Georgia Tech (4:44 – ND) November 15 W (6) Alabama (5) 22 W (2) Air Force November December 6 L (2) USC (17)

W

10-31 H c59,075 23-0 H c59,075 48-0 A 44,396 24-6 A c77,081 41-0 H c59,075 13-6 A c56,721 27-21 N 61,172 14-23 A 50,079 21-18 H c59,075 40-27 H c59,075 13-17 A 76,561

(15) Penn State (NT) (20) (at Jacksonville) 20-9

N

67,827

1977 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

COTTON BOWL

January

2

W

(5) Texas (1) (at Dallas)

38-10

January 1 L (7) Georgia (1) (at New Orleans) * Legion Field, B irmingham, Ala.

31-10 H c59,075 29-27 H c59,075 26-21 A c76,821 32-14 H c59,075 30-3 H c59,075 20-3 A c56,211 33-0 N c76,891 3-3 A 41,266 7-0 A* c78,873 24-10 H c59,075 3-20 A 82,663 10-17

N c77,895

The Gerry Faust Years – 5 seasons: 30-26-1 (.535) c56,500 c48,200 c68,966 c59,075 c72,594 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 c54,189 c59,075 35,789

N c76,701

1981 Coach: Gerry Faust Captains: Bob Crable and Phil Carter Record: 5-6-0 September 12 W (4) LSU September 19 L (1) Michigan (11) September 26 L (13) Purdue (0:19) October 3 W Michigan State October 10 L Florida State (7:41) (20) October 24 L USC (4:52) (5) October 31 W Navy November 7 W Georgia Tech November 14 W Air Force November 21 L Penn State (3:48) (13) November 27 L Miami (9)

27-9 7-25 14-15 20-7 13-19 7-14 38-0 35-3 35-7 21-24 15-37

H A A H H H H H A A A

c59,075 c105,888 c70,007 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 36,700 c84,175 50,681

University and media information

Coach: Dan Devine Captains: Ross Browner, Terry Eurick, Willie Fry, Steve Orsini Record: 11-1-0 September 10 W (3) Pittsburgh (7) 19-9 A September 17 L (3) Mississippi (3:28) (at Jackson) 13-20 N September 24 W (11) Purdue (1:39) 31-24 A October 1 W (14) Michigan State 16-6 H October 15 W (11) Army (at Giants Stadium) 24-0 N October 22 W (11) USC (5) 49-19 H October 29 W (5) Navy 43-10 H November 5 W (5) Georgia Tech 69-14 H November 12 W (5) Clemson (15) 21-17 A November 19 W (6) Air Force 49-0 H December 3 W (5) Miami (Fla.)(NT) 48-10 A

SUGAR BOWL

c105,111 c70,567 c59,075 c59,075 34,881 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 c86,489 c59,075 62,574

History and records

27

32,500

2012 season review

1980

December

N

Coach: Dan Devine Captains: Vagas Ferguson, Tim Foley, Dave Waymer Record: 7-4-0 15 W (9) Michigan (6) 12-10 A September September 22 L (5) Purdue (17) 22-28 A September 29 W (15) Michigan State (7) 27-3 H October 6 W (10) Georgia Tech (R) 21-13 H 13 W (10) Air Force 38-13 A October October 20 L (9) USC (4) 23-42 H 27 W (14) South Carolina (:42) 18-17 H October November 3 W (13) Navy 14-0 H November 10 L (13) Tennessee 18-40 A 17 L Clemson (14) 10-16 H November November 24 W Miami (Fla.)(R) 40-15 N* * National O lympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan

1976

GATOR BOWL

35-34

coaches & staff

17-3 17-0 31-7 3-10 21-14 31-30 17-24 31-10 24-3 20-34 32-9

*(10) Houston (0:00) (9) (at Dallas)

1979

1975 Coach: Dan Devine Captains: Ed Bauer and Jim Stock Record: 8-3-0 15 W (9) Boston College (NT) (at Foxboro) September September 20 W (9) Purdue 27 W (7) Northwestern September October 4 L (8) Michigan State (3:50) 11 W (15) North Carolina (1:03) October October 18 W (15) Air Force (3:23) 25 L (14) USC (3) October November 1 W (15) Navy (R) November 8 W (12) Georgia Tech 15 L (9) Pittsburgh November November 22 W Miami (Fla.)(NT)

January 1 W * Notre D ame’s 600th victory

The Fighting Irish

ORANGE BOWL

Captains: Tom Clements and Greg Collins

here COME the irish

Coach: Ara Parseghian Record: 10-2-0 9 September September 21 September 28 October 5 October 12 19 October October 26 November 2 November 16 November 23 30 November

139 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

All-Time Scores 1982

The Lou Holtz Years – 11 seasons: 100-30-2 (.765)

Coach: Gerry Faust Captains: Phil Carter, Dave Duerson and Mark Zavagnin Record: 6-4-1 18 W *(20) Michigan (NT) (10) 23-17 September September 25 W (10) Purdue 28-14 October 2 W (11) Michigan St. 11-3 October 9 W (10) Miami (0:11) (17) 16-14 October 16 L (9) Arizona (0:00) 13-16 23 T (15) Oregon (0:11-ND) 13-13 October October 30 W Navy (at Giants Stadium) 27-10 November 6 W Pittsburgh (1) 31-16 November 13 L (13) Penn State (5) 14-24 November 20 L (18) Air Force 17-30 27 L USC (0:48) (17) 13-17 November * First night game at Notre D ame Stadium

1986 H H A H H A N A H A A

c59,075 c59,075 c77,119 c59,075 c59,075 40,381 72,201 c60,162 c59,075 46,712 76,459

1983 Coach: Gerry Faust Captains: Blair Kiel and Stacey Toran Record: 7-5-0 10 W (5) Purdue September September 17 L (4) Michigan St. (8:59) September 24 L (13) Miami (NT) October 1 W Colorado October 8 W South Carolina (NT) (7) 15 W Army (at Giants Stadium) October October 22 W USC October 29 W (19) Navy November 5 L (18) Pittsburgh (13:54) 12 L Penn State (0:19) November November 19 L Air Force (1:35) LIBERTY BOWL

December

29 W

52-6 A c69,782 23-28 H c59,075 0-20 A 52,480 27-3 A c52,692 30-6 A c74,500 42-0 N 75,131 27-6 H c59,075 28-12 H c59,075 16-21 H c59,075 30-34 A c85,899 22-23 H c59,075

Boston Col. (NT) (13) (at Memphis)

19-18

N

47,071

Coach: Lou Holtz Record: 8-4-0 September September September October October October October November November November November COTTON BOWL

January

Coach: Gerry Faust Captains: Mike Golic, Joe Johnson, Larry Williams Record: 7-5-0 September 8 L (8) Purdue (at Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis) 21-23 N c60,672 15 W Michigan St. (8:16) 24-20 A c76,919 September September 22 W Colorado 55-14 H c59,075 September 29 W (19) Missouri 16-14 A c70,915 6 L (17) Miami (NT) (R) (14) 13-31 H c59,075 October October 13 L Air Force (R) 7-21 H c59,075 20 L South Carolina (R) (11) 32-36 H c59,075 October October 27 W LSU (6) 30-22 A c78,033 November 3 W Navy (0:14) (at Giants Stadium) 18-17 N 61,795 17 W Penn State 44-7 H c59,075 November November 24 W USC (R) (14) 19-7 A 66,342 December

29

L

23-24 H c59,075 15-20 A c79,895 41-9 H c59,075 10-28 A* c75,808 9-10 H c59,075 31-3 H c59,075 33-14 N c61,335 61-29 H c59,075 19-24 H c59,075 19-21 A c78,197 38-37 A 70,614

1987

1984

ALOHA BOWL

Coach: Lou Holtz Captain: Mike Kovaleski Record: 5-6-0 13 L Michigan (3) September September 20 L (20) Michigan State September 27 W Purdue October 4 L Alabama (2) October 11 L Pittsburgh (1:25) October 18 W Air Force November 1 W Navy (NT) (at Memorial Stadium, Balt.)

November 8 W SMU November 15 L Penn State (3) November 22 L LSU (NT) (8) 29 W USC (0:00) (17) November * Legion Field, B irmingham, Ala.

(17) SMU (10) (at Honolulu)

20-27

N

41,777

Coach: Lou Holtz Record: 12-0-0 September September September October October October October October November November November January

Coach: Gerry Faust Captains: Tony Furjanic, Mike Larkin, Allen Pinkett, Tim Scannell Record: 5-6-0 September 14 L (13) Michigan 12-20 A c105,523 September 21 W Michigan St. (NT) 27-10 H c59,075 September 28 L Purdue 17-35 A c69,338 October 5 L Air Force (5:16) (17) 15-21 A c52,123 October 19 W Army (19) 24-10 H c59,075 October 26 W USC 37-3 H c59,075 November 2 W Navy 41-17 H c59,075 November 9 W Mississippi (R) 37-14 H c59,075 November 16 L Penn State (R) (1) 6-36 A c84,000 November 23 L LSU (3:26) (17) 7-10 H c59,075 November 30 L Miami (4) 7-58 A 49,236

12 19 26 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28

W W W L W W W W W L L

(16) Michigan (9) (9) Michigan St. (NT) (17) (8) Purdue (4) Pittsburgh (NT) (R) (11) Air Force (10) USC (9) Navy (9) Boston College (5:25) (7) Alabama (10) (7) Penn State (10) Miami (2)

26-7 31-8 44-20 22-30 35-14 26-15 56-13 32-25 37-6 20-21 0-24

A H A A A H H H H A A

c106,098 c59,075 c68,528 c56,400 c51,112 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 c84,000 c76,640

1

L

(12) Texas A&M (13) (at Dallas)

10-35

N c73,006

1988 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

FIESTA BOWL

1985

Captains: Chuck Lanza, Byron Spruell

Captains: Ned Bolcar, Mark Green, Andy Heck 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 5 19 26

W W W W W W W W W W W

(13) Michigan (1:13) (NT) (9) (8) Michigan State (8) Purdue (5) Stanford (NT) (5) Pittsburgh (4) Miami (1) (2) Air Force (2) Navy (at Memorial Stadium, Balt.)

(1) Rice (1) Penn State (1) USC (2)

19-17 20-3 52-7 42-14 30-20 31-30 41-13 22-7 54-11 21-3 27-10

H A H H A H H N H H A

c59,075 c77,472 c59,075 c59,075 c56,500 c59,075 c59,075 54,929 c59,075 c59,075 c93,829

2

W

(1) West Virginia (3) (at Tempe)

34-21

N c74,911

1989 Coach: Lou Holtz Record: 12-1-0 August September September September October October October October November November November November ORANGE BOWL

January

Captains: Ned Bolcar, Anthony Johnson, Tony Rice 31 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25

W W W W W W W W W W W L

(2) Virginia (NT) (at Giants Stadium) (1) Michigan (2) (1) Michigan State (1) Purdue (1) Stanford (1) Air Force (NT) (17) (1) USC (5:18) (9) (1) Pittsburgh (7) (1) Navy (1) SMU (1) Penn State (17) (1) Miami (7) (NT)

36-13 24-19 21-13 40-7 27-17 41-27 28-24 45-7 41-0 59-6 34-23 10-27

N A H A A A H H H H A A

1

W

(4) Colorado (1) (NT) (at Miami)

21-6

N c81,191

140 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

c77,323 c105,912 c59,075 c67,861 c86,019 c53,533 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 c86,025 c81,634

All-Time Scores 1990

January

15 22 29 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24

W W W L W W W W W L W

(1) Michigan (NT) (1:40) (4) (1) Michigan St. (0:34) (24) (1) Purdue (1) Stanford (0:36) (8) Air Force (6) Miami (2) (3) Pittsburgh (NT) (2) Navy (at Giants Stadium) (1) Tennessee (9) (1) Penn State (0:04) (18) (7) USC (NT) (18)

28-24 20-19 37-11 31-36 57-27 29-20 31-22 52-31 34-29 21-24 10-6

H A H H H H A N A H A

c59,075 c80,401 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 c56,500 70,382 c97,123 c59,075 c91,639

1

L

(5) Colorado (NT) (1) (at Miami)

9-10

N c77,062

COTTON BOWL

January

Captains: Demetrius DuBose and Rick Mirer 5 12 19 26 3 10 24 31 7 14 28

W T W W L W W W W W W

(3) Northwestern (at Soldier Field) (3) Michigan (5:28-ND) (6) (7) Michigan State (6) Purdue (R) (7) Stanford (19) (14) Pittsburgh (NT) (10) Brigham Young (10) Navy (at Giants Stadium) (8) Boston College (9) (8) Penn State (S) (0:20) (22) (5) USC (NT) (19)

42-7 17-17 52-31 48-0 16-33 52-21 42-16 38-7 54-7 17-16 31-23

N H A H H A H N H H A

64,877 c59,075 c76,188 c59,075 c59,075 52,155 c59,075 58,769 c59,075 c59,075 90,063

1

W

(5) Texas A & M (4) (at Dallas)

28-3

N c71,615

1993

1991 Captain: Rodney Culver 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 30

W L W W W W W W W L L W

(7) Indiana (7) Michigan (3) (11) Michigan State (8) Purdue (8) Stanford (NT) (7) Pittsburgh (12) (5) Air Force (NT) (5) USC (5) @ Navy (5) *Tennessee (4:03) (13) (12) Penn State (8) (17) Hawaii (NT)

49-27 14-24 49-10 45-20 42-26 42-7 28-15 24-20 38-0 34-35 13-35 48-42

H A H A A H A H H H A A

c59,075 c106,138 c59,075 c67,861 70,798 c59,075 c52,024 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 c96,672 c50,000

39-28

N c76,447

Coach: Lou Holtz Captains: Jeff Burris, Tim Ruddy, Aaron Taylor, Bryant Young Record: 11-1-0 4 W (7) Northwestern 27-12 September September 11 W (11) Michigan (3) 27-23 September 18 W (4) Michigan State 36-14 September 25 W (4) Purdue (R) 17-0 2 W (4) Stanford 48-20 October October 9 W (4) Pittsburgh 44-0 16 W (3) BYU (NT) 45-20 October October 23 W (2) USC 31-13 October 30 W (2) Navy (R) 58-27

(at Veterans Stadium, Phila.)

November 13 W (2) Florida State (1) 31-24 20 L (1) Boston College (0:00) (16) 39-41 November COTTON BOWL

SUGAR BOWL

January 1 W (18) Florida (NT) (3) (at New Orleans) * 300th game played in Notre D ame Stadium @ Notre D ame’s 700th victory

January 1 W (4) Texas A&M (2:22) (at Dallas) (7) # largest regular-season attendance in NC AA history at time of game

24-21

H c59,075 A # c106,851 H c59,075 A 67,861 A 80,300 H c59,075 A c66,247 H c59, 075 N 61,813 H H

c59,075 c59,075

N

69,855

coaches & staff

Coach: Lou Holtz Record: 10-3-0 September September September September October October October October November November November November

Coach: Lou Holtz Record: 10-1-1 September September September September October October October October November November November

The Fighting Irish

ORANGE BOWL

1992 Captains: Mike Heldt, Todd Lyght, Ricky Watters, Chris Zorich

here COME the irish

Coach: Lou Holtz Record: 9-3-0 September September September October October October October November November November November

1994

January

3 W 10 L 17 W 24 W 1 W 8 L 15 L 29 W 12 L 19 W 26 T

(3) Northwestern (NT) (at Soldier Field, Chicago) 42-15 N c66,946 (3) Michigan (6) (:02) 24-26 H c59,075 (8) Michigan State 21-20 A c74,183 (9) Purdue (R) 39-21 H c59,075 (8) Stanford 34-15 H c59,075 (8) Boston College 11-30 A c44,500 (17) BYU 14-21 H c59,075 Navy 58-21 H c59,075 Florida State (8) (at Orlando) (2:53) 16-23 N c72,868 Air Force 42-30 H c59,075 USC (NT) (17) (4:53 USC) 17-17 A c90,217

2

Colorado (4) (at Tempe)

L

24-41

N c73,698

1995

ORANGE BOWL

January

1

L

(6) Florida State (8) (NT) (at Miami)

C hris Zorich

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

26-31

N

72,198

University and media information

Coach: Lou Holtz Captains: Paul Grasmanis, Ryan Leahy, Derrick Mayes, Shawn Wooden Dusty Zeigler Record: 9-3-0 September 2 L (9) Northwestern 15-17 H c59,075 September 9 W (25) Purdue 35-28 A c70,559 September 16 W (24) Vanderbilt 41-0 H c59,075 September 23 W (21) Texas (13) 55-27 H c59,075 September 30 L (15) Ohio State (7) 26-45 A c95,537 October 7 W (23) Washington (1:24, 0:28) (15) 29-21 A c74,023 October 14 W (17) Army (at Giants Stadium) 28-27 N c74,218 October 21 W (17) USC (5) 38-10 H c59,075 October 28 W (12) Boston College 20-10 H c59,075 November 4 W (8) Navy 35-17 H c59,075 November 18 W (8) Air Force (NT) 44-14 A c54,182

History and records

FIESTA BOWL

Captains: Lee Becton, Justin Goheen, Brian Hamilton, Ryan Leahy

2012 season review

Coach: Lou Holtz Record: 6-5-1 September September September September October October October October November November November

141

All-Time Scores 1996

2000

Coach: Lou Holtz Captains: Lyron Cobbins, Marc Edwards, Ron Powlus Record: 8-3 5 W *(6) Vanderbilt (NT) 14-7 September September 14 W (9) Purdue 35-0 September 21 W (9) Texas (0:00) (6) 27-24 September 28 L (5) Ohio State (4) 16-29 October 12 W (11) Washington (16) 54-20 19 L (8) Air Force 17-20 (ot) October November 2 W (19) Navy 54-27

(at Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland) November 9 W (17) Boston College 48-21 November 16 W (14) Pittsburgh 60-6 23 W (10) Rutgers 62-0 November November 30 L (10) USC (NT) 20-27 (ot) * Notre D ame’s 1,000th game

Coach: Bob Davie Captains: Anthony Denman, Jabari Holloway, Grant Irons, Dan O’Leary Record: 9-3 2 W Texas A&M (23) 24-10 H c80,232 September September 9 L (23) Nebraska (1) 24-27 (ot) H c80,232 September 16 W (21) Purdue (13) (0:00) 23-21 H c80,232 September 23 L (16) Michigan State (23) (1:48) 21-27 A c74,714 October 7 W (25) *Stanford 20-14 H c80,232 14 W (20) Navy (at Citrus Bowl, Orlando) 45-14 N 47,291 October October 21 W (20) West Virginia 42-28 A c64,424 October 28 W (19) Air Force 34-31 (ot) H c80,232 November 11 W (11) Boston College 28-16 H c80,653 November 18 W (11) Rutgers 45-17 A c40,011 25 W (11) USC 38-21 A 81,342 November

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c41,523 c59,075 c83,312 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 38,651

A H H A

c44,500 c59,075 c59,075 c90,296

FIESTA BOWL

January 1 L * Notre D ame’s 800th victory

The Bob Davie Years – 5 seasons: 35-25 (.583)

(10) Oregon State (5) (NT) (at Tempe)

N c75,428

1997

2001

Coach: Bob Davie Captains: Melvin Dansby, Ron Powlus , Allen Rossum Record: 7-6 6 W (11) *Georgia Tech (2:37) 17-13 H c80,225 September September 13 L (12) Purdue 17-28 A c68,789 September 20 L Michigan State (17) 7-23 H c80,225 September 27 L Michigan (6) 14-21 A c106,508 4 L Stanford (19) 15-33 A 75,651 October October 11 W Pittsburgh 45-21 A 47,306 18 L USC (1:05) 17-20 H c80,225 October October 25 W Boston College 52-20 H c80,225 November 1 W Navy (R) (5:48) 21-17 H c80,225 15 W LSU (11) 24-6 A c80,556 November November 22 W West Virginia (22) (4:56) 21-14 H c80,225 29 W Hawaii (0:05) (NT) 23-22 A 41,509 November

Coach: Bob Davie Captains: Rocky Boiman, David Givens, Grant Irons, Anthony Weaver Record: 5-6 8 L (23) Nebraska (5) (NT) 10-27 A c78,118 September September 22 L (23) Michigan State 10-17 H c80,795 September 29 L Texas A&M 3-24 A c87,206 October 6 W Pittsburgh 24-7 H c80,795 13 W West Virginia (R) 34-24 H c80,795 October October 20 W USC 27-16 H c80,795 27 L Boston College (NT) 17-21 A c44,500 October November 3 L Tennessee (7) 18-28 H c80,795 November 17 W Navy 34-16 H c80,795 24 L Stanford (13) (1:08) (NT) (R) 13-17 A 51,780 November *December 1 W Purdue (NT) 24-18 A c68,750 * Moved from originally scheduled date of September 15 because of the 9/11 terrorist attacks

INDEPENDENCE BOWL

December 28 L LSU (15) (NT) (at Shreveport) * Rededication of Notre D ame Stadium

9-27

N c50,459

1998 Coach: Bob Davie Captains: Bobbie Howard, Kory Minor, Mike Rosenthal Record: 9-3 September 5 W (22) Michigan (5) 36-20 12 L (10) Michigan State (NT) 23-45 September September 26 W (t23) Purdue (0:57) 31-30 October 3 W (t23) Stanford 35-17 10 W (22) Arizona State 28-9 October October 24 W (18) Army (1:06) 20-17 31 W (16) Baylor 27-3 October November 7 W (13) Boston College (5:54) 31-26 November 14 W (12) Navy 30-0

(at Jack Kent Cooke Stadium, Raljon, Md.) November 21 W (10) LSU (1:27) 39-36 November 28 L (9) USC (NT) 0-10 GATOR BOWL

January

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L

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c80,012 c74,267 c80,225 c80,012 c73,501 c80,012 c80,012 c44,500 c78,844

H A

c80,012 90,069

(17) Georgia Tech (12) (at Jacksonville) 28-35 N

70,790

1999

142

9-41

Coach: Bob Davie Captain: Jarious Jackson Record: 5-7 August 28 W (18) * Kansas September 4 L (16) Michigan (7) (1:38) September 11 L (16) Purdue (20) September 18 L (24) Michigan State October 2 W Oklahoma (23) October 9 W Arizona State October 16 W USC (2:40) (R) October 30 W Navy (0:36) November 6 L (24) Tennessee (4) (NT) November 13 L Pittsburgh November 20 L Boston College (25) November 27 L Stanford (NT) (0:00) * State of Indiana E ddie Rob inson C lassic # largest regular-season attendance in NC AA history at time of game

48-13 H c80,012 22-26 A #c111,523 23-28 A c69,843 13-23 H c80,012 34-30 H c80,012 48-17 H c80,012 25-24 H c80,012 28-24 H c80,012 14-38 A c107,619 27-37 A c60,190 29-31 H c80,012 37-40 A 57,980 Lou Holtz

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

All-Time Scores The Tyrone Willingham Years – 3 seasons: 21-15 (.583)

2004

GATOR BOWL

January 1 L (11) NC State (17) (at Jacksonville) * Kickoff C lassic, E ast Rutherford, N.J.

6-28

N c72,903 H H A H H A A H N H A

c80,795 c80,795 c75,182 c80,795 c80,795 c56,409 c84,106 c80,935 c70,260 c80,795 c91,432

N c73,491

2003

December 28 L $Oregon State (at Phoenix) (NT) 21-38 N c45,917 $ - Kent B aer served as interim head coach for the 2004 Insight B owl. Notre D ame’s loss in that game is not reflected in Tyrone Willingham’s overall record with the Irish.

The Charlie Weis Years – 5 seasons: 35-27 (.565) 2005 Coach: Charlie Weis Record: 9-3 3 September 10 September September 17 September 24 1 October October 15 22 October November 5 November 12 19 November November 26 FIESTA BOWL January

2

Captains: Brady Quinn and Brandon Hoyte W W L W W L W W W W W

Pittsburgh (23) (NT) (20) Michigan (3) (10) Michigan State (16) Washington (13) Purdue (22) (NT) (9) USC (1)(0:03) (9) BYU (8) Tennessee (7) Navy (6) Syracuse (6) Stanford (0:55) (NT)

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(5) Ohio State (4) (at Tempe)

42-21 17-10 41-44 (ot) 36-17 49-28 31-34 49-23 41-21 42-21 34-10 38-31

A c66,451 A c111,386 H c80,795 A 71,743 A c65,491 H c80,795 H c80,795 H c80,795 H c80,795 H c80,795 A 56,057

20-34

N c76,196

coaches & staff 2012 season review

Coach: Tyrone Willingham Captains: Darrell Campbell, Vontez Duff, Omar Jenkins,

Jim Molinaro Record: 5-7 6 W (19) Washington State 29-26 (ot) H c80,795 September September 13 L (15) Michigan (5) 0-38 A c111,726 September 20 L Michigan State 16-22 H c80,795 27 L Purdue (22) 10-23 A c64,614 September October 11 W Pittsburgh (15) (NT) 20-14 A c66,421 18 L USC (5) 14-45 H c80,795 October October 25 L Boston College (0:38) 25-27 A c44,500 November 1 L Florida State (5) 0-37 H c80,795 8 W Navy (0:00) 27-24 H c80,795 November November 15 W BYU 33-14 H c80,795 29 W Stanford (NT) 57-7 A c46,500 November December 6 L Syracuse 12-38 A c48,170

INSIGHT BOWL

The Fighting Irish

Coach: Tyrone Willingham Captains: Arnaz Battle, Sean Mahan, Gerome Sapp,

Shane Walton Record: 10-3 31 W Maryland (21) (NT) * 22-0 August

(at Giants Stadium) September 7 W (23) Purdue 24-17 September 14 W (20) Michigan (7) 25-23 September 21 W (12) Michigan State (1:15) 21-17 October 5 W (9) Stanford 31-7 October 12 W (8) Pittsburgh 14-6 October 19 W (7) Air Force (18) (NT) 21-14 October 26 W (6) Florida State (11) 34-24 November 2 L (4) Boston College 7-14 9 W (9) Navy (at Ravens Stadium) (2:08) 30-23 November November 23 W (8) Rutgers 42-0 November 30 L (7) USC (6) (NT) 13-44

Coach: Tyrone Willingham Captains: Mike Goolsby, Ryan Grant, Carlyle Holiday and Justin Tuck Record: 6-6 4 L BYU (NT) 17-20 A c65,251 September September 11 W Michigan (8) 28-20 H c80,795 September 18 W at Michigan State (NT) 31-24 A c74,962 September 25 W Washington 38-3 H c80,795 October 2 L Purdue (15) 16-41 H c80,795 9 W Stanford 23-15 H c80,795 October 16 W Navy (at Giants Stadium) 27-9 N c76,166 October October 23 L Boston College (0:54) 23-24 H c80,795 November 6 W Tennessee (9) 17-13 A c107,266 November 13 L Pittsburgh (0:01) 38-41 H 80,795 27 L USC (1) (NT) 10-41 A 92,611 November

here COME the irish

2002

History and records University and media information

Shane Walton

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

143

All-Time Scores 2006

The Brian Kelly Years – 3 seasons: 28-11 (.718)

Coach: Charlie Weis Record: 10-3 2 September September 9 September 16 September 23 September 30 7 October October 21 October 28 November 4 November 11 18 November November 25 SUGAR BOWL

January

3

Captains: Brady Quinn, Tom Zbikowski, Travis Thomas

2010

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(2) Georgia Tech (NT) (4) Penn State (19) (2) Michigan (11) (12) Michigan State (NT) (2:53) (12) Purdue (12) Stanford (10) UCLA (0:27) (11) vs. Navy (at Ravens Stadium) (11) North Carolina (9) Air Force (6) Army (6) USC (3) (NT)

14-10 41-17 21-47 40-37 35-21 31-10 20-17 38-14 45-26 39-17 41-9 24-44

A H H A H H H N H A H A

c56,680 c80,795 c80,795 c80,193 c80,795 c80,795 c80,795 c71,851 c80,795 c49,367 c80,795 91,800

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(11) LSU (4) (at New Orleans)(NT)

14-41

N c77,781

Coach: Brian Kelly Captains: Game-by-Game Record: 8-5 September 4 W Purdue September 11 L Michigan (0:27) September 18 L Michigan State (NT) (R) September 25 L Stanford (16) October 2 W Boston College (NT) October 9 W Pittsburgh October 16 W Western Michigan October 23 L Navy (at New Meadowlands) October 30 L Tulsa November 13 W Utah (15) (R) 20 W Army (NT)(at Yankee Stadium) November November 27 W USC (NT) (R) (2:23) SUN BOWL

December

2007

31 W

Miami, Fla. (at El Paso)

Coach: Brian Kelly Captains: Harrison Smith Record: 8-5 3 L (16) USF (R) September September 10 L at Michigan (NT) (0:02) September 17 W Michigan State (15) September 24 W at Pittsburgh 1 W at Purdue (NT) October October 8 W Air Force 22 L USC October October 29 W Navy November 5 W at Wake Forest (NT) 12 W Maryland (FedEx Field) (NT) November November 19 W (24) Boston College (R) 26 L (22) Stanford (4) (NT) November

2008

CHAMPS SPORTS BOWL

HAWAI’I BOWL

December

24 W

Hawai’i (at Honolulu)

49-21

N

45,718

2009 Coach: Charlie Weis Captains: Jimmy Clausen, Eric Olsen, Kyle McCarthy,Scott Smith Record: 6-6 September 5 W (23) Nevada 35-0 H c80,795 September 12 L (18) Michigan (0:11) 34-38 A c110,278 September 19 W Michigan State (5:18) 33-30 H c80,795 September 26 W Purdue (NT) (0:25) 24-21 A 59,082 October 3 W Washington (R) 37-30 (ot) H c80,795 October 17 L (25) USC (6) 27-34 H c80,795 October 24 W Boston College 20-16 H c80,795 October 31 W (25) Washington State (NT) 40-14 N 53,407

(at San Antonio) November 7 L (19) Navy 21-23 H c80,795 November 14 L Pittsburgh (8) (NT) 22-27 A c63,745 November 21 L Connecticut 30-33 (2 ot) H c80,795 November 28 L Stanford (NT) (0:59) 38-45 A c50,519

33-17

N c54,021

2011

Coach: Charlie Weis Captains: Maurice Crum, Jr., John Carlson, John Sullivan,

Tom Zbikowski, Travis Thomas Record: 3-9 1 L Georgia Tech 3-33 H c80,795 September September 8 L Penn State (NT) (14) 10-31 A c110,078 September 15 L Michigan 0-38 A c111,178 22 L Michigan State 14-31 H c80,795 September September 29 L Purdue 19-33 A c62,250 6 W UCLA (NT) 20-6 A 78,543 October October 13 L Boston College (4) 14-27 H c80,795 October 20 L USC (13) 0-38 H c80,795 3 L Navy 44-46 (3ot) H c80,795 November November 10 L Air Force 24-41 H c80,795 28-7 H c80,795 November 17 W Duke November 24 W Stanford 21-14 A 48.953 Coach: Charlie Weis Captains: Maurice Crum, Jr., David Bruton, David Grimes Record: 7-6 September 6 W San Diego State 21-13 H c80,795 13 W Michigan (R) 35-17 H c80,795 September September 20 L Michigan State 7-23 A c76,366 September 27 W Purdue 38-21 H c80,795 4 W Stanford 28-21 H c80,795 October October 11 L North Carolina (22) 24-29 A c60,500 25 W Washington (NT) 33-7 A 70,437 October November 1 L Pittsburgh 33-36 (4ot) H c80,795 November 8 L Boston College (NT) 0-17 A c44,500 November 15 W vs. Navy (at Ravens Stadium) 27-21 N c70,932 November 22 L Syracuse 23-24 H c80,795 29 L USC (5) (NT) 3-38 A 90,689 November

23-12 H c80,795 24-28 H c80,795 31-34 (ot) A c78,411 14-37 H c80,795 31-13 A c44,500 23-17 H c80,795 44-20 H c80,795 17-35 N 75,614 27-28 H c80,795 28-3 H c80,795 27-3 N c54,251 20-16 A 85,417

December

29

L

Florida State (25) (at Orlando) (NT)

20-23 H c80,795 31-35 A c114,804 31-13 H c80,795 15-12 A 65,050 38-10 A 61,555 59-33 H c80,795 17-31 H c80,795 56-14 H c80,795 24-17 A c36,307 45-21 N 70,251 16-14 H c80,795 14-28 A c50,360 14-18

N c68,305

2012 Coach: Brian Kelly Captains: Tyler Eifert, Zack Martin, Kapron Lewis-Moore, Manti Te’o Record: 12-1 September 1 W vs. Navy 50-10 N c48,820

(Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland) September 8 W (22) Purdue (0:07) 20-17 H c80,795 September 15 W (20) at Michigan State (10) (NT) 20-3 A c79,219 22 W (11) Michigan (18) (NT) 13-6 H c80,795 September October 6 W (9) vs. Miami, Fla. (Soldier Field) (NT) 41-3 N c62,871 October 13 W (7) Stanford (17) (R) (0:20) 20-13 (ot) H c80,795 October 20 W (5) BYU 17-14 H c80,795 October 27 W (5) at Oklahoma (8) (NT) 30-13 A c86,031 November 3 W (4) Pittsburgh (R) (2:11) 29-26 (3ot) H c80,795 November 10 W (4) at Boston College (NT) 21-6 A c44,500 November 17 W (3) Wake Forest 38-0 H c80,795 November 24 W (1) at USC (NT) 22-13 A c93,607 BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

January

7

L

(1) Alabama (2) (at Miami) (NT)

144 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

14-42

N c80,120

Year-By-Year Record AP

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Year Coach Captain W L T AP Coach 1966 Ara Parseghian ILB Jim Lynch 9 0 1 1 1 1967 Ara Parseghian LH Bob (Rocky) Bleier 8 2 0 5 4 1968 Ara Parseghian RT George Kunz, LILB Bob Olson 7 2 1 5 8 1969 Ara Parseghian C Mike Oriard 8 2 1 5 9

RILB Bob Olson 1970 Ara Parseghian LG Larry DiNardo, LOLB Tim Kelly 10 1 0 2 5 1971 Ara Parseghian SE Tom Gatewood, LE Walt Patulski 8 2 0 13 15 1972 Ara Parseghian RT John Dampeer, RT Greg Marx 8 3 0 14 12 1973 Ara Parseghian LG Frank Pomarico 11 0 0 1 4

TE Dave Casper, FS Mike Townsend 1974 Ara Parseghian WB Tom Clements, OLB Greg Collins 10 2 0 6 4 1975 Dan Devine LT Ed Bauer, OLB Jim Stock 8 3 0 17 1976 Dan Devine RH Mark McLane, RE Willie Fry 9 3 0 12 12 1977 Dan Devine LE Ross Browner, RB Steve Orsini 11 1 0 1 1

RE Willie Fry, LH Terry Eurick 1978 Dan Devine QB Joe Montana 9 3 0 7 6

FB Jerome Heavens, MLB Bob Golic 1979 Dan Devine RT Tim Foley 7 4 0

HB Vagas Ferguson, LCB Dave Waymer 1980 Dan Devine C John Scully 9 2 1 9 10

MLB Bob Crable, FS Tom Gibbons 1981 Gerry Faust TB Phil Carter, MLB Bob Crable 5 6 0 1982 Gerry Faust TB Phil Carter 6 4 1

MLB Mark Zavagnin, FS Dave Duerson 1983 Gerry Faust QB Blair Kiel, SCB Stacey Toran 7 5 0 1984 Gerry Faust SG Larry Williams 7 5 0

OLB Mike Golic, SS Joe Johnson 1985 Gerry Faust QG Tim Scannell, TB Allen Pinkett, 5 6 0

OLB Mike Larkin, MLB Tony Furjanic 1986 Lou Holtz ILB Mike Kovaleski 5 6 0 1987 Lou Holtz C Chuck Lanza, RT Byron Spruell 8 4 0 17 1988 Lou Holtz OT Andy Heck 12 0 0 1 1

TB Mark Green, ELB Ned Bolcar 1989 Lou Holtz QB Tony Rice 12 1 0 2 3

FB Anthony Johnson, MLB Ned Bolcar 1990 Lou Holtz C Mike Heldt, TB Ricky Watters, 9 3 0 6 6

NT Chris Zorich, FCB Todd Lyght 1991 Lou Holtz TB Rodney Culver 10 3 0 13 12 1992 Lou Holtz QB Rick Mirer, LB Demetrius DuBose 10 1 1 4 4 1993 Lou Holtz OT Aaron Taylor, Tim Ruddy, 11 1 0 2 2

DT Bryant Young, FS Jeff Burris 1994 Lou Holtz TB Lee Becton, ILB Justin Goheen, 6 5 1

DE Brian Hamilton, OG Ryan Leahy 1995 Lou Holtz NG Paul Grasmanis 9 3 0 11 13

OG Ryan Leahy, SE Derrick Mayes,

CB Sean Wooden, OG Dusty Zeigler 1996 Lou Holtz ILB Lyron Cobbins 8 3 0 19 21

FB Marc Edwards, QB Ron Powlus 1997 Bob Davie DE Melvin Dansby 7 6 0

QB Ron Powlus, CB Allen Rossum 1998 Bob Davie ILB Bobbie Howard 9 3 0 22 22

OLB Kory Minor, OT Mike Rosenthal 1999 Bob Davie QB Jarious Jackson 5 7 0 2000 Bob Davie ILB Anthony Denman, TE Dan O’Leary, 9 3 0 15 16

TE Jabari Holloway, DE Grant Irons 2001 Bob Davie OLB Rocky Boiman, FL David Givens 5 6 0

DE Grant Irons, DE Anthony Weaver 2002 Tyrone Willingham WR Arnaz Battle, OG Sean Mahan, 10 3 0 17 17

SS Gerome Sapp, CB Shane Walton 2003 Tyrone Willingham OT Jim Molinaro, DT Darrell Campbell 5 7 0

CB Vontez Duff, WR Omar Jenkins 2004 Tyrone Willingham LB Mike Goolsby, RB Ryan Grant, 6 6 0

WR Carlyle Holiday, DE Justin Tuck 2005 Charlie Weis QB Brady Quinn, LB Brandon Hoyte 9 3 0 9 11 2006 Charlie Weis QB Brady Quinn, S Tom Zbikowski 10 3 0 17 19

LB Travis Thomas 2007 Charlie Weis RB Travis Thomas, S Tom Zbikowski 3 9 0

TE John Carlson, LB Maurice Crum, Jr.

C John Sullivan 2008 Charlie Weis LB Maurice Crum Jr., WR David Grimes 7 6 0

S David Bruton 2009 Charlie Weis QB Jimmy Clausen, C Eric Olsen 6 6 0

S Kyle McCarthy, LB Scott Smith 2010 Brian Kelly Game Captains 8 5 0 2011 Brian Kelly S Harrison Smith 8 5 0 2012 Brian Kelly TE Tyler Eifert, OT Zack Martin 12 1 0 3 4

DE Kapron Lewis-Moore, LB Manti Te’o Totals 865 301 42 Consensus national championship seasons in bold. The coaches poll was switched from United Press International to /CNN in 1991, then to /ESPN in 1997.

2012 season review

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Year Coach Captain 1887 None RH Henry Luhn 1888 None RB Edward Prudhomme 1889 None RH Edward Prudhomme 1892 None QB Pat Coady 1893 None RH Frank Keough 1894 J. L. Morison RH Frank Keough 1895 H. G. Hadden RG Dan Casey 1896 Frank E. Hering QB Frank Herin 1897 Frank E. Hering RE Jack Mullen 1898 Frank E. Hering RE Jack Mullen 1899 James McWeeney RE Jack Mullen 1900 Patrick O’Dea FB John Farley 1901 Patrick O’Dea RT Al Fortin 1902 James Faragher FB Louis (Red) Salmon 1903 James Faragher FB Louis (Red) Salmon 1904 Louis Salmon RE Frank Shaughnessy 1905 Henry J. McGlew LG Pat Beacom 1906 Thomas Barry QB Bob Bracken 1907 Thomas Barry RH Dom Callicrate 1908 Victor M. Place LH Harry (Red) Miller 1909 Frank C. Longman LT Howard (Cap) Edwards 1910 Frank C. Longman RT Ralph Dimmick 1911 John L. Marks RT Luke Kelly 1912 John L. Marks QB Charles (Gus) Dorais 1913 Jesse Harper LE Knute Rockne 1914 Jesse Harper LT Keith (Deak) Jones 1915 Jesse Harper RG Freeman (Fitz) Fitzgerald 1916 Jesse Harper LH Stan Cofall 1917 Jesse Harper QB Jim Phelan 1918 Knute Rockne RH Leonard (Pete) Bahan 1919 Knute Rockne QB Leonard (Pete) Bahan 1920 Knute Rockne LT Frank Coughlin 1921 Knute Rockne RE Eddie Anderson 1922 Knute Rockne LE Glenn (Judge) Carberry 1923 Knute Rockne LG Harvey Brown 1924 Knute Rockne C Adam Walsh 1925 Knute Rockne LE Clem Crowe 1926 Knute Rockne QB Gene (Red) Edwards

RH Tom Hearden LG John (Clipper) Smith 1927 Knute Rockne 1928 Knute Rockne LT Fred Miller 1929 Knute Rockne RG John Law 1930 Knute Rockne RE Tom Conley 1931 Hunk Anderson C Tommy Yarr 1932 Hunk Anderson RE Paul Host 1933 Hunk Anderson C Tom (Kitty) Gorman

RE Hugh Devore 1934 Elmer Layden DE Dom Vairo 1935 Elmer Layden LT Joe Sullivan 1936 Elmer Layden RG Bill Smith

LG John Lautar 1937 Elmer Layden RE Joe Zwers 1938 Elmer Layden LG Jim McGoldrick 1939 Elmer Layden RE Johnny Kely 1940 Elmer Layden FB Milt Piepul 1941 Frank Leahy RT Paul Lillis 1942 Frank Leahy RE George Murphy 1943 Frank Leahy LG Pat Filley 1944 Ed McKeever LG Pat Filley 1945 Hugh Devore QB Frank Dancewicz 1946 Frank Leahy Game captains 1947 Frank Leahy LT George Connor 1948 Frank Leahy LG Bill Fischer 1949 Frank Leahy RE Leon Hart, LT Jim Martin 1950 Frank Leahy C/MLB Jerry Groom 1951 Frank Leahy RE Jim Mutscheller 1952 Frank Leahy RG/MLB Jack Alessandrini 1953 Frank Leahy RE Don Penza 1954 Terry Brennan LE Dan Shannon, RE Paul Matz 1955 Terry Brennan RT Ray Lemek 1956 Terry Brennan RH Jim Morse LE Dick Prendergast, C Ed Sullivan 1957 Terry Brennan 1958 Terry Brennan RG Al Ecuyer

RT Chuck Puntillo 1959 Joe Kuharich RG Ken Adamson 1960 Joe Kuharich LG Myron Pottios 1961 Joe Kuharich LG Nick Buoniconti, RG Norb Roy 1962 Joe Kuharich FB Mike Lind 1963 Hugh Devore LG Bob Lehmann 1964 Ara Parseghian ILB Jim Carroll 1965 Ara Parseghian RE Phil Sheridan

145 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

Super Seasons In 124 seasons of football beginning in 1887, Notre Dame has had 105 winning years, only 13 seasons with a losing record (1887, ’88, 1933, ’56, ’60, ’63, ’81, ’85, ’86, ’99, 2001, ‘03 and ‘07) and only six others with a .500 mark (1950, ’59, ’61, ’62, 2004 and ‘09).

The Fighting Irish have had 12 unbeaten, untied seasons, 10 others in which they were unbeaten but suffered one or more ties—and 29 seasons in which only a single loss spoiled an unbeaten record.

Here is a compilation of Notre Dame’s outstanding seasons in its football history: Unbeaten, Untied Year Record...............................................Coach 1889 1-0......................................................... None 1912 7-0...........................................John L. Marks 1913 7-0.............................................Jesse Harper 1919 9-0............................................Knute Rockne 1920 9-0............................................Knute Rockne 1924 10-0..........................................Knute Rockne 1929 9-0............................................Knute Rockne 1930 10-0..........................................Knute Rockne 1947 9-0...............................................Frank Leahy 1949 10-0.............................................Frank Leahy 1973 11-0....................................... Ara Parseghian 1988 12-0................................................. Lou Holtz

Unbeaten Year Record.....................................................Tie 1892 1-0-1....................................Hillsdale (10-10) 1903 8-0-1............................... Northwestern (0-0) 1907 6-0-1..........................................Indiana (0-0) 1909 7-0-1.....................................Marquette (0-0) 1911 6-0-2..................................... Pittsburgh (0-0)

..............................................Marquette (0-0) 1941 8-0-1............................................. Army (0-0) 1946 8-0-1............................................. Army (0-0) 1948 9-0-1...........................................USC (14-14) 1953 9-0-1..........................................Iowa (14-14) 1966 9-0-1.........................Michigan State (10-10) One Loss Year Record..................................................Loss 1887 0-1...........................................Michigan (8-0) 1893 4-1.............................................Chicago (8-0) 1894 3-1-1....................................... Albion (19-12) 1895 3-1..............................Indiana Artillary (18-0) 1897 4-1-1.......................................Chicago (34-5) 1901 8-1-1............................... Northwestern (2-0) 1906 6-1............................................Indiana (12-0) 1908 8-1.........................................Michigan (12-6) 1910 4-1-1...........................Michigan State (17-0)

1915 7-1...................................... Nebraska (20-19) 1916 8-1............................................. Army (30-10) 1917 6-1-1...................................... Nebraska (7-0) 1918 3-1-2...........................Michigan State (13-7) 1921 10-1..............................................Iowa (10-7) 1922 8-1-1.................................... Nebraska (14-6) 1923 9-1........................................ Nebraska (14-7) 1926 9-1................................ Carnegie Tech (19-0) 1927 7-1-1........................................... Army (18-0) 1935 7-1-1............................. Northwestern (14-7) 1938 8-1.................................................USC (13-0) 1943 9-1.................................. Great Lakes (19-14) 1954 9-1...........................................Purdue (27-14) 1964 9-1...............................................USC (20-17) 1970 10-1.............................................USC (38-28) 1977 11-1................................. Mississippi (20-13) 1989 12-1......................................... Miami (27-10) 1992 10-1-1..................................Stanford (33-16) 1993 11-1........................... Boston College (41-39) 2012 12-1..................................... Alabama (42-14)

Irish Near Top Of Winning Percentage List Notre Dame ranks as the second-winningest team in college football history based on its .7334 winning percentage over 124 seasons of football and an 865-301-42 record during that period.

Michigan (903 wins) and Texas (866) are the only teams with more overall wins than Notre Dame.

Here’s the NCAA top 20 teams in terms of winning percentage and total victories heading into the 2013 season:

Bowl Games Team Years W L T Pct. W L T 133 903 310 36 .7344 20 22 0 1. Michigan 2. Notre Dame 124 865 301 42 .7334 15 17 0 45 388 148 2 .7230 9 4 0 3. Boise State (1996) 4. Oklahoma 118 831 310 53 .7182 27 18 1 5. Ohio State@ 123 837 316 53 .7160 19 23 0 120 867 334 33 .7160 27 22 2 6. Texas 7. Alabama# 118 827 321 43 .7124 35 22 3 120 786 319 54 .7015 32 17 0 9. USC# 8. Nebraska 123 856 353 41 .7014 24 25 0 10. Tennessee 116 799 354 53 .6845 25 24 0 11.

Florida State# 66 485 237 17 .6677 25 14 2 12. Penn State# 126 723 365 41 .6585 21 15 2 13. LSU 119 743 393 47 .6479 22 21 1 14. Georgia 119 759 402 54 .6469 27 18 3 15.

Miami, Fla. 87 581 331 19 .6343 18 16 0 16. Florida 106 680 387 40 .6323 20 20 0 17. Auburn 120 714 414 47 .6277 22 13 2 18. Miami, Ohio 124 668 410 44 .6150 7 2 0 19. Washington 123 678 424 50 .6102 13 13 1 20. Arizona State 100 569 361 24 .6090 13 12 1 # Indicates record adjusted b y action of the NC AA C ommittee on Infractions. @ Indicates record adjusted b y action of institution.

1. Michigan................................................................. 903 2. Texas....................................................................... 866 3. Notre Dame........................................................... 865 4. Nebraska................................................................. 856 5. Ohio State............................................................... 837 6. Oklahoma................................................................ 831 7. Alabama.................................................................. 827 8. Tennessee............................................................... 799 9. USC.......................................................................... 786 10. Georgia.................................................................... 758 11. LSU.......................................................................... 743 12. Penn State............................................................... 723 13. Auburn..................................................................... 714 14. West Virginia.......................................................... 708 15. Syracuse.................................................................. 698 16. Virginia Tech........................................................... 695 17. Georgia Tech........................................................... 693 18. Texas A&M............................................................. 691 19. Arkansas.................................................................. 684 20. Pittsburgh................................................................ 683

146 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Series Scores

Adrian (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank * 1912

W/L ND Opp W 74 7

Air Force (23-6-0)

Alabama (5-2-0)

Albion (3-1-1)

Alma (4-0-0) H: 4-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1913 W 62 0 * 1914 W 56 0 * 1915 W 32 0 * 1916 W 46 0

H: 4-0-1; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1896 W 8 0 * 1900 T 6 6 1901 W 5 0 * 1906 W 29 0 * 1925 W 19 3 W 77 0 * 1926

Arizona State (2-0-0)

Bennett Med. Col. (1-0-0)

H: 1-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp

1998 22- W 28 9 * 1999 W 48 17

H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N:: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1905 W 22 0

Army (38-8-4)

H: 7-5-0; A: 4-4-0; N: 2-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp FX 1975 9- W 17 3 LB 1983 -13 W 19 18 * 1987 9- W 32 25 * 1992 8-9 W 54 7 * 1993 1-16 L 39 41 1994 8- L 11 30 * 1995 12- W 20 10

1996 17- W 48 21 * 1997 W 52 20

1998 13- W 31 26 * 1999 -25 L 29 31 * 2000 11- W 28 16 2001 L 17 21 * 2002 4- L 7 14 2003 L 25 27 * 2004 24- L 23 24 * 2007 -4 L 14 27 2008 L 0 17 * 2009 W 20 16 2010 W 31 13 * 2011 24- W 16 14 2012 4- W 21 6

H: 8-1-0; A: 7-2-1; N: 23-5-3 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1913 W 35 13 1914 L 7 20 1915 W 7 0 1916 L 10 30 1917 W 7 2 1919 W 12 9 1920 W 27 17

1921 W 28 0

1922 T 0 0 EF 1923 W 13 0 PG 1924 W 13 7 YS 1925 L 0 27 YS 1926 W 7 0 YS 1927 L 0 18 YS 1928 W 12 6 YS 1929 W 7 0 SF 1930 W 7 6 YS 1931 L 0 12 YS 1932 W 21 0 YS 1933 W 13 12 YS 1934 W 12 6 YS 1935 T 6 6 YS 1936 W 20 6 YS 1937 18- W 7 0 YS 1938 7- W 19 7 YS 1939 4- W 14 0 YS 1940 2- W 7 0 YS 1941 6-14 T 0 0 YS 1942 4-19 W 13 0 YS 1943 1-3 W 26 0 YS 1944 5-1 L 0 59 YS 1945 2-1 L 0 48 YS 1946 2-1 T 0 0 * 1947 1-9 W 27 7 P 1957 12-10 W 23 21 * 1958 4-3 L 2 14 W 17 0 SS 1965 7- * 1966 3- W 35 0 YS 1969 15- W 45 0 * 1970 3- W 51 10

1973 8- W 62 3 * 1974 7- W 48 0 GS 1977 11- W 24 0 * 1980 5- W 30 3 GS 1983 W 42 0 * 1985 -19 W 24 10 GS 1995 17- W 28 27 * 1998 18- W 20 17 * 2006 6- W 41 9 NYS 2010 W 27 3

Boston College (13-9-0)

Butler (3-0-0) H: 2-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1911 W 27 0 1922 W 31 3 * 1923 W 34 7

BYU (5-2-0) H: 4-1-0; A: 1-1-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1992 10- W 42 16 1993 3- W 45 20 * 1994 17- L 14 21 * 2003 W 33 14 2004 L 17 20 * 2005 9- W 49 23 * 2012 5- W 17 14

California (4-0-0) H: 2-0-0; A: 2-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1959 W 28 6 * 1960 W 21 7

1965 3- W 48 6 * 1967 1- W 41 8

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

Carnegie Tech (15-4-0)

Case Tech (2-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1916 W 48 0 1918 W 26 6

Chicago (0-4-0) H: 0-1-0; A: 0-3-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1893 L 0 8 * 1896 L 0 18 1897 L 5 34 1899 L 6 23

Chicago Dental (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1897 W 62 0

Chicago Physicians & Surgeons (7-2-0)

H: 7-2-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1895 W 32 0 * 1896 L 0 4 * 1899 L 0 5 1900 W 5 0 * * 1901 W 34 0 W 46 0 * 1903 * 1906 W 28 0 * 1907 W 32 0 * 1908 W 88 0

Christian Brothers (St. Louis) (1-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp

1913 W 20 7

Cincinnati (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1900 W 58 0

Clemson (1-1-0) H: 0-1-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp

1977 5-15 W 21 17 * 1979 -14 L 10 16

University and media information

H: 2-1-1; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1893 W 8 6 * 1894 T 6 6 * 1894 L 12 19 * 1896 W 24 0 1898 W 60 0

H: 1-1-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1941 W 38 7

1980 4- W 20 3 * 1982 9- L 13 16

H: 7-1-0; A: 8-3-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp

1922 W 19 0

1923 W 26 0

1924 W 40 19 * 1925 W 26 0

1926 L 0 19 1928 L 7 27 *

1929 W 7 0 * 1930 W 21 6 1931 W 19 0 * 1932 W 42 0 1933 L 0 7 * 1934 W 13 0 1935 W 14 3 * 1936 W 21 7 1937 L 7 9 * 1938 5-13 W 7 0

1939 2- W 7 6 * 1940 6- W 61 0

1941 8- W 16 0

History and records

H: 2-0-0; A: 1-1-0; N: 2-1-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp SB 1973 3-1 W 24 23 OB 1974 9-2 W 13 11 * 1976 18-10 W 21 18 BM 1980 6-5 W 7 0 BM 1986 -2 L 10 28 * 1987 7-10 W 37 6 SL 2012 1-2 L 14 42

Arizona (2-1-0)

Beloit (5-0-1)

2012 season review

H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1910 W 51 0

0 0 0 0 0

Carlisle (1-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 1-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp C 1914 W 48 6

coaches & staff

Akron (1-0-0)

32 92 52 44 142

Baylor (2-0-0) H: 2-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1925 W 41 0 * 1998 16- W 27 3

The Fighting Irish

H: 11-4-0; A: 12-2-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp

1964 6- W 34 7 * 1969 8- W 13 6

1972 12- W 21 7 * 1973 5- W 48 15 * 1974 5- W 38 0

1975 15- W 31 30 * 1977 6- W 49 0

1978 20- W 38 15

1979 10- W 38 13 * 1980 2- W 24 10 1981 W 35 7

1982 18- L 17 30 * 1983 L 22 23 * 1984 L 7 21

1985 -17 L 15 21 * 1986 W 31 3

1987 11- W 35 14 * 1988 2- W 41 13

1989 1-17 W 41 27 * 1990 1- W 57 27 1991 5- W 28 15 * 1994 W 42 30 1995 8- W 44 14 * 1996 8- L (ot) 17 20 * 2000 19- W (ot) 34 31

2002 7-18 W 21 14 2006 9- W 39 17 * 2007 - L 24 41 * 2011 - W 59 33

American Med. Col. (5-0-0) H: 5-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1901 W * 1902 W * 1903 W * 1904 W * 1905 W

here COME the irish

— Numbers following season and before result indicate AP rankings for both teams coming into game. For example, 17-10 indicates Notre Dame stood 17th and the Irish opponent 10th in the AP poll that week.

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Series Scores Coe (1-0-0)

Englewood High School (Chicago) (2-0-0)

Great Lakes (1-2-2)

Indiana (23-5-1)

H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1927 W 28 7

H: 2-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1899 W 29 5 * 1900 W 68 0

H: 1-0-1; A: 0-2-0; N: 0-0-1 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1918 T 7 7 SF 1942 6- T 13 13

1943 1- L 14 19 * 1944 9-12 W 28 7

1945 5- L 7 39

H: 13-1-1; A: 6-3-0; N: 4-1-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1898 L 5 11 * 1899 W 17 0 1900 L 0 6 * 1901 W 18 5 1902 W 11 5

1905 L 5 22 I 1906 L 0 12 * 1907 T 0 0 I 1908 W 11 0 I 1919 W 16 3 I 1920 W 13 10 I 1921 W 28 7 W 27 0 * 1922 * 1926 W 26 0 1927 W 19 6 1929 W 14 0 * 1930 W 27 0 1931 W 25 0 1933 W 12 2 * 1941 W 19 6 1948 1- W 42 6 * 1949 W 49 6

1950 11- L 7 20 * 1951 14- W 48 6 * 1955 4- W 19 0 * 1956 17- W 20 6 * 1957 16- W 26 0 * 1958 5- W 18 0 * 1991 7- W 49 27

Colorado (3-2-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 1-2-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1983 W 27 3 * 1984 W 55 14 OB 1989 4-1 W 21 6 OB 1990 5-1 L 9 10 FB 1994 -4 L 24 41

Connecticut (0-1-0) H: 0-1-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 2009 L (2ot) 30 33

Creighton (1-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1915 W 41 0

Dartmouth (2-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 1-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp FP 1944 1- W 64 0 * 1945 3- W 34 0

De La Salle (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1893 W 28 0

DePauw (8-0-0) H: 8-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1897 W 4 0 * 1898 W 32 0 * 1902 W 22 0 * 1903 W 56 0 * 1904 W 10 0 * 1905 W 71 0 * 1921 W 57 10 * 1922 W 34 7

Detroit (2-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 1-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1927 W 20 0 BS 1951 5- W 40 6

Drake (8-0-0) H: 6-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 1-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1926 W 21 0 1927 W 32 0 * 1928 W 32 6 SF 1929 W 19 7 * 1930 W 28 7 * 1931 W 63 0 * 1932 W 62 0 * 1937 W 21 0

Duke (3-1-0) H: 3-0-0; A: 0-1-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1958 12- W 9 7 1961 L 13 37 * 1966 1- W 64 0 * 2007 - W 28 7

Florida (1-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 1-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp SD 1991 18-3 W 39 28

Florida State (2-5-0) H: 1-2-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-3-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1981 -20 L 13 19 * 1993 2-1 W 31 24 CIT 1994 -8 L 16 23 OB 1995 6-8 L 26 31

2002 6-11 W 34 24 * 2003 -5 L 0 37 CIT 2011 -25 L 14 18

Franklin (3-0-0) H: 3-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1906 W 26 0 * 1907 W 23 0 * 1908 W 64 0

Georgia (0-1-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-1-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp SD 1980 7-1 L 10 17

Georgia Tech (27-6-1) H: 15-3-0; A: 12-2-1; N: 0-1-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1922 W 13 3 * 1923 W 35 7 * 1924 W 34 3 1925 W 13 0 * 1926 W 12 0 * 1927 W 26 7 1928 L 0 13 1929 W 26 6 1938 W 14 6 * 1939 W 17 14 * 1940 W 26 20 1941 W 20 0 * 1942 L 6 13 * 1943 W 55 13

1944 18-10 W 21 0

1945 W 40 7 W 27 14 * 1953 1-4 * 1959 -19 L 10 14

1967 9- W 36 3 * 1968 9- W 34 6

1969 9- W 38 20 * 1970 1- W 10 7

1974 2- W 31 7 * 1975 12- W 24 3

1976 11- L 14 23 * 1977 5- W 69 14

1978 10-20 W 38 21 * 1979 10- W 21 13

1980 1- T 3 3 * 1981 W 35 3 * 1997 11- W 17 13 GB 1998 17-12 L 28 35 2006 2- W 14 10 * 2007 L 3 33

Harvard Prep (Chicago) (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1888 W 20 0

Haskell (5-0-0) H: 5-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1914 W 20 7 * 1915 W 34 0 * 1916 W 26 0 * 1921 W 42 7 * 1932 W 73 0

Hawaii (3-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 2-0-0; N: 1-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp

1991 17- W 48 42 1997 W 23 22 HB 2008 W 49 21

Highland Views (1-0-0)

Indianapolis Artillery (0-1-0)

H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1896 W 82 0

H: 0-0-0; A: 0-1-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1895 L 0 18

Hillsdale (4-0-1)

Iowa (13-8-3)

H: 4-0-1; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1892 T 10 10 * 1893 W 22 10 * 1894 W 14 0 * 1906 W 17 0 * 1908 W 39 0

H: 7-3-2; A: 6-5-1; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1921 L 7 10

1939 3- L 6 7 * 1940 7- L 0 7 * 1945 2- W 56 0

1946 2-17 W 41 6 * 1947 2- W 21 0 1948 2- W 27 12 * 1949 1- W 28 7

1950 T 14 14 * 1951 T 20 20

1952 9- W 27 0 * 1953 1-20 T 14 14

1954 4-19 W 34 18 * 1955 4- W 17 14

1956 -3 L 8 48 * 1957 9-8 L 13 21

1958 15-6 L 21 31

1959 -16 W 20 19 * 1960 -2 L 0 28 1961 L 21 42 * 1962 W 35 12 * 1964 1- W 28 0 * 1967 6- W 56 6

1968 5- W 51 28

Houston (1-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 1-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp CB 1979 10-9 W 35 34

Illinois (11-0-1) H: 5-0-0; A: 6-0-1; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp

1898 W 5 0

1937 T 0 0 * 1938 W 14 6

1940 2- W 26 0 * 1941 7- W 49 14

1942 8-5 W 21 14 * 1943 1- W 47 0

1944 1-14 W 13 7 * 1945 W 7 0

1946 W 26 6 1967 W 47 7 * 1968 6- W 58 8

Illinois Cycling Club (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1895 W 18 2

Iowa Pre-Flight (2-0-0) H: 2-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1942 W 28 0 * 1943 1-2 W 14 13

Goshen (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1900 W 55 0

148 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Series Scores Maryland (2-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 2-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp GS 2002 -21 W 22 0 FEF 2011 - W 45 21

Kansas (4-1-1)

Knox (1-1-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-1-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1902 L 5 12 * 1907 W 22 4

Lake Forest (4-0-0)

Lombard (3-0-0)

LSU (5-5-0)

Loyola (Chicago) (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1911 W 80 0

Loyola (New Orleans) (1-0-0)

Marquette (3-0-3) H: 2-0-3; A: 0-0-0; N: 1-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1908 W 6 0 1909 T 0 0 1910 T 5 5

1911 T 0 0 W 69 0 C 1912 1921 W 21 7

Michigan State (47-28-1) H: 28-13-0; A: 19-15-1; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1897 W 34 6 * 1898 W 53 0 * 1899 W 40 0 * 1902 W 33 0 * 1903 W 12 0 * 1905 W 28 0 * 1906 W 5 0 * 1909 W 17 0

1910 L 0 17 1916 W 14 0 * 1917 W 23 0

1918 L 7 13 * 1919 W 13 0 1920 W 25 0 * 1921 W 48 0 * 1948 1- W 26 7

1949 1-10 W 34 21 * 1950 -15 L 33 36

1951 11-5 L 0 35

1952 6-1 L 3 21 * 1954 8- W 20 19

1955 4-13 L 7 21 * 1956 -2 L 14 47

1957 15-4 L 6 34 1959 L 0 19 * 1960 -14 L 0 21

1961 6-1 L 7 17 * 1962 L 7 31

1963 -4 L 7 12 * 1964 1- W 34 7 1965 4-1 L 3 12 *

1966 1-2 T 10 10 * 1967 W 24 12

1968 5- L 17 21 * 1969 -14 W 42 28 1970 4- W 29 0 * 1971 4- W 14 2

1972 7- W 16 0 * 1973 8- W 14 10

1974 7- W 19 14 * 1975 8- L 3 10

1976 18- W 24 6 * 1977 14- W 16 6 1978 W 29 25 * 1979 15-7 W 27 3

1980 7- W 26 21 * 1981 W 20 7

1982 11- W 11 3 * 1983 4- L 23 28

1984 W 24 20 * 1985 W 27 10

1986 20- L 15 20 * 1987 9-17 W 31 8

1988 8- W 20 3 * 1989 1- W 21 13

1990 1-24 W 20 19 * 1991 11- W 49 10

1992 7- W 52 31 * 1993 4- W 36 14 1994 8- W 21 20 * 1997 -17 L 7 23

1998 10- L 23 45 * 1999 24- L 13 23

2000 16-23 L 21 27 * 2001 23- L 10 17

2002 12- W 21 17 * 2003 L 16 22 2004 W 31 24 * 2005 10- L (ot) 41 44

2006 12- W 40 37 * 2007 L 10 31 2008 L 7 23 * 2009 W 33 30

2010 L (ot) 31 34 * 2011 -15 W 31 13 * 2012 20-10 W 20 3

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

Minnesota (4-0-1) H: 1-0-1; A: 3-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1925 W 19 7

1926 W 20 7 * 1927 T 7 7

1937 -4 W 7 6 * 1938 2-12 W 19 0

Mississippi (1-1-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-1-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp J 1977 3- L 13 20 * 1985 W 37 14

Missouri (2-2-0) H: 0-2-0; A: 2-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp

1970 3-18 W 24 7 * 1972 8- L 26 30 * 1978 5- L 0 3

1984 19- W 16 14

Missouri Osteopaths (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1903 W 28 0

Morningside (2-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 2-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1917 W 13 0 1919 W 14 6

Morris Harvey (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1912 W 39 0

Mount Union (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp W 60 7 * 1919

Navy (73-12-1) H: 26-5-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 46-7-1 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp W 19 6 B 1927 SF 1928 W 7 0 B 1929 W 14 7 * 1930 W 26 2 B 1931 W 20 0 W 12 0 CL 1932 B 1933 L 0 7 CL 1934 L 6 10 B 1935 W 14 0 1936 13- L 0 3 B * 1937 W 9 7 B 1938 4- W 15 0 CL 1939 2- W 14 7 B 1940 7- W 13 7 B 1941 7-6 W 20 13 CL 1942 4- W 9 0 CL 1943 1-3 W 33 6 B 1944 2-6 L 13 32 CL 1945 2-3 T 6 6 B 1946 2- W 28 0 CL 1947 1- W 27 0 B 1948 2- W 41 7 B 1949 1- W 40 0 CL 1950 W 19 10 B 1951 13- W 19 0 CL 1952 13- W 17 6 * 1953 1-20 W 38 7 B 1954 6-15 W 6 0 * 1955 9-4 W 21 7 B 1956 L 7 33

University and media information

H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1928 W 12 6

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History and records

H: 3-1-0; A: 2-2-0; N: 0-2-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1970 2-7 W 3 0

1971 7-14 L 8 28 * 1981 4- W 27 9 1984 -6 W 30 22 * 1985 -17 L 7 10 1986 -8 L 19 21

1997 -11 W 24 6 IS 1997 -15 L 9 27 * 1998 10- W 39 36 L 14 41 SD 2006 11-4

Michigan (16-23-1) H: 9-9-1; A: 7-13-0; N: 0-1-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1887 L 0 8 * 1888 L 6 26 * 1888 L 4 10

1898 L 0 23 1899 L 0 12

1900 L 0 7 T 1902 L 0 23

1908 L 6 12 1909 W 11 3 * 1942 4-6 L 20 32

1943 1-2 W 35 12 * 1978 14-5 L 14 28

1979 9-6 W 12 10 * 1980 8-14 W 29 27

1981 1-11 L 7 25 * 1982 20-10 W 23 17

1985 13- L 12 20 * 1986 -3 L 23 24

1987 16-9 W 26 7 1988 13-9 W 19 17 *

1989 1-2 W 24 19 * 1990 1-4 W 28 24

1991 7-3 L 14 24 1992 3-6 T 17 17 *

1993 11-3 W 27 23 * 1994 3-6 L 24 26

1997 -6 L 14 21 * 1998 22-5 W 36 20

1999 16-7 L 22 26 * 2002 20-7 W 25 23

2003 15-5 L 0 38 * 2004 -8 W 28 20

2005 20-3 W 17 10 * 2006 2-11 L 21 47 2007 L 0 38 * 2008 W 35 17

2009 -18 L 34 38 * 2010 L 24 28

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H: 3-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1923 W 14 0 * 1924 W 40 0 * 1925 W 69 0

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H: 4-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1899 W 38 0 * 1901 W 16 0 * 1902 W 28 0 * 1903 W 28 0

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H: 3-0-1; A: 1-1-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1904 L 5 24 1932 W 24 6 * 1933 T 0 0 * 1935 W 28 7 * 1938 W 52 0 ERC * 1999 18- W 48 13

Miami (Florida) (17-7-1) H: 8-1-0; A: 6-6-1; N: 3-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp

1955 5-15 W 14 0 1960 L 21 28

1965 6- T 0 0 1967 6- W 24 22 1971 7- W 17 0 * 1972 10- W 20 17

1973 5- W 44 0 * 1974 7- W 38 7 1975 W 32 9 * 1976 13- W 40 27

1977 5- W 48 10 * 1978 19- W 20 0 MB 1979 W 40 15 * 1980 7-13 W 32 14

1981 -9 L 15 37 * 1982 10-17 W 16 14

1983 13- L 0 20 * 1984 17-14 L 13 31

1985 -4 L 7 58

1987 10-2 L 0 24 * 1988 4-1 W 31 30

1989 1-7 L 10 27 * 1990 6-2 W 29 20 SBS 2010 W 33 17 SF 2012 9- W 41 3

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Kalamazoo (7-0-0) H: 7-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1893 W 34 0 * 1917 W 55 0 * 1919 W 14 0 * 1920 W 39 0 * 1921 W 56 0 * 1922 W 46 0 * 1923 W 74 0

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Nebraska (7-8-1) H: 3-1-0; A: 4-6-1; N: 0-1-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1915 L 19 20 1916 W 20 0

1917 L 0 7 1918 T 0 0 1919 W 14 9 1920 W 16 7 * 1921 W 7 0 1922 L 6 14 1923 L 7 14 W 34 6 * 1924 1925 L 0 17 * 1947 2- W 31 0

1948 2- W 44 13 OB 1972 12-9 L 6 40 * 2000 23-1 L (ot) 24 27

2001 23-5 L 10 27

Nevada (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 2009 W 35 0

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H: 11-0-0; A: 4-2-0; N: 1-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp YS 1949 1- W 42 6 * 1950 1-20 W 14 7 1951 W 12 7 * 1952 16- W 34 14 1953 1- W 34 14 * 1954 5- W 42 13

1955 5- W 27 7 * 1956 W 21 14 * 1958 -11 W 34 24 * 1959 W 28 8

1960 L 7 12 * 1962 W 21 7 * 1965 4- W 17 0 * 1966 2- W 32 0 * 1971 7- W 16 0

1975 15- W 21 14 * 2006 11- W 45 26

2008 -22 L 24 29

H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1895 W 20 0

North Carolina State (0-1-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-1-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp L 6 28 GB 2002 11-17

North Division H.S. (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1905 W 44 0

Northwestern (37-8-2) H: 16-4-0; A: 18-4-1; N: 3-0-1 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1889 W 9 0 * 1899 W 12 0 1901 L 0 2 SP 1903 T 0 0 1920 W 33 7 SF 1924 W 13 6 * 1925 W 13 10 1926 W 6 0

1929 W 26 6 1930 W 14 0 SF 1931 T 0 0 * 1932 W 21 0 1933 W 7 0 1934 W 20 7 * 1935 L 7 14 * 1936 11-1 W 26 6

1937 12- W 7 0

1938 1-16 W 9 7 * 1939 9- W 7 0

1940 14-10 L 0 20

1941 5-8 W 7 6 1942 8- W 27 20 *

1943 1-8 W 25 6 * 1944 11- W 21 0 1945 7- W 34 7 * 1946 2- W 27 0 1947 1- W 26 19 * 1948 2-8 W 12 7 * 1959 -2 L 24 30

1960 L 6 7 * 1961 8- L 10 12

1962 -3 L 6 35 1965 8- W 38 7 *

1966 4- W 35 7 * 1968 5- W 27 7 * 1969 11- W 35 10

1970 6- W 35 14 * 1971 2- W 50 7

1972 13- W 37 0 * 1973 8- W 44 0

1974 1- W 49 3 * 1975 7- W 31 7 1976 W 48 0 SF 1992 3- W 42 7 * 1993 7- W 27 12 SF 1994 3- W 42 15 * 1995 9- L 15 17

Ohio Medical University (4-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 4-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1901 W 6 0 1902 W 6 5 1903 W 35 0 1904 W 17 5

Ohio Northern (4-0-0) H: 4-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1908 W 58 4 * 1910 W 47 0 * 1911 W 32 6 * 1913 W 87 0

Ohio State (2-3-0) H: 1-1-0; A: 1-1-0; N: 0-1-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1935 W 18 13 * 1936 W 7 2

1995 15-7 L 26 45 * 1996 5-4 L 16 29 FB 2005 5-4 L 20 34

Oklahoma (9-1-0) H: 4-1-0; A: 5-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1952 10-4 W 27 21

1953 1-6 W 28 21 * 1956 -2 L 0 40 1957 -2 W 7 0 * 1961 W 19 6 1962 W 13 7

1966 1-10 W 38 0 * 1968 3-5 W 45 21 * 1999 -23 W 34 30

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Olivet (3-0-0) H: 3-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1907 W 22 4 * 1909 W 58 0 * 1910 W 48 0

Oregon (1-0-1) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-1; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1976 14- W 41 0 1982 15- T 13 13

Oregon State (0-2-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-2-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp FB 2000 10-5 L 9 41 BB 2004 L 21 38

Pacific (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1940 W 25 7

Penn State (9-9-1) H: 5-3-0; A: 2-6-1; N: 2-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1913 W 14 7 1925 T 0 0 * 1926 W 28 0 P 1928 W 9 0

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Pennsylvania (5-0-1) H: 1-0-0; A: 4-0-1; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1930 W 60 20 * 1931 W 49 0

1952 10-12 T 7 7

1953 1-15 W 28 20 1954 5- W 42 7

1955 6- W 46 14

Pittsburgh (47-20-1) H: 21-10-0; A: 26-10-1; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1909 W 6 0 1911 T 0 0 1912 W 3 0 1930 W 35 19 * 1931 W 25 12 1932 L 0 12 * 1933 L 0 14 1934 L 0 19 * 1935 W 9 6

1936 7-9 L 0 26 * 1937 12-3 L 6 21 1943 W 41 0 1944 W 58 0

1945 3- W 39 9 * 1946 W 33 0 1947 W 40 6 1948 W 40 0 * 1950 W 18 7 1951 W 33 0 * 1952 8- L 19 22 * 1953 1-15 W 23 14

1954 8- W 33 0

1956 -20 L 13 26 * 1957 7- W 13 7

1958 14- L 26 29 1959 L 13 28 * 1960 -14 L 13 20 1961 W 26 20 * 1962 W 43 22 * 1963 -8 L 7 27 1964 1- W 17 15 1965 4- W 69 13 * 1966 1- W 40 0

1967 9- W 38 0 * 1968 12- W 56 7

1969 8- W 49 7 * 1970 2- W 46 14

1971 8- W 56 7 * 1972 7- W 42 16

1973 5-20 W 31 10 * 1974 5-17 W 14 10 1975 9- L 20 34 * 1976 11-9 L 10 31

1977 3-7 W 19 9 * 1978 -9 W 26 17 1982 -1 W 31 16 * 1983 18- L 16 21 * 1986 L 9 10

1987 4- L 22 30

1988 5- W 30 20 * 1989 1-7 W 45 7

1990 3- W 31 22 * 1991 7-12 W 42 7

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Series Scores 1992 14- W 1993 4- W 1996 14- W 1997 W 1999 L 2001 W 2002 8- W 2003 -15 W 2004 24- L 2005 -23 W 2008 L (4ot) 2009 -8 L 2010 W 2011 W 2012 4- W (3ot)

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Rice (4-0-0) H: 2-0-0; A: 2-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1915 W 55 2 1973 9- W 28 0 * 1974 6- W 10 3 * 1988 1- W 54 11

Rose Poly (3-0-0) H: 2-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1909 W 60 11 1910 W 41 3 * 1914 W 103 0

Rutgers (4-0-0)

San Diego State (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 2008 W 21 13

Saint Louis (3-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 2-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1912 W 47 7 * 1922 W 26 0 1923 W 13 0

St. Viator (4-0-0)

South Bend Commercial Athletic Club (1-0-0)

H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1896 W 46 0

South Bend H.S. (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1892 W 56 0

South Bend Howard Park (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1900 W 64 0

South Carolina (3-1-0) H: 1-1-0; A: 2-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp

1976 12-19 W 13 6 * 1979 14- W 18 17

1983 W 30 6 1984 -11 L 32 36 *

South Dakota (5-0-0) H: 3-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 2-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1913 W 20 7 SFS 1914 W 33 0 * 1915 W 6 0 SFS 1916 W 21 0 * 1917 W 40 0

SMU (10-3-0) H: 6-1-0; A: 4-1-0; N: 0-1-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1930 W 20 14 * 1939 W 20 19 1949 1- W 27 20 * 1951 5- L 20 27 * 1953 2- W 40 14

1954 4- W 26 14 * 1955 11- W 17 0 1956 3- L 13 19

1957 10- W 54 21

1958 7-17 W 14 6 L 20 27 AS 1984 17-10 * 1986 W 61 29 * 1989 1- W 59 6

Stanford (18-9-0) H: 11-3-0; A: 6-6-0; N: 1-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp RB 1924 W 27 10 * 1942 W 27 0 1963 L 14 24 * 1964 2- W 28 6 * 1988 5- W 42 14

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

27 31 42 16 48 34 15 35 37 20 13 31 57 23 38 31 21 28 38 14 14 20

17 36 26 33 20 15 33 17 40 14 17 7 7 15 31 10 14 21 45 37 28 13

Syracuse (3-3-0) H: 2-1-0; A: 1-1-0; N: 0-1-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1914 W 20 0 * 1961 -10 W 17 15 YS 1963 L 7 14 2003 L 12 38 * 2005 6- W 34 10 * 2008 L 23 24

Tennessee (4-4-0) H: 2-2-0; A: 2-2-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1978 14- W 31 14

1979 13- L 18 40

1990 1-9 W 34 29 L 34 35 * 1991 5-13

1999 24-4 L 14 38 * 2001 -7 L 18 28 2004 -9 W 17 13 * 2005 8- W 41 21

Texas (8-2-0) H: 2-1-0; A: 4-0-0; N: 2-1-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1913 W 30 7 1915 W 36 7 * 1934 L 6 7

1952 19-5 W 14 3 * 1954 2-4 W 21 0 CB 1969 9-1 L 17 21 CB 1970 6-1 W 24 11 CB 1977 5-1 W 38 10 * 1995 21-13 W 55 27

1996 9-6 W 27 24

Texas A&M (3-2-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-1-0; N: 2-1-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp CB 1987 12-13 L 10 35 CB 1992 5-4 W 28 3 W 24 21 CB 1993 4-7 * 2000 -23 W 24 10 2001 L 3 24

TCU (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1972 13- W 21 0

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St. Bonaventure (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1911 W 34 0

South Bend Athletic Club (1-0-1) H: 1-0-1; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1901 T 0 0 * 1901 W 22 6

1989 1- W 1990 1- L 1991 8- W 1992 7-19 L 1993 4- W 1994 8- W 1997 -19 L 1998 t23- W 1999 L 2000 25- W 2001 -13 L 2002 9- W 2003 W 2004 W 2005 6- W 2006 12- W 2007 W 2008 W 2009 L 2010 -16 L 2011 22-4 L 2012 7-17 W (ot)

History and records

H: 2-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 1-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp PG 1921 W 48 0 * 1996 10- W 62 0

2000 11- W 45 17 * 2002 8- W 42 0

St. Vincent’s (Chicago) (1-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1907 W 21 12

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Rush Medical (3-0-1) H: 3-0-1; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1894 W 18 6 * 1897 T 0 0 * 1899 W 17 0 W 5 0 * 1900

H: 4-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1897 W 60 0 * 1908 W 46 0 * 1911 W 43 0 * 1912 W 116 7

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H: 29-11-0; A: 27-14-2; N: 0-1-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1896 L 22 28 1899 T 10 10 * 1901 W 12 6 1902 T 6 6 1904 L 0 36 1905 L 0 32 1906 W 2 0 1907 W 17 0 1918 W 26 6 1919 W 33 13 * 1920 W 28 0 1921 W 33 0 1922 W 20 0 * 1923 W 34 7 * 1933 L 0 19 * 1934 W 18 7 * 1939 W 3 0 * 1946 3- W 49 6 1947 1- W 22 7 * 1948 W 28 27

1949 2- W 35 12 * 1950 1- L 14 28 * 1951 15- W 30 9

1952 -9 W 26 14

1953 1- W 37 7 * 1954 1-19 L 14 27

1955 11- W 22 7 * 1956 18- L 14 28 1957 W 12 0 * 1958 11-15 L 22 29

1959 8- L 7 28 * 1960 12- L 19 51 1961 W 22 20 * 1962 L 6 24 1963 L 6 7 * 1964 9- W 34 15

1965 1-6 L 21 25 * 1966 6-8 W 26 14

1967 1-10 L 21 28 * 1968 2-1 L 22 37

1969 9-16 L 14 28 * 1970 6- W 48 0

1971 2- W 8 7 * 1972 10- W 35 14

1973 7- W 20 7 * 1974 2- L 20 31

1975 9- W 17 0 * 1976 W 23 0

1977 11- W 31 24 * 1978 W 10 6

1979 5-17 L 22 28 * 1980 11-9 W 31 10

1981 13- L 14 15 * 1982 10- W 28 14 1983 5- W 52 6 HD 1984 8- L 21 23 1985 L 17 35

1986 1987 8- 1988 8- 1989 1- 1990 1- 1991 8- 1992 6- 1993 4- 1994 8- 1995 25- 1996 9- 1997 12- 1998 t23- 1999 16-20 2000 21-13 2001 2002 23- 2003 -22 2004 -15 2005 13-22 2006 12- 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 22-

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Princeton (2-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 2-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1923 W 25 2 1924 W 12 0

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Tulane (8-0-0) H: 4-0-0; A: 4-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1944 W 26 0

1945 5- W 32 6

1946 2- W 41 0 * 1947 2- W 59 6 * 1949 1-4 W 46 7

1950 10- W 13 9

1969 12- W 37 0 * 1971 8- W 21 7

Tulsa (0-1-0) H: 0-1-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 2010 L 27 28

UCLA (4-0-0) H: 3-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp W 27 12 * 1963 * 1964 4- W 24 0 * 2006 10- W 20 17 2007 - W 20 6

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H: 23-14-1; A: 19-21-4; N: 2-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1926 W 13 12 SF 1927 W 7 6 1928 L 14 27 SF 1929 W 13 12 1930 W 27 0 * 1931 L 14 16 1932 L 0 13 * 1933 L 0 19 1934 W 14 0 * 1935 W 20 13

1936 9- T 13 13 * 1937 9- W 13 6

1938 1-8 L 0 13 * 1939 7-4 L 12 20 1940 W 10 6 * 1941 4- W 20 18

1942 8-14 W 13 0 * 1946 2-16 W 26 6

1947 1-3 W 38 7 1948 2- T 14 14 * 1949 1-17 W 32 0 1950 L 7 9

1951 -20 W 19 12 * 1952 7-2 W 9 0

1953 2-20 W 48 14 * 1954 4-17 W 23 17 1955 5- L 20 42

1956 -17 L 20 28 * 1957 12- W 40 12

1958 18- W 20 13 * 1959 -7 W 16 6 1960 W 17 0 * 1961 8- W 30 0 1962 -1 L 0 25 * 1963 -7 W 17 14

1964 1- L 17 20 * 1965 7-4 W 28 7

1966 1-10 W 51 0 * 1967 5-1 L 7 24

1968 9-2 T 21 21 * 1969 11-3 T 14 14

1970 4- L 28 38 * 1971 6- L 14 28

1972 10-1 L 23 45 * 1973 8-6 W 23 14

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USF (0-1-0) H: 0-1-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp L 20 23 * 2011 16-

Utah (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 2010 -15 W 28 3

Valparaiso (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1920 W 28 3

Vanderbilt (2-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp W 41 0 * 1995 24- 1996 6- W 14 7

Virginia (1-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 1-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp GS 1989 2- W 36 13

Wabash (10-1-0) H: 6-1-0; A: 4-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1894 W 30 0 1903 W 35 0 * 1904 W 12 4 * 1905 L 0 5 1908 W 8 4 * 1909 W 38 0 1911 W 6 3 * 1912 W 41 6 * 1916 W 60 0 1918 W 67 7 * 1924 W 34 0

Wake Forest (2-0-0)

Yale (0-1-0)

H: 1-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 2011 W 24 17 * 2012 3- W 38 0

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1914 L 0 28

Washington (8-0-0) H: 4-0-0; A: 4-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1948 2- W 46 0 1949 W 27 7

1995 23-15 W 23 15 * 1996 11-16 W 54 20 * 2004 W 38 3

2005 16- W 36 17 2008 W 33 7 * 2009 W (ot) 37 30

Washington State (2-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 1-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 2003 19- W(ot) 29 26 SA 2009 - W 40 14

Washington & Jefferson (1-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1917 W 3 0

Washington (St. Louis) (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1936 W 14 6

Western Michigan (3-0-0) H: 3-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1919 W 53 0 * 1920 W 41 0 * 2010 W 44 20

Western Reserve (1-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1916 W 48 0

West Virginia (4-0-0) H: 2-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 1-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp FB 1988 1-3 W 34 21 * 1997 -22 W 21 14

2000 20- W 42 28 * 2001 W 34 24

Wisconsin (8-6-2) H: 3-1-0; A: 4-3-2; N: 1-2-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1900 L 0 54 M 1904 L 0 58 M 1905 L 0 21 1917 T 0 0 1924 W 38 3 1928 L 6 22 W 19 0 SF 1929 * 1934 W 19 0 1935 W 27 0 * 1936 W 27 0 1942 T 7 7

1943 1- W 50 0 * 1944 1- W 28 13

1962 L 8 17 * 1963 -6 L 9 14 1964 W 31 7

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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— Home Games — Aloha Stadium (Honolulu) — Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) — Baltimore (referred to as Municipal Stadium prior to 1949, Babe Ruth Stadium for the 1949 and 1951 games and Memorial Stadium from then on) BB — Insight Bowl, Bank One Ballpark (Phoenix) BM — Birmingham BS — Briggs Stadium (Detroit) C — Comiskey Park (Chicago) CIT — Citrus Bowl (Orlando) CB — Cotton Bowl (Dallas) CL — Cleveland CP — Croke Park (Dublin, Ireland) EB — Ebbetts Field (Brooklyn) ERC — Eddie Robinson Classic (Notre Dame, Ind.) FB — Fiesta Bowl, Sun Devil Stadium (Tempe) FP — Fenway Park (Boston) FX — Schaefer Stadium (Foxboro) FEF — FedEx Field (Raljon, Md.) GB —Gator Bowl/Alltel Stadium (Jacksonville) GS — Giants Stadium (East Rutherford) HD — Hoosier Dome (Indianapolis) I — Indianapolis IS — Independence Bowl, Independence Stadium (Shreveport) J — Jackson JC — Jack Kent Cooke Stadium (Raljon, Md.) LB — Liberty Bowl (Memphis) M — Milwaukee MB — Mirage Bowl (Tokyo, Japan) NM — New Meadowlands Stadium (E. Rutherford, N.J.) NYS — New Yankees Stadium (New York) OB — Orange Bowl (Miami) PK — JFK Stadium (Philadelphia—was named Municipal Stadium prior to the 1964 season) PG — Polo Grounds (New York) PV — Veterans Stadium (Philadelphia) RB — Rose Bowl (Pasadena) RS –– Ravens Stadium (Baltimore) SA — Alamo Dome (San Antonio) SB — Sugar Bowl, Tulane Stadium (New Orleans) SBS — Sun Bowl (El Paso) SD — Sugar Bowl, Louisiana Superdome (New Orleans) SF — Soldier Field (Chicago) SFS — Sioux Falls SL — Sun Life Stadium (Miami) SP — South Side Park (Chicago) SS — Shea Stadium (New York) T — Toledo YS — Yankee Stadium (New York)

Records vs. Conferences American Athletic Won 1 0 1 0 0 4 10 0 0 0 16

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Conference USA Won 13 1 3 2 27 2 17 16 0 47 3 1 0 2 134

Lost 9 1 1 5 6 0 7 2 1 20 3 0 0 0 55

Tied 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3

Big Ten Won 11 23 13 16 47 4 7 37 2 9 56 8 233

Lost 0 5 8 23 28 0 8 8 3 9 26 6 124

Tied 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 2 0 1 2 2 16

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Alabama-Birmingham East Carolina Florida Atlantic Florida International Lousiana Tech Marshall Middle Tennessee North Texas Rice Southern Mississippi Tulane Tulsa UTEP UTSA TOTALS

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Air Force Boise State Colorado State Fresno State Hawaii Nevada New Mexico San Diego State San Jose State Utah State UNLV Wyoming TOTALS

Lost 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6

Tied 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Won 2 2 4 3 1 0 18 4 44 1 8 2 89

Lost 1 0 0 2 0 2 9 0 35 0 0 0 49

Tied 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 6

Won 5 0 0 1 0 0 5 1 0 2 3 4 3 2 26

Lost 2 0 0 0 1 0 5 1 0 2 1 4 2 0 18

Tied 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Arizona Arizona State California Colorado Oregon Oregon State Stanford UCLA USC Utah Washington Washington State TOTALS

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Alabama Arkansas Auburn Florida Georgia Kentucky LSU Mississippi Mississippi State Missouri South Carolina Tennessee Texas A&M Vanderbilt TOTALS

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Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan Michigan State Minnesota Nebraska Northwestern Ohio State Penn State Purdue Wisconsin TOTALS

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Boston College Clemson Duke Florida State Georgia Tech Maryland Miami (Fla.) North Carolina North Carolina State Pittsburgh Syracuse Virginia Virginia Tech Wake Forest TOTALS

Won 2 0 4 0 9 0 1 8 0 4 28

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Atlantic Coast

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Baylor Iowa State Kansas Kansas State Oklahoma Oklahoma State TCU Texas Texas Tech West Virginia TOTALS

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Cincinnati Connecticut Houston Louisville Memphis Rutgers SMU South Florida Temple Central Florida TOTALS

Big 12

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153 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

Records vs. Opponents

First Last Scoring Opponent Game Game W L T ND Opp. Adrian 1912 1912 1 0 0 74 7 1964 2011 23 6 0 943 504 Air Force Akron 1910 1910 1 0 0 51 0 Alabama 1973 2012 5 2 0 126 128 Albion 1893 1898 3 1 1 110 31 Alma 1913 1916 4 0 0 196 0 1901 1905 5 0 0 362 0 American Medical College Arizona 1941 1982 2 1 0 71 26 Arizona State 1998 1999 2 0 0 76 26 Army 1913 2010 38 8 4 896 435 1925 1998 2 0 0 68 3 Baylor 1896 1926 5 0 1 144 9 Beloit Bennett Medical College 1905 1905 1 0 0 22 0 Boston College 1975 2012 13 9 0 554 337 Butler 1911 1923 3 0 0 92 10 BYU 1992 2012 5 2 0 217 128 1959 1967 4 0 0 138 27 California Carlisle 1914 1914 1 0 0 48 6 Carnegie Tech 1922 1941 15 4 0 353 103 Case Tech 1916 1918 2 0 0 74 6 Chicago 1893 1899 0 4 0 11 83 1897 1897 1 0 0 62 0 Chicago Dental Chicago Physicians & Surgeons 1895 1908 7 2 0 265 9 Christian Brothers 1913 1913 1 0 0 20 7 Cincinnati 1900 1900 1 0 0 58 0 Clemson 1977 1979 1 1 0 31 33 Coe 1927 1927 1 0 0 28 7 1983 1994 3 2 0 136 74 Colorado Connecticut 2009 2009 0 1 0 30 33 Creighton 1915 1915 1 0 0 41 0 1944 1945 2 0 0 98 0 Dartmouth DeLaSalle 1893 1893 1 0 0 28 0 1897 1922 8 0 0 286 17 DePauw Detroit 1927 1951 2 0 0 60 6 Drake 1926 1937 8 0 0 278 20 1958 2007 3 1 0 114 51 Duke Englewood (Chicago) High School 1899 1900 2 0 0 97 5 1991 1991 1 0 0 39 28 Florida Florida State 1981 2011 2 5 0 134 176 Franklin 1906 1908 3 0 0 113 0 1980 1980 0 1 0 10 17 Georgia Georgia Tech 1922 2007 27 6 1 810 354 1900 1900 1 0 0 55 0 Goshen Great Lakes 1918 1945 1 2 2 69 85 Harvard (Chicago) Prep 1888 1888 1 0 0 20 0 1914 1932 5 0 0 195 14 Haskell Hawaii 1991 2008 3 0 0 120 85 1896 1896 1 0 0 82 0 Highland Views Hillsdale 1892 1908 4 0 1 102 20 Houston 1979 1979 1 0 0 35 34 Illinois 1898 1968 11 0 1 313 62 Illinois Cycling Club 1895 1895 1 0 0 18 2 Indiana 1898 1991 23 5 1 571 166 Indianapolis Artillery 1895 1895 0 1 0 0 18 Iowa 1921 1968 13 8 3 565 364 Iowa Pre-Flight 1942 1943 2 0 0 42 13 Kalamazoo 1893 1923 7 0 0 318 0 Kansas 1904 1999 4 1 1 157 50 Knox 1902 1907 1 1 0 27 16 Lake Forest 1899 1903 4 0 0 110 0 Lombard 1923 1925 3 0 0 123 0 LSU 1970 2006 5 5 0 180 200 Loyola (Chicago) 1911 1911 1 0 0 80 0 Loyola (New Orleans) 1928 1928 1 0 0 12 6 Marquette 1908 1921 3 0 3 101 12 Maryland 2002 2011 2 0 0 67 21 Miami (Florida) 1955 2012 17 7 1 585 430 Miami (Ohio) 1909 1909 1 0 0 46 0 Michigan 1887 2012 16 23 1 681 843 Michigan State 1897 2012 47 28 1 1588 1183 Minnesota 1925 1938 4 0 1 72 27

First Last Scoring Opponent Game Game W L T ND Opp. 1977 1985 1 1 0 50 34 Mississippi Missouri 1970 1984 2 2 0 66 54 Missouri Osteopaths 1903 1903 1 0 0 28 0 Morningside 1917 1919 2 0 0 27 6 1912 1912 1 0 0 39 0 Morris Harvey Mount Union 1919 1919 1 0 0 60 7 Navy 1927 2012 73 12 1 2386 965 Nebraska 1915 2001 7 8 1 238 201 Nevada 2009 2009 1 0 0 35 0 1949 2008 16 2 0 471 202 North Carolina North Carolina State 2002 2002 0 1 0 6 28 North Division High School 1905 1905 1 0 0 44 0 Northwestern 1889 1995 37 8 2 1010 347 Northwestern Law 1895 1895 1 0 0 20 0 1901 1904 4 0 0 64 10 Ohio Medical University Ohio Northern 1908 1913 4 0 0 224 10 Ohio State 1935 2005 2 3 0 87 123 Oklahoma 1952 2012 9 1 0 241 156 Olivet 1907 1910 3 0 0 128 4 1976 1982 1 0 1 54 13 Oregon Oregon State 2000 2004 0 2 0 30 79 Pacific 1940 1940 1 0 0 25 7 Penn State 1913 2007 9 9 1 382 335 1930 1955 5 0 1 232 68 Pennsylvania Pittsburgh 1909 2012 47 20 1 1862 981 1923 1924 2 0 0 37 2 Princeton Purdue 1896 2012 56 26 2 2031 1360 Rice 1915 1988 4 0 0 147 16 Rose Poly 1909 1914 3 0 0 204 14 Rush Medical 1894 1900 3 0 1 40 6 1921 2002 4 0 0 197 17 Rutgers San Diego State 2008 2008 1 0 0 21 13 Saint Louis 1912 1923 3 0 0 86 7 1911 1911 1 0 0 34 0 St. Bonaventure St. Viator 1897 1912 4 0 0 265 7 1907 1907 1 0 0 21 12 St. Vincent’s (Chicago) South Bend Athletic Club 1901 1901 1 0 1 22 6 South Bend Commercial Athletic Club 1896 1896 1 0 0 46 0 1892 1892 1 0 0 56 0 South Bend High School South Bend Howard Park 1900 1900 1 0 0 64 0 1976 1984 3 1 0 93 65 South Carolina South Dakota 1913 1917 5 0 0 120 7 SMU 1930 1989 10 3 0 391 216 Stanford 1924 2012 18 9 0 770 550 Syracuse 1914 2008 3 3 0 113 101 1978 2005 4 4 0 207 218 Tennessee Texas 1913 1996 8 2 0 268 117 Texas A&M 1987 2001 3 2 0 89 93 TCU 1972 1972 1 0 0 21 0 Toledo Athletic Association 1904 1904 1 0 0 6 0 Tulane 1944 1971 8 0 0 275 35 Tulsa 2010 2010 0 1 0 27 28 UCLA 1963 2007 4 0 0 91 35 USC 1926 2012 43 35 5 1638 1533 USF 2011 2011 0 1 0 20 23 Utah 2010 2010 1 0 0 28 3 Valparaiso 1920 1920 1 0 0 28 3 Vanderbilt 1995 1996 2 0 0 55 7 Virginia 1989 1989 1 0 0 36 13 Wabash 1894 1924 10 1 0 331 29 Wake Forest 2011 2012 2 0 0 62 17 Washington 1948 2009 8 0 0 294 99 Washington & Jefferson 1917 1917 1 0 0 3 0 Washington (St. Louis) 1936 1936 1 0 0 14 6 Washington State 2003 2009 2 0 0 69 40 Western Michigan 1919 2010 3 0 0 138 20 Western Reserve 1916 1916 1 0 0 48 0 West Virginia 1988 2001 4 0 0 131 87 Wisconsin 1900 1964 8 6 2 269 216 Yale 1914 1914 0 1 0 0 28 TOTALS 865 301 42 30,213 14,818 Bold indicates 2013 Notre D ame opponent.

154 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Bowl Summaries 1973 Sugar Bowl

Bowl Opponent W/L 27-10 17-21 24-11 6-40 24-23 13-11 20- 9 38-10 35-34 10-17 19-18 20-27 10-35 34-21 21-6 9-10 39-28 28-3 24-21 24-41 26-31 9-27 28-35 9-41 6-28 21-38 20-34 14-41 49-21 33-17 14-18 14-42

1975 Orange Bowl Notre Dame 13, Alabama 11 January 1, 1975 Alabama came in ranked first in the United Press International poll and second in the Associated Press poll with its 11-0 record. Notre Dame came in standing eighth in the UPI poll and ninth according to AP with its 9-2 record. The Notre Dame victory left Notre Dame sixth and Alabama fifth in the AP poll after the bowls. UPI also took its final tabulation after the bowl games for the first time and rated Alabama second and Notre Dame fourth.

1976 Gator Bowl Notre Dame 20, Penn State 9 December 27, 1976 Penn State came in tied for 20th in the polls with a 7-4 record. Notre Dame came in 13th in the United Press International poll and 15th in the Associated Press poll with an 8-3 record. The Notre Dame victory left the Irish 12th in both the final AP and UPI polls after the bowl games.

1978 Cotton Bowl Notre Dame 38, Texas 10 January 2, 1978 Texas came in ranked first in both the Associated Press and United Press International polls with its perfect 11-0 record. Notre Dame came in ranked fifth by both AP and UPI with a 10-1 record. The Notre Dame victory elevated the Irish to first in both the AP and UPI polls taken after the bowls, while Texas dropped to fourth in AP and fifth in UPI.

1979 Cotton Bowl Notre Dame 35, Houston 34 January 1, 1979 Houston came in ranked ninth according to the Associated Press and 11th according to United Press International with a 9-2 record. Notre Dame came in ranked ninth according to UPI and 10th according to AP with an 8-3 record. The Notre Dame victory left the Irish sixth in UPI and seventh in AP, while Houston dropped to 10th in AP and remained 11th in UPI.

1981 Sugar Bowl Georgia 17, Notre Dame 10 January 1, 1981 Georgia came in ranked first in both the Associated Press and United Press International polls with a perfect 11-0 record. Notre Dame came in seventh in AP and eighth in UPI with a 9-1-1 record. The Georgia victory kept the Bulldogs first in both polls, while Notre Dame dropped to ninth in AP and 10th in UPI.

1983 Liberty Bowl 1925 Rose Bowl

1970 Cotton Bowl Texas 21, Notre Dame 17 January 1, 1970 Texas came in ranked first in both the Associated Press and United Press International polls with a perfect 10-0 record. Notre Dame stood eighth in the AP poll and ninth according to UPI with its 8-1-1 mark. Texas earned the national championship with its victory, but Notre Dame moved up to fifth in the final AP poll taken after the bowl games.

Notre Dame 24, Texas 11 January 1, 1971 Texas again came in ranked first in both the Associated Press and United Press International polls with a 10-0 mark and 30-game winning streak. Notre Dame stood 9-1 and was fifth in the UPI poll and sixth according to the AP. The Notre Dame victory dropped Texas to third in the final AP poll after the bowl games, while Notre Dame moved up to second behind Nebraska.

SMU 27, Notre Dame 20 December 29, 1984 SMU came in ranked 10th according to both the Associated Press and United Press International with a 9-2 record. Notre Dame came in ranked 17th by AP and 18th by UPI with a 7-4 record. The SMU victory boosted the Mustangs to eighth in both final wire service polls, while Notre Dame dropped out of both polls.

1988 Cotton Bowl Texas A&M 35, Notre Dame 10 January 1, 1988 Texas A&M came in ranked 13th according to both the Associated Press and United Press International with a 9-2 record. Notre Dame came in ranked 12th by AP and 14th by UPI with an 8-3 record. The Texas A&M victory boosted the Aggies to ninth in the final UPI polls and 10th according to AP. Notre Dame fell to 17th in the final AP poll and dropped out of the UPI rankings completely.

1973 Orange Bowl Nebraska 40, Notre Dame 6 January 1, 1973 Nebraska came in with an 8-2-1 record, ranked ninth according to United Press International.

Notre Dame, 8-2, came in ranked 12th in the UPI poll. The Nebraska victory vaulted the Huskers to fourth in the final AP poll after the bowls, while Notre Dame dropped to 14th.

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1971 Cotton Bowl

1984 Aloha Bowl

History and records

Notre Dame 27, Stanford 10 January 1, 1925 Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne and the famed Four Horsemen brought a perfect 9-0 record to the West Coast to take on coach Pop Warner and Ernie Nevers of Stanford. Notre Dame’s victory earned the Irish their first national championship and the first of four national crowns to come via bowl wins.

Notre Dame 19, Boston College 18 December 29, 1983 Boston College came in ranked 12th according to United Press International and 13th according to the Associated Press with a 9-2 record. Notre Dame came in unranked with a 6-5 record. The Notre Dame victory dropped the Eagles to 19th in AP and 20th in UPI, while Notre Dame remained unranked. The Irish, however, did finish 18th in the final New York Times computer rankings.

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The Fighting Irish

Season Score 1924 Rose (Jan. 1, 1925) 1969 Cotton (Jan. 1, 1970) 1970 Cotton (Jan. 1, 1971) 1972 Orange (Jan. 1, 1973) 1973 Sugar (Dec. 31, 1973) 1974 Orange (Jan. 1, 1975) 1976 Gator (Dec. 27, 1976) 1977 Cotton (Jan. 2, 1978) 1978 Cotton (Jan. 1, 1979) 1980 Sugar (Jan. 1, 1981) 1983 Liberty (Dec. 29, 1983) 1984 Aloha (Dec. 29, 1984) 1987 Cotton (Jan. 1, 1988) 1988 Fiesta (Jan. 2, 1989) 1989 Orange (Jan. 1, 1990) 1990 Orange (Jan. 1, 1991) 1991 Sugar (Jan. 1, 1992) 1992 Cotton (Jan. 1, 1993) 1993 Cotton (Jan. 1, 1994) 1994 Fiesta (Jan. 2, 1995) 1995 Orange (Jan. 1, 1996) 1997 Independence (Dec. 28, 1997) 1998 Gator (Jan. 1, 1999) 2000 Fiesta (Jan. 1, 2001) 2002 Gator (Jan. 1, 2003) 2004 Insight (Dec. 28, 2004) 2005 Fiesta (Jan. 2, 2006) 2006 Sugar (Jan. 3, 2007) 2008 Hawai’i (Dec. 24, 2008) 2010 Sun (Dec. 31, 2010) 2011 Champs Sports (Dec. 29, 2011) 2012 BCS National Championship (Jan. 7, 2013)

Notre Dame 24, Alabama 23 December 31, 1973 Alabama came in ranked first in both the Associated Press and United Press International polls with an 11-0 record. Notre Dame came in ranked third according to AP and fourth in the UPI poll with a 10-0 record. The Notre Dame victory left the Irish first in the AP poll after the bowls, while Alabama dropped to fourth.

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Notre Dame Bowl Record Won 15, Lost 17

155 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

Bowl Summaries 1989 Fiesta Bowl

2001 Fiesta Bowl

Notre Dame 34, West Virginia 21 January 2, 1989 West Virginia came in ranked third according to both the Associated Press and United Press International with an 11-0 record. Notre Dame came in ranked first by both AP and UPI with an 11-0 record. The Notre Dame victory left the Irish atop both polls in the final rankings. West Virginia dropped to fifth in both final polls.

Oregon State 41, Notre Dame 9 January 1, 2001 Oregon State came in ranked fifth by the Associated Press and sixth by USA Today/ESPN with a 10-1 record. Notre Dame came into the contest with a 9-2 mark and was ranked 10th by both the Associated Press and USA Today/ESPN. The victory by Oregon State gave the Beavers a final ranking of fourth in the AP and fifth in the USA Today/ESPN poll. Notre Dame was ranked 15th in the AP poll and 16th in the final USA Today/ESPN poll.

1990 Orange Bowl Notre Dame 21, Colorado 6 January 1, 1990 Colorado came in ranked first in both the Associated Press and United Press International polls with its perfect 11-0 record. Notre Dame came in ranked fourth in both polls with an 11-1 record. The Notre Dame victory boosted the Irish to second in the final AP poll and third according to UPI. Colorado dropped to fourth in both polls.

1991 Orange Bowl Colorado 10, Notre Dame 9 January 1, 1991 Colorado came in ranked first in both the Associated Press and United Press International polls with its 10-1-1 record. Notre Dame came in ranked fifth by AP and sixth by UPI with a 9-2 record. The Colorado victory left the Buffs first according to AP and second by UPI. Notre Dame finished sixth in both polls.

1992 Sugar Bowl Notre Dame 39, Florida 28 January 1, 1992 Florida came in ranked third according to the Associated Press and fourth according to USA Today/CNN with a 10-1 record. Notre Dame came in ranked 18th in both polls with a 9-3 record. The Notre Dame victory left the Gators seventh according to AP and eighth by USA Today/CNN. The Irish finished 12th according to USA Today/CNN and 13th by AP.

1993 Cotton Bowl Notre Dame 28, Texas A&M 3 January 1, 1993 Texas A&M came in ranked third by USA Today/CNN and fourth by the Associated Press with a 12-0 record. Notre Dame came in ranked fifth in both polls with a 9-1-1 mark. The Irish victory put them fourth in the final polls and placed the Aggies sixth according to USA Today/ CNN and seventh by AP.

1994 Cotton Bowl Notre Dame 24, Texas A&M 21 January 1, 1994 Texas A&M came in ranked sixth by USA Today/CNN and seventh by the Associated Press with a 10-1 record. Notre Dame came in rated fourth by both Associated Press and USA Today/ CNN with a 10-1 mark. The Notre Dame victory pushed the Irish to second in both polls. The Aggies dropped to eighth in both polls.

1995 Fiesta Bowl Colorado 41, Notre Dame 24 January 2, 1995 Colorado came in ranked fourth by the Associated Press and fifth by USA Today/CNN with a 10-1 record. Notre Dame came in unranked with a 6-4-1 record. The Colorado victory left the Buffs third in both polls, while Notre Dame remained unranked.

1996 Orange Bowl Florida State 31, Notre Dame 26 January 1, 1996 Florida State came in ranked eighth by both the Associated Press and USA Today/CNN with a 9-2 record. Notre Dame came in with a 9-2 mark and was ranked sixth by AP and ninth in USA Today/CNN. The victory by Florida State put the Seminoles fourth in the final AP poll and fifth in USA Today/CNN. Notre Dame finished 11th in AP and 13th in the USA Today/CNN.

1997 Independence Bowl LSU 27, Notre Dame 9 December 28, 1997 LSU came in ranked 15th by both the Associated Press and USA Today/ESPN with an 8-3 record. Notre Dame came into the contest with a 7-5 mark and was unranked. The victory by LSU gave the Tigers a final ranking of 13th in both the AP and USA Today/ESPN poll.

1999 Gator Bowl Georgia Tech 35, Notre Dame 28 January 1, 1999 Georgia Tech came in ranked 12th by the Associated Press and 14th by USA Today/ESPN with a 9-2 record. Notre Dame came into the contest with a 9-2 mark and was ranked 17th by the Associated Press and 14th by USA Today/ESPN. The victory by Georgia Tech gave the Yellow Jackets a final ranking of ninth in the AP and 11th in the USA Today/ESPN. Notre Dame was ranked 22nd in both final polls.

2003 Gator Bowl North Carolina State 28, Notre Dame 6 January 1, 2003 North Carolina State came in ranked 17th by both the Associated Press and USA Today/ESPN with a 10-3 record. Notre Dame came into the contest with a 10-2 mark and was ranked 11th by the Associated Press and 12th by USA Today/ESPN. The victory by North Carolina State boosted the Wolfpack to a final ranking of 12th in the AP and 11th in the USA Today/ESPN poll.

Notre Dame was ranked 17th in both the AP poll and final USA Today/ESPN poll.

2004 Insight Bowl Oregon State 38, Notre Dame 21 December 28, 2004 Both teams (Notre Dame 6-5, Oregon State 6-5) entered the contest unranked by both national polls. The Irish were under the direction of interim head coach Kent Baer after the dismissal of Tyrone Willingham. Neither team appeared in the national rankings after the game.

2006 Fiesta Bowl Ohio State 34, Notre Dame 20 January 2, 2006 Notre Dame entered the game with a 9-2 record and ranked fifth in the Associated Press and Harris polls, sixth in the USA Today and BCS standings. Ohio State entered the game with a 9-2 record and ranked fourth in the AP, Harris, USA Today and BCS standings. Ohio State’s victory ended up ranking the Buckeyes fourth in both the AP and USA Today top 25. The Irish fell to ninth in the final AP voting and 11th in the USA Today listing.

2007 Sugar Bowl LSU 41, Notre Dame 14 January 3, 2007 Notre Dame entered the game with a 10-2 record and ranked 10th in the Harris Poll and BCS Standings, as well as 11th in the Associated Press and USA Today polls. LSU entered the game with a 10-2 record and ranked fourth in the AP, Harris, USA Today and BCS standings.

The Tigers’ victory ended up ranking LSU third in both the AP and USA Today top 25. The Irish fell to 17th in the final AP voting and 19th in the USA Today listing.

2008 Hawai’i Bowl Notre Dame 49, Hawai’i 21 December 24, 2008 Both teams (Notre Dame 6-6, Hawaii 7-5) entered the contest unranked by both national polls.

The Irish snapped their NCAA-record nine-game bowl losing streak. Neither team appeared in the national rankings after the game.

2010 Sun Bowl Notre Dame 33, Miami (Fla.) 17 December 31, 2010 Both teams (Notre Dame 7-5 Miami 7-5) entered the contest unranked by both national polls.

The Irish capped the season with a victory to extend their winning streak to four games.

Neither team appeared in the national rankings after the game.

2011 Champs Sports Florida State 18, Notre Dame 14 December 29, 2011 Notre Dame (8-4) entered the contest unranked by both national polls, while Florida State (8-4) was ranked 25th. The victory by the Seminoles gave Florida State a final ranking of 23rd in both the AP and USA Today/ESPN poll .

2013 BCS National Championship Alabama 42, Notre Dame 14 January 7, 2013 Notre Dame entered the game with a 12-0 record and ranked first in the BCS standings, Associated Press and USA Today polls. Alabama entered the game with an 12-1 record and ranked second in the BCS Standings, AP and USA Today. The Crimson Tide victory ended up ranking Alabama first in both the AP and USA Today top 25. The Irish fell to fourth in the final AP voting and third in the USA Today listing.

156 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Bowl Records Individual Records

Total Offense Total Offense Attempts: 55, Brady Quinn (254 yards) vs. Ohio State, ‘06 Fiesta Total Offense Yards: 395, Jimmy Clausen (28 attempts) vs. Hawai’i, ’08 Hawai’i

Punt Returns Punt Returns: 4, Dave Waymer (15 yards) vs. Houston, ’79 Cotton; Joe Howard (42 yards) vs SMU, ’84 Aloha; Raghib Ismail (68 yards) vs. Colorado, ’91 Orange Punt Return Yards: 68, Raghib Ismail (4 returns) vs. Colorado, ’91 Orange Longest Punt Return: 41, Michael Floyd (1 return) vs. Florida State, ’11 Champs Sports

Total Offense Total Offense Attempts: 126, Brady Quinn (632 yards) in ‘04 Insight, ‘06 Fiesta, ‘07 Sugar Total Offense Yards: 632, Brady Quinn (126 attempts) in ‘04 Insight, ‘06 Fiesta, ‘07 Sugar Scoring Points: 36, Jerome Bettis (6 TDs) in ’92 Sugar, ’93 Cotton Touchdowns: 6, Jerome Bettis in ’91 Orange, ’92 Sugar, ’93 Cotton Kicking Points: 20, Scott Cengia (5 FGs, 5 PATs) in ’95 Fiesta, ’96 Orange, ’97 Independence Extra Points: 11, Dave Reeve in ’75 Orange, ’76 Gator, ’78 Cotton Field Goals: 5, Scott Cengia in ’95 Fiesta, ’96 Orange, ’97 Independence Returns Interceptions: 3, Harrison Smith (16 yards) vs. Miami, Fla., ’10 Sun Interception Yards: 148, Elmer Layden (2 returns) in ’25 Rose Punt Returns: 4, Dave Waymer (15 yards) in ’76 Gator, ’78 Cotton, ’79 Cotton; Joe Howard (42 yards) in ’83 Liberty, ’84 Aloha; Raghib Ismail (68 yards) in ’91 Orange Punt Return Yards: 68, Raghib Ismail (4 returns) in ’91 Orange Kickoff Returns: 8, Tim Brown (217 yards) in ’84 Aloha, ’88 Cotton; Clint Johnson (203 yards) in ’92 Sugar, ’94 Cotton Kickoff Return Yards: 217, Tim Brown (8 returns) in ’84 Aloha, ’88 Cotton Punting Punts: 16, Ben Turk (658 yards) in ’10 Sun, ’11 Champs, ’13 BCS National Championship Punting Average: 48.5, Elmer Layden in ’25 Rose

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Interceptions Interceptions: 3, Harrison Smith (16 yards) vs. Miami, Fla., ’10 Sun Interception Yards: 148, Elmer Layden (2 returns) vs. Stanford, ’25 Rose Longest Interception: 78, Elmer Layden vs. Stanford, ’25 Rose

Receiving Pass Receptions: 19, Jeff Samardzija (207 yards) in ‘04 Insight, ‘06 Fiesta, ‘07 Sugar Pass Reception Yards: 207, Jeff Samardzija (19 receptions) in ‘04 Insight, ‘06 Fiesta, ‘07 Sugar Touchdown Receptions: 4, Derrick Mayes in ’93 Cotton, ’94 Cotton, ’95 Fiesta, ’96 Orange

History and records

Defense Most Unassisted Tackles: 18, Rod Smith vs. Florida, ’92 Sugar Most Assisted Tackles: 9, Jay Case vs. Houston, ’79 Cotton; Zeke Motta vs. Alabama, ‘13 BCS Championship Game Most Total Tackles: 18, Rod Smith vs. Florida, ’92 Sugar

Passing Pass Attempts: 109, Brady Quinn (completed 59) in ‘04 Insight, ‘06 Fiesta, ‘07 Sugar Pass Completions: 59, Brady Quinn (attempted 109) in ‘04 Insight, ‘06 Fiesta, ‘07 Sugar Completion Percentage (min. 20 attempts): .846, Jimmy Clausen (22 of 26) in ’08 Hawai’i Passing Yards: 648, Brady Quinn (59 of 109) in ‘04 Insight, ‘06 Fiesta, ‘07 Sugar Passes Had Intercepted: 5, Joe Montana in ’78 Cotton, ’79 Cotton Touchdown Passes: 5, Jimmy Clausen in ’08 Hawai’i

2012 season review

Scoring Points: 18, Elmer Layden (3 TDs) vs. Stanford, ’25 Rose; Vagas Ferguson (3 TDs) vs. Texas, ’77 Cotton; Jerome Bettis (3 TDs) vs. Florida, ’92 Sugar; Bettis (3 TDs) vs. Texas A&M, ’93 Cotton; Autry Denson (3 TDs) vs. Georgia Tech, ’99 Gator; Darius Walker (3 TDs) vs. Ohio State, ‘06 Fiesta Bowl; Golden Tate (3 TDs) vs. Hawai’i, ‘08 Hawai’i Touchdowns: 3, Elmer Layden vs. Stanford, ’25 Rose; Vagas Ferguson vs. Texas, ’77 Cotton; Jerome Bettis vs. Florida, ’92 Sugar; Bettis vs. Texas A&M, ’93 Cotton; Autry Denson vs.

Georgia Tech, ’99 Gator; Darius Walker, ‘06 Fiesta; Golden Tate vs. Hawai’i, ‘08 Hawai’i Kicking Points: 12, David Ruffer vs. Miami, Fla. (3 FGs, 3 XPs), ’10 Sun Extra Points: 7, Brandon Walker vs. Hawai’i, ’08 Hawai’i Field Goals: 3, Scott Cengia vs. LSU, ’97 Independence; David Ruffer vs. Miami, Fla., ‘10 Sun Longest Field Goal: 51, John Carney vs. SMU, ’84 Aloha

Rushing Rushing Attempts: 57, Autry Denson (298 yards) in ’96 Orange, ’97 Independence, ’99 Gator Rushing Yards: 298, Autry Denson (57 attempts) in ’96 Orange, ’97 Independence, ’99 Gator Rushing Yards Per Attempt (min. 20 attempts): 5.7, Darius Walker (38 for 218) in ’06 Fiesta, ’07 Sugar Rushing Touchdowns: 5, Jerome Bettis in ’91 Orange, ’92 Sugar, ’93 Cotton

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Receiving Pass Receptions: 10, Arnaz Battle (84 yards) vs. North Carolina State, ’03 Gator Pass Reception Yards: 177, Golden Tate vs. Hawai’i, ’08 Hawai’i Touchdown Receptions: 3, Golden Tate vs. Hawai’i, ’08 Hawai’i Longest Pass: 69, Jimmy Clausen to Golden Tate vs. Hawai’i, ’08 Hawai’i

Career Records

The Fighting Irish

Passing Pass Attempts: 45, Brady Quinn (completed 29) vs. Ohio State, ‘06 Fiesta Pass Completions: 29, Brady Quinn (attempted 45) vs. Ohio State, ‘06 Fiesta Completion Percentage (min. 10 attempts): .846, Jimmy Clausen (22 of 26) vs. Hawai’i, ’08 Hawai’i Passing Yards: 401, Jimmy Clausen (22 of 26) vs. Hawai’i, ‘08 Hawai’i Most Yards Per Attempt: 19.4, Tony Rice vs. West Virginia (11 for 213), ’89 Fiesta Most Yards Per Completion: 30.4, Tony Rice vs. West Virginia (7 for 213), ’89 Fiesta Passes Had Intercepted: 4, Joe Montana vs. Houston, ’79 Cotton Touchdown Passes: 5, Jimmy Clausen vs. Hawai’i, ’08 Hawai’i

Punting Punts: 8, Jim Yoder (366 yards) vs. Texas, ’71 Cotton Punting Average: 48.5, Elmer Layden vs. Stanford, ’25 Rose Longest Punt: 80, Elmer Layden vs. Stanford, ’25 Rose

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Rushing Rushing Attempts: 28, Allen Pinkett (111 yards) vs. Boston College, ’83 Liberty Rushing Yards: 150, Jerome Bettis (16 attempts) vs. Florida, ’92 Sugar Rushing Yards Per Attempt (min. 10 attempts): 9.4, Jerome Bettis (16 for 150) vs. Florida, ’92 Sugar Rushing Touchdowns: 3, Jerome Bettis vs. Florida, ’92 Sugar; Autry Denson vs. Georgia Tech, ’99 Gator; Darius Walker vs. Ohio State, ‘06 Fiesta Longest Rush: 49, Jerome Bettis vs. Florida, ’92 Sugar

Kickoff Returns Kickoff Returns: 6, Tim Brown (129 yards) vs. Texas A&M, ’88 Cotton Kickoff Return Yards: 144, Clint Johnson (5 returns) vs. Florida, ’92 Sugar Longest Kickoff Return: 96, Armando Allen vs. Hawai’i, ’08 Hawai’i

157 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

Bowl Records Opponent Individual Records Rushing Rushing Attempts: 36, Herschel Walker (150 yards), Georgia, ’81 Sugar Rushing Yards: 222, Rondell Mealey (34 attempts), LSU, ’97 Independence Rushing Yards Per Attempt (min. 10 attempts): 7.1, Eddie Phillips (23 for 164), Texas, ’71 Cotton Rushing Touchdowns: 3, Johnny Rodgers, Nebraska, ’73 Orange; Rashaan Salaam, Colorado, ’95 Fiesta Longest Rush: 78, Rondell Mealey, LSU, ’97 Independence Passing Pass Attempts: 58, Shane Matthews (completed 28), Florida, ’92 Sugar Pass Completions: 28, Shane Matthews (attempted 58), Florida, ’92 Sugar; Derek Anderson (attempted 45), Oregon State, ‘04 Insight Completion Percentage (min. 10 attempts): .714, AJ McCarron (20 of 28), Alabama, ’13 BCS National Championship Passing Yards: 370, Shane Matthews (28 of 58), Florida, ’92 Sugar Passes Had Intercepted: 3, Randy McEachern, Texas, ’78 Cotton; Jacory Harris, Miami, Fla., ‘10 Sun Touchdown Passes: 4, Danny Kanell, Florida State, ’96 Orange; Derek Anderson, Oregon State, ‘04 Insight; AJ McCarron, Alabama, ’13 BCS National Championship Receiving Pass Reception: 10, Jerricho Cotchery (127 yards), North Carolina State, ’03 Gator Pass Reception Yards: 167, Ted Ginn Jr. (8 receptions), Ohio State, ‘06 Fiesta Touchdown Receptions: 3, Andre Cooper, Florida State, ’96 Orange Longest Pass: 85, Troy Smith to Santonio Holmes, Ohio State, ’06 Fiesta Total Offense Total Offense Attempts: 65, Shane Matthews (397 yards), Florida, ’92 Sugar Total Offense Yards: 397, Shane Matthews (65 attempts), Florida, ’92 Sugar

Team Records First Downs: 28 vs. Texas A & M, ’93 Cotton Rushing Attempts: 66 vs. Alabama (185 yards), ’75 Orange Rushing Yards: 290 vs. Texas A & M (64 attempts), ’93 Sugar Pass Attempts: 45 vs. Ohio State (29 completions), ‘06 Fiesta Pass Completions: 29 vs. Ohio State (45 attempts), ‘06 Fiesta Completion Percentage (min. 10 attempts): .857 vs. Hawai’i (24 of 28), ’08 Hawai’i Passing Yards: 413 vs. Hawai’i (24 of 28), ‘08 Hawai’i Passes Had Intercepted: 4 vs. Houston, ’79 Cotton Touchdown Passes: 5 vs. Hawai’i, ‘08 Hawai’i Total Offense Attempts: 85 vs. Texas (399 yards), ’78 Cotton Total Offense Yards: 478 Hawai’i (62 plays), ‘08 Hawai’i Fumbles Lost: 3 vs. Alabama, ’73 Sugar; vs. Houston, ’79 Cotton Total Turnovers: 7 vs. Houston (4 interceptions, 3 fumbles), ’79 Cotton

Opponent Team Records First Downs: 31 by LSU, ’07 Sugar Rushing Attempts: 67 by Texas (331 yards), ’70 Cotton Rushing Yards: 331 by Texas (67 yards), ’70 Cotton Pass Attempts: 58 by Florida (completed 28), ’92 Sugar Pass Completions: 28 by Florida (attempted 58), ’92 Sugar; by Oregon State (attempted 45), ‘04 Insight Completion Percentage (min. 10 attempts): .714 by Alabama (20 of 28), ’13 BCS National Championship Passing Yards: 370 by Florida (28 of 58), ’92 Sugar Passes Had Intercepted: 5 by Stanford, ’25 Rose Touchdown Passes: 4 by Florida State, ’96 Orange; by Oregon State, ‘04 Insight; by Alabama, ‘13 BCS National Championship Total Offense Attempts: 91 by Florida (511 yards), ’92 Sugar Total Offense Yards: 617 by Ohio State (64 plays), ‘06 Fiesta Fumbles Lost: 5 by Texas, ’71 Cotton Total Turnovers: 8 by Stanford (5 interceptions, 3 fumbles), ’25 Rose

Scoring Points: 24, Johnny Rodgers (4 TDs), Nebraska, ’73 Orange Touchdowns: 4, Johnny Rodgers, Nebraska, ’73 Orange Kicking Points: 16, Arden Czyzewski (5 FGs, 1 PAT), Florida, ’92 Sugar Extra Points: 6, Jeremy Shelley, Alabama, ’13 BCS National Championship Field Goals: 5, Arden Czyzewski, Florida, ’92 Sugar Longest Field Goal: 47, Brandy Brownlee, SMU, ’84 Aloha Interceptions Interceptions: 3, Rod Johnson (36 yards), North Carolina State, ’03 Gator Interception Yards: 37, Aric Williams (one interception), Oregon State, ‘04 Insight Longest Interception: 37, Aric Williams (one interception), Oregon State, ‘04 Insight Punt Returns Punt Returns: 5, Willie Shelby (34 yards), Alabama, ’75 Orange Punt Return Yards: 61, T.J. Hoshmandzadeh, Oregon State, ’01 Fiesta Longest Punt Return: 52, Sammie Stroughter, Oregon State, ‘04 Insight Kickoff Returns Kickoff Returns: 6, Eugene Napoleon, West Virginia, ’89 Fiesta Kickoff Return Yards: 107, Eugene Napoleon, West Virginia, ’89 Fiesta; Malcolm Lane, Hawai’i, ‘08 Hawai’i Longest Kickoff Return: 77, LaMarcus Joyner, Florida State, ‘11 Champs Sports Punting Punts: 11, Mark Malkiewicz (424 yards), Georgia, ’81 Sugar Punting Average: 47.2, Shawn Powell (8 for 378), Florida State, ’11 Champs Sports Longest Punt: 69, Greg Gantt, Alabama, ’73 Sugar

158 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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Sources: Robert A. Rosiek, Dearborn Heights, Mich.; The National Championship Foundation, Germantown, N.Y.

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Legend: ALD – Alderson System; AP – Associated Press; Berry – Berryman System; Bill – Billingsley Report; Boand – Boand System; CM - Colley Matrix; Davis – Parke H. Davis Ratings; DeVold – DeVold System; DS – Dickinson System; Dunkel – Dunkel System; FACT – Foundation for the Analysis of Competitions and Tournaments; FN – Footb all News; FR – College Football Researchers Association ; FWAA – Football Writers Association of America; INS – International News Service; Helms – Helms Foundation; Houl – Houlgate System; LS – Litkenhous System; Matthews – Matthews Grid Ratings; NCF – National Championship Foundation; NYT – New York Times; NFFHF – National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame; Poling – Poling System; Sag – Sagarin Ratings; SI – Sports Illustrated; TSN – The Sporting News; USA – USA Today/ESPN; UPI – United Press International; WS – Williamson System.

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Year Team Record Coach Selector 1919 Harvard 9-0-1 Bob Fisher Unanimous

Notre Dame 9-0 Knute Rockne Davis (tie), NCF (tie)

Illinois 6-1 Bob Zuppke Davis (tie), FR (tie), Boand

Texas A&M 10-0 D.X. Bible NCF (tie) 1920 California 9-0 Andy Smith Helms, FR, Houl.,NCF

Notre Dame 9-0 Knute Rockne Davis (tie)

Princeton 6-0-1 Bill Roper Davis (tie), Boand (tie)

Harvard 8-0-1 Robert Fisher Boand (tie) 7-0-1 Bob Zuppke DS, Davis, Helms, NCF 1927 Illinois

Yale 7-1 T.A.D. Jones FR

Notre Dame 7-1-1 Knute Rockne Houl.

Georgia 9-1 George Woodruff Boand, Poling 1938 Tennessee 11-0 Bob Neyland Bill, Dunkel, LS, Boand, Houl.,

FR, Poling, Sag.

TCU 11-0 Dutch Meyer AP,WS, Helms, NCF

Notre Dame 8-1 Elmer Layden DS 1953 Notre Dame 9-0-1 Frank Leahy All but AP, UP, FRI, INS, Berry

Maryland 10-1 Jim Tatum AP, UPI, INS

Oklahoma 9-1-1 Bud Wilkinson FR, Berry 1964 Alabama 10-1 Bear Bryant AP, UPI, LS, Berry

Arkansas 11-0 Frank Broyles Bill, FWAA, Helms, FR, NCF, Poling

Notre Dame 9-1 Ara Parseghian NFFHF, Devold, FN, Sag.

Michigan 9-1 Bump Elliott Dunkel 10-1 John McKay All but Dunkel, LS, Poling 1967 USC

Notre Dame 8-2 Ara Parseghian Dunkel

Tennessee 9-2 Doug Dickey LS

Oklahoma 10-1 Chuck Fairbanks Poling 11-0-1 Bob Devaney AP, Bill, FWAA, Dunkel, Helms, FR, 1970 Nebraska

Devold, FN, FACT (tie), NCF

Texas 10-1 Darrell Royal Berry, UPI, LS, NFFHF (tie),

FACT (tie)

Ohio State 9-1 Woody Hayes NFFHF (tie)

Notre Dame 10-1 Ara Parseghian FACT (tie), Matthews, Sag.

Arizona State 11-0 Frank Kush Pol 1989 Miami (Fla.) 11-1 Dennis Erickson All but Bill, Berry, FACT (tie), Sag.

Notre Dame 12-1 Lou Hotlz Berry, FACT (tie), Sag.

Florida State 10-2 Bobby Bowden Bill 1993 Florida State 12-1 Bobby Bowden All but NCF, Matthews

Auburn 11-0 Terry Bowden NCF (tie)

Nebraska 11-1 Tom Osborne NCF (tie)

Notre Dame 11-1 Lou Holtz Matthews, NCF (tie) 2012 Alabama 13-1 Nick Saban All but CM

Notre Dame 12-1 Brian Kelly CM

The Fighting Irish

Record Coach Selector Year Team 1924 Notre Dame 10-0 Knute Rockne Bill, DS, Helms, Boand, FR, Houlgate, NCF, Poling

Pennsylvania 9-1-1 Lou Young Davis 1929 Notre Dame 9-0 Knute Rockne Bill, DS, Dunkel, Boand,

Helms, FR, NCF, Poling

Pittsburgh 9-1 Jock Sutherland Davis

USC 10-2 Howard Jones Houlgate 1930 Notre Dame 10-0 Knute Rockne All but FR, tie for Davis

Alabama 10-0 Wallace Wade Davis (tie), FR 1943 Notre Dame 9-1 Frank Leahy Unanimous 8-0-1 Frank Leahy AP, Berry, Bill, Dunkel, 1946 Notre Dame

LS, Devold, NCF, Helms (tie),

Boand (tie), Poling (tie)

Army 9-0-1 Red Blaik Houlgate, FR, Boand (tie),

Helms (tie), Poling (tie)

Georgia 11-0 Wally Butts WS 1947 Notre Dame 9-0 Frank Leahy AP, WS, Helms (tie)

Michigan 10-0 Fritz Crisler Berry, Bill, Dunkel, LS, Houlgate, Helms (tie), Boand,

FR, Devold, NCF, Poling

1949 Notre Dame 10-0 Frank Leahy All but FR, Bill

Oklahoma 11-0 Bud Wilkinson FR, Bill 1966 Notre Dame 9-0-1 Ara Parseghian AP, UPI, FWAA,Poling (tie), Dunkel,

LS, Devold, FN, Matthews, Bill,

NCF, Sag., NFFHF (tie), Helms (tie)

Alabama 11-0 Paul “Bear” Bryant Berry

Michigan State 9-0-1 Duffy Daugherty FR, Helms (tie), NFFHF

(tie), Poling (tie) 1973 Notre Dame 11-0 Ara Parseghian AP, FWAA, NFFHF,

Helms, FN, NCF (tie)

Alabama 10-1 Bear Bryant UPI, Berry

Oklahoma 10-0-1 Barry Switzer Bill, Dunkel, FR, Devold

Michigan 10-0-1 Glenn “Bo’ NCF (tie), Poling (tie) Schembechler

Ohio State 10-0-1 Woody Hayes FACT, NCF (tie), Poling (tie), Sag. 1977 Notre Dame 11-1 Dan Devine All but Berry, FACT (tie), FR (tie)

Alabama 11-1 Paul “Bear” Bryant FR (tie)

Arkansas 11-1 Lou Holtz FACT (tie)

Texas 11-1 Fred Akers Berry, FACT (tie) 1988 Notre Dame 12-0 Lou Holtz All but Berry, Sag.

Miami (Fla).

11-1 Dennis Erickson Berry, Sag.

Here are the other 11 seasons Notre Dame received some mention: here COME the irish

The national championship team in college football generally is considered to be the top-rated squad in the final rankings issued each year by the poll of sportswriters and broadcasters (Associated Press) and the poll of coaches (United Press International through 1990, USA Today/CNN from 1991-1996, USA Today/ ESPN from 1997-2004 and just USA Today from 2005-current).

Since the AP began certifying the winner of its national crown in 1936, only Alabama (nine) has won more national championships than Notre Dame. The Irish have won eight titles (1943-46-47-49-66-73-7788) and Oklahoma is third on the list with seven.

The coaches’ poll has voted a national champion since 1950. Notre Dame has won three UPI titles (196677-88) during that period. Only USC (six) and Oklahoma (five) each have won more. The UPI poll was taken following the end of the regular season each year until the 1974 season when the coaches first waited until the bowl games were conducted to issue their final rankings.

The Football Writers Association of America has presented the Grantland Rice Award since 1954, with Notre Dame earning the trophy in 1966, ’73, ’77 and ’88. The National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame has presented the MacArthur Bowl to its national champion since 1959. Notre Dame has won it on five occasions — 1964, ’66 (tie with Michigan State), ’73, ’77 and ’88.

A variety of other rating systems have been recognized over the years in attempting to determine the top team in college football each season.

Notre Dame generally is considered to have earned 11 consensus national titles (1924-29-30-43-4647-49-66-73-77-88). But there have been 22 seasons in which Notre Dame has qualified as a national champion from at least one legitimate poll, with all teams receiving national championship mention and their individual selectors noted.

Here are Notre Dame’s 11 consensus seasons:

159 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

1924 National Champions

Four Horsemen Help Notre Dame and Knute Rockne Enjoy Ride To First National Championship The 1924 Notre Dame football team will always be known best for New York Herald Trib une sportswriter Grantland Rice’s account of the Notre Dame vs. Army game played October 18 at the Polo Grounds in New York: “Outlined against a blue-gray October sky, the Four Horsemen rode again.

“In dramatic lore they are known as famine, pestilence, destruction, and death. These are only aliases. Their real names are Stuhldreher, Miller, Crowley, and Layden. They formed the crest of the South Bend cyclone before which another fighting Army team was swept over the precipice at the Polo Grounds this afternoon as 55,000 spectators peered down on the bewildering panorama spread out on the green plain below.”

Quarterback Harry Stuhldreher, fullback Elmer Layden and halfbacks Jim Crowley and Don Miller were the cornerstone of a team considered one of the best in college football history.

The Fighting Irish won the Army game 13-7, as the Four Horsemen played magnificently. Miller rushed for 148 yards, Crowley for 102 and Layden for 60, while Stuhldreher orchestrated the offense masterfully from the quarterback position. It was the third victory of the season for the Irish, it came against a foe considered the toughest on the schedule, and it spurred the Irish on to a perfect 10-0 season and the school’s first recognized national championship.

Rice’s account led to near-mythic status for the Irish backfield, but the Seven Mules, who did the blocking, and the Shock Troops, who were perhaps the best second string in the game, played indispensible roles, too. Each week in 1924, seventh-year Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne started his second stringers, his Shock Troops.

When Rockne felt his Shock Troops had done their job, he brought in the Four Horsemen and the Seven Mules, a group so good “that the Holy Ghost couldn’t have broken into that lineup,” said Harry O’Boyle, a kicker and reserve halfback on the Shock Troops. Center Adam Walsh was the heart of the Seven Mules, a group that also included ends Ed Hunsinger

and Chuck Collins, tackles Rip Miller and Joe Bach, and guards Noble Kizer and John Wiebel. Walsh characterized the win over Army with a late interception—which he made with two broken hands.

The combination of the Shock Troops, the Seven Mules and the Four Horsemen worked 10 times in 10 tries in 1924 against a national schedule that took the Irish to New York, Princeton, N.J., Madison, Wis., Soldier Field in Chicago and Pittsburgh during the regular season while giving them only four home games. In addition, at the end of the season, Rockne was able to convince the University administration to permit the football team to travel to California to play Stanford in the Rose Bowl, where the Irish clinched the Helms Athletic Foundation’s national championship with a 27-10 victory.

In the Rose Bowl— Notre Dame’s only bowl appearance until the team began making regular bowl trips with the 1970 Cotton Bowl— the Irish were faced with stopping an undefeated, once-tied Stanford team that included legendary coach Pop Warner and quarterback Ernie Nevers. Rockne was concerned his players might not be ready physically for the heat of the West Coast, so he arranged for a slow, crosscountry train trip that included stops in Louisiana, Texas and Arizona so players would have time to adjust to warmer, more demanding weather.

It worked, as Elmer Layden scored Notre Dame’s first touchdown on a three-yard run and returned interceptions of Nevers’ passes 78 and 70 yards for two more touchdowns.

The Irish took advantage of eight Stanford turnovers and made a critical goal-line stand in the fourth quarter to come up with the 17-point win.

“That would always be my favorite team,” Rockne once said. “I think I sensed that the backfield was a product of destiny. At times they caused me a certain amount of pain and exasperation, but mainly they brought me great joy.”

1924 — 10-0-0

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On the gridiron fields of football fame, Ride the four great horsemen of Notre Dame, From Princeton East to Nebraska West They have charged through the lines of the country’s best “They shall not pass,” the Army cried, But nothing could stop the horsemen’s ride On to victory and immortal fame Still rise the four great horsemen of Notre Dame.

— Pittsburgh Gazette Times

u “There’s a kick in Notre Dame; not alone in Notre Dame football, but in every effort, every endeavor, every activity that its men undertake. It is a training camp for more than famous backfields, mighty captains, invincible Horsemen. There's where the kick is — in the knowledge that America’s acclaimed champions of the gridiron are the representatives of an ideal that works, and will work for all time to come, like a strong leaven in our national soul — the ideal of manliness, sportsmanship, chivalry, of friendly rivalry and inspiring competition.”

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— Charles Phillips

“Sing a song of Notre Dame, Shout their praises wide.

Tell of Crowley’s sturdy might, Sing of Layden’s stride.

Spread the news of Miller’s speed, Speak of Walsh’s game, Fighters of the bulldog breed, Here’s to Notre Dame.”

— Willie Shearer

160 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

— Ford C. Frick

1929 National Champions 1929 — 9-0-0

u “Keep on going, Joe! Don’t stop when you are tackled! Keep those legs going! Don’t stop even when you are on the ground with half of the other team on top of you. Keep on going until you can’t wiggle a toe!

Don't stop till the referee takes the ball from you. Keep on going, keep on going!”

Irish Follow Lead of Elder and Savoldi To Undefeated 1929 Season

— Assistant Coach Jack Chevigny to Joe Savoldi, who scored two TDs against Wisconsin

u “Notre Dame football is, apparently, too much in demand to allow any appreciable let-up in the matter of booking straight high-grade attractions through the season. Rockne tries hard to say no to the various schedule-makers who want Notre Dame on their cards, but they all want the Irish so intensely that it’s hard to turn ’em down. Besides, Rock’s natural tendency is to ‘Take em all on!’”

— John W. Stahr in his “Lookin' On” column

— Willie Shearer

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The first quarter was scoreless, but in the second period Army drove deep into Irish territory.

When Red Cagle lofted a pass for his end, Carl Carlmark, it looked like a certain score for the Cadets.

But Notre Dame’s Jack Elder came out of nowhere to snatch the ball away. He took it 93 yards for the game’s only touchdown. The extra point was added to make it 7-0 Irish, and that’s the way it stayed.

Notre Dame was 9-0 and the season was over. The team had survived without a home, Rockne had survived his illness and Notre Dame had its second national championship.

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By the time the USC contest rolled around, the Irish were 6-0, and recognized as one of the top teams in the nation.

Running back Joe Savoldi had earned acclaim in the Wisconsin game with dazzling touchdown runs of 71 and 40 yards, and he provided the only score of the game in Notre Dame’s 7-0 win at Carnegie Tech October 26.

When the Irish faced USC at Soldier Field November 16, Rockne’s status was as bad as ever, but the team needed him.

The Notre Dame-USC tradition was already a great one, and the first half foretold the kind of game everyone expected, with the teams battling to a 6-6 tie. In the locker room, the Fighting Irish were in desperate need of one of Rock’s famous speeches, but he was nowhere to be found. So former Irish running back Paul Castner stepped up to do what he could, and in the middle of his oration, who should two Irish managers wheel into the room but Rockne himself.

He was in great pain and had undergone quite a strain — not only from making the trip to Chicago but also from watching his team struggle in the first half. He gave an impassioned speech with what strength he had, during which a blood clot in one leg broke loose, passed through his heart and settled safely in the other leg. His speech worked, as the Irish escaped Chicago with a 13-12 win and an unblemished 7-0 record.

The Irish still had traditional foes Northwestern and Army left. Northwestern fell relatively easy, as the Irish posted a win on the Wildcats’ home field. But the November 30 matchup with Army at Yankee Stadium proved to be a real battle.

The game was played on turf that was frozen solid, and neither team was able to accomplish anything. It was eight degrees at gametime and a biting wind cut across the field as the players dashed out for the opening kickoff.

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If the Great Depression wasn’t reason enough for Notre Dame football partisans to be a little down, then the fact the Irish were without a home for the 1929 season was surely enough to bring some anxiety into the minds of both the team and its followers.

Plans were underway at Notre Dame for a new stadium to be built, and 1929 was the transition year in which the Irish had no home.

That didn’t keep Notre Dame from winning, however, something the team had accomplished only five times in nine tries in 1928. Knute Rockne had promised to return Notre Dame football in 1929 to what had become its customary level of excellence, homefield advantage or not. He would not be stopped from fulfilling that promise.

The closest the Irish came to having a home game in 1929 were three games contested at Soldier Field in Chicago. The Irish defeated Wisconsin there, 19-0, October 19, Drake, 19-7, November 9, and USC in the most important game of the year, 13-12, before 112, 912 fans on November 16.

The lack of home turf was not the only major difficulty of the 1929 season for Notre Dame. The team’s legendary coach was in battle with phlebitis, which doctors said stood a 50-50 chance of taking Rockne’s life if he tried to coach that season.

But coach the team he did, through one dramatic victory after another, either by telephone from a hospital bed or from a wheelchair on the sidelines.

Rockne’s leg problems continued and the announcement was made that he would not accompany the team on its trip to Baltimore to face Navy. Line coach Tom Lieb took over for Rockne that day, as the Irish won 14-7. But back in South Bend, doctor’s orders couldn’t keep Rock away from practice at Cartier Field, where he set up his command post in his car and used a loudspeaker to direct activities.

here COME the irish

u “Yeah, fair, just fair.”

— Knute Rockne on the prospects of his 1929 team

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1930 National Champions 1930 — 10-0-0 u “I asked them, before the game, to do the best they could and they played perfectly. A coach can’t ask more than that.”

— Knute Rockne on his team’s performance against USC

u “The 1930 backfield has plenty of the guile and also the heft and the bone and sinew to smash on when guile won’t do. When they have to, those boys simply tramp them down.”

Another National Championship Finds A Home In Notre Dame Stadium Brand new stadium, same old result — another national championship for the Notre Dame football team.

The 1930 football season marked the opening of Notre Dame Stadium, just another in the long line of Knute Rockne masterpieces, only this was a football stadium instead of a team.

With typical meticulosity, he had supervised every minute detail of the construction of the stadium.

In addition, Rockne had for the first time a full-time equipment manager, a trainer, a doctor who traveled with the team, a business manager, several secretaries, a staff to handle the complex sale and distribution of tickets. On top of all that, Rockne was healthy again.

The doctors at the Mayo Clinic had given him a thorough goingover from head to foot during the offseason and had given him a clean bill of health.

All the Rock had to do was coach, and what a job he did.

On October 4, 1920, the Fighting Irish opened their season in the imposing new stadium — an impressive ampitheatre of dull red brick trimmed with limestone. Rockne had the original sod from Cartier Field transplanted just for good measure.

The Irish christened the good earth with a 20-14 win over Southern Methodist. The stadium was officially dedicated the following week, as Notre Dame trounced Navy, 26-2. In the third week of the season, Notre Dame played its third straight home game, defeating Carnegie Tech, 21-6, to cap off a successful first homestand.

Preseason prognosticators across the country considered the 1930 Notre Dame team to be Rockne’s strongest yet. Rockne had said as much himself prior to the start of the season, and he had good reason for such high expectations. Frank Carideo, Marchy Schwartz, Marty Brill, and Jumpin’ Joe Savoldi made up a latter day version of the Four Horsemen in the backfield, and all of them earned All-America status on one team or another for that season. The Fighting Irish were not only stocked with an explosive collection of running backs, but the team also sported a tremendous crew of linemen.

Center Tommy Yarr, guards Nordy Hoffman and Brent Metzger, tackles Joe Kurth and Al Culver and end Tom Conley all made AllAmerica teams either that season or the following one.

The Irish left home three times in the fourth through eighth weeks of the season but continued to roll. Notre Dame traveled to Pitt and beat the Panthers, 35-19. A 27-0 romp over Indiana followed, before the Irish visited a 60-20 walloping on the Quakers of Pennsylvania. Marty Brill, who had transferred to Notre Dame from Pennsylvania, played the greatest game of his career that day, breaking loose for three touchdowns on runs of 45, 52 and 65 yards.

The Notre Dame winning streak stood at 15 games over two seasons, and it quickly grew to 17 as the Irish sprinted past Drake and Northwestern. All that remained between Notre

— Knute Rockne

Dame and another national title were games against Army and USC. On a November 29 afternoon that saw rain and sleet turn Soldier Field into a swamp, the Cadets and the Irish squared off, and it appeared that neither team was going to budge.

Near the end of the game, however, Schwartz broke loose for a 54-yard scoring run. The all-important extra point gave the Irish a 7-0 lead. Army scored quickly thereafter, though, on a blocked punt, and it appeared that things would be knotted up.

But Notre Dame blocked the extra point, and that’s the way it ended.

To finish off the season, Rockne used all his psychological expertise in a ploy that helped the Irish get ready for USC. Injuries during the season left the team with only one healthy fullback, Dan Hanley. So Rock decided to turn Bucky O’Connor, a second-team halfback, into a first-string fullback. However, in practice, Rock had O’Connor and Hanley trade jerseys, and not a single soul suspected anything unusual.

When the game got underway, Notre Dame had one of the speediest fullbacks the Trojan defense had ever seen. O’Connor scored two touchdowns, including one on an 80-yard dash, and the Irish dominated the favored home team to the tune of 27-0.

It was a fitting script to what turned out to be Rockne’s final game as the Notre Dame head football coach. The team won its second consecutive national championship, and the following March Rockne died in a plane crash in Kansas.

162 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

— Willie Shearer

1943 National Champions 1943 — 9-1-0

— Georgia Tech Coach Bill Alexander

Irish March to 9-1 Mark and Fourth Consensus National Championship Behind Heisman Winner Angelo Bertelli and Frank Leahy’s T-Formation

— Irish head coach Frank Leahy

2012 season review that last Great Lakes touchdown. It was just a fine play, splendidly executed.”

Despite the season-ending loss, Notre Dame picked up several awards that would become commonplace for the school.

The Irish were crowned national champions by the Associated Press for the first time and Bertelli became the first Notre Dame player to win the Heisman Trophy.

Bertelli easily outdistanced Bob O’Dell of Pennsylvania and Otto Graham of Northwestern for the Heisman.

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— Jeff Spelman

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passes for two touchdowns while All-America running back Creighton Miller averaged 16 yards per play against Michigan.

Led by Bertelli and AllAmerica tackle Jim White, both of whom finished in the top 10 in the Heisman balloting that year, the Irish rolled to a 50-0 victory over Wisconsin and a 47-0 bashing of Illinois following the win over Michigan, to extend their record to 5-0.

Those wins were followed by a colossal matchup between top-ranked Notre Dame and third-ranked Navy in Cleveland. The Irish cruised to a 33-6 win but lost their quarterback. The Marine Corps called Bertelli into service with four games left in the season.

Leahy called on a sophomore to be Bertelli’s replacement in the following week’s game against Army, the third-ranked team in the country that week.

All Bertelli’s replacement did was throw for two touchdowns, run for another and intercept a pass to lead the Irish to a 26-0 win. A new star was born— the incomparable John Lujack.

With Lujack calling the signals, the Irish defeated two more top ten teams in the following two weeks, Northwestern and Iowa Pre-Flight.

All that stood between Leahy’s first undefeated and untied season was Great Lakes, a team the Irish had tied in their two previous meetings during the 1918 and 1942 seasons.

Notre Dame scored first but trailed 12-7 late in the fourth quarter. Miller capped off an 80-yard drive with a touchdown to put the Irish ahead 14-12 with 1:05 to play.

With 33 seconds remaining, Great Lakes quarterback Steve Lach connected on a 46-yard pass to Paul Anderson, who fielded the ball at the six-yard line and then went into the end zone for the game-winning score, ruining Notre Dame’s perfect season.

After the game, Leahy told his team, “You’re still champions to me, boys. You fought your hearts out every inch of the way in the greatest drive I’ve ever seen. Nobody is to blame for

u “It would be most ungracious for me to say that the 1943 team, which I coach, was better than the 1929 team on which I played. What would my old teammates think of me if I said such a thing? There is honor and glory enough for all Notre Dame teams, winning or losing, and I, for one, refuse to be drawn into any arguments over which was the ‘best’ Notre Dame team.

They are all great in my book. But, it would be unfair for me and most unkind to my present players, however, if I did not give them the credit they so richly deserve.”

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At the beginning of the 1943 season many experts called Notre Dame’s schedule its most difficult in school history. The Irish faced seven teams that season that were ranked among the nation’s top 13 teams in the year’s final Associated Press poll.

Frank Leahy’s squad only had two returning starters from the ’42 squad that finished 7-2-2. To make matters worse, seven of the 10 games in ’43 were on the road.

The Irish were still in the early stages of adjusting to the T-formation, which Leahy installed the season before, moving away from the traditional Notre Dame “Box Formation.” The new offense enabled the ’43 team to score 340 points, 156 more than the season before. The T-formation also led to the emergence of Angelo Bertelli, who moved from tailback to quarterback to lead the Irish offense.

Bertelli led the Irish to a 6-0 start as the team outscored its opponents 261-31. Included in that stretch were key victories over second-ranked Michigan and third-ranked Navy.

A record crowd of 85,688 witnessed the 35-12 Irish win in Ann Arbor. Bertelli was brilliant, completing five of eight

— Jim Costin, South Bend Tribune sports editor

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u “Even the business manager was calling friends and asking if they had an extra ticket. Not even the scalpers had any; you couldn't buy one from them for love nor money for the simple reason that they didn't have any.”

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u “They had speed, power and deception in their attack, and they looked like one of the best teams I have seen in years.”

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1946 National Champions

Leahy Returns From Service to Lead Irish To First of Four Consecutive Undefeated Seasons

1946 — 8-0-1 u “Prayers work better when the players are big.”

— Frank Leahy on the cover of Time magazine Oct. 14, 1946

u “I have told our players that they can expect the same thing (losing a game) to happen to them at any time if they let down or get to believing they are the champions after playing only one game.”

— Frank Leahy

u “Fifty-nine and forty-eight, this is the year we retaliate!”

World War II had finally ended and the United States was ready to think about something more pleasant than international conflict for a change — like Notre Dame football. The year was 1946, the coach was hard-driving Frank Leahy and it was the beginning of a dynasty for Notre Dame football.

In 1943, Leahy had guided the Fighting Irish to their first wire-service national championship, and fourth overall, behind Heisman Trophy winner Angelo Bertelli and f u t u r e Heisman winner John Lujack. World War II took many football players from college, including Bertelli in the middle of his Heisman campaign in ’43, but many returned to the gridiron after the war ended, including Lujack, who would go on to win the Heisman in 1947.

For the players who returned to Notre Dame in ’46, losing a college football game was not to be one of their post-war experiences. From 1946 to 1949, Notre Dame went 36-0-2 and won three national championships in one of the most successful four-year periods in college football history.

The 1946 season started it all. Halfback Terry Brennan and linemen Bill Walsh, Bill Fischer and John Mastrangelo were among the group of returnees from the previous season. There were several new faces who came to Notre Dame after Navy hitches had interrupted their respective careers at Holy Cross and Texas A&M. There were also players for whom the war had postponed college football, like end Jim Martin and running back Emil (Red) Sitko, and there were freshmen like Leon

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Hart. Returning to Notre Dame along with Lujack were veterans such as tackle Zygmont (Ziggy) Czarobski, end Jack Zilly, and fullback Jim Mello. Even Leahy was coming back to Notre Dame after a couple years in the service.

Leahy was a perfectionist and strict disciplinarian, and enduring his practices wasn’t much more fun than being a soldier. But it sure produced results. The Irish usually had two separate platoons ready for each game, and often the first string didn’t play much more than half the game. On the football field, the Irish had strength in numbers, and Leahy fought a war of attrition.

The season began with the Irish routing their first five opponents — Illinois, which went on to win the Western (now Big Ten) conference championship, Pittsburgh, Purdue, Iowa and Navy before facing top-ranked Army. Coached by the great Earl (Red) Blaik and featuring Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis in the backfield,

— Impromptu battle cry fashioned by the squad for the 1944 and 1945 losses to Army

u “You know, we started to plan for the national championship when spring practice opened last April. I told the boys that I thought we could make it, but that it would take hard work and lots of it; long, tiresome hours of sweat and toil on the practice field. The players dug in right from the start and gave everything they had and were rewarded with the national championship.”

— Frank Leahy

u “A team that won’t be beat can’t be beat. That’s the story of the Army-Notre Dame scoreless battle in Yankee Stadium.”

— Bill Corum,

New York Herald-American u “A new Notre Dame football comet soared over the gridiron of Memorial Stadium this afternoon and crushed Illinois’ championship hopes into dying embers, 26-6. It is a comet which promises to grow in brilliance as the season progresses and eventually light up the gridiron picture with victories over Navy, Army, Northwestern and Southern California for an undisputed national title.”

Army had won two straight national championships and 25 straight games, including two defeats of Notre Dame in the previous two seasons by a combined score of 107-0.

The showdown was set for November 9 in Yankee Stadium where 74,121 fans turned out to see a 0-0 tie. Notre Dame advanced to the Army four-yard line in the second quarter for the game’s deepest scoring threat, but the Cadets held on downs. Blanchard broke into the clear once and appeared to be headed for a score, but an open-field tackle by Lujack saved the Irish from defeat.

Army retained its top ranking in the Associated Press poll after the game. But the Irish walloped their final three opponents by a combined score of 94-6 and were named national champions in the final poll of the season. When the smoke cleared, the Irish found themselves the nation’s statistical leaders in total offense (441.3 yards per game), rushing

— Gene Kessler, Chicago Times

offense (340.1 yards per game), total defense (141.7 yards per game) and scoring defense (2.7 points per game) and had allowed only Illinois, Purdue, Iowa, and USC to score points against them. For the season, Notre Dame outscored its opponents 271 to 24 in nine games.

It was only the beginning.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

— Willie Shearer

1947 National Champions

u “A team that won’t be beat can’t be beat. That’s the story of the Army-Notre Dame scoreless battle in Yankee Stadium.”

— Bill Corum, New York Herald-American u “Be a fighter, gents. Not only out there on the football field, but out in life as well.”

— Frank Leahy

coaches & staff The immortal sportswriter Grantland Rice added after the final game of the season, “There no longer is any doubt as to the best team in college football, it happens to be Notre Dame.

College football never before has known a team so big, so fast and so experienced.”

His words may still hold true today.

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Notre Dame entered the game as the top-ranked team in the country while Army was rated eighth. The Irish struck first when Brennan broke loose for a 97-yard kickoff return. Notre Dame built a 20-0 lead before Army finally scored. The Irish won 27-7 before a record crowd of 59,171 at Notre Dame Stadium.

The next week was the only close game of the year.

Northwestern became the only team in 1947 to come within two touchdowns of the Irish as Notre Dame won 26-19.

The Irish ended the season with a 59-6 thrashing of Tulane and an impressive 38-7 win over third-ranked Southern California. When the final national polls came out, Notre Dame was No. 1 for the second straight year.

Just how good was this ’47 team? Well, consider that several of the first-string players that year (such as Brennan) didn’t even try out for professional football but opted to coach instead.

The great ’47 squad also included six players who were elected into the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame — Lujack, Connor, Hart, Fischer, Sitko and Ziggy Czarobski. And to top that off, their coach, Frank Leahy, wound up the second winningest coach in college history just behind his mentor, Knute Rockne.

The B oston Herald called the ’47 Irish team, “the greatest Notre Dame squad of all time. Its third string could whip most varsities.”

u Yes, if they let us use the two-team system — two teams at one time.”

— Tulane coach Henry Frank when asked if his squad had a chance to upset Notre Dame.

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— Willie Shearer History and records

In any discussion of college football’s greatest teams, one team that always comes to mind is the 1947 Notre Dame squad. The Irish never trailed in any game that year and compiled a 9-0 record, their first unblemished record in 17 years.

Notre Dame held its opponents to under six points a game while averaging over 32 points. Only one team — Northwestern — scored more than one touchdown against the Irish that year. But maybe the most impressive note about the squad is that it sent 42 players to professional football.

The mainstays on that team included consensus All-Americans George Connor, Bill Fischer and John Lujack, who won the Heisman Trophy that year.

The team also included future Heisman winner Leon Hart and the man who later succeeded Leahy as head coach of the Irish, Terry Brennan.

The Irish began the season with six turnovers against Pittsburgh, but Lujack scored three times to lead Notre Dame to an easy 40-6 win.

Leahy’s squad stumbled a little bit in the next game, too, but came out ahead of Purdue, 22-7.

Notre Dame then exploded for three consecutive shutouts over Nebraska (31-0), Iowa (21-0) and Navy (27-0).

The win over the Cornhuskers avenged a 17-0 loss that Knute Rockne’s 1925 squad suffered to Nebraska, the last time the two schools had met.

Following three impressive shutouts, the Irish faced Army, a team that had become such a fierce rival in previous years that the series was discontinued for 10 years after the 1947 game.

The two teams battled to a 0-0 tie in 1946 in one of the most famous games in Notre Dame history.

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1949 National Champions

Irish Exceed All Expectations With Third Title Under Leahy

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November 15, 1945, ranks as one of the most important dates in Notre Dame football history. Check the record books, though, and you won’t find one of the greatest games in Irish history played on that day.

November 15, 1945, was a Thursday, not a Saturday, and that was the day Lieutenant Frank Leahy was discharged from the Navy. He returned to Notre Dame campus, signed a 10-year contract and began what was to be one of the most successful four-year runs in college football history.

The 1946 and 1947 seasons brought national championships to Notre Dame. The 9-0-1 1948 team was runner-up to Michigan. But a national championship in 1949 would allow Notre Dame to close the decade in magnificent style.

And that is exactly what happened.

Notre Dame went 10-0 which made for a four-year mark of 36-0-2.

End Leon Hart won the Heisman Trophy and Leahy had his fourth championship and the school’s seventh.

Before the season, however, nobody expected a championship team to emerge from the South Bend campus. The Irish needed somebody to emerge as a leader and attention was focused on Hart, already recognized as the finest end in the college game, along with Emil Sitko, Larry Coutre and co-captain Jim Martin.

But most observers agreed that the Fighting Irish would need more than that.

Soon enough, they got it. In the sixth game of the season, against Michigan State on November 5, quarterback Bob Williams stepped to the fore. He led the top-ranked Irish to a 34-21 victory over the 10th-ranked Spartans in a game at East Lansing that the press thought would knock Notre Dame from its lofty perch atop collegiate football.

Williams continued to shine in subsequent games. He was at his daring best the following week in a game versus North Carolina played at Yankee Stadium. Leahy had given Williams instructions that he was never to pass the football on the fourth down situation on their own 19-yard line with the score tied 6-6 in the second quarter. He couldn’t help himself. Knowing that if he failed he’d have to head to the nearest exit to avoid Leahy, the self-assured Williams completed an 18-yard pass to Larry Coutre for an Irish first down. Notre Dame went on to a 42-6 win, and Williams soon became recognized as the nation’s best quarterback.

The Irish eased through their final two home games, rolling over Iowa, 28-7, and 17th ranked Southern Cal, 32-0. All that remained was what was sure to be an easy win over Southern Methodist in Dallas. SMU would be without its top player, 1948 Heisman winner Doak Walker, and the nation had virtually conceded the national championship to Notre Dame.

Notre Dame jumped to an early lead before Mustang running

1949 — 9-0-0 u “We’ll have the worst team Notre Dame has ever had.”

— Frank Leahy in April of 1949 u “Of course, I suppose I am always sort of a pessimist.”

— Frank Leahy u “It’s the greatest college team I’ve ever seen.”

— Red Grange u “We shall always want Notre Dame men to play to win so long as there is a Notre Dame ... to win cleanly according to the rules ... because Notre Dame men are reared here on the campus in this spirit and because they exemplify this spirit all over the world, they are the envy of the nation.”

— Rev. John J. Cavanaugh, C.S.C. u “From the first ringing impact of knuckle upon nose ... Saturday’s No. 1 spectacle was as one-sided as an election in Moscow.”

— Walter Stewart, Memphis Commercial Appeal u “Make mistakes against the average team and you’re in trouble. Make mistakes against Notre Dame and it’s suicide ... even a perfect team couldn’t have turned back this great Irish squad.”

— Braven Dwyer, Los Angeles Times

back Kyle Rote came to life in the steady afternoon drizzle. Running at will, he scored two quick touchdowns and thanks to a missed extra point by SMU, the score was tied at 20 with seven minutes to go.

Notre Dame’s back was to the wall for the first time all season, and the offense rose to the occasion. In blitzkrieg fashion, the Irish simply pushed SMU straight back into its own end zone with 10 determined rushes that covered 54 yards and put Notre Dame up by a touchdown, 27-20.

The drive was so quick, however, that SMU still had time to score. But in the shadow of the Notre Dame goal post, when Rote tried to pass for the tying touchdown, Notre Dame’s Jerry Groom made a game-saving interception.

It was the final play of the game and of a decade that saw Frank Leahy lead the Fighting Irish to three national championships in four years.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

— Willie Shearer

1966 National Champions

Irish Win National Championship At Start of Notre Dame’s Era of Ara

u “There’s pressure in every coaching job, but winning makes it a lot easier to accept. Fortunately, we have been winning. But like one fan told me, we’re with you Ara, win or tie. You notice he didn’t say anything about losing.”

— Ara Parseghian

here COME the irish

u “Man, those cats hit and stick to you. That game was rough.”

— Bubba Smith, Michigan State defensive end

— Ara Parseghian responding to a question about entering the MSU-ND game as the number-one team u “I knew there was going to be a winner and a loser, and I thought we were going to win. I never thought about a tie. The last thing Duffy Daughtery or I wanted was a tie.”

— Ara Parseghian u “The Super Bowl was not as big as that Michigan State-Notre Dame game.”

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— Captain Jim Lynch, who also played in Super Bowl IV, remarks on the MSU-ND game 25 years later Notre Dame had the ball again on its own 30 with 1:24 left in the game. But rather than gamble with passes deep in their own territory, the Irish attempted to run the ball out of danger.

The game was a 10-10 tie.

The Irish held on to their top ranking and traveled to Los Angeles to play Rose Bowl-bound USC. The Irish tore the Trojans apart, 51-0, posting the team’s sixth shutout in 10 games and ensuring another unanimous number-one selection for the national championship.

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games, the Fighting Irish rolled to a 38-0 victory and their third straight shutout of the young season.

Notre Dame pounded its next three opponents—Navy, Pittsburgh and Duke, giving up only one score, a touchdown to Navy. Meanwhile, the offense was hitting on all cylinders, racking up 31 points versus the Midshipmen, 40 against Pitt and a whopping 64 against the Blue Devils.

The game of the century took place on November 19 when number-one ranked Notre Dame traveled to East Lansing to play second-ranked Michigan State for all the marbles.

Notre Dame fell behind 10-0 in the second quarter, but O’Brien, who had been diagnosed with diabetes only a few weeks earlier and was still adjusting, brought the Irish back to a tie in the second half. The Spartan offense was unable to net a single yard running the ball in the second half, and when Notre Dame intercepted a pass and returned it to the Spartan 18-yard line in the fourth quarter, it looked like Notre Dame’s chance to win. But three plays and minus-six yards later left the Irish with a 41-yard field goal attempt, which sailed wide to the right.

u “Sure I do. Absolutely. I have no qualms about it, but ... there’s not enough difference between No. 1 and No. 2 to say that whoever wins, it could be an upset.”

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Coach Ara Parseghian, in his third season at Notre Dame, made a difficult decision at the start of the 1966 season, picking sophomore Terry Hanratty as his starting quarterback over classmate Coley O’Brien, yet the decision proved without a doubt to be the correct one. Hanratty and split end Jim Seymour, also a sophomore, turned out to be one of the best passing combinations Notre Dame fans have ever seen.

The two had begun working together during the previous winter, developing their timing, moves and patterns so they would know each other’s habits inside out when the 1966 season began. Seymour was a good bet to take over one of the end positions that was being vacated after the ’65 season, but Hanratty had no such assurances of whether or not he would be the number-one quarterback.

Fortunately for Hanratty, Parseghian decided to balance an already steady running game, manned by Nick Eddy, Larry Conjar and Rocky Bleier, with the passing talent of Hanratty.

The decision bore fruit in the first game of the season, as Hanratty and Seymour hooked up 13 times for 276 yards — Notre Dame records for receptions and yards — and three touchdowns, which tied a school record. The Irish defeated Rose Bowl-bound Purdue that day, 26-14, in South Bend.

Notre Dame traveled to Northwestern for the second game of the season and won, 35-7. The Irish defense gave up its last points for the next three games and showed the kind of stiffness that ensured Notre Dame would never be out of any contest. Notre Dame returned home for the next two games and defeated Army and North Carolina by a combined score of 67-0, setting the stage for a showdown with Oklahoma.

Notre Dame traveled to Norman for what was supposed to be anybody’s ballgame. The game was billed as a matchup between the small, quick, strong Sooners and the big, slow Irish. But Oklahoma was out of its element. Although the Irish lost Seymour to an ankle injury that would cost him two

1966 — 9-0-1

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1973 National Champions 1973 — 11-0-0 u “It was the kind of game you could sink your teeth into.”

— Bear Bryant on the ‘Bama-Notre Dame Sugar Bowl u “I really thought it was going to be intercepted.”

— Irish quarterback Tom Clements on his 38-yard pass out of the end zone to help the Irish run out the clock

u “This was not only a great game for Notre Dame, it was a great game for college football.”

— Ara Parseghian after the Alabama game

Clements and Talented Irish Backfield Clinch Title With Sugar Bowl Win Over No. 1 Tide Every college football season seems to have its own game of the century, but the 1973 matchup between Notre Dame and Alabama was special. It came in the Sugar Bowl, and it was to be a dream game.

Two undefeated, highly-ranked teams with long and storied gridiron traditions were set to battle for the national championship.

The prognosticators’ predictions rang true as the Fighting Irish emerged 24-23 victors over the Crimson Tide of

Alabama in a thriller that saw the lead change hands six times.

Bob Thomas, who had missed two earlier attempts in the game, kicked a 19-yard field goal with 4:26 remaining to give the Irish and coach Ara Parseghian the one-point triumph over top-rated Alabama. The win clinched Notre Dame’s sixth wire-service national championship and ninth overall as the Irish finished the season with a perfect 11-0 record.

The balanced Irish attack was keyed by four backs who gained over 300 yards apiece: fullback Wayne Bullock (752), halfback Art Best (700), halfback Eric Penick (586) and quarterback Tom Clements (360). It was one of the fastest backfields Notre Dame had ever assembled, as Penick had 9.5 speed in the 100yard dash, while Best checked in at 9.7.

The Irish were ranked in the eighth spot with wins over Rice and Army, setting the stage for what everyone considered to be Notre Dame’s first real test of the year, a home battle with sixth-ranked USC. The Trojans came to town riding a 23-game unbeaten streak, and Notre Dame was full of memories of the previous season’s clash, which saw running back Anthony Davis romp for six touchdowns in a 45-23 Trojan win.

Squib kicks were the solution to the problem of Davis returning kicks, and a fired-up defense held him to just 55 yards on 19 carries. Quite simply, the day belonged to Notre Dame, as Penick ran for 118 yards, 50 more than the entire USC squad. The Irish pulled off a 23-14 win and jumped to fifth in the polls.

Notre Dame cruised through the remainder of the schedule. Navy was an easy victim, 44-7, and 20th-ranked Pittsburgh played the docile host to the Irish and fell 31-10.

The Irish finished off Parseghian’s first perfect regular season with a 48-15 win over Air Force and a 44-0 whitewashing of Miami at the Orange Bowl.

The stage was set for the contest between number-one Alabama and third-ranked Notre Dame that seemed to deserve every phrase of its high-powered buildup. The Irish opened the contest with a superb defensive effort that held the Tide without a yard in the first period as Notre Dame took a 6-0 lead. Alabama’s thoroughbred backs made it out of the starting gate in the second period, however. They produced three long drives that resulted in a pair of touchdowns, the first of which put the Tide up 7-6.

Early in the fourth quarter, the game took a wild turn with three turnovers in 90 seconds. Alabama took charge and put in its own version of the razzle-dazzle.

u “I just remember breaking free. I can't remember anything else.”

— Eric Penick commenting on his 85-yard touchdown that gave Notre Dame its first victory over USC since 1966 u “How does it feel? It feels like the end of four long waiting years. It feels like the top of the world. And only one thing could possibly beat this — 11-0.”

— Brad Doherty after the Miami win With the ball on the Notre Dame 25, quarterback Richard Todd handed off to halfback Mike Strock, then raced to the sidelines where he took a return pass from Strock and went in for the score.

But Alabama missed the conversion try and the Tide had only a slim two-point lead.

Notre Dame then marched 79 yards in 11 plays. Strong runs

by Hunter, Penick and Clements and a 30-yard pass from Clements to Dave Casper carried the drive to the Alabama 15-yard line.The Irish got to the three, but couldn’t get any closer before the call went to Thomas. His kick was true, the game belonged to the Irish and so did the national championship.

168 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

— Willie Shearer

1977 National Champions

— Irish head coach Dan Devine during the preseason u “You have to remember that defenses are made on the football field, not in the preseason polls, not in newspaper or magazine articles and not at press conferences.”

— Irish captain Willie Fry u “I don’t like to say it was easy, but ... well, the way we played today, we could have dominated any line in the country.”

— Irish offensive tackle Tim Foley on the Irish win over Texas u “We earned it on the field. We played number one and we beat them.”

— Irish head coach Dan Devine u “At least the team that beat us was a good one.

Everyone can’t say that.”

— Texas coach Fred Akers

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national championship in 1977. Quarterback Joe Montana and running back Jerome Heavens both rebounded on offense, teaming with All-America tight end Ken MacAfee, who led the team in receiving for the third straight year.

The offense came on strong in 1977 as Montana threw for over 1,600 yards and 11 touchdowns and Heavens led the team with 994 rushing yards. Montana earned a reputation as “The Comeback Kid” with performances like the one he had in the third game of the season when, in his first appearance in over a year, he engineered the Irish to 17 fourth-quarter points in Notre Dame’s come-from-behind 31-24 win at Purdue. Later in the season, the Irish traveled to Death Valley to play the 15th-ranked Clemson Tigers, and Montana scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns to bring the Irish to a 21-17 win.

Heavens was healthy again in 1977 and he joined the explosive Vagas Ferguson behind Montana. Heavens proved himself fully recovered with 136 yards against Michigan State and followed his

u “Pressure comes from within the family. There’s no pressure hanging over our heads. We’ve got this guarded optimism.”

The Fighting Irish

Who could forget the cover of Sports Illustrated the week after Notre Dame had defeated Texas 38-10 in the 1978 Cotton Bowl? A fierce Terry Eurick was pictured fighting through a hole in the offensive line, the caption reading, “The Irish Wake the Echoes.” On the inside, “Shakin’ Down the Thunder” was the title of an article about how Notre Dame’s victory over the previously-unbeaten Longhorns was enough to vault the Irish from fifth to first in the wire-service polls and give the University its seventh wire service national championship and 10th overall.

The theme for that January 2 in Dallas could have been “and then there were none.” For there was not one unbeaten team remaining after the Irish had knocked Texas from its No. 1 ranking.

Third-year Irish coach Dan Devine made sure his charges were ready to take care of America’s last undefeated team. An unrelenting defense was

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Then There Were None — Irish Defeat Top-Ranked, Unbeaten Texas For ’77 Title

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the reason why. The defense featured 1976 Outland Trophy winner Ross Browner at one end and Willie Fry at the other, supported by a tough, mobile group of linebackers headed by All-American Bob Golic. The Irish forced six Texas turnovers in the Cotton Bowl, and an opportunistic offense capitalized on five of them. Notre Dame’s devastating strength in the trenches roped up Texas’ Heisman Trophy winner Earl Campbell. He managed a tough 116 yards on 29 carries.

Notre Dame’s defensive strength came as no surprise in 1977, and it was the primary reason the Irish were near the top of the polls in the preseason rankings. But it was an unexpected boost from the offense that gave Notre Dame the

outburst against the Spartans with a Notre Damerecord 200 yards rushing versus Army. Two weeks later he went for 100 against Navy.

But the key regular season win came in a midseason 49-19 thrashing of fifth-ranked USC in Notre Dame Stadium. In that one, the Irish warmed up in their usual blue jerseys, only to emerge in green just prior to kickoff. That triumph helped wipe out the memory of Notre Dame’s second-game road loss, a 20-13 defeat at Ole Miss that proved its sole ’77 blemish.

The Irish ran out to a 24-10 halftime lead in the Cotton Bowl and then added touchdowns in each of the final quarters for an overwhelming 28-point victory. Few questioned who was number one.

Notre Dame leapfrogged over the four teams ranked ahead of it to grab the nation’s top position.

The Irish did, indeed, wake the echoes and shake down the thunder.

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1988 National Champions

Hold-Your-Breath Season Ends Perfectly With National Title In Fiesta Bowl

It wasn’t long after Lou Holtz’s arrival as head football coach at Notre Dame that he opined that the Irish couldn’t expect to be a great team until they were great on defense.

That prophesy came true for Holtz and the Irish in 1988 ironically, just a year after Notre Dame’s Tim Brown had captured the Heisman Trophy. But with his departure came a revitalization of the defense, led by senior defensive end Frank Stams, junior linebacker Michael Stonebreaker, sophomore defensive tackle Chris Zorich and senior linebacker Wes Pritchett, all of whom merited some sort of All-America honors. They were supported by cornerback Todd Lyght, linebacker Ned Bolcar and defensive tackle Jeff Alm, who went on to earn that same All-America acclaim a year later.

The end result was a consensus national championship for the Irish in 1988, thanks to a perfect 12-0 campaign. The title came in Holtz’s third season as Irish head coach, much as Frank Leahy, Ara Parseghian and Dan Devine before him had claimed national crowns in their respective third seasons as Irish head coach. It came thanks to riveting regular-season triumphs over Michigan, Miami and USC — and it ultimately featured wins over teams ranked first, second and third in the polls when they faced Notre Dame.

When the 13th-ranked Irish debuted against ninth-rated Michigan in Notre Dame Stadium, Holtz knew his youthful offense would be tested, particularly with a green group of receivers featuring Ricky Watters at flanker in a switch from tailback, plus rookies Derek Brown and Raghib Ismail. His concern was borne out when Notre Dame did not score a touchdown from scrimmage.

But Watters returned a Michigan punt 81 yards for a touchdown, and unheralded walk-on kicker Reggie Ho knocked through four field goals, twice bringing the Irish from behind including the game-winner with 1:13 remaining. A field-goal miss from 48 yards as time expired by the Wolverines earned Notre Dame a 19-17 opening victory.

Four wins later, the fourthrated Irish welcomed top-

ranked Miami and its 36-game regular-season unbeaten streak to Notre Dame Stadium. The streak bit the dust that day by a 31-30 count, as Notre Dame forced seven Hurricane turnovers and made use of a bevy of heroes, lastly Pat Terrell, who knocked down Miami quarterback Steve Walsh’s twopoint conversion pass with 45 seconds remaining.

Terrell previously ran an interception back 60 yards for a score, Stams forced two Walsh fumbles, recovered another and tipped the pass Terrell intercepted — and quarterback Tony Rice threw for a career-high 195 yards. The Irish took the lead for good midway through the third period after thwarting a fake punt by Miami and then held on down the stretch.

Though Walsh threw for 424 yards, the stingy Irish front line limited the ‘Canes to 57 rushing yards.

The season finale found the 10-0 and top-ranked Irish underdogs against second-rated and also unbeaten USC in the Los Angeles Coliseum. Again, it was defense that dominated for Notre Dame in a 27-10 victory. Stams had nine tackles, two and a half sacks and a fumble recovery and made life miserable for Trojan standout Rodney Peete. Cornerback Stan Smagala ran an interception back 64 yards for a 20-7 halftime lead after Rice had skirted left end for 65 yards for the first points of the game.

The Irish prevailed despite going 29 minutes in the second and third periods combined without a first down — and in spite of the fact leading rusher Tony Brooks and leading receiver Watters, both sophomores, were suspended the day before the game.

Notre Dame met third-ranked and unbeaten West Virginia in the Fiesta Bowl in hopes of claiming the championship — and the Irish rode early leads of 16-0 and 23-3 to an eventual 34-21 victory, banking on another staunch defensive effort.

Rice ran for 75 yards and completed seven throws for 213 more yards. Meanwhile, Stams had two sacks on his way to the defensive MVP award, and the Irish dominated a heralded Mountaineer offensive line that had been one of the main reasons West Virginia had never trailed in a game all season. The more physical Notre Dame team

1988 — 12-0-0 u “If you look at it on paper, there is no justification for Notre Dame to be rated in the top 20.”

— Irish head coach Lou Holtz in the preseason u “If we are number one, I don't care who is number two.”

— Irish coach Lou Holtz u “I was so tired, I was wondering if we’d ever get off the field.”

— Defensive End Frank Stams after the USC game u “I think this team is underrated even if we are No. 1. I've read articles that people have sent to me all year saying we were lucky against this team or that. Our football team is prettier than I am, but that’s about it.

We don't play pretty all the time, but we sure play together as a team.”

— Irish coach Lou Holtz u “The poll is great and it creates a tremendous amount of interest. But I only pay attention to the last one. It's amazing. Here we are number one and I'm scared to death of a team that hasn't won a game.”

— Irish coach Lou Holtz u “I’m exactly the same today as when I woke up yesterday. The players are the same. We're not bigger.

We're not stronger. We're not faster. We're not going to change our uniforms. If you start worrying about No. 1 and try to defend it, the pressure would be tremendous.”

— Irish coach Lou Holtz u “Winning the national championship was never in my thoughts. I have been asked the question did I ever dream about winning the national championship.

“Yeah, you dream about it, but I never really though that it would happen to me. I never thought I would coach a national championship team. It still hasn't sunk in on me yet.”

— Irish coach Lou Holtz u “We’re going on a mission this year, a couple of weeks of sacrifice for something that we’re going to be able to enjoy and celebrate the rest of our lives. That’s a small price to pay.”

— Senior tailback Mark Green

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knocked quarterback Major Harris out of the contest early due to a bruised shoulder and limited the potent Mountaineer ground game to 108 yards.

Holtz’s final pronouncement: “This team will go down as a great football team because nobody proved otherwise.”

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Heisman Trophy Notre Dame has had a player finish among the top 10 in 1943 — QB Angelo Bertelli the Heisman voting in 37 of the 78 years the award has been 1947 — QB John Lujack presented. In addition to the seven winners, Notre Dame has 1949 — E Leon Hart had four players finish second (Bertelli in ’41, Joe Theismann in 1953 — HB John Lattner ’70, Raghib Ismail in ’90 and Manti Te’o in ‘12), six finish third 1956 — QB Paul Hornung (Bill Shakespeare in ’35, Lujack in ’46, Nick Eddy in ’66, Terry 1964 — QB John Huarte Hanratty in ’68, Ken MacAfee in ’77, Brady Quinn in ‘06), five 1987 — FL Tim Brown finish fourth (Creighton Miller in ’43, Ralph Guglielmi in ’54, Tom Clements in ’74, Tony Rice in ’89, Brady Quinn in ‘05) and seven finish fifth (Bob Williams in ’49, Lattner in ’52, Hornung in ’55, Jack Snow in ’64, Ross Browner in ’77, Vagas Ferguson in ’79, Reggie Brooks in ’92).

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The John W. Heisman Memorial Trophy Award is presented each year to the outstanding college football player by the Downtown Athletic Club of New York.

First known as the D.A.C. Trophy, the award was renamed in 1936 for John W. Heisman, the first athletic director of the Downtown Athletic Club, a football player at Penn and Brown and a coach for 36 years including tours of duty at Auburn, Oberlin, Clemson, Akron, Penn, Rice, Washington and Jefferson and Georgia Tech.

The bronze trophy was sculpted by Frank Eliscu, with the help of Notre Dame Four Horseman Jim Crowley — whose Fordham players posed as models.

Since the inception of the Heisman Trophy in 1935, seven Notre Dame players have won the award:

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B ertelli

Lujack

Hart

Lattner

Hornung

Huarte

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1974 Archie Griffin, Ohio State 1975 Archie Griffin, Ohio State 1976 Tony Dorsett, Pittsburgh 1977 Earl Campbell, Texas 1978 Billy Sims, Oklahoma 1979 Charles White, USC 1980 George Rogers, South Carolina 1981 Marcus Allen, USC 1982 Herschel Walker, Georgia 1983 Mike Rozier, Nebraska 1984 Doug Flutie, Boston College 1985 Bo Jackson, Auburn 1986 Vinny Testaverde, Miami 1987 Tim Brown, Notre Dame 1988 Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State 1989 Andre Ware, Houston 1990 Ty Detmer, Brigham Young 1991 Desmond Howard, Michigan 1992 Gino Torretta, Miami 1993 Charlie Ward, Florida State 1994 Rashaan Salaam, Colorado 1995 Eddie George, Ohio State 1996 Danny Wuerffel, Florida 1997 Charles Woodson, Michigan 1998 Ricky Williams, Texas 1999 Ron Dayne, Wisconsin 2000 Chris Weinke, Florida State 2001 Eric Crouch, Nebraska 2002 Carson Palmer, USC 2003 Jason White, Oklahoma 2004 Matt Leinart, USC 2005 Vacant 2006 Troy Smith, Ohio State 2007 Tim Tebow, Florida 2008 Sam Bradford, Oklahoma 2009 Mark Ingram, Alabama 2010 Cam Newton, Auburn 2011 Robert Griffin III, Baylor 2012 Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M

Tom Clements (4th) Steve Niehaus (12th) None Ken MacAfee (3rd), Ross Browner (5th) None Vagas Ferguson (5th) None None None Allen Pinkett (16th) None Allen Pinkett (8th) None None None Tony Rice (4th), Raghib Ismail (tie for 10th) Raghib Ismail (2nd) None Reggie Brooks (5th) None None None None None None None None None None None None Brady Quinn (4th) Brady Quinn (3rd) None None Golden Tate (10th) None None Manti Te’o (2nd)

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Bill Shakespeare (3rd) None None Whitey Beinor (9th) None None Angelo Bertelli (2nd) Angelo Bertelli (6th) Creighton Miller (4th), Jim White (9th) Bob Kelly (6th) Frank Dancewicz (6th) John Lujack (3rd) None None Bob Williams (5th), Emil Sitko (8th) Bob Williams (6th) None John Lattner (5th) None Ralph Guglielmi (4th) Paul Hornung (5th) None None Nick Pietrosante (10th) Monty Stickles (9th) None None None None Jack Snow (5th) Bill Wolski (11th) Nick Eddy (3rd), Terry Hanratty (6th) Terry Hanratty (9th) Terry Hanratty (3rd) Mike McCoy (6th) Joe Theismann (2nd) Walt Patulski (9th) None None

History and records

Jay Berwanger, Chicago Larry Kelley, Yale Clint Frank, Yale Davey O’Brien, TCU Nile Kinnick, Iowa Tom Harmon, Michigan Bruce Smith, Minnesota Frank Sinkwich, Georgia Angelo Bertelli, Notre Dame Les Horvath, Ohio State Doc Blanchard, Army Glenn Davis, Army John Lujack, Notre Dame Doak Walker, SMU Leon Hart, Notre Dame Vic Janowicz, Ohio State Dick Kazmaier, Princeton Billy Vessels, Oklahoma John Lattner, Notre Dame Alan Ameche, Wisconsin Hopalong Cassady, Ohio State Paul Hornung, Notre Dame John David Crow, Texas A&M Pete Dawkins, Army Bill Cannon, LSU Joe Bellino, Navy Ernie Davis, Syracuse Terry Baker, Oregon State Roger Staubach, Navy John Huarte, Notre Dame Mike Garrett, USC Steve Spurrier, Florida Gary Beban, UCLA O.J. Simpson, USC Steve Owens, Oklahoma Jim Plunkett, Stanford Pat Sullivan, Auburn Johnny Rodgers, Nebraska John Cappelletti, Penn State

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1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973

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Heisman Trophy Winners

Below are all 77 Heisman winners (and 2005 vacancy), plus Notre Dame players who placed in the voting:

171 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

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1941 1942 1943 TOTAL

Angelo Bertelli, 1943

John Lujack, 1947

Leon Hart, 1949

6-1, 173, Quarterback Cathedral High School Springfield, MA

6-0, 180, Quarterback Connellsville High School Connellsville, PA

6-4, 245, Right End Turtle Creek High School Turtle Creek, PA

Att. Comp. Yds. TD Pct. 123 70 1027 8 .569 159 72 1039 10 .453 36 25 512 10 .694 318 167 2578 28 .525

1943 1946 1947 TOTAL

’43 Heisman Voting

Att. Comp. Yds. TD Pct. 71 34 525 4 .479 100 49 778 6 .490 109 61 777 9 .560 280 144 2080 19 .514

TC Yds. TD 46 191 0 23 108 1 12 139 1 81 438 2

’47 Heisman Voting

1. Angelo Bertelli, Notre Dame (648) 2. Bob O’Dell, Pennsylvania (177) 3. Otto Graham, Northwestern (140) 4. Creighton Miller, Notre Dame (134) 5. Eddie Prokop, Georgia Tech (85) 6. Hal Hamburg, Navy (73) 7. Bill Daley, Michigan (71) 8. Tony Butkovich, Purdue (65) 9. Jim White, Notre Dame (52)

1. John Lujack, Notre Dame (742) 2. Bob Chappuis, Michigan (555) 3. Doak Walker, SMU (196) 5. Harry Gilmer, Alabama (115) 4. Charley Conerly, Mississippi (186) 6. Bobby Layne, Texas (74) 7. Chuck Bednarik, Penn (65) 8. Bill Swiacki, Columbia (61)

Frank Leahy’s switch to the T-formation starting in 1942 made a star of Bertelli and helped him win the Heisman Trophy as a senior despite playing in only six of Notre Dame’s 10 games.

Bertelli’s Irish career began as a single-wing tailback in 1941 as his 1,027 passing yards (and a .569 completion percentage that led the nation) propelled his team to a 9-0-1 record. As a junior, he switched to quarterback in the T and ended up throwing for another 1,039 yards and 10 touchdowns. In a 27-10 win over Stanford that year, he threw four touchdown passes and completed a record 10 straight passes. Runner-up to Minnesota’s Bruce Smith for the Heisman as a sophomore and sixth as a junior behind winner Frank Sinkwich of Georgia, Bertelli’s play enabled Notre Dame to average 43.5 points in its first six games in ’43 before the Marine Corps called him into service. Still, he threw 10 scoring passes in those six contests and helped Notre Dame claim the national title despite a final-game loss to Great Lakes while Bertelli was in boot camp. He played three seasons with Los Angeles and Chicago in the All-America Football Conference before a knee injury ended his career. Bertelli ran a beverage distributorship in Clifton, N.J. He joined the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame in 1972. Bertelli died on June 26, 1999.

Lujack took over at quarterback for Notre Dame as a sophomore in 1943 when Angelo Bertelli joined the Marines - and he ended up helping the Irish to three national titles and establishing a reputation as one of the great T-formation signal callers in college football history. In his initial start, versus Army in ’43, he threw for two scores, ran for another and intercepted a pass in a 26-0 victory. He spent nearly three years of his life in the Navy but returned in time to earn consensus All-America honors as a junior and senior on Notre Dame teams in 1946 and ’47 that did not lose a game. No slouch as a runner (he also played halfback as a sophomore), Lujack also punted - and probably made his greatest individual play on defense. He preserved a scoreless tie in ’46 between the second-ranked Irish and top-ranked Army by making a touchdown-saving tackle of Cadet fullback Doc Blanchard from his defensive back position. As a junior, he finished third in the Heisman voting behind Army’s Glenn Davis. As a senior, he earned the Associated Press male athlete of the year award. Lujack played four years with the Chicago Bears, leading the team in scoring each year, tying a record with eight interceptions as a rookie, throwing for a record 468 yards in one game in ’49 and playing in the NFL Pro Bowl his last two seasons. An Irish backfield coach for two years following his retirement in ’52, Lujack then ran an automobile dealership in Davenport, Iowa, until he retired in 1988. He was elected to the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame in 1960. Lujack has made several donations to the University to establish an academic scholarship endowment.

1946 1947 1948 1949 TOTAL

Rec. Yds. Avg. TD TC Yds. TD 5 107 21.4 1 0 0 0 9 156 17.3 3 0 0 0 16 231 14.4 4 4 39 1 19 257 13.5 5 18 73 0 49 751 15.3 13 22 112 1

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’49 Heisman Voting 1. Leon Hart, Notre Dame (995) 2. Charlie Justice, North Carolina (272) 3. Doak Walker, SMU (229) 4. Arnold Galiffa, Army (196) 5. Bob Williams, Notre Dame (189) 6. Eddie LeBaron, Pacific (122) 7. Clayton Tonnemaker, Minnesota (81) 8. Emil Sitko, Notre Dame (79) Hart and Larry Kelley of Yale (the ’36 winner) rank as the only linemen ever to win the Heisman Trophy. Joining Irish teammate and tackle Jim Martin as the last of the two-way players with the advent of two-platoon football, Hart gained a reputation as an outstanding blocker and superb rusher on defense in addition to his estimable pass-catching skills. A four-time letter-winner, Hart never played on the losing side during his years in a Notre Dame uniform as the Irish went 36-0-2 and claimed three national championships. He became a three-time first-team All-American and a consensus choice as a junior and senior. In 1949 he was voted the Associated Press male athlete of the year, outpointing such famous names as Jackie Robinson and Sam Snead. He also received the Maxwell Award as top collegiate player in 1949. A mechanical engineering major, Hart called defensive signals and often played fullback as a senior to confuse defenses. He went on to play eight seasons with the Detroit Lions, helping the team to three NFL titles and earning all-pro honors on both offense and defense in 1951. Moving to Birmingham, Mich., Hart headed up a variety of business enterprises, including the manufacture of tire-balancing equipment. He was elected to the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame in 1973. Hart’s son Kevin played for the Irish from 197779 and his grandson, Brendan, also played for the Irish. Leon Hart died on Sept. 24, 2002.

172 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Heisman Trophy Paul Hornung, 1956

John Huarte, 1964

6-1, 190, Right Halfback Fenwick High School Chicago, IL

6-2, 205, Quarterback Flaget High School Louisville, KY

6-0, 180, Quarterback Mater Dei High School Santa Ana, CA

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John Lattner, 1953

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Att. Yds. Avg. 68 341 5.0 148 732 4.9 134 651 4.9 350 1724 4.9

TD 6 5 9 20

Rec. Yds. Avg. 8 157 19.6 17 252 14.8 14 204 14.6 39 613 15.7

KO Ret. Yds. P Ret. Yds. Int. Yds. 0 0 10 91 5 66 1951 1952 3 45 7 113 4 58 1953 8 321 10 103 4 4 TOTAL 11 366 27 307 13 128

’53 Heisman Voting

’56 Heisman Voting

Comp. Int. 4 0 20 0 114 11 138 11

Yds. TD Pct. 38 0 .500 243 1 .476 2062 16 .556 2343 17 .541

TC Yds. TD 3 -14 0 11 -53 0 37 7 3 51 -60 3

’64 Heisman Voting 1. John Huarte, Notre Dame (1,026) 2. Jerry Rhome, Tulsa (952) 3. Dick Butkus, Illinois (505) 4. Bob Timberlake, Michigan (361) 5. Jack Snow, Notre Dame (187) 6. Tucker Frederickson, Auburn (184) 7. Craig Morton, California (181) 8. Steve DeLong, Tennessee (176) 9. Cosmo Iacavazzi, Princeton (165) 10. Brian Piccolo, Wake Forest (124) Huarte’s Heisman Trophy victory ranks as one of the biggest upsets in the history of the award considering he missed much of his sophomore season due to injury and didn’t even play enough as a junior to win a monogram. Behind the aerial efforts of Huarte and fellow Californian Jack Snow (he caught 60 passes that year for 1,114 yards and a record nine touchdowns), Ara Parseghian in his first year turned Notre Dame from a 2-7 team in ’63 into a 9-1 squad that came within minutes of the national title. Huarte threw for 270 yards in the ’64 opening-game upset of Wisconsin including TD tosses of 61 and 42 yards to Snow - and ended up finishing the year ranked third nationally in total offense (2,069 yards). He set 12 Irish records that year, and also earned back of the year and player of the year honors from United Press International. A second-round draft pick of the New York Jets, Huarte played sparingly in the pro ranks for eight years with Boston, Philadelphia, Minnesota, Kansas City and Chicago - prior to retiring from the World Football League Memphis entry in 1975. Huarte was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2005.

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

University and media information

An outstanding all-around athlete who played quarterback, left halfback, fullback and safety, Hornung remains the only player from a losing team (Notre Dame finished 2-8 in ’56) ever to win the Heisman Trophy. As a sophomore, Hornung served as the backup fullback and also averaged 6.1 points per contest while earning a basketball monogram. As a junior, he finished fourth nationally in total offense with 1,215 yards and fifth in the Heisman voting behind Ohio State’s Hopalong Cassady. Hornung ran for one score, threw for another and intercepted two passes in a victory over fourth-ranked Navy - and then brought the Irish from behind against Iowa with a TD pass and game-winning field goal in the final minutes. In a loss to USC, he threw and ran for 354 yards, an NCAA high that year. As a senior, he ranked second nationally in total offense (1,337 yards), accounted for more than half the Irish scoring-and converted 67 times on either third or fourth down as a junior and senior combined. A bonus pick of the Green Bay Packers, he led the NFL in scoring in 1959, ’60 and ’61.

He retired after the ’66 season, as physical problems kept him from joining New Orleans as an expansion pick. Hornung joined the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame in 1985 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986.

Att. 8 42 205 255

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Lattner claimed the Heisman Trophy in 1953 during his senior year - in the second-closest Heisman balloting in history despite the fact he didn’t lead the Irish in rushing, passing, receiving or scoring. A jack of all trades who barely nosed out Minnesota’s Paul Giel for the award, Lattner benefitted from helping Leahy’s final Notre Dame team to a 9-0-1 record that earned the Irish national title recognition from all selectors but the two wire services (they named unbeaten Maryland).

He received the Maxwell Award as the top collegiate player as both a junior and senior and finished fifth in the Heisman voting as a junior behind Oklahoma’s Billy Vessels.

A consensus All-American as both a junior and senior on offense and defense, he made his mark by running, catching and punting the football, while also returning punts and kickoffs and intercepting 13 career passes. He established a record for all-purpose yards from rushing, receiving and runbacks - a mark that stood until Vagas Ferguson broke it in 1979. He finished with 321 kickoff return yards on only eight returns (two for touchdowns) as a senior. Lattner played one year with the Pittsburgh Steelers before entering the service and suffering a career-ending knee injury in a military game.

A former restaurant owner in Chicago, he now is an executive for a business forms company. Lattner was elected to the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame in 1979.

1. Paul Hornung, Notre Dame (1,066) 2. John Majors, Tennessee (994) 3. Tom McDonald, Oklahoma (973) 4. Gerry Tubbs, Oklahoma (724) 5. Jimmy Brown, Syracuse (561) 6. Ron Kramer, Michigan (518) 7. John Brodie, Stanford (281) 8. Jim Parker, Ohio State (248) 9. Kenny Ploen, Iowa (150) 10. Jon Arnett, USC (128)

1962 1963 1964 TOTAL

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1. John Lattner, Notre Dame (1,850) 2. Paul Giel, Minnesota (1,794) 3. Paul Cameron, UCLA (444) 4. Bernie Faloney, Maryland (258) 5. Bob Garrett, Stanford (231) 6. Alan Ameche, Wisconsin (211) 7. J.C. Caroline, Illinois (193) 8. J.D. Roberts, Oklahoma (108) 9. Lamar McHan, Arkansas (78)

Att. Comp. Int. Yds. TD TC Yds. Avg. 159 6.9 1954 19 5 1 36 0 23 103 46 10 743 9 92 472 5.1 1955 1956 111 59 13 917 3 94 420 4.5 TOTAL 233 110 24 1696 12 209 1051 5.0

Rec. Yds. Avg. P Ret. Yds. KO Ret. Yds. Int. Yds.

1954 0 0 0.0 1 6 1 58 3 94 1955 0 0 0.0 0 0 6 109 5 59 1956 3 26 8.7 4 63 16 496 2 59 TOTAL 3 26 8.7 5 69 23 663 10 212

TD PAT FG Pts 1954 2 6 0 18 1955 6 5 2 47 1956 7 14 0 56 TOTAL 15 25 2 121

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1951 1952 1953 TOTAL

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Heisman Trophy Tim Brown, 1987

1986 1987 TOTAL

6-0, 195, Flanker Woodrow Wilson High School Dallas, TX G-GS Time Rec. Yds. 1984 11-4 112:44 28 340 1985 10-10 158:46 25 397 1986 11-10 235:08 45 910 1987 11-11 232:25 39 846 TOTAL 43-35 739:03 137 2,493

Avg. TD 12.1 1 15.9 3 20.2 5 21.7 3 18.2 12

1984 1985 1986 1987 TOTAL

TD 0 1 2 1 4

LG 14 18 16 31 31

TD 0 1 2 0 3

LG 25 93 96 36 96

TC 1 4 59 34 98

Yds. Avg. 14 14.0 30 7.5 254 4.3 144 4.2 442 4.5

KO Ret. Yds. Avg. 1984 7 121 17.3 1985 14 338 24.1 1986 25 698 27.9 1987 23 456 19.8 TOTAL 69 1,613 23.4

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LG 29 49 84 57 84

P Ret. Yds. 2 75 34 401 36 476

Avg. TD LG 37.5 0 56 11.8 3 74 13.2 3 74

All-Purpose Yards (Rushing, Receiving, All Returns)

Att. Yds. Avg./Play TD Avg./Game 1984 36 475 13.2 1 43.1 1985 43 765 17.8 5 76.5 1986 131 1,937 14.8 9 176.1 1987 130 1,847 14.2 7 167.9 TOTAL 340 5,024 14.8 22 116.8

’87 Heisman Voting 1. Tim Brown, Notre Dame (1,442) 2. Don McPherson, Syracuse (831) 3. Gordie Lockbaum, Holy Cross (657) 4. Lorenzo White, Michigan State (632) 5. Craig Heyward, Pittsburgh (170) 6. Chris Spielman, Ohio State (110) 7. Thurman Thomas, Oklahoma State (99) 8. Gaston Green, UCLA (73) 9. Emmitt Smith, Florida (70) 10. Bobby Humphrey, Alabama (63)

Brown burst onto the scene as a junior with a scintillating season-ending performance in a come-from-behind upset of USC, then used back-to-back punt returns for touchdowns in an early-season ’87 game against Michigan State to cement his Heisman bid. Listed as a flanker, Brown utilized his ability as a pass receiver, rusher out of a full-house backfield and punt and kickoff returner to rank third nationally in all-purpose yardage as a junior (176.5 per game) and sixth as a senior (167.9). He finished his junior campaign with 254 all-purpose yards in the 38-37 win at USC (including a 56-yard punt return that set up the winning field goal), then returned punts for 66 and 71 yards for a pair of touchdowns in an early romp over eventual Big Ten and Rose Bowl champion Michigan State. Brown finished his career as Notre Dame’s all-time leader in pass reception yards (2493) while also returning six kicks for touchdowns (three punts, three kickoffs). Despite constant double and triple coverage as a senior, he earned a reputation as the most dangerous player in college football.

Brown was a first-round pick of the Los Angeles Raiders (sixth player chosen overall) in the ’88 NFL draft. He was selected to play in the NFL Pro Bowl following the seasons of 1988, ’91, ’93, ’94, ’95, ’96 and ’97, ’99, 2000, 2001 and 2002. He also played in his first Super Bowl in 2003. The original “Mr. Raider” signed a one-day contract with Oakland to retire as a Raider in July 2005. Brown was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend in 2009.

Notre D ame's seven Heisman Trophy winners gathered in D ecemb er '87 in New York the night b efore Tim B rown was presented with his award. The Irish honorees are (from left) John Lujack, 1947; Angelo B ertelli, 1943; Leon Hart, 1949; Tim B rown, 1987; Paul Hornung, 1956; John Huarte, 1964 and John Lattner, 1953.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Consensus All-Americans

History and records University and media information

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

Players 81 71 59 65 61 52 45 46 42 37

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Todd Lyght was named a consensus All-American in b oth 1989 and 1990. Lyght is one of only 16 Irish players to earn consensus honors twice in his career. (Photo b y Vince Wehb y)

Rank School Selections 1. Notre Dame 97 2. USC 80 3. Ohio State 78 Michigan 78 5. Oklahoma 75 6. Alabama 55 7. Nebraska 54 8. Texas 53 9. Pittsburgh 49 10. Penn State 40

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Here’s a look at the top 10 Division I-A schools in terms of consensus All-American players.

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Anderson, Eddie (Mason City, IA) ............................................................................................1921 Arrington, Dick (Erie, PA)...........................................................................................................1965 Beinor, Ed (Harvey, IL)................................................................................................................1938 *Bertelli, Angelo (Springfield, MA)...........................................................................................1943 Boeringer, Art (Bud) (St. Paul, MN)...........................................................................................1926 Bradley, Luther (Muncie, IN).....................................................................................................1977 *Brown, Tim (Dallas, TX) ..........................................................................................................1987 *Browner, Ross (Warren, OH)..............................................................................................1976-77 Burris, Jeff (Rock Hill, SC).........................................................................................................1993 *Cannon, Jack (Columbus, OH).................................................................................................1929 *Carideo, Frank (Vernon, NY)...............................................................................................1929-30 *Casper, Dave (Chilton, WI)......................................................................................................1973 *Connor, George (Chicago, IL) .............................................................................................1946-47 Crable, Bob (Cincinnati, OH).................................................................................................1980-81 *Crowley, Jim (Green Bay, WI) ................................................................................................1924 Demmerle, Pete (New Canaan, CT)..........................................................................................1974 DiNardo, Gerry (Howard Beach, NY)........................................................................................1974 DiNardo, Larry (Howard Beach, NY) ........................................................................................1970 Dorais, Gus (Chippewa Falls, WI).............................................................................................1913 *Dove, Bob (Youngstown, OH) ............................................................................................1941-42 Ecuyer, Al (New Orleans, LA)....................................................................................................1957 Eddy, Nick (Lafayette, CA).........................................................................................................1966 Ellis, Clarence (Grand Rapids, MI)............................................................................................1971 Ferguson, Vagas (Richmond, IN)...............................................................................................1979 Filley, Pat (South Bend, IN) .......................................................................................................1943 *Fischer, Bill (Chicago, IL).....................................................................................................1947-48 Gatewood, Tom (Baltimore, MD)..............................................................................................1970 *Gipp, George (Laurium, MI).....................................................................................................1920 Golic, Bob (Willowick, OH) .......................................................................................................1978 *Groom, Jerry (Des Moines, IA)................................................................................................1950 *Guglielmi, Ralph (Columbus, OH)............................................................................................1954 Hanratty, Terry (Butler, PA)........................................................................................................1968

*Hart, Leon (Turtle Creek, PA)..............................................................................................1948-49 *Hornung, Paul (Louisville, KY).................................................................................................1955 *Huarte, John (Anaheim, CA)...................................................................................................1964 Huffman, Dave (Dallas, TX) ......................................................................................................1978 Hunter, Art (Akron, OH)..............................................................................................................1953 Ismail, Raghib (Wilkes-Barre, PA).............................................................................................1990 Jurkovic, Mirko (Calumet City, IL).............................................................................................1991 Kunz, George (Arcadia, CA) ......................................................................................................1968 Kurth, Joe (Madison, WI)..........................................................................................................1932 *Lattner, John (Chicago, IL) .................................................................................................1952-53 *Layden, Elmer (Davenport, IA) ................................................................................................1924 *Lujack, John (Connellsville, PA).........................................................................................1946-47 Lyght, Todd (Flint, MI)...........................................................................................................1989-90 *Lynch, Jim (Lima, OH)..............................................................................................................1966 *MacAfee, Ken (Brockton, MA)...........................................................................................1976-77 Marx, Greg (Redford, MI)..........................................................................................................1972 McCoy, Mike (Erie, PA)..............................................................................................................1969 *Miller, Creighton (Wilmington, DE)........................................................................................1943 *Millner, Wayne (Salem, MA) .................................................................................................1935 Niehaus, Steve (Cincinnati, OH)................................................................................................1975 *Page, Alan (Canton, OH) .........................................................................................................1966 Patulski, Walt (Liverpool, NY) ..................................................................................................1971 Rassas, Nick (Winnetka, IL).......................................................................................................1965 Regner, Tom (Kenosha, WI) .....................................................................................................1966 Robinson, Jack (Huntington, NY) .............................................................................................1934 Rydzewski, Frank (Chicago, IL)..................................................................................................1917 Samardzija, Jeff (Valparaiso, IN)..............................................................................................2005 Schoen, Tom (Euclid, OH) .........................................................................................................1967 *Schwartz, Marchy (Bay St. Louis, MS) .............................................................................1930-31 Scully, John (Huntington, NY)...................................................................................................1980 *Sitko, Emil (Fort Wayne, IN) ..............................................................................................1948-49 *Smith, John (Hartford, CT) ......................................................................................................1927 Snow, Jack (Long Beach, CA)...................................................................................................1964 Stams, Frank (Akron, OH)..........................................................................................................1988 Stickles, Monty (Poughkeepsie, NY).........................................................................................1959 Stonebreaker, Michael (River Ridge, LA)...........................................................................1988, 90 *Stuhldreher, Harry (Massillon, OH).........................................................................................1924 Sweeney, Chuck (Bloomington, IL)...........................................................................................1937 Tate, Golden (Hendersonville, TN)............................................................................................2009 Taylor, Aaron (Concord, CA).................................................................................................1992-93 Taylor, Bobby (Longview, TX)....................................................................................................1994 *Te’o, Manti (Laie, HI)...............................................................................................................2012 Townsend, Mike (Hamilton, OH)...............................................................................................1973 Walton, Shane (San Diego, CA)................................................................................................2002 White, Jim (Edgewater, NJ)......................................................................................................1943 *Williams, Bob (Baltimore, MD)...............................................................................................1949 *Yarr, Tommy (Dabob, WA)......................................................................................................1931 Yonakor, John (Dorchester, MA)...............................................................................................1943 *Zorich, Chris (Chicago, IL)...................................................................................................1989-90 * indicates unanimous selection

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Players accorded the majority of votes at their positions by selectors are designated consensus All-Americans. Current teams utilized in designation of consensus selections are those chosen by Football Writers Association of America, American Football Coaches Association, Sporting News, Walter Camp Football Foundation and Associated Press. In previous years, different combinations of agencies and magazines have been used to select the consensus All-Americans.

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All-Americans Ever since quarterback Gus Dorais became Notre Dame’s initial firstteam All-America pick in 1913, Irish players have been honored as firstteam All-America selections on 188 occasions. Recognition of at least one All-America second team has been received by Notre Dame players on 84 other occasions.

The NCAA recognizes members of a consensus All-America team each season — with 97 of those selections having worn a Notre Dame uniform. Notre Dame has had 81 different players earn the consensus designation, more than any other school. Notre Dame has produced at least one consensus All-American in 30 of the last 44 seasons. In fact, over one period Notre Dame had a consensus selection in 17 straight years - including all 11 years under Ara Parseghian and all six under Dan Devine - from 1964 through 1981.

The NCAA also recognizes first-team All-Americans chosen on a unanimous basis. Notre Dame has had 33 unanimous choices, more than any other university.

1903 C Louis Salmon, FB 3 1909 C Harry Miller, HB 3 1913 M INS C Gus Dorais, QB 1 1 Ray Eichenlaub, FB 2 Knute Rockne, E 3 1916 M INS C Stan Cofall, HB 1 1 Charlie Bachman, G 2 1917 NEA INS C Frank Rydzewski, C 1 1 2 1920 M NEA INS C George Gipp, HB 1 1 1 1 Roger Kiley, E 1 1921 NEA INS C FBW Roger Kiley, E 1 1 2 2 Eddie Anderson, E 2 1 Hunk Anderson, G 1 1 Johnny Mohardt, HB 2 Paul Castner, HB 2 Buck Shaw, T 2 1922 INS C Ed DeGree, G 1 Paul Castner, FB 3 1923 INS C Don Miller, HB 1 2 Elmer Layden, FB Harvey Brown, G 2 1924 LIB NEA INS C AA FBW Harry Stuhldreher, QB 1 1 1 1 1 Jim Crowley, HB 1 1 2 1 1 Elmer Layden, FB 1 1 1 Adam Walsh, C 2 2 3 1926 AP UP NEA INS COL AA Art Boeringer, C 1 2 1 1 1 1 Christie Flanagan, HB 2 1927 AP UP NEA INS COL AA NA Christie Flanagan, HB 1 1 John Smith, G 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 John Polisky, T 2 1928 INS Fred Miller, T 1 1929 AP UP NEA INS COL AA NA †Frank Carideo, QB 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Jack Cannon, G 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ted Twomey, T 2 2 1930 AP UP NEA INS COL AA NA †Frank Carideo, QB 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Marchy Schwartz, HB 1 1 1 1 1 Marty Brill, HB 2 1 2 Joe Savoldi, FB 2 Bert Metzger, G 1 1 2 Tom Conley, E 2 2 2 Al Culver, T 2

1931 AP UP NEA INS COL AA NA LIB †Marchy Schwartz, HB 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Joe Kurth, T 2 1 1 2 1 1 Tommy Yarr, C 1 2 1 1 2 2 Nordy Hoffmann, G 1 2 2 2 1 1932 AP UP NEA INS COL AA NA LIB †Joe Kurth, T 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ed Krause, T 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 George Melinkovich, FB Ed Kosky, E 2 1934 AP UP AA NA Jack Robinson, C 2 2 1 1 1935 UP AA NA LIB SN Bill Shakespeare, HB 2 1 2 Wayne Millner, E 1 1 1 2 1 Andy Pilney, HB 2 1936 UP John Lautar, G 1 1937 AP UP NEA AA LIB NW Chuck Sweeney, E 1 1 1 Joe Beinor, T 1 1 2 1938 AP UP NEA INS COL AA SN LIB NW 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 †Joe Beinor, T 2 1 1 Earl Brown, E Jim McGoldrick, G 2 1939 AP UP NEA INS AA SN NW 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 Budd Kerr, E Milt Piepul, FB 2 1940 SN Milt Piepul, FB 2 1941 UP NEA INS COL AA LIB NW Bob Dove, E 1 1 1 1 1 Bernie Crimmins, G 2 2 2 1 1 1942 UP NEA AA SN N WL Angelo Bertelli, QB 2 1 1 Bob Dove, E 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 Harry Wright, G 2 1943 AP UP INS COL AA SN L Angelo Bertelli, QB 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Creighton Miller, HB 1 1 1 1 1 John Yonakor, E 1 1 1 1 Jim White, T 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 Pat Filley, G 2 1 1 Herb Coleman, C 2 1944 UP SN L Bob Kelly, HB 2 2 Pat Filley, G 2 2 1945 AP UP INS SN L FC FW John Mastrangelo, G 2 2 1 2 2 Frank Dancewicz, QB 2 2 2 2 2 2 1946 AP UP NEA INS COL AA SN L FC †John Lujack, QB 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 George Connor, T 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 John Mastrangelo, G 2 2 1 1 1 George Strohmeyer, C 2 1 1 1 2 1947 AP UP NEA INS COL AA SN L FC †John Lujack, QB 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 George Connor, T 3 1 2 1 1 1 1 Bill Fischer, G 1 1 1 2 1 1 3 Ziggy Czarobski, T 2 1 1 2 3 Leon Hart, E 1 1948 AP UP NEA INS COL AA SN L Bill Fischer, G 1 1 1 1 1 Leon Hart, E 3 1 1 1 1 1 Emil Sitko, FB 2 2 1 1 Marty Wendell, G 1 2 1949 AP UP NEA INS COL AA SN L †Emil Sitko, FB 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 †Leon Hart, E 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Bob Williams, QB 2 1 1 1 1 Jim Martin, T 1 2 1 1 2 2

1950 AP UP NEA SN L Bob Williams, QB 1 1 1 1 Jerry Groom, C 2 1 1 1 AP UP SN 1951 Bob Toneff, T 1 2 2 Jim Mutscheller, E 2 1952 AP UP NEA INS COL AA SN L †John Lattner, HB 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 Bob O’Neill, DE 1953 AP UP NEA INS COL AA SN L †John Lattner, HB 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Art Hunter, T 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 Don Penza, E 2 2 AP UP NEA INS COL AA SN L 1954 †Ralph Guglielmi, QB 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Frank Varrichione, T 3 2 2 1 Dan Shannon, E 2 1955 AP UP NEA INS COL AA SN L Paul Hornung, HB 1 1 1 1 1 Don Schaefer, FB 2 1 1 2 1 Pat Bisceglia, G 1 3 2 1956 AP UP NEA SN L Paul Hornung, QB 2 1 2 1 1 1957 AP UP INS SN Al Ecuyer, G 2 1 1 1 Nick Pietrosante, FB 3 3 1958 AP UP NEA FC SN L Nick Pietrosante, FB 3 3 2 1 2 1 Al Ecuyer, G 1 1 Monty Stickles, E 2 2 1 1959 AP UPI SN Monty Stickles, E 2 1 1 1960 T Myron Pottios, G 1 1961 UPI FC SN FN Nick Buoniconti, G 2 2 2 1 Angelo Dabiero, HB 3 1962 AP FN Jim Kelly, E 1 Daryle Lamonica, QB 3 1963 AP UPI FC FN Jim Kelly, E 1 1 1 Bob Lehmann, G 2 3 1964 AP UPI NEA FC SN L T CP FN John Huarte, QB 1 1 2 1 1 Jack Snow, E 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Jim Carroll, LB 2 3 1 1 1 2 Tony Carey, DB Kevin Hardy, DT 3 1965 AP UPI NEA FC SN L FN Dick Arrington, G 1 1 1 1 1 1 Nick Rassas, DB 1 1 1 1 1 1 Tom Regner, G 2 Jim Lynch, LB 2 1966 AP UPI NEA FC SN L T CP FN †Nick Eddy, HB 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 †Jim Lynch, LB 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Tom Regner, G 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Alan Page, DE 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Pete Duranko, DT 3 1 1 2 Kevin Hardy, DT 2 2 3 1 1 1 3 2 2 3 1 Jim Seymour, E Paul Seiler, T 3 2 George Goeddeke, C 3 2 3 3 Tom Schoen, DB 3 2 Larry Conjar, FB 3 3 3 1 Terry Hanratty, QB 3 3

176 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

All-Americans

University and media information

INS International News Service (merged with United Press in 1958 to form UPI) L Look (Football Writers Association of America selections 1946-70) LIB Lib erty (1924-25, 1931-41) M Frank Menke Syndicate (through 1920) NA North American Newspaper Alliance (1927-37) NEA Newspaper Enterprise Association (since 1917) NW Newsweek (1937-42) SI Sports Illustrated.com SN The Sporting News (since 1934) T Time UP United Press (merged with International News Service in 1958 to form UPI) UPI United Press International (1959-95; merger of INS and UP in 1958) WCF Walter Camp Football Foundation

History and records

AA All-America Board (1924-55) AP Associated Press (since 1925) C Walter Camp (in Harper’s Weekly 1897, in C ollier’s 1898-1924) COL C ollier’s (Walter Camp’s selections to 1925; Grantland Rice 1925-47; American Football Coaches Association 1948-56) CP Central Press (1963-70) CW C ollege & Pro Footb all Newsweekly (1977, 1982-present) ESPN, ESPN.com FBW Footb all World (1920-25) FC American Football Coaches Association (in Saturday E vening Post 1945-47, in C ollier’s 1948-56, sponsored by General Mills 195759, by Kodak from 1960-93 and by Schooner’s International in 1994) FN Footb all News FW Football Writers Association of America (in Look 1946-70)

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1994 AP UPI NEA FC SN FW FN WCF CW Bobby Taylor, CB 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 AP UPI NEA FC SN FW FN WCF CW 1995 Ryan Leahy, OG 3 Derrick Mayes, SE 3 2 Dusty Zeigler, OG 2 1996 AP NEA FC SN FW FN WCF CW Jeremy Akers, OG 2 1998 AP NEA FC SN FW FN WCF CW Mike Rosenthal, OT 2 2 2 1 2 Autry Denson, TB 2 2000 AP NEA FC SN FW FN WCF CW Anthony Denman, ILB 2 2 3 2 Mike Gandy, OG 3 2002 AP FW FC WCF SN ESPN †Shane Walton, CB 1 1 1 1 1 Jeff Faine, C 2 1 1 Courtney Watson, LB 2 3 1 3 Vontez Duff, CB 2005 AP FW FC WCF SN ESPN SI †Jeff Samardzija, WR 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 Brady Quinn, QB 3 3 Tom Zbikowski, S 2006 AP FW FC WCF SN ESPN SI Jeff Samardzija, WR 2 1 2 Brady Quinn, QB 2 2 Tom Zbikowski, S 3 2 John Carlson, TE 2 2009 AP FW FC WCF SN ESPN SI †Golden Tate, WR 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2010 AP FW FC WCF SN ESPN SI David Ruffer, K 2 Manti Te’o, LB 2 2011 AP FW FC WCF SN ESPN SI Tyler Eifert, TE 2 1 Manti Te’o, LB 2 2 2 2012 AP FW FC WCF SN ESPN SI †Manti Te’o, LB 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Tyler Eifert, TE 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 Stephon Tuitt, DE Zack Martin, OT 2 Braxston Cave, C 3 3 †Unanimous selection on official teams.

The Fighting Irish

1981 AP UPI NEA FC SN FW FN WCF Bob Crable, LB 1 1 1 1 1 1 John Krimm, CB 1 1 Dave Duerson, CB 3 1982 AP UPI NEA FC SN FW FN WCF CW Dave Duerson, FS 1 1 1 Tony Hunter, TE 1 Mark Zavagnin, LB 3 2 Mike Johnston, K 3 1983 AP UPI NEA FC SN FW FN WCF CW 2 2 1 1 Allen Pinkett, TB Larry Williams, OT 2 Mike Shiner, OT 1 1984 AP UPI NEA FC SN FW FN WCF CW Mark Bavaro, TE 1 Larry Williams, OG 3 2 3 Mike Gann, DT 2 Mike Kelley, C 2 1985 AP UPI NEA FC SN FW FN WCF CW Allen Pinkett, TB 1 Tim Scannell, OG 2 1986 AP UPI NEA FC SN FW FN WCF CW Tim Brown, FL 1 1 1 1 1 Wally Kleine, DT 2 Cedric Figaro, OLB 3 1987 AP UPI NEA FC SN FW FN WCF CW 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 †Tim Brown, FL 2 2 1 Chuck Lanza, C Ned Bolcar, LB 2 3 Cedric Figaro, LB 3 1988 AP UPI NEA FC SN FW FN WCF CW 1 1 2 2 1 2 Frank Stams, DE Andy Heck, OT 1 1 1 1 1 2 Michael Stonebreaker, LB 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 Chris Zorich, DT 1 3 Wes Pritchett, LB 2 Ricky Watters, FL 2 1989 AP UPI NEA FC SN FW FN WCF CW 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 †Todd Lyght, CB Chris Zorich, DT 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 Raghib Ismail, FL 1 2 1 1 1 1 Tony Rice, QB 1 Ned Bolcar, LB 2 2 2 2 Jeff Alm, DT Tim Grunhard, OG 2 1990 AP UPI NEA FC SN FW FN WCF CW †Raghib Ismail, FL 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 (3-KR) †Chris Zorich, DT 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 †Michael Stonebreaker, LB 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 Todd Lyght, CB 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 Mike Heldt, C 3 2 2 1 2 1991 AP UPI NEA FC SN FW FN WCF CW Mirko Jurkovic, OG 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Derek Brown, TE 1 3 1 Demetrius DuBose, LB 2 1 Jerome Bettis, FB 2 2 2 1992 AP UPI NEA FC SN FW FN WCF CW Aaron Taylor, OG 1 1 1 1 1 2 Reggie Brooks, TB 2 2 2 2 2 2 Rick Mirer, QB 2 Tom Carter, CB 3 3 Irv Smith, TE 2 Lindsay Knapp, OT 1 1993 AP UPI NEA FC SN FW FN WCF CW †Aaron Taylor, OT 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Jeff Burris, CB 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 Tim Ruddy, C 2 2 2 1 Bryant Young, DT 2 2 1 2 1 Bobby Taylor, FS 3 1 1 1 2 3

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1967 AP UPI FC SN L T CP Tom Schoen, DB 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Kevin Hardy, DE 1 1 1 1 2 Jim Seymour, E 1 1 Mike McGill, LB 2 1 John Pergine, LB 2 Dick Swatland, G 2 Jim Smithberger, DB 2 AP UPI NEA FC SN L T CP FN WCF 1968 George Kunz, T 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Terry Hanratty, QB 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Jim Seymour, E 2 1 1 1 2 1 1969 AP UPI NEA FC SN L T CP FN WCF †Mike McCoy, DT 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Jim Reilly, T 2 1 2 Larry DiNardo, G 3 1 2 1 Bob Olson, LB 2 2 Mike Oriard, C 2 AP UPI NEA FC SN L CP FN WCF 1970 Larry DiNardo, G 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Tom Gatewood, E 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 Clarence Ellis, DB 1 1 Joe Theismann, QB 1 2 2 2 1 1971 AP UPI NEA FC SN L T FN WCF †Walt Patulski, DE 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Clarence Ellis, DB 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Tom Gatewood, E 2 1 Mike Kadish, DT 1 1972 AP UPI NEA FC SN FW T FN WCF †Greg Marx, DT 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 John Dampeer, OT 1 1973 AP UPI NEA FC SN FW T FN WCF 2 1 1 1 1 1 Dave Casper, TE Mike Townsend, DB 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1974 AP UPI NEA FC SN FW T FN WCF Pete Demmerle, SE 1 1 1 1 1 Mike Fanning, DT 2 1 1 1 1 Gerry DiNardo, G 1 1 1 Tom Clements, QB 1 2 2 2 Greg Collins, LB Steve Niehaus, DT 1 Steve Sylvester, OT 3 3 1975 AP UPI NEA FC SN FW T FN WCF †Steve Niehaus, T 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ken MacAfee, TE 1 Luther Bradley, DB 1 1976 AP UPI NEA FC SN FW FN WCF †Ross Browner, DE 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ken MacAfee, TE 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 Luther Bradley, DB Willie Fry, DE 2 1977 AP UPI NEA FC SN FW FN WCF CW †Ross Browner, DE 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 †Ken MacAfee, TE 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Luther Bradley, DB 2 1 2 1 1 1 Ernie Hughes, G 2 2 Bob Golic, MG 2 2 2 Willie Fry, DE 2 Ted Burgmeier, DB 2 1978 AP UPI NEA FC SN FW FN WCF 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 †Bob Golic, LB Dave Huffman, C 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1979 AP UPI NEA FC SN FW FN WCF Vagas Ferguson, HB 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 Tim Foley, OT 2 1 1 1 2 Bob Crable, LB 3 3 1980 AP UPI NEA FC SN FW FN WCF †John Scully, C 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Bob Crable, LB 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Scott Zettek, DE 1 1 Harry Oliver, K 3

177 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

College Football Hall Of Fame The National Football Foundation each year honors former college football players and coaches who rank among the greats in the game and inducts them into its Hall of Fame.

Since inductions began in 1951, 44 former Notre Dame players and six former coaches have been honored as Hall of Fame enshrinees — more than the number provided by any other institution.

The most recent Notre Dame inductee was Dave Casper. The 1973 consensus All-American is one of 14 former college players and three coaches named to the 2012 College Football Hall of Fame Class. The ‘12 class was inducted at the 55th annual awards dinner on Dec. 4, 2012, at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. The players and coaches were enshrined in Atlanta in the summer of 2013.

Born in Bemidji, Minn., Casper served as co-captain of the 1973 Notre Dame team that finished 11-0 and won the national title on a consensus basis after a 24-23 victory over top-rated and unbeaten Alabama in the Sugar Bowl. He caught three passes for 75 yards in that contest.

Casper played his first two seasons at offensive left tackle in 1971 and ‘72 (he started final four games as a sophomore, then won honorable mention All-America honors in 1972 from Associated Press), then switched to tight end as a senior. Former Irish coach Ara Parseghian called Casper the best athlete he ever coached.

Casper finished with 21 career catches for 335 yards and four touchdowns, with all but two of those receptions coming in his senior campaign in ‘73. He was a participant in the 1974 College All-Star Game and the Hula Bowl. Selected Notre Dame’s offensive MVP in ‘73, he also played earlier in his Notre Dame career as a linebacker, defensive tackle and split end.

In 1973, Casper earned first-team All-America recognition from United Press International, the American Football Coaches Association, Newspaper Enterprise Association, Football Writers Association of America and the Walter Camp Football Foundation - plus second-team honors from AP. In 2003 the Walter Camp Football Foundation named him its Alumnus of the Year.

A standout in the classroom, Casper earned postgraduate scholarships from the NCAA and the National Football Foundation after the 1973 season. The NCAA presented him its prestigious Silver Anniversary Award in 1999 for career achievements.

With a 3.6 grade-point average, he earned first-team CoSIDA Academic All-America honors in 1973 (following second-team notice in ‘72)--then in 1993 he was chosen to the CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame.

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A second-round pick of the Oakland Raiders in the 1974 NFL Draft (45th overall pick), Casper played 11 seasons professionally with Oakland (1974-80), Houston (1980-83), Minnesota (1983) and the Los Angeles Raiders (1984). He was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002. A NFL Pro Bowl pick in five consecutive seasons (1976-80), Casper was named to the Sports Illustrated Silver Anniversary Super Bowl Dream Team and to the NFL 1970s All-Decade team. He was a four-time all-pro pick (1976-79). He helped the Raiders to a victory in Super Bowl XI (32-14 over Minnesota on Jan. 9, 1977, in Pasadena).

Casper now joins former Irish standouts Wayne Millner, George Connor, Paul Hornung and Alan Page in an exclusive group as members of both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Casper received his bachelor’s degree in economics from Notre Dame in 1974 as a cum laude graduate. He was a member of the Omicron Delta Epsilon honor society in economics.

2013 College Hall of Fame Inductees Player Position, School (Years) Ted Brown TB, North Carolina State (1975-78) Tedy Bruschi DE, Arizona (1992-95) Ron Dayne RB, Wisconsin (1996-99) Tommie Frazier QB, Nebraska (1992-95) Jerry Gray DB, Texas (1981-84) *Steve Meilinger E, Kentucky (1951-53) OT, Ohio State (1994-96) Orlando Pace Rod Shoate LB, Oklahoma (1972-74) LB, Michigan State (1986-89) Percy Snow Vinny Testaverde QB, Miami, Fla. (1982, 1984-86) Don Trull QB, Baylor (1961-63) QB, Florida (1993-96) Danny Wuerffel * Selection from the FB S Veterans C ommittee Coaches Wayne Hardin - 118-74-5 (61.2%); Navy (1959-64) and Temple (1970-82) Bill McCartney - 93-55-5 (62.4%); Colorado (1982-94)

Notre Dame College Football Hall of Fame Inductees Coaches Year Coach 1951 Knute Rockne 1970 Frank Leahy 1971 Jesse Harper 1980 Ara Parseghian 1985 Dan Devine 2008 Lou Holtz Players Year 1951 1951 1954 1958 1960 1963 1965 1966 1966 1968 1970 1971 1972 1972 1973 1974 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1982 1983 1983 1984 1985 1985 1987 1988 1990 1992 1993 1994 1995 1997 1999 2000 2001 2004 2005 2007 2009 2012

Record Years Coached 105-12-5 1918-30 87-11-9 1941-43, 46-53 34- 5-1 1913-17 95-17-4 1964-74 53-16-1 1975-80 100-30-2 1986-96

Player Position George Gipp HB Elmer Layden FB Frank Carideo QB Harry Stuhldreher QB John Lujack QB George Connor OT Jack Cannon G Edgar (Rip) Miller OT Jim Crowley HB Adam Walsh C Don Miller HB Louis (Red) Salmon FB Angelo Bertelli QB Ray Eichenlaub FB Leon Hart TE Marchy Schwartz HB Heartley (Hunk) Anderson OG John (Clipper) Smith OG Creighton Miller HB Zygmont (Ziggy) Czarobski OT Frank (Nordy) Hoffmann OG John Lattner HB Bert Metzger OG Bill (Moose) Fischer OG Bill Shakespeare HB Emil (Red) Sitko HB Paul Hornung QB Fred Miller T Tommy Yarr C Bob Williams QB Wayne Millner E Jim Lynch LB Alan Page DE Jerry Groom C / LB Jim Martin E/T Ken MacAfee TE Ross Browner DE Bob Dove E Ralph Guglielmi QB Joe Theismann QB John Huarte QB Chris Zorich DT Tim Brown WR Dave Casper TE

D ave C asper was one of 14 former college players and three coaches named to the 2012 C ollege Footb all Hall of Fame C lass.

The 44th player in Notre D ame history, C asper was enshrined in the summer of 2013.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Years Played 1917-20 1922-24 1928-30 1922-24 1943, 46-47 1946-47 1927-29 1922-24 1922-24 1922-24 1922-24 1900-03 1941-43 1911-14 1946-49 1929-31 1918-21 1925-27 1941-43 1942-43, 46-47 1930-31 1951-53 1928-30 1945-48 1933-35 1946-49 1954-56 1926-28 1929-31 1948-50 1933-35 1964-66 1964-66 1948-50 1946-49 1974-77 1973, 1975-77 1940-42 1951-54 1968-70 1962-64 1987-90 1984-87 1971-73

Pro Football Hall of Fame

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Former Notre Dame All-American tight end Dave Casper, a 10-year National Football League veteran of the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, became the ninth Irish player inducted into the National Professional Football Hall of Fame as a member of the class of 2002.

It marked the third straight year a former Notre Dame player was inducted at the Canton, Ohio, ceremony. Joe Montana (San Francisco 1979-92, Kansas City 1993-94) was inducted in 2000 and Nick Buoniconti (Boston 1962-68, Miami 1969-74, 1976) stepped up to the podium in 2001.

Casper’s induction on Aug. 3, 2002, pushed the number of former Notre Dame players in the NFL Hall of Fame to nine, second only to the total of 11 from USC. Casper played six and a half seasons with the Raiders to begin his professional career, earning All-Pro and All-AFC honors four times and participated in four Pro Bowls. He was traded to the Houston Oilers and reunited with his quarterback from the Raiders, Ken Stabler while earning his fifth Pro Bowl appearance. After a brief stint with the Minnesota Vikings, Casper finished his career back on the West Coast with the Raiders.

Nicknamed “The Ghost” by his Raiders teammates, Casper is well known for his “Ghost to the Post” 42-yard reception that set up the tying field goal in an eventual 37-31 double overtime playoff victory over Baltimore. Casper also played a role in “The Holy Roller” in 1978, helping a fumbled ball across the goal line with his foot to defeat San Diego in the final minutes of the game.

Joining Casper in the 2002 Hall of Fame induction class were George Allen, Dan Hampton, Jim Kelly and John Stallworth.

Some of the greatest names in professional football have appeared on the gridiron wearing a Notre Dame football jersey. Curly Lambeau was a charter member of the Hall in 1963 as a founder, player and coach for the Green Bay Packers from 1919-1949. Lambeau lettered for the 1918 Notre Dame football team. Montana, who is among those mentioned as the greatest quarterbacks to play the game, won a national championship at Notre Dame in 1977 and four Super Bowl titles with the San Francisco 49ers. One of Notre Dame’s seven Heisman Trophy winners, Paul Hornung, was inducted into the Hall in 1986, and 1988 welcomed “Purple People Eater” and Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page (Minnesota 1967-78, Chicago 197881) into the Hall of Fame.

The Fighting Irish coaches & staff A complete list of the former Notre Dame players inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, by years of induction (years played at Notre Dame in prentheses): 2012 season review

1963: Curly Lambeau (1918), Green Bay Packer 1919-49 1964: George Trafton (1919), Chicago Bears 1920-22 1968: Wayne Millner (1933-35), Boston and Washington Redskins, 1936-41, 1945 1975: George Connor (1946-47), Chicago 1948-55 1986: Paul Hornung (1954-56), Green Bay 1957-62, 1964-66 1988: Alan Page (1964-66), Minnesota 1967-78, Chicago 1978-81 2000: Joe Montana (1975, 1977-78), San Francisco 1979-92, Kansas City 1993-94 2001: Nick Buoniconti (1959-61), Boston 1962-68, Miami 1969-74, 1976 2002: Dave Casper (1971-73), Oakland 1974-80, 1984, Houston 1980-83, Minnesota 1983

History and records

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

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A large b anner of former Notre D ame player Joe Montana (ab ove) — along with b anners depicting fellow 2000 inductees Howie Long, Ronnie Lott, D an Rooney and D ave Wilson– adorned the exterior of the footb all stadium at the Professional Footb all Hall of Fame in anticipation of the July 2000 ceremonies. E ight other former Irish players are enshrined in the Hall, including former greats C urly Lamb eau (top photo) and George C onnor (left). (Photos b y Pete LaFleur)

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Honors and Accolades Rotary Lombardi Award The Rotary Club of Houston presents the Lombardi Award to the outstanding college lineman of the year.

Since the award was first presented following the 1970 season, five Notre Dame football players have received the granite block trophy:

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Walt Patulski Ross Browner Chris Zorich Aaron Taylor Manti Te’o

Other Notre Dame players voted finalists for the award include offensive guard Larry DiNardo in 1970, defensive tackle Steve Niehaus in 1975, Browner in 1976, tight end Ken MacAfee in 1977, linebacker Bob Crable in 1981 and Zorich in 1989. Offensive guard Aaron Taylor, the 1993 winner, was one of 12 semifinalists in 1992.

The award is presented to the offensive or defensive lineman who best combines athletic performance with the discipline of Vince Lombardi, the former Green Bay Packer coach and a member of Fordham’s “Seven Blocks of Granite” from the 1930s.

The recipient is selected by a national panel of more than 400 coaches and media members. Twelve players are initially nominated for the award, then the field is reduced to four finalists who appear at the December dinner, proceeds from which go to the American Cancer Society.

Outland Trophy The Outland Trophy is presented annually to the outstanding interior lineman (guard, tackle or center) on either offense or defense in collegiate football by the Football Writers Association of America.

Since the inception of the award in 1946, four Notre Dame football players have been honored:

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George Connor Bill Fischer Ross Browner Manti Te’o

Aaron Taylor was one of three finalists for the award in 1993.

The award is named for a Kansas City surgeon and former University of Pennsylvania All-America lineman from 1897, Dr. John H. Outland, who felt linemen did not receive the recognition they deserved. The FWAA selects three finalists from its All-America team with representation from the Omaha Sports Committee including the final selection.

Walter Camp Player of the Year The Walter Camp Football Foundation annually presents a playerof-the-year award to the top individual in collegiate football.

Awarded beginning in 1967, the player of the year is honored each year in conjunction with the Walter Camp Football Foundation AllAmerica team. Four Notre Dame football players have received the player-of-the-year honor:

1977 1987 1990 2012

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Ken MacAfee Tim Brown Raghib Ismail Manti Te’o

The award is named after the man who became Yale’s first head football coach in 1888. It is presented at the annual Walter Camp awards dinner in February in New Haven, Conn. Brady Quinn was a finalist for that award in 2005 and 2006.

Timmie Award The Touchdown Club of Washington, D.C. presents the Timmie Award, in memory of Walter Camp, to the college back of the year.

As a player/coach at Yale, Camp collaborated with columnist Caspar Whitney to select the first All-America team in 1889. Camp is a member of the Touchdown Club Hall of Fame, the oldest football hall of fame in the country. Seven Notre Dame football players have been bestowed the honor including:

1943 1947 1949 1953 1954 1956 1987

Angelo Bertelli John Lujack Emil Sitko John Lattner Ralph Guglielmi Paul Hornung Tim Brown

Lattner tied for the 1953 award with Alan Ameche of Wisconsin, Paul Giel of Minnesota and Bernie Faloney of Maryland.

Maxwell Award The Maxwell Memorial Football Club of Philadelphia annually presents the Maxwell Award to the top college football player in the nation. Six Notre Dame players have been voted the award, with John Lattner winning the award in successive seasons:

1949 1952 1953 1966 1977 2006 2012

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Leon Hart John Lattner John Lattner Jim Lynch Ross Browner Brady Quinn Manti Te’o

Hart was only the second lineman ever to receive the Maxwell Award, named after Robert W. ‘‘Tiny’’ Maxwell, a Philadelphia native and former All-America guard at Swarthmore and Chicago who went on to a career that included professional football, coaching and sportswriting. The award has been presented since 1937. Brady Quinn won the Maxwell Award in 2006 and was a finalist in 2005.

Biletnikoff Award The Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation, Inc., is the creator and sponsor of the Biletnikoff Award. It is presented annually to the nation’s outstanding college football receiver.

Former All-America WR Jeff Samardzija was one of three finalists for the award in both 2005 and 2006. Irish split end Derrick Mayes was named a semifinalist for the award in 1994 and 1995, as was Michael Floyd in 2010 and 2011.

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Golden Tate

Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award The Kentucky chapter of the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame annually honors the nation’s top quarterback.

Rick Mirer was selected as one of the six finalists for the award in 1992.

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Tony Rice Brady Quinn

Sammy Baugh Trophy The award has been annually given to the nation’s top collegiate passer by the Touchdown Club of Columbus since 1959. It was named in honor of former TCU and Washington Redskins quarterback Sammy Baugh.

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Notre Dame Monogram Club MVP The Notre Dame Monogram Club MVP award is based on voting by team members.

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180 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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Mike Gandy Jeff Faine Sean Mahan Jim Molinaro Ryan Harris Dan Stevenson Ryan Harris John Sullivan Mike Turkovich Eric Olsen Zack Martin Zack Martin Zack Martin

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Other Awards Although Notre Dame has had only one individual win any of the more recently-originated awards, several Irish players have been finalists for those honors.

Manti Te’o won the 2012 Bednarik Award, given to the nation’s most outstanding defensive player.

Te’o captured the 2012 Lott IMPACT Trophy. He was selected a finalist for the ‘11 award.

The award goes to the defensive player who has had the biggest IMPACT on his team, both on and off the field. The IMPACT acronym is Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.

Paul Hornung is the lone Notre Dame player to capture the Chic Harley Award, presented since 1955 by the Touchdown Club of Columbus to the college football player of the year.

Irish linebacker Manti Te’o captured the 2012 Bronko Nagurski Award given to the nation’s outstanding defensive player. Notre Dame cornerback Shane Walton, along with Arizona State’s Terrell Suggs, Kansas State’s Terence Newman, Georgia’s David Pollard and Maryland’s E.J. Henderson, was a finalist for the ‘02 award. Walton was the first Notre Dame player ever named a finalist for the award.

Placekicker Kevin Pendergast in 1993 was named one of eight semfinalists for the second annual Lou Groza Award. Presented by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission and named for the Ohio State and Cleveland Browns Hall of Famer, it honors the nation’s most instrumental placekicker.

David Ruffer, along with Oklahoma State’s Dan Bailey and Southern Miss’ Danny Hrapman, was a finalist 2010. Ruffer was the first Notre Dame player ever named a finalist for the award.

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Guardian Insurance Guardian of the Year Award The Guardian of the Year Award, presented by the Guardian Insurance Company, is presented annually to Notre Dame’s top offensive lineman. In 2006, Ryan Harris became the first player to ever win the award more than once, while current Irish veteran Zack Martin has won it each of the last three years.

Robert Banks Chuck Lanza Frank Stams Jeff Alm Chris Zorich Mirko Jurkovic Lindsay Knapp Aaron Taylor Oliver Gibson Ryan Leahy Renaldo Wynn Melvin Dansby Mike Rosenthal Brad Williams Lance Legree Anthony Weaver Ryan Roberts Cedric Hilliard Greg Pauly Victor Abiamiri Victor Abiamiri Pat Kuntz Pat Kuntz Darius Fleming Ian Williams Darius Fleming Louis Nix III Stephon Tuitt

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Andy Heck Anthony Johnson Chris Zorich Ryan Mihalko Demetrius DuBose Aaron Taylor Oliver Gibson Justin Goheen Richard Rolle Kevin Carretta Melvin Dansby Bobbie Howard Lamont Bryant Joey Getherall Tyreo Harrison Jeff Faine Darrell Campbell Derek Curry Tom Zbikowski Maurice Stovall Corey Mays Anthony Fasano Travis Thomas John Carlson Maurice Crum, Jr. Mike Anello Kyle McCarthy Robert Hughes Harrison Smith John Goodman Robby Toma

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In 1992, Irish quarterback Rick Mirer was one of 10 finalists for the Davey O’Brien Award, presented since 1977 by the Fort Worth Club to the top quarterback in the country. The award originated in 1977 and went to the best player from Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana or New Mexico, but in 1981 it was limited to quarterbacks and expanded to include the entire country. The award is named after former TCU star Davey O’Brien. Quarterback Tony Rice was a finalist in both 1988 and 1989 as was Brady Quinn in 2005 and 2006.

Cornerback Bobby Taylor was one of three finalists for the 1993 Jim Thorpe Award, presented since 1988 by the Jim Thorpe Association of Oklahoma City to the top defensive back in the nation.

The award is named after former Carlisle standout Jim Thorpe, a native Oklahoma Indian. Cornerback Todd Lyght was one of three finalists in 1989.

Linebacker Manti Te’o took home the 2012 Butkus Award, presented since 1985 to the top linebacker in the country by the Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando. The award is named for former Illinois All-American Dick Butkus. Michael Stonebreaker finished third in the voting in 1988 and 1990. Courtney Watson was one of three finalists for the award in 2002, losing to eventual winner E.J. Henderson of Maryland.

The first Irish player to finish as a finalist for the Doak Walker National Running Back Award was tailback Reggie Brooks in 1992.

The Doak Walker Award, presented first in 1990 by the SMU Athletic Forum, is given to the nation’s top running back. Tailback Lee Becton was one of eight semifinalists for the award in 1993. It is named after SMU’s 1948 Heisman Trophy winner and voted on by a panel of media and former college football standouts.

In 2002, Irish center Jeff Faine was the first Notre Dame player named a finalist for the Rimington Award, given to the nation’s outstanding center. Faine was runner-up to Miami’s Brett Romberg for the honor. Braxston Cave was a finalist in 2012 as well.

Cornerback Allen Rossum was one of 17 finalists in 1998 for the inaugural Mosi Tatupu Special Teams Award. The award is presented by the Bowl Games of Hawaii, in conjunction with the Quarterback Clubs of Honolulu and Maui.

Linebacker Brandon Hoyte in 2005 was a finalist for the Wuerffel Trophy presented by the Fort Walton Beach (Fla.) All Sports Association. Named after former Florida quarterback Danny Wuerffel, the award goes to the college football player who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement.

Tight end Tyler Eifert (2012) became the first Notre Dame player to ever capture the John Mackey Award, which is presented to the top tight end in the country by the Nassau County (N.Y.) Sports Commission. Eifert was a finalist in 2011 as well. Anthony Fasano (2005) and John Carlson (2006) were also finalists.

Cornerback Bobby Taylor (1994) captured the Jack Tatum Trophy, presented to the top collegiate defensive back by the Touchdown Club of Columbus.

Offensive Lineman Aaron Taylor (1993) captured the Jim Parker Trophy, presented to the top collegiate offensive lineman by the Touchdown Club of Columbus.

Bob Dove (1942), Bill Fischer (1948), Leon Hart (1949), Jim Lynch (1966) and Chris Zorich (1989) all captured the Knute Rockne Lineman of the Year Award, presented by the Touchdown Club of Washington to the top collegiate lineman.

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Moose Krause Lineman of the Year Awarded since 1986, the Lineman of the Year Award is presented by the Moose Krause Chapter of the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame to Notre Dame’s most exceptional lineman. Victor Abiamiri became the first player to ever win the award twice and did so in consecutive seasons (2005 and 2006).

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Nick Pietrosante Award The Nick Pietrosante Award is presented each year to the Notre Dame player who best exemplifies the courage, loyalty, teamwork, dedication and pride of the late Irish All-America fullback. The award is determined by a vote of the players. Pietrosante, a native of Ansonia, Conn., played for the Irish from 1956-58 and won first team All-America honors as a senior from the American Football Coaches Association and Look magazine. He led the Irish in rushing in his junior and senior seasons with 449 yards on 90 carries in 1957 and 117 carries for 549 yards in ’58. He was a first-round National Football League draft pick of the Detroit Lions in ’59 and played for that team from 1959-65 and then for the Cleveland Browns from 1966-67. Pietrosante died of cancer on Feb. 6, 1988.

181 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

Honors and Accolades CoSIDA Academic All-Americans CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America) and Capital One each year honor an Academic All-America football team made up of top scholar-athletes from universities around the country.

A 3.3 mininimum cumulative grade-point average is required for nomination.

A total of 34 Notre Dame football players have been first-team selections, including two-time selections Tom Gatewood, Greg Marx, Joe Restic, Greg Dingens and Tim Ruddy and three-time honoree Joe Heap — and 14 others have received second-team recognition.

Ruddy was also named team member of the year in 1993.

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Joe Heap Joe Heap Joe Heap Dan Shannon Don Schaefer Bob Wetoska Ken Adamson Bob Lehmann Tom Regner Jim Lynch Jim Smithberger George Kunz Jim Reilly Joe Theismann Larry DiNardo Tom Gatewood Tom Gatewood Greg Marx Greg Marx Dave Casper Bob Thomas Gary Potempa Pete Demmerle Reggie Barnett Ken MacAfee Dave Vinson Joe Restic Joe Restic Bob Burger Tom Gibbons John Krimm Greg Dingens Greg Dingens Vince Phelan Ted Gradel Tim Ruddy Tim Ruddy John Carlson David Ruffer Manti Te’o Mike Golic, Jr.

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Mike Creaney Dave Casper Mark Brenneman Tom Gibbons Tom Gibbons Rob Martinovich Kevin Griffith Greg Dingens Reggie Ho Mark Zataveski John Crowther John Carlson Trevor Laws Mike Anello Mike Anello Manti Te’o

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Tom Taloga

CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame The CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame recognizes former Academic All-Americans who graduated 10 or more years ago and have community service accomplishments. To be nominated, the candidate must have been an Academic All-American with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The inductees are selected by a committee made up of officers of CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America) and the media. The first class of inductees was in 1988 and since then four former Notre Dame football players have been honored.

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Joe Theismann Dave Casper Bob Thomas Bob Burger

Coach of the Year The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) in conjunction with Kodak has honored a coach of the year since 1935, and the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) has done the same since 1957.

Since those awards have been presented, five Notre Dame coaches have been the recipients on seven occasions: 1941 (AFCA) Frank Leahy 1964 (FWAA) Ara Parseghian 1964 (AFCA) Ara Parseghian (tie with Frank Broyles of Arkansas) 1988 (FWAA) Lou Holtz 2005 (FWAA) Charlie Weis 2012 (FWAA) Brian Kelly 2012 (AFCA) Brian Kelly

In addition to the FWAA and AFCA in ‘12, Brian Kelly was also recognized by the Associated Press, Walter Camp Football Foundation, Home Depot, Sporting News and National Football Foundation.

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Dick Enberg Award The Dick Enberg Award is given annually to a person whose actions and commitment have furthered the meaning and reach of the CoSIDA Academic All-America Programs and/or the studentathlete while promoting the values of education and academics.

Past recipients of this distinguished honor include John Humenik, former assistant athletic director at the University of Florida; Dean Smith, former University of North Carolina men’s basketball coach; Bill Russell, former University of San Francisco and Boston Celtic basketball star, 2001 recipient Alan Page and former Notre Dame president Rev. Theodore H. Hesburgh C.S.C. E

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Reggie Ho Brad Alge Doug DiOrio Chris Shey Jerry Bodine Jeff Baker Matt Johnson Jason Beckwith

NCAA Scholarships The National Collegiate Athletic Association each year honors student-athletes from universities around the nation by presenting them with $7,500 post-graduate scholarships.

Since the inception of the program in 1964, 17 Notre Dame football players have received NCAA scholarships:

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Fred Schnurr Jim Smithberger George Kunz Mike Oriard Larry DiNardo Tom Gatewood Greg Marx Dave Casper Pete Demmerle Reggie Barnett Joe Restic Tom Gibbons John Krimm Greg Dingens Reggie Ho Tim Ruddy John Carlson

Scholarship honorees must have a 3.00 grade-point average (on 4.0 scale) in the classroom and have performed with distinction in their individual sports, epitomizing the term scholar-athlete.

In 2005, Charlie Weis also was named the national coach of the year by Schutt Sports, he was a finalist for the George Munger College Coach of the Year award (presented by the Maxwell Foortball Club) and was named the man of the year by the New Jersey Sportswriters Associaton.

In 2002, Tyrone Willingham received the George Munger College Coach of the Year award and was named the ESPN/Home Depot College Coach of the Year and the Scripps College Coach of the Year.

Willingham also was named sportsman of the year for 2002 by The Sporting News.

In 1988, Holtz also was named coach of the year by The Sporting News, United Press International, CBS Sports and Footb all News. He was one of four finalists for the FWAA award—named for former Alabama coach Paul “Bear” Bryant—in three straight seasons (198788-89).

Holtz was one of three finalists for the 1993 Footb all News coach of the year award.

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Hesburgh/Joyce Scholarship The Hesburgh/Joyce Hall of Fame Scholarship, presented by the National Football Foundation, was a post-graduate study grant given previously to a walk-on who contributed significantly to the success of the football program.

NFFCHF Scholars The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame each year honors scholar-athletes from universities around the nation by presenting them with $18,000 scholarships for post-graduate study.

Since the program began in 1959, 17 Notre Dame football players have received fellowships:

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Jim Lynch George Kunz Mike Oriard Larry DiNardo Tom Gatewood Greg Marx Dave Casper Pete Demmerle Dave Vinson Joe Restic Bob Burger Mike Favorite Greg Dingens Tim Ruddy John Carlson Chris Stewart Manti Te’o

Scholar-athlete honorees must be seniors and graduate school candidates chosen for their football ability and performance, academic application and performance and outstanding leadership and citizenship.

Alan Page

182 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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ISP/State Farm Student-Athlete of the Year State Farm, in conjunction with Notre Dame’s football radio networks (Westwood One and ISP), presented a Student-Athlete of the Year Award from 1989-2008. The winner was selected as the grand champion from among weekly winners announced each game during the regular season.

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Pat Eilers Lindsay Knapp Tim Ruddy Lindsay Knapp Tim Ruddy Mark Zataveski Marcus Thorne Jeremy Akers Tim Ridder Tim Ridder Bobby Brown John Crowther Adam Tibble Arnaz Battle Kyle Budinscak Josh Schmidt Trevor Laws Dan Santucci John Carlson John Carlson Chris Stewart

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Edgar Miller Frank Carideo Charles Jaskwhich Dominic Vairo John Lautar Robert Hargrave Robert McBride George Sullivan Robert Lally Robert O’Neill Thomas Carey Norm Odyniec Ken Adamson Gerard Gray Bob Lehmann George Kunz Mike Oriard Mark Brenneman Dave Vinson Joe Restic Bob Burger John Krimm Greg Dingens Pat Eilers Tim Ruddy Marcus Thorne Chris Stewart Manti Te’o

Hitachi/CFA Scholar-Athlete Team Since 1991, the College Football Association in conjunction with Hitachi has honored a scholar-athlete team made up of college football-playing student-athletes who successfully balance athletics and academics. In recognition of the players’ accomplishments, Hitachi, Ltd., contributes $1,000 to the high school attended by each honoree.

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NCAA Silver Anniversary Award The NCAA recognizes former student-athletes for success in their chosen careers and community service 25 years after they have graduated from college with the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award. The following former Notre Dame football players have been honored:

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Jim Lynch Alan Page Joe Theismann Dave Casper Bob Thomas Ken MacAfee Tim Brown

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Tommy Rees Robby Toma Tommy Rees

Defensive Newcomer of the Year 2010 2011 2012

Prince Shembo Dan Fox KeiVarae Russell

Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year 2010 2011 2012

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Cameron Roberson Everett Golson Nick Fitzpatrick

Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year 2010 2011 2012

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Kendall Moore Brandon Newman Tyler Stockton

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Defensive Player of the Year 2012

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Special Teams Player of the Year 2010 2011 2012

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Bennett Jackson Austin Collinsworth Kyle Brindza

Irish Around The Bend Award 2012

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Kapron Lewis-Moore

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Theo Riddick

A-Team Award 2012 Count On Me Award 2012

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Byron V. Kanaley Award Perhaps the most prestigious honor awarded to Notre Dame student-athletes is the Byron V. Kanaley Award. Presented each year since 1926, the Kanaley Awards go to the senior monogram athletes who have been the most exemplary as students and leaders. These awards, selected by the Faculty Board on Athletics, are named in honor of a 1904 Notre Dame graduate who was a member of the Irish baseball team as an undergraduate. Kanaley went on to a successful banking career in Chicago and served the University in the Alumni Association and as a lay trustee from 1915 until his death in the spring of 1960.

Winners of the Kanaley Award from the sport of football include:

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Notre Dame Club of St. Joseph Valley Rockne StudentAthlete Award The Notre Dame Club of St. Joseph Valley, the University’s local alumni chapter, annually presents a student-athlete award in each Notre Dame varsity sport. Since 1993-94, those awards have been named after former Notre Dame football coach and chemistry professor Knute Rockne.

183 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

Irish in the NFL Notre Dame has had more than 400 different players who have gone on to appear on an active roster in either the National Football League (1920-present), the American Football League (1960-69) or the All-American Football Conference (1946-49). Active players are in bold type: Abiamiri, Victor, DE, Philadelphia 2007-11 Adams, John (Tree), T, Washington 1945-49 Adamson, Ken, G, Denver 1960-62 Akers, Jeremy, T, St. Louis 2005 Allen, Armando, RB, Tampa Bay 2011; Chicago Bears 2011-present Alm, Jeff, DT, Houston 1990-1993 Anderson, Eddie, E, Rochester 1922; Chicago Cardinals 1922-25; Chicago Bears 1923 Anderson, Hunk, G, Chicago Bears 1922-25 Angsman, Elmer, HB, Chicago Cardinals 1946-52 Askin, John, OT, Cleveland Browns 1987-88 Bagarus, Steve, HB, Washington 1945-46, 1948; LA Rams 1947 Banas, Steve, QB, Detroit 1935; Philadelphia 1935 Banks, Robert, DE, Houston 1988, 1991; Cleveland 198990 Barry, Norm, QB, Chicago Cardinals 1921; Green Bay 1921 Battle, Arnaz, WR, San Francisco 2003-09; Pittsburgh 2010-11 Baujan, Harry, E, Cleveland 1920-21 Bavaro, Mark, TE, NY Giants 1985-90; Cleveland 1992; Philadelphia 1993-1994 Beams, Byron, T, Pittsburgh 1959-60; Houston 1961 Becker, Doug, LB, Chicago Bears 1978; Buffalo 1978 Beinor, Ed, T, Chicago Cardinals 1940-41; Washington 1941-42 Belden, Bob, QB, Dallas 1969-70 Bell, Greg, RB, Buffalo 1984-87; L.A. Rams 1988-89; L.A. Raiders 1990-91 Bercich, Pete, LB, Minnesota 1994-2000 Berezney, Pete, T, L.A. Dons (AAFC) 1947; Baltimore (AAFC) 1948 Berry, Bert, LB, Indianapolis 1997-99; Denver 2000-03; Arizona 2004-09 Bertelli, Angelo, QB, L.A. Dons (AAFC) 1946; Chicago Rockets 1947-48 Bettis, Jerome, FB, L.A./St. Louis Rams 1993-1995; Pittsburgh 1996-2005 Beuerlein, Steve, QB, L.A. Raiders 1987-90; Dallas 199192; Arizona 1993-94; Jacksonville 1995; Carolina 19962000; Denver 2001-03 Black, Jordan, OL, Kansas City 2003-06; Houston 2007-08; Jacksonville 2009-2010; Washington 2012 Blanton, Robert, DB, Minnesota 2012-present Bleier, Rocky, RB, Pittsburgh 1968, 1971-80 Boiman, Rocky, LB, Tennessee 2002-05; Indianapolis 2006-07; Kansas City 2008 Bolcar, Ned, LB, Seattle 1990; Miami 1991-92 Bradley, Luther, CB, Detroit 1978-81 Brennan, Mike, OT, Cincinnati 1990; Phoenix 1991; Buffalo 1991-92 Brooks, Reggie, TB, Washington 1993-95; Tampa Bay 1996 Brooks, Tony, FB, Philadelphia 1992-1993

Brown, Bobby, WR, Cleveland 2000 Brown, Dean, OT, San Diego 1990 Brown, Chris, DB, Pittsburgh 1984-85 Brown, Derek, TE, NY Giants 1992-94; Jacksonville 199596; Oakland 1998; Arizona 1999-2000 Brown, Sergio, DB, New England 2010-11; Indianapolis 2012-present Brown, Tim, WR, L.A./Oakland Raiders 1988-2003; Tampa Bay 2004 Browner, Jim, S, Cincinnati 1979-80 Bruton, David, S, Denver 2009-present Brutz, Jim, T, Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1946-48 Browner, Ross, DE, Cincinnati 1979-86; Green Bay 1987 Bryant, Junior, DE, San Francisco 1993-2001 Budka, Frank, DB, L.A. Rams 1964 Buoniconti, Nick, LB, Boston 1962-68; Miami 1969-74, 1976 Burgmeier, Ted, S, Kansas City 1978 Burnell, Max, HB, Chicago Bears 1944 Burris, Jeff, CB-S, Buffalo 1994-97; Indianapolis 19982001; Cincinnati 2002-03; New England 2004 Calhoun, Mike, DT, San Francisco 1980; Tampa Bay 1980 Campbell, Carlos, DB, Tampa Bay, 2005 Campbell, Darrell, DT, Chicago 2004; Tampa Bay 2006-07 Carberry, Glen, E, Buffalo 1923-24; Cleveland 1925 Carlson, John, TE, Seattle 2008-11; Minnesota 2012-present Carney, John, K, Tampa Bay 1989; San Diego 1990-2000; New Orleans 2001-06; Kansas City 2007; NY Giants 2008 Carollo, Joe, T, L.A. Rams 1962-68, 1971; Philadelphia 1969; Cleveland 1972-73 Carroll, Jim, LB, N.Y. Giants 1965-66; Washington 196668; N.Y. Jets 1969 Carter, Tom, DB, Washington 1993-96; Chicago, 1997-99; Cincinnati 1999-2001 Casper, Dave, TE, Oakland 1974-80; Houston 1980-83; Minnesota 1983; L.A. Raiders 1984 Cave, Braxston, C, Cleveland 2013-present Chryplewicz, Pete, TE, Detroit Lions 1997-2000; Oakland 2001 Cifelli, Gus, T, Detroit 1950-52; Green Bay 1953; Philadelphia 1954; Pittsburgh 1954 Clausen, Jimmy, QB, Carolina 2010-present Clark, Willie, CB, San Diego 1994-96; Philadelphia 1997 Clasby, Bob, DT, St. Louis-Phoenix 1986-1990 Clatt, Corwin, FB, Chicago Cardinals 1948-49 Clements, Tom, QB, Kansas City 1980 Cobbins, Lyron, LB, Arizona 1997 Cofall, Stanley, HB, Cleveland 1920; N.Y. Giants 1921 Coleman, Herb, C. Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1946-48; Baltimore (AAFC) 1948 Collins, Greg, LB, San Francisco 1975; Seattle 1976; Buffalo 1977 Collins, Jerome, TE, St. Louis 2005-06; NY Giants 2007-08 Commisa, Vince, G, Boston 1944 Conjar, Larry, RB, Cleveland 1967; Philadelphia 1968; Baltimore 1969-70 Connor, George, T-DT-LB, Chicago Bears 1948-55 Cook, Ed, T, Chicago Cardinals 1958-59; St. Louis 1960-65; Atlanta 1966-67 Cooper, Deke, S, Carolina 2002, 2007; Jacksonville 2003-

05; San Francisco 2006; Atlanta 2007-08 Corgan, Mike, FB, Detroit 1943 Costa, Paul, TE-T, Buffalo 1965-72 Cotton, Forrest (Fod), T, Rock Island 1923-25 Coughlin, Danny, HB, Minnesota 1923 Coughlin, Frank, T, Detroit 1921; Green Bay 1921; Rock Island 1921 Coutre, Larry, HB, Green Bay 1950, 1953; Baltimore 1953 Covington, John, CB-S, Indianapolis 1994; New Orleans 1995 Cowhig, Gerry, FB, L.A. Rams 1947-49; Chicago Cardinals 1950; Philadelphia 1951 Crable, Bob, LB, N.Y. Jets 1982-86 Crimmins, Bernie, G, Green Bay 1945 Crotty, Jim, DB, Washington 1960-61; Buffalo 1961-62 Crowley, Jim, HB, Green Bay 1925; Providence 1925 Culver, Al, T, Chicago Bears 1932; Green Bay 1932 Culver, Rodney, FB, Indianapolis 1992-93; San Diego 1994-95 Curry, Derek, LB, Miami 2005 Curtin, Brennan, OL, Green Bay 2003-05 Czarobski, Ziggy, G, Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1948; Chicago Hornets (AAFC) 1949 Dahl, Bob, OT, Cleveland 1992-95; Washington 1996-97 Dalvin, Mike, OT, Washington 1955 Dancewicz, Frank, QB, Boston 1946-48 Davis, Arch, HB, Columbus 1925-26 Davis, Travis, S, New Orleans 1995; Jacksonville 1995-98; Pittsburgh 1999-2000 Dawson, Lake, WR, Kansas City 1994-97; Indianapolis 1999 DeGree, Cy, G, Detroit 1921 Denman, Anthony, ILB, Cleveland 2001; Buffalo 2002 Denson, Autry, RB, Miami 1999-2001; Chicago 2001; Cleveland 2002; Indianapolis 2002; Detroit 2002 Dever, Taylor, OT, Dallas 2012; San Diego 2012 DiBernardo, Rick, LB, St. Louis 1986 Dorsey, Eric, DT, N.Y. Giants 1986-1992 Doughty, Mike, OT, Cincinnati 2000-01 Dove, Bob, E-DE, Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1946-47; Chicago Cardinals 1948-53; Detroit 1953-54 Driver, Tony, DB, Buffalo 2001-02 DuBose, Demetrius, LB, Tampa Bay 1993-1996 Duerson, Dave, S, Chicago Bears 1983-89; N.Y. Giants 1990; Arizona 1991-93 Duff, Vontez, CB, Houston 2004; Pittsburgh 2004-05; N.Y. Giants 2006 Duggan, Eddie, HB, Rock Island 1921 Duncan, Paul, OT, Denver 2010 Duranko, Pete, DE-LB, Denver 1967-70, 1972-74 Earl, Glenn, FS, Houston 2004-08; Chicago 2009 Ebli, Ray, E, Chicago Cardinals 1942; Buffalo (AAFC) 1946; Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1947 Eddy, Nick, RB, Detroit 1968-1972 Edwards, Gene (Horse), G, Canton 1920-21; Toledo 1922; Cleveland 1923-35 Edwards, Marc, RB, San Francisco 1997-98; Cleveland 1999-2000; New England 2001-02; Jacksonville 2003-04; Chicago 2005 Eichenlaub, Ray, FB, Columbus 1925; Cleveland 1925 Eifert, Tyler, TE, Cincinnati 2013-present

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99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

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Israel, Ron, DB, Washington 2002; Minnesota 2003; Denver 2004; Pittsburgh 2004-05 Izo, George, QB, St. Louis 1960; Washington 1961-64; Detroit 1965; Pittsburgh 1966 Jackson, Jarious, QB, Denver 2000-2004 Jansen, J.J., Green Bay 2008; Carolina 2009-present Johnson, Anthony, FB, Indianapolis 1990-93; NY Jets 1994; Chicago 1995; Carolina 1995-2000; Jacksonville 2001 Johnson, Ethan, DE, Kansas City 2012 Johnson, Malcolm, WR, Pittsburgh 2000; NY Jets 2001 Jones, Andre, LB, Detroit 1992 Jones, Jerry, G, Decatur 1920; Rock Island 1922; Cleveland 1924 Jones, Jim, OT, Baltimore 2001; Pittsburgh 2004-05; Washington 2006 Jones, Julius, RB, Dallas 2004-07; Seattle 2008-10; New Orleans 2011 Jurkovic, Mirko, OG, Chicago 1992 Juzwik, Steve, HB, Washington 1942; Buffalo (AAFC) 1946-47; Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1948 Kadish, Mike, DT, Buffalo 1973-81 Kantor, Joe, RB, Washington 1966 Kasper, Tom, HB, Rochester 1923 Keefe, Emmett, G, Chicago Tigers 1920; Green Bay 1921; Rock Island 1921-22; Milwaukee 1922 Kell, Paul, T, Green Bay 1939-40 Kelley, Mike, T-G, Houston 1985-87; Philadelphia 1988 Kelly, Bob, HB, LA Dons (AAFC) 1947-48; Baltimore (AAFC) 1949 Kelly, Jim, TE, Pittsburgh 1963; Philadelphia 1965, 1967 Kerr, Bill, E, L.A. Dons (AAFC) 1946 Kiel, Blair, QB, Tampa Bay 1984; Indianapolis 1986-87; Green Bay 1988-91 Kiley, Roger, E, Chicago Cardinals 1923 Kinder, Randy, RB, Philadelphia 1997-99 Knafelc, Greg, QB, New Orleans 1983 Knapp, Lindsay, OG, Kansas City 1993-1995; Green Bay 1995-96 Koken, Mike, HB, Chicago Cardinals 1933 Kosikowski, Frank, E, Cleveland (AAFC) 1948; Buffalo (AAFC) 1948 Kovatch, John, E, Washington 1942, 1946; Green Bay 1947 Kowalkowski, Scott, LB, Philadelphia 1991-93; Detroit 1994-2001 Koziak, Mike, G, Duluth 1924-25 Krimm, John, S, New Orleans 1982-83 Kuchta, Frank, C, Washington 1958-59; Denver 1960 Kuechenberg, Bob, G-T, Miami 1970-83 Kuharich, Joe, G, Chicago Cardinals 1940-41, 1945 Kulbitski, Vic, FB, Buffalo (AAFC) 1946-48 Kuntz, Pat, DE, Indianapolis 2009 Kunz, George, T, Atlanta 1969-74, Baltimore 1975-77, 1980 Kurth, Joe, T, Green Bay 1933-34 Lambeau, Earl (Curly), HB, Green Bay 1921-29 Lambert, Terrail, DB, San Francisco 2009; Indianapolis 2010; Miami 2011; Oakland 2012 Lamonica, Daryle, QB, Buffalo 1963-66; Oakland 1967-74 Landri, Derek, DT, Jacksonville 2007-2009;

The Fighting Irish

Gray, Jonas, RB, Miami 2012-present Grimes, David, WR, Denver 2009; Kansas City 2010 Green, Mark, HB, Chicago Bears 1989-1992 Greeney, Norm, G, Green Bay 1933; Pittsburgh 1934-35 Groom, Jerry, C, Chicago Cardinals 1951-55 Grunhard, Tim, C, Kansas City 1990-2000 Guglielmi, Ralph, QB, Washington 1955, 1958-60; St. Louis 1961; N.Y. Giants 1962-63; Philadelphia 1963 Haines, Kris, WR, Washington 1979; Chicago Bears 197981 Halperin, Robert, QB, Brooklyn 1932 Hanlon, Bob, HB-DB, Chicago Cardinals 1948; Pittsburgh 1949 Hanratty, Terry, QB, Pittsburgh 1969-75; Tampa Bay 1976 Hardy, Kevin, DE-DT, San Francisco 1968; Green Bay 1970; San Diego 1971-72 Harper, Deveron, DB, Carolina 2000-2003; New Orleans 2004 Harris, Ryan, OT, Denver 2007-2011; Houston 2012-present Harrison, Tyreo, ILB, Philadelphia 2002-04 Hart, Leon, E-FB, Detroit 1950-57 Hayes, Dave, E, Green Bay 1921-22 Hayes, Jerry, E, Rock Island 1921 Heap, Joe, HB, N.Y. Giants 1955 Hearden, Tom (Red), HB, Green Bay 1927-28; Chicago Bears 1928 Heck, Andy, OT, Seattle 1989-1993; Chicago 1994-98; Washington 1999-2000 Heenan, Pat, SE-DB, Washington 1960 Heldt, Mike, C, Indianapolis 1992-93 Heimkreiter, Steve, LB, Baltimore 1980 Helwig, John, G, Chicago Bears 1953-56 Hentrich, Craig, P, Green Bay 1994-97; Tennessee 19982009 Higgins, Luke, G, Baltimore (AAFC) 1947 Hilliard, Cedric, DT, Baltimore 2004-06 Holiday, Carlyle, WR, Arizona 2005; Green Bay 2006-08 Holohan, Pete, TE, San Diego 1981-87; L.A. Rams 198890; Kansas City 1991; Cleveland 1992 Holloway, Jabari, TE, New England 2001-02, Houston 2002-03, Washington 2004-05 Hornung, Paul, HB-K, Green Bay 1957-62, 1964-66 Howard, Bobbie, LB, Chicago 2000-2003 Howard, Joe, SE, Buffalo 1986-88; Washington 1989-91 Hoyte, Brandon, LB, Indianapolis 2006 Huarte, John, QB, Boston 1966-67; Philadelphia 1968; Kansas City 1970-71; Chicago Bears 1972 Huffman, Dave, C-G-T, Minnesota 1979-83, 1985-90 Huffman, Tim, G-T, Green Bay 1981-85 Hughes, Ernie, G, San Francisco 1978, 1980; N.Y. Giants 1981-83 Hughes, Robert, RB, Chicago 2011; Washington 2012; Indianapolis 2012 Hunter, Art, C, Green Bay 1954; Cleveland 1956-59; L.A. Rams 1960-64; Pittsburgh 1965 Hunter, Al, RB, Seattle 1977-80 Hunter, Javin, WR, Baltimore 2002-04; Carolina 2004-05 Hunter, Tony, TE, Buffalo 1983-84; L.A. Rams 1985-87 Irons, Grant, DE, Buffalo 2002-03; Oakland 2004-06 Ismail, Raghib, WR, L.A./Oakland Raiders 1993-95; Carolina 1996-98; Dallas 1999-2002

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Eilers, Pat, S, Minnesota 1990-91; Phoenix 1992; Washington 1993-94; Chicago 1995 Ellick, Dwight, DB, New Orleans 2005; Tampa Bay 2006 Ellis, Clarence, CB, Atlanta 1972-74 Enright, Rex, FB, Green Bay 1926-27 Evans, Fred, (Dippy), HB, Cleveland (AAFC) 1946; Buffalo (AAFC) 1947; Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1947-48; Chicago Bears 1948 Faine, Jeff, C, Cleveland 2003-05; New Orleans 2006-07; Tampa Bay 2008-11 Fanning, Mike, DE-DT, LA Rams 1975-82; Detroit 1983; Seattle 1984 Fasano, Anthony, TE, Dallas 2006-07; Miami 2008-12; Kansas City 2013-present Feeney, Al, C, Canton 1920-21 Ferguson, Vagas, RB, New England 1980-82; Houston 1983; Cleveland 1983 Figaro, Cedric, LB, San Diego 1988-90; Cleveland 1991-92; St. Louis 1995-96 Fischer, Bill (Moose), T, Chicago Cardinals 1949-53 Fisher, Tony, RB, Green Bay 2002-05; St. Louis 2006 Fitzgerald, Freeman, C, Rock Island 1920-21 Fitzpatrick, D.J., K, Buffalo 2008 Flanigan, Jim, DT, Chicago 1994-2000; Green Bay 2001, San Francisco 2002-03; Philadelphia 2004 Fleming, Darius, LB, San Francisco 2012-present Floyd, Michael, WR, Arizona 2012-present Foley, Tim, T, Baltimore 1981 Freeman, Marcus, TE, Baltimore 2007 Frome, Chris, DE, Chicago 2007 Furjanic, Tony, LB, Buffalo 1986-88; Miami 1988 Gandy, Mike, G, Chicago 2001-04; Buffalo 2004-06; Arizona 2007-2009 Gann, Mike, DE, Atlanta 1985-1993 Garvey, Hec, T, Chicago Bears 1922-25, Hartford 1926; Brooklyn 1926, 1930; N.Y. Giants 1927-28; Providence 1929; Staten Island 1931 Gasparella, Joe, QB-LB, Pittsburgh 1948, 1950-51; Chicago Cardinals 1951 Gatewood, Tom, WR, N.Y. Giants 1972-73 Gaul, Frank, T, N.Y. Bulldogs 1949 Gay, Bill, DB, Chicago Cardinals 1951-52 Gibson, Oliver, NG, Pittsburgh 1995-98; Cincinnati 1999-2003; Buffalo 2004 Givens, David, WR, New England 2002-05; Tennessee 2006-08 Gladieux, Bob, RB, Boston 1969; New England 1970-72; Buffalo 1970 Goeddeke, George, C-G, Denver 1967-72 Golic, Bob, LB-NT, New England 1979-82; Cleveland 198288; L.A. Raiders 1989-92 Golic Sr., Mike, DT, Houston 1985-87; Philadelphia 19881992; Miami 1993 Golic Jr., Mike, OG, Pittsburgh 2013-present Gompers, Bill, HB, Buffalo (AAFC) 1948 Goodspeed, Joey, RB, New Orleans 2001; San Diego 2003; St. Louis 2004-05; Minnesota 2006 Goolsby, Mike, LB, Dallas 2005, St. Louis 2006 Grant, Ryan, RB, NY Giants 2005; Green Bay 2007-11; Washington 2012; Green Bay 2012 Grasmanis, Paul, DL, Chicago 1996-98; St. Louis 1999; Denver 1999-2000; Philadelphia 2001-05

185

Irish in the NFL Carolina 2009-11; Philadelphia 2011-12; Tampa Bay 2013-present Lansing, Vince, T-G, Evansville 1921 Lanza, Chuck, C, Pittsburgh 1988-90 Larson, Fred, C, Chicago Bears 1922; Milwaukee 1923-24; Green Bay 1925; Chicago Cardinals 1929 Lattner, Johnny, HB, Pittsburgh 1954 Law, John, T, Newark 1930 Laws, Trevor, DT, Philadelphia 2008-11; St. Louis 2012-present Lawrence, Don, T, Washington 1959-61 Leahy, Bernie, HB, Chicago Bears 1932 Legree, Lance, DT, NY Giants 2002-2004; NY Jets 2004-05 Leitko, Travis, DL, Baltimore 2007 Lemek, Ray, G, Washington 1957-61; Pittsburgh 1962-65 Leonard, Bill, DE, Baltimore (AAFC) 1949 Leonard, Jim, FB-QB, Philadelphia 1934-37 Leopold, Bobby, LB, San Francisco 1980-83 LeVoir, Mark, OT, Chicago 2006-07; St. Louis 2008; New England 2009-10 Lind, MIke, FB, San Francisco 1963-67 Lisch, Rusty, QB-S, St. Louis 1980-83; Chicago Bears 1984 Livingstone, Bob, HB, Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1948; Chicago Hornets (AAFC) 1949; Buffalo (AAFC) 1949; Baltimore 1950 Lewis-Moore, Kapron, DE, Baltimore 2013-present Longo, Tom, DB, N.Y. Giants 1969; St. Louis 1971 Lopienski, Tom, FB, Indianapolis 2003-04; Tampa Bay 2004-05 Lujack, Johnny, QB-DB, Chicago Bears 1948-51 Lyght, Todd, CB, L.A./St. Louis Rams 1991-2000, Detroit 2001-02 Lynch, Dick, DB, Washington 1958; N.Y. Giants 1959-66 Lynch, Jim, LB, Kansas City 1967-77 MacAfee, Ken, TE, San Francisco 1978-79 Mack, Bill (Red), FL, Pittsburgh 1961-63, 1965; Philadelphia 1964; Atlanta 1966; Green Bay 1966 Maddock, Bob, G, Chicago Cardinals 1942; 1946 Maggioli, Chick, HB, Buffalo (AAFC) 1948; Detroit 1949; Baltimore 1950 Mahalic, Drew, LB, San Diego 1975; Philadelphia 1976-78 Mahan, Sean, OG, Tampa Bay 2003-06; Pittsburgh 200708; Pittsburgh 2008 Malone, Grover (Molly), HB, Chicago Tigers 1920; Green Bay 1921; Akron 1923 Marelli, Ray, G, Chicago Cardinals 1928 Martin, Dave, LB, Kansas City 1968; Chicago Bears 1969 Martin, Jim, LB-K, Cleveland 1950; Detroit 1951-61; Baltimore 1963; Washington 1964 Martz, Bob, OT, Tampa, 1991 Marx, Greg, DE, Atlanta 1973 Mastrangelo, John, G, Pittsburgh 1947-48; N.Y. Yankees (AAFC) 1949; N.Y. Giants 1950 Mavraides, Menil (Minnie), G, Philadelphia 1954, 1957 Mayer, Frank, G, Green Bay 1927 Mayes, Derrick, WR, Green Bay 1996-98; Seattle 19992000; Kansas City 2001 Mayl, Gene, E, Dayton 1925-26 Mays, Corey, LB, New England 2006-07; Cincinnati 2008; Kansas City 2009-11 McBride, Oscar, TE, Arizona 1995-96

McCarthy, Kyle, SS, Denver 2010-11; Kansas City 2012-present McCoy, Mike, DT, Green Bay 1970-76; Oakland 1977-78; N.Y. Giants 1979-80; Detroit 1980 McDonald, Devon, LB, Indianapolis 1993-95; Arizona 1996 McGill, Karmeeleyah, LB, Cincinnati 1993 McGill, Mike, LB, Minnesota 1968-70; St. Louis 1971-72 McGuire, Gene, C, New Orleans 1992-93; Green Bay 1995; Miami 1995 McInerny, Arnold, C-FB, Chicago Cardinals 1920-27 McKnight Rhema, WR, New Orleans 2007 McMullan, John, G, N.Y. Titans 1960-61 McNulty, Paul, E, Chicago Cardinals 1924-25 Meagher, Jack, E, Chicago Tigers 1920 Mehre, Harry, C, Minneapolis 1923-24 Mello, Jim, FB, Boston 1947; L.A. Rams 1948; Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1948; Detroit 1949 Mergenthal, Art, G, Cleveland 1945; L.A. Rams 1946 Meyer, John, LB, Houston 1966 Mieszkowski, Ed, T, Brooklyn (AAFC) 1946-47 Miller, Don, HB, Providence 1925 Millner, Wayne, E, Boston 1936; Washington 1937-41, 1945 Minor, Kory, LB, Carolina 2000-02 Mirer, Rick, QB, Seattle 1993-96; Chicago 1997; Green Bay 1998; N.Y. Jets 1999; San Francisco 200001; Oakland 2002-03; Detroit 2004-05 Mohardt, Johnny, HB, Chicago Cardinals 1922-23; Racine 1924; Chicago Bears 1925 Molinaro, Jim, OL, Washington 2004-06; Dallas 2007 Montana, Joe, QB, San Francisco 1979-1992; Kansas City 1993-94 Moriarty, Larry, RB, Houston 1983-86; Kansas City 1986-91 Motta, Zeke, S, Atlanta 2013-present Moynihan, Tim, C, Chicago Cardinals 1932-33 Mundee, Fred, C, Chicago Bears 1943-45 Murray, Jason, FB, Cincinnati 2002-06 Mutscheller, Jim, E-TE, Baltimore 1954-61 Ndukwe, Chinedum, S, Cincinnati 2007-11 Nemeth, Steve, HB-QB, Cleveland 1945; Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1946; Baltimore (AAFC) 1947 Niehaus, Steve, DT, Seattle 1976-78; Minnesota 1979 Norman, Todd, T, Seattle 1995 O’Boyle, Harry, HB, Green Bay 1928-29, 1932; Philadelphia 1933 O’Connor, Bill (Zeke), E, Buffalo (AAFC) 1948; Cleveland (AAFC) 1949; N.Y. Yankees 1951 O’Leary, Dan, TE, Buffalo 2001; Pittsburgh 2002; NY Giants 2003 Olsen, Eric, OG, Denver 2010-11; Washington 2011; New Orleans 2011-present O’Malley, Jim, LB, Denver 1973-75 O’Neil, Bob, G, Pittsburgh 1956-57; N.Y. Titans 1961 Oriard, Mike, C, Kansas City 1970-73 Ostrowski, Chet, DE, Washington 1954-59 Owens, John, TE, Detroit 2002-03, 2008; Chicago 2004; Cleveland 2005; New Orleans 2006-07; Seattle 2009, Oakland 2010 Page, Alan, DT, Minnesota 1967-78; Chicago Bears 197881 Palmer, Billy, TE, Washington 2005

Palumbo, Sam, LB, Cleveland 1955-56; Green Bay 1957; Buffalo 1960 Panelli, John (Pep), FB-LB, Detroit 1949-50; Chicago Cardinals 1951-53 Pasquesi, Tony, DT, Chicago Cardinals 1955-57 Patulski, Walt, DE, Buffalo 1972-75; St. Louis 1977 Pauly, Greg, DT, Chicago 2005 Pearson, Dud, QB, Racine 1922 Pergine, John, LB, L.A. Rams 1969-72; Washington 197375 Petitbon, John, HB, Dallas 1952; Cleveland 1955-56; Green Bay 1957 Petitgout, Luke, OL, N.Y. Giants 1999-2006; Tampa Bay 2007 Peterson, Anthony, LB, San Francisco 1994-96; Chicago 1997; San Francisco 1998-99; Washington 2000 Phelan, Bob, HB, Toledo 1922; Rock Island 1923-24 Piepul, Milt, FB, Detroit 1941 Pietrosante, Nick, FB, Detroit 1959-65; Cleveland 1966-67 Pinkett, Allen, RB, Houston 1986-91 Pliska, Joe, HB, Hammond 1920-21 Pivarnik, Joe, G, Philadelphia 1936 Pivec, Dave, TE, L.A. Rams 1966-68; Denver 1969 Pottios, Myron, LB, Pittsburgh 1961, 1963-65; L.A. Rams 1966-70; Washington 1971-74 Powers, John, SE, Pittsburgh 1962-66 Powlus, Ron, QB, Philadelphia 2000-2001 Pozderac, Phil, T, Dallas 1982-87 Pritchett, Wes, LB, Buffalo 1989-90; Atlanta 1991 Puplis, Andy, HB, Chicago Cardinals 1943 Quinn, Brady, QB, Cleveland 2007-2009; Denver 2010-11; Kansas City 2012; Seattle 2013-present Quinn, Steve, C, Houston 1968 Rassas, Nick, DB, Atlanta 1966-68 Ratigan, Brian, LB, Indianapolis 1994 Ratkowski, Ray, HB, Boston 1961 Ratterman, George, QB, Buffalo (AAFC) 1947-49; NY Yankees 1950-51; Cleveland 1952-56 Regner, Tom, G-T, Houston 1967-72 Rehder, Tom, OT, New England 1988-89; N.Y. Giants 1990; Minnesota 1992 Reilly, Jim, G, Buffalo 1970-71 Richardson, Mike, CB, New England 2007-09; Kansas City 2010; Indianapolis 2011 Ridder, Tim, OG, Indianapolis 2001-02 Riddick, Theo, RB, Detriot 2013-present Riffle, Chuck, G, Cleveland 1944; N.Y. Yankees (AAFC) 1946-48 Robinson, Trevor, OG, Cincinnati 2012-present Rogers, John, C, Cincinnati 1933-34 Rosenthal, Mike, OL, N.Y. Giants 1999-2002; Minnesota 2003-06; Miami 2007-08 Rossum, Allen, CB, Philadelphia 1998-2000; Green Bay 2000-01; Atlanta 2002-07; San Francisco 2008-09 Ruddy, Tim, C, Miami 1994-2003 Rudnick, Tim, S, Baltimore 1974 Rudolph, Kyle, TE, Minnesota 2011-present Ruetz, Joe, G, Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1946, 1948 Ruffer, David, PK, New England 2012-present

186 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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coaches & staff

Wallner, Fred, G, Chicago Cardinals 1951-52, 1954-55; Houston 1960 Walls, Darrin, CB, Atlanta 2011-12; NY Jets 2012-present Walsh, Bill, C, Pittsburgh 1949-54 Walton, Shane, CB, St. Louis 2003; Pittsburgh 2004 Ward, Gillie, T, Dayton 1923 Watson, Courtney, LB, New Orleans 2004-06 Watters, Ricky, RB, San Francisco 1991-1994; Philadelphia 1995-97; Seattle 1998-2001 Waymer, Dave, CB, New Orleans 1980-89; San Francisco 1990-91, L.A. Raiders 1992 Weaver, Anthony, DT, Baltimore 2002-05; Houston 200608 Wendell, Marty, G, Chicago Hornets (AAFC) 1949 Weston, Jeff, DT, N.Y. Giants 1979-82 Wetoska, Bob, T, Chicago Bears 1960-69 Whipple, Ray, E, Detroit 1920 White, Jim, T, N.Y. Giants 1946-50 Whittington, Mike, LB, N.Y. Giants 1980-83 Wightkin, Bill, T-DE, Chicago Bears 1950-57 Williams, Bob, QB, Chicago Bears 1951-52, 1955 Williams, Brock, CB, New England 2001-02; Oakland 2003-04; Cincinnati 2004, Oakland 2004-05 Williams, George, DT, Cleveland 1992 Williams, Ian, NT, San Francisco 2011-present Williams, Joel, TE, Miami 1987 Williams, Larry, G, Cleveland 1986-88; San Diego 1989; New Orleans 1990-91; New England 1992 Wisne, Jerry, OL, Chicago 1999-2000; Minnesota 2001; Houston 2002; Green Bay 2003 Wolski, Bill, HB, Atlanta 1966 Wood, Cierre, RB, Houston 2013-present Wooden Shawn, S, Miami 1996-99; Chicago 2000; Miami 2001-05 Worden, Neil (Bull), FB, Philadelphia 1954, 1957 Wunsch, Harry, G, Green Bay 1934 Wynn, Renaldo, DT, Jacksonville 1997-2001; Washington 2002-07; NY Giants 2008; Washington 2009 Wynne, Chet, FB, Rochester 1922 Wynne, Elmer, FB, Chicago Bears 1928; Dayton 1929 Yarr, Tom, C, Chicago Cardinals 1933 Yonakor, John, E-DE, Cleveland (AAFC) 1946-49; N.Y. Yankees 1950; 1952 Young, Bryant, DT, San Francisco 1994-07 Young, Sam, OT, Dallas 2010-11; Buffalo 2012-present Zalejski, Ernie, HB, Baltimore 1950 Zbikowski, Tom, SS, Baltimore 2008-11; Indianapolis 2012; Chicago 2013-present Zeigler, Dusty, G, Buffalo 1996-99; N.Y. Giants 2000-02 Zellars, Ray, FB, New Orleans 1995-1998 Zilly, Jack, E, L.A. Rams 1947-51; Philadelphia 1952 Zoia, Clyde, G, Chicago Cardinals 1920-23 Zontini, Lou, HB, Chicago Cardinals 1940-41; Cleveland 1944; Buffalo (AAFC) 1946 Zorich, Chris, DT, Chicago 1991-97; Washington 1997

The Fighting Irish

Stevenson, Dan, G, New England 2006-07; Houston 2008-09 Stevenson, Mark, G, Columbus 1922 Stewart, Ralph, C-LB, NY (AAFC) 1947-48; Baltimore (AAFC) 1948 Stickles, Monty, TE, San Francisco 1960-67; New Orleans 1968 Stonebreaker, Michael, LB, Chicago 1991; Atlanta 1993-94 Stovall, Maurice, WR, Tampa Bay 2006-11; Detroit 2011-present Streeter, George, SS, Chicago Bears 1989; L.A. Raiders 1990 Strohmeyer, George, C, Brooklyn (AAFC) 1948; Chicago Hornets (AAFC) 1949 Stuhldreher, Harry, QB, Brooklyn 1926 Sullivan, John, C, Minnesota 2008-present Sullivan, George, E, Boston 1948 Swatland, Dick, G, Houston 1968 Swistowicz, Mike, FB, N.Y. Yankees 1950; Chicago Cardinals 1950 Sylvester, Steve, G-T-C, Oakland 1975-81; L.A. Raiders 1982-83 Szymanski, Dick, C-LB, Baltimore 1955, 1957-68 Szymanski, Frank, C-LB, Detroit 1945-47; Philadelphia 1948; Chicago 1949 Tate, Golden, WR, Seattle 2010-present Tatum, Kinnon, LB, Carolina 1997-99; Tampa Bay 2000 Taylor, Aaron, G, Green Bay 1994-97; San Diego 1998-99 Taylor, Bobby, CB, Philadelphia 1995-2003; Seattle 200405 Te’o, Manti, LB, San Diego 2013-present Terlep, George, QB, Buffalo (AAFC) 1946-48; Cleveland (AAFC) 1948 Terrell, Pat, FS, Los Angeles Rams 1990-93; N.Y. Jets 1994-1995; Carolina 1995-97; Green Bay 1998 Thayer, Tom, G-C, Chicago Bears 1985-92; Miami 1993 Theismann, Joe, QB-KR, Washington 1974-85 Thomas, Bob, K, Chicago Bears 1975-84; Detroit 1982; San Diego 1985 Thomas, Travis, RB, Cleveland 2008 Tobin, George, G, N.Y. Giants 1947 Toneff, Bob, DT, San Francisco 1952, 1954-58; Washington 1959-64 Tonelli, Mario, HB, Chicago Cardinals 1940, 1945 Toran, Stacey, S, L.A. Raiders 1984-88 Trafton, George, C, Decatur 1920; Chicago Staleys 1921; Chicago Bears 1922-32 Tripucka, Frank, QB, Philadelphia 1949; Detroit 1949; Chicago Cardinals Dallas 1952; Denver 1960-63 Tuck, Justin, DE, NY Giants 2005-present Turkovich, Michael, OT, Dallas 2009, NY Jets 2010 Urban, Gasper, G, Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1948 Vairo, Dom, E, Green Bay 1935 Varrichione, Frank, T, Pittsburgh 1955-60; L.A. Rams 1961-65 Vasys, Arunas, LB, Philadelphia 1966-68 Vergara, George, E, Green Bay 1925 Vollers, Kurt, T, Indianapolis 2002; Dallas 2002-05 Walker, Darius, RB, Houston 2007-08; Denver 2009 Wallace, John, E, Chicago Bears 1928; Dayton 1929

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Rutkowski, Ed, HB-FL-QB, Buffalo 1963-66 Ryan, Jim, HB, Rock Island 1924; Chicago Cardinals 1924 Ryan, Tim,OG, Tampa 1991-1993 Rydzewski, Frank, T, Cleveland 1920; Chicago Tigers 1920; Hammond 1920, 1922-26; Chicago Cardinals 1921; Chicago Bears 1923; Milwaukee 1925 Rykovich, Julie, HB-DB, Buffalo (AAFC) 1947-48; Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1948; Chicago Bears 1949-51 Rymkus, Lou, T, Washington 1943; Cleveland 1946-51 Santucci, Dan, OL, Cincinnati 2007-10; Carolina 2011 Sapp, Gerome, SS, Baltimore 2003-2004; Indianapolis 2004-05; Baltimore 2006-08 Savoldi, Joe, FB, Chicago Bears 1930 Scarpitto, Bob, FL-P, San Diego 1961; Denver 1962-67; Boston 1968 Schaefer, Don, FB, Philadelphia 1956 Scharer, Eddie, QB, Detroit 1926, 1928; Pottsville 1927 Schoen, Tom, S, Cleveland 1970 Scholtz, Bob, C, Detroit 1960-64; N.Y. Giants 1965-66 Schrader, Jim, C, Washington 1954, 1956-61; Philadelphia 1962-64 Schwapp, Asaph, FB, Dallas 2009 Scibelli, Joe, G, L.A. Rams 1961-75 Scott, Vince, G, Buffalo (AAFC) 1947-48 Scully, John G-C, Atlanta 1981-90 Seiler, Paul, T-C, N.Y. Jets 1967, 1969; Oakland 1971-73 Setta, Nick, K, Chicago 2005; Buffalo 2006 Seyfrit, Frank (Si), E, Toledo 1923; Hammond 1924 Seymour, Jim, WR, Chicago Bears 1970-72 Shellogg, Alec, T, Brooklyn 1939; Chicago Bears 1939 Shelton, Matt, WR, New England 2006 Signaigo, Joe, OG-DG, NY (AAFC) 1948-49; NY Yankees 1950 Simmons, Floyd, HB, Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1948 Sitko, Emil (Red), HB, San Francisco 1950; Chicago Cardinals 1951-52 Skoglund, Bob, E, Green Bay 1947 Slackford, Fred, FB, Dayton 1920; Canton 1921 Slaughter, Jamoris, S, Cleveland 2013-present Smagala, Stan, CB, Dallas 1990; Pittsburgh 1992-93 Smith, Brian, LB, Cleveland 2011-12; Buffalo 2012-present Smith, Chris, FB Kansas City 1986-87 Smith, Dick (Red), QB, Green Bay 1927, 1929; N.Y. Yankees 1928; Newark 1930; N.Y. Giants 1931 Smith, Harrison, S, Minnesota 2012-present Smith, Hunter, P, Indianapolis 1999-08; Washington 2009 Smith, Irv, TE, New Orleans 1993-97; San Francisco 1998; Cleveland 1999-2000 Smith, Rod, DB, New England 1992-94; Carolina 1995-98; Green Bay 1998 Smith, Tony, SE, Kansas City 1992 Snow, Jack, SE, L.A. Rams 1965-75 Snowden, Jim, T-DE, Washington 1965-71 Spaniel, Frank, HB, Baltimore 1950; Washington 1950 Stams, Frank, DE, L.A. Rams 1989-91, Cleveland 1992-94; Carolina 1995 Statuto, Art, C, Buffalo (AAFC) 1948-49; Los Angeles Rams 1950 Steinkemper, Bill, T, Chicago Bears 1943 Stenger, Brian, LB, Pittsburgh 1969-72; New England 1973

187 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

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Since the National Football League began drafting players in 1936 — starting with the initial draft on February 8, 1936, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Philadelphia — 477 Notre Dame football players have been chosen by NFL teams, according to the NFL. Based on the statistics provided by the NFL, Notre Dame has had 64 first-round draft picks, beginning with Bill Shakespeare by Pittsburgh in 1936. Overall, the Irish have had five players (tied with USC for most) chosen as the first pick in the entire draft—QB Angelo Bertelli by Boston in 1944, QB Frank Dancewicz by Boston in 1946, E Leon Hart

by Detroit in 1950, B Paul Hornung by Green Bay in 1957 and DT Walt Patulski by Buffalo in 1972.

Here’s a listing of first-round selections by current NFL teams with the overall pick in parentheses:

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1968 1969

1970 1972

1975 1976 1978

1980 1982 1983 1984 1986 1988 1989 1991 1992 1993

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1997 1999 2003 2007

5. Chuck Sweeney, E, Green Bay (37) 10. Pat McCarty, C, Pittsburgh (84) 12. Joe Kuharich, G, Pittsburgh (104)

B Bill Shakespeare, Pittsburgh (3) QB Angelo Bertelli, Boston (1) B Creighton Miller, Brooklyn (3) B Frank Szymanski, Detroit (6) E John Yonakor, Philadelphia (9) QB Frank Dancewicz, Boston (1) QB John Lujack, Chicago (4) T George Connor, New York Giants (5) B Emil Sitko, Los Angeles Rams (10) QB Frank Tripucka, Philadelphia (9) G Bill Fischer, Phoenix (10) E Leon Hart, Detroit (1) B Bob Williams, Chicago (2) C Jerry Groom, Phoenix (6) T Art Hunter, Green Bay (2) B John Lattner, Pittsburgh (7) B Neil Worden, Philadelphia (9) QB Ralph Guglielmi, Washington (3) T Frank Varrichione, Pittsburgh (6) B Joe Heap, New York Giants (8) B Paul Hornung, Green Bay (1) B Nick Pietrosante, Detroit (6) QB George Izo, New York Jets, Phoenix (2) E Monty Stickles, San Diego, San Francisco (11) WR Jack Snow, Minnesota (8) DT Alan Page, Minnesota (15) G Tom Regner, Houston (23) G Tom Seiler, New York Jets (12) DE Kevin Hardy, New Orleans (7) T George Kunz, Atlanta (2) E Jim Seymour, Los Angeles Rams (10) DT Mike McCoy, Green Bay (2) DE Walt Patulski, Buffalo (1) DB Clarence Ellis, Atlanta (15) DT Mike Kadish, Miami (25) DT Mike Fanning, Los Angeles Rams (9) DT Steve Niehaus, Seattle (2) TE Ken MacAfee, San Francisco (7) DE Ross Browner, Cincinnati (8) DB Luther Bradley, Detroit (11) RB Vagas Ferguson, New England (25) LB Bob Crable, New York Jets (23) TE Tony Hunter, Buffalo (12) RB Greg Bell, Buffalo (26) DT Eric Dorsey, New York Giants (19) WR Tim Brown, Los Angeles Raiders (6) OT Andy Heck, Seattle (15) CB Todd Lyght, Los Angeles Rams (5) TE Derek Brown, New York Giants (14) QB Rick Mirer, Seattle (2) FB Jerome Bettis, Los Angeles Rams (10) CB Tom Carter, Washington (17) TE Irv Smith, New Orleans (20) DT Bryant Young, San Francisco (7) OG Aaron Taylor, Green Bay (16) FS Jeff Burris, Buffalo (27) DE Renaldo Wynn, Jacksonville (21) OT Luke Petitgout, New York Giants (19) C Jeff Faine, Cleveland (21) QB Brady Quinn, Cleveland (22)

WR Michael Floyd, Arizona ((13) S Harrison Smith, Minnesota (29) TE Tyler Eifert, Cincinnati (21)

Here’s a complete listing of all Notre Dame draft picks, including three years worth of All-America Football Conference picks in 1947-49: 1936 1. Bill Shakespeare, B, Pittsburgh (3) 3. Andy Pilney, B, Detroit (26) 7. Marty Peters, E, Pittsburgh (57) 7. Wally Fromhart, B, Green Bay (61) 8. Wayne Millner, E, Boston (65) 1938

1939 6. Ed Beinor, T, Brooklyn (46) 8. Paul Kell, T, Green Bay (69) 9. Earl Brown, E, Chicago Cardinals (71) 17. Ed Longhi, C, Pittsburgh (152) 19. Ed Simonich, B, Chicago Bears (176) 21. Bill Hofer, B, Green Bay (194) 21. Mario Tonelli, B, N.Y. Giants (195) 1940 14. Bud Kerr, E, Green Bay (129) 19. Tad Harvey, T, Pittsburgh (173) 22. Steve Sitko, B, Washington (198) 1941 11. Milt Piepul, B, Detroit (95) 16. Bob Osterman, C, Chicago Bears (148) 17. Bob Saggau, B, Green Bay (157) 1942 13. John Kovatch, E, Washington (116) 21. Steve Juzwik, B, Washington (191) 1943 3. Fred (Dippy) Evans, B, Chicago Bears (24) 5. Bob Dove, E, Washington (40) 6. Wally Ziemba, C, Washington (50) 7. Lou Rymkus T, Washington (60) 13. Tom Brock, C, Green Bay (118) 13. Harry Wright, G, Washington (120) 26. Bob Neff, T, Philadelphia (242) 30. Dick Creevy B, Chicago Bears (289) 1944 1. Angelo Bertelli, QB, Boston (1) 1. Creighton Miller, B, Brooklyn (3) 9. Matt Bolger, E, Detroit (79) 12. Pat Filley, G, Cleveland (119) 19. Bob McBride, G, Cleveland (196) 21. John Creevey, B, Cleveland (218) 25. John McGinnis, E, Chicago Cardinals (253) 27. Bill Earley, B, Chicago Cardinals (275) 27. Russell (Pete) Ashbaugh, B, Pittsburgh (283) 32. Stan Kudlacz, C, Cleveland (329)

1945 1. Frank Szymanski, C, Detroit (6) 1. John Yonakor, E, Philadelphia (9) 3. John (Tree) Adams, T, Washington (23) 4. Jack Zilly, E, L.A. Rams (32) 6. Corwin (Cornie) Clatt, B, Chicago Cardinals (45) 6. Jim Mello, B, Boston (47) 6. Gerry Cowhig, B, Cleveland (48) 7. Ziggy Czarobski, T, Chicago Cardinals (55) 10. Bill Huber, E, Chicago Cardinals (88) 12. Herb Coleman, C, Boston (113) 15. George Connor, T, Pittsburgh (145) 16. John Creevey, B, Chicago Bears (159) 22. Bob Livingstone, B, Chicago Bears (225) 23. Luke Higgins, T, Cleveland (235) 30. Paul Limont, E, Detroit (313) 1946 1. Frank Dancewicz, QB, Boston (1) 1. Johnny Lujack, QB, Chicago Bears (4) 1. George Connor, T, N.Y. Giants (5) 1. Emil Sitko, B, L.A. Rams (10) 3. Elmer Angsman, B, Chicago Cardinals (16) 7. Ed Mieszkowski, T, Boston (52) 7. Pete Berezney, T, Detroit (58) 9. Bob Skoglund, E, Washington (79) 10. Joe Signaigo, G, L.A. Rams (90) 13. George Strohmeyer, C, L.A. Rams (120) 14. Bob Palladino, B, L.A. Rams (130) 15. Fred Rovai, G, Chicago Cardinals 17. Gasper Urban, G, L.A. Rams (160) 17. Jerry Ford, E, L.A. Rams (180) 20. Bill Heywood, B, Chicago Cardinals (181) 20. Frank Ruggerio, B, Boston (182) 1947 (NFL) 3. John Mastrangelo, G, Pittsburgh (16) 6. George Sullivan, T, Boston (37) 10. Bob Kelly, B, Green Bay (81) 13. Bob Skoglund, E, Green Bay (111) 15. John Fallon, T, N.Y. Giants (134) 26. Ralph Stewart, C, N.Y. Giants (244) 27. Bob Palladino, B, Green Bay (250) 1947 (AAFC) 1. George Sullivan, T, Chicago Rockets (4) 2. Gerry Cohwig, B, Cleveland (16) 5. John Mastrangelo, G, Buffalo (34) 6. Jack Zilly, E, San Francisco (46) 8. Matt Bolger, E, Chicago Rockets (60) 8. George Strohmeyer, C, N.Y. Yankees (63) 14. Bob Livingstone, B, Chicago Rockets (108) 14. Joe Signaigo, B, Cleveland (112) 16. Frank Kosikowski, E, Buffalo (122) Johnny Lujack, QB, Chicago Rockets NFL 1948 6. Joe Gasperella, B, Pittsburgh (43) 8. Marty Wendell, G, Philadelphia (63) 16. George Ratterman, QB, Boston (139) 17. Jack Fallon, G, Chicago Bears (152) 18. Bill O’Connor, G, L.A. Rams (160) 24. Floyd Simmons, B, Pittsburgh (223) 25. Coy McGee, B, Detroit (227) 29. John Panelli, B, Green Bay (271) 21. Art Statuto, C, Philadelphia (292) 32. Bill Fischer, G, Chicago Cardinals (300)

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

Irish and NFL Draft 1961 (NFL)

3. Bill Gompers, B, Buffalo (16) 4. Bill O’Connor, E, Buffalo (24) 5. Bill Walsh, C, Chicago Rockets (25) 6. Marty Wendell, G, Buffalo (33) 18. Doug Waybright, E, Buffalo (119) 19. Russell (Pete) Ashbaugh, B, Cleveland (129) 26. John Panelli, B, N.Y. Yankees (184)

1. Art Hunter, T, Green Bay (2) 1. Johnny Lattner, B, Pittsburgh (7) 1. Neil Worden, B, Philadelphia (9) 2. Jim Schrader, C, Washington (20) 4. Frank Paterra, B, Chicago Bears (42) 4. Minnie Mavraides, G, Philadelphia (45) 6. Tom McHugh, B, Chicago Cardinals 10. Joe Katchik, E, L.A. Rams 15. Sam Palumbo, G, San Francisco 18. Don Penza, E, Pittsburgh 28. Joe Bush, G, Pittsburgh

2. Myron Pottios, LB, Pittsburgh (19) 10. Joe Scibelli, HB, L.A. Rams (130) 10. Bill (Red) Mack, B, Pittsburgh (131) 20. Ray Ratkowski, B, Green Bay (218)

1955

1962 (NFL) 2. Joe Carollo, T, L.A. Rams (16) 2. Bob Bill, T, N.Y. Giants (26) 5. Mike Lind, HB, San Francisco (64) 9. John Powers, E, Pittsburgh (117) 13. Joe Perkowski, B, Chicago Bears (175)

2. John Panelli, B, N.Y. Yankees (13) 5. Frank Gaul, G, Buffalo (35)

1. Ralph Guglielmi, QB, Washington (3) 1. Frank Varrichione, T, Pittsburgh (6) 1. Joe Heap, B, N.Y. Giants (8) 2. Dick Szymanski, C, Baltimore (16) 3. Tony Pasquesi, T, Chicago Cardinals (32) 4. Paul Reynolds, B, Cleveland (41) 4. Sam Palumbo, C, Cleveland (49) 6. Dan Shannon, E, Chicago Bears (63) 24. Bob Ready, T, Washington (279)

1950

1956

1. Leon Hart, E, Detroit (1) 2. Jim Martin, E, Cleveland (26) 4. Larry Coutre, B, Green Bay (43) 5. Mike Swistowicz, B, N.Y. Bulldogs (55) 5. Frank Spaniel, B, Washington (58) 5. Ernie Zalejski, B, Chicago Bears (62) 7. Bill Gay, B, Chicago Cardinals (85) 10. Walt Grothaus, C, Chicago Cardinals (125) 11. John Helwig, G, Chicago Bears (140) 18. Ray Espenan, E, Chicago Cardinals (229) 19. Gus Cifelli, T, Detroit (239) 19. Frank Gaul, T, Pittsburgh (242) 30. Ed Hudak, T, Pittsburgh (386)

3. Don Schaefer, B, Philadelphia (28) 9. Wayne Edmonds, G, Pittsburgh (100) 13. Jim Mense, C, Green Bay (152) 14. John McMullan, G, N.Y. Giants (165) 15. Dick Fitzgerald, B, Chicago Bears (178) 19. Ray Lemek, G, Washington (227) 21. Gene Martell, T, Pittsburgh (244) 21. Gene Kapish, E, Cleveland (253) 22. George Nicula, T, Washington (262) 29. Pat Bisceglia, G, Washington (347)

1949 (NFL) 1. Frank Tripuka, QB, Philadelphia (9) 1. Bill Fischer, G, Chicago Cardinals (10) 2. John Panelli, B, Detroit (12) 3. Bill Walsh, C, Pittsburgh (26) 5. Terry Brennan, B, Philadelphia (51) 8. Bill Wightkin, E, Chicago Bears (79) 20. Frank Gaul, T, Boston (193) 24. Don McAuliffe, B, N.Y. Giants (235) 1949 (AAFC)

1952

1953 8. Don Beck, B, N.Y. Giants (94) 15. Bob O’Neil, E, Pittsburgh (173) 29. Jack Alessandrini, G, Baltimore (338) 30. Bill Gaudreau, B, Chicago Cardinals (351)

6. Dick Lynch, B, Washington (66) 9. Frank Kuchta, C, Washington (102) 10. Aubrey Lewis, B, Chicago Bears (113) 1959 1. Nick Pietrosante, B, Detroit (6) 5. Bob Wetoska, T, Washington (49) 5. Frank Geremia, T, San Francisco (54) 7. Don Lawrence, T, Washington (76) 10. Ron Toth, T, Washington (113) 10. Bronko Nagurski, T, San Francisco (114) 18. Al Ecuyer, G, N.Y. Giants (214) 27. Norm Odyniec, B, Washington (316) 28. Bob Williams, B, Chicago Bears (332) 29. Dick Loncar, T, Pittsburgh (343) 30. Angelo Mosca, T, Philadelphia (350) 1960 (NFL)

1960 (AFL) no record of order

George Izo, B, N.Y. Titans Monty Stickles, E, L.A. Chargers Bob Scholtz, C, L.A. Chargers Jim Crotty, HB, Dallas Texans Mike Graney, E, Buffalo

1963 (NFL) 10. Ed Hoerster, LB, Chicago Bears (137) 12. Daryle Lamonica, QB, Green Bay (168) 16. John Slafkosky, T, St. Louis (213) 1963 (AFL) 9. Ed Burke, T, Houston (70) 16. Ed Hoerster, LB, Buffalo (124) 24. Daryle Lamonica, QB, Buffalo (188) 1964 (NFL) 2. Jim Kelly, E, Pittsburgh (28) 4. Paul Costa, B, Green Bay (55) 4. Frank Budka, HB, Chicago Bears (56) 5. Jim Snowden, FB, Washington (59) 8. George Bednar, G, St. Louis (104) 13. Tom MacDonald, B, Washington (171) 17. Dave Humenik, T, N.Y. Giants (236) 1964 (AFL) 2. Jim Kelly, E, Boston (13) 3. George Bednar, G, Oakland (23) 15. John Simon, E, Kansas City (50) 10. Clay Stephens, E, Kansas City (73) 14. Paul Costa, B, Kansas City (106) 15. Jim Snowden, FB, Kansas City (114) 17. Bob Lehmann, G-LB, N.Y. Jets (131) 23. Dave Humenik, T, N.Y. Boston (180) 1965 (NFL) 1. Jack Snow, E, Minnesota (8) 6. Tony Carey, HB, Chicago Bears (73) 6. John Huarte, QB, Philadelphia(76) 8. John Meyer, LB, St. Louis (110) 12. Jim Carroll, LB, N.Y. Giants (155) 14. Dave Pivec, E, Chicago Bears (185) 14. Tom Longo, B, Philadelphia (188) 18. Dick Arrington, G, Cleveland (251) 1965 (AFL) 2. John Huarte, QB, N.Y. Jets 4. Dick Arrington, G, Boston 7. Jack Snow, E, San Diego 9. Tony Carey, HB, San Diego 14. Tom Longo, B, Philadelphia/Oakland

University and media information

1. George Izo, B, Chicago Cardinals (2) 1. Monty Stickles, E, San Francisco (11) 3. Bob Scholtz, C, Detroit (27) 12. Jim Crotty, HB, Washington/Dallas (136) 17. Mike Graney, E, Philadelphia/Buffalo (200)

4. Bob Bill, T, San Diego (31) 13. Nick Buoniconti, G, Boston (102) 18. Joe Carollo, T, L.A. Dallas Texans (139) 19. Mike Lind, HB, San Diego (152)

History and records

2. Bob Toneff, T, San Francisco (22) 7. John Petitbon, B, N.Y. Yankees (74) 10. Chet Ostrowski, E, Washington (115) 12. Jim Mutscheller, E, N.Y. Yankees (134) 13. Dave Flood, B, Pittsburgh (150) 16. Paul Burns, G, N.Y. Giants (191) 28. Billy Barrett, B, Green Bay (327)

1958

1962 (AFL)

2012 season review

1. Bob Williams, QB, Chicago Bears (2) 1. Jerry Groom, C, Chicago Cardinals (6) 12. Jack Landry, B, Chicago Cardinals (139) 20. Fred Wallner, G, Chicago Cardinals (235) 29. Bob Livingstone, B, Chicago Cardinals (343)

1. Paul Hornung, B, Green Bay (1) 12. Ed Sullivan, C, Green Bay (135) 13. Jim Morse, B, Green Bay (148) 20. Byron Beams, T, L.A. Rams (232)

3. Myron Pottios, LB, Oakland 9. Bob Scarpitto, HB, L.A. Chargers 10. Joe Scibelli, HB, N.Y. Titans 23. Bill (Red) Mack, B, Buffalo 27. Ray Ratkowski, B, Boston

coaches & staff

1951

1957

1961 (AFL)

The Fighting Irish

1954

here COME the irish

1948 (AAFC)

189 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

Irish and NFL Draft 1966 (NFL)

1972

1980

2. Nick Rassas, DB, Atlanta (17) 2. Nick Eddy, HB, Detroit (24) 3. Phil Sheridan, E, Atlanta (48) 4. Pete Duranko, DE-LB, Cleveland (61) 5. Bill Wolski, HB, Atlanta (65) 8. Tom Talaga, E, Cleveland (123) 16. Arunas Vasys, LB, Philadelphia (234)

1. Walt Patulski, DE, Buffalo (1) 1. Clarence Ellis, DB, Atlanta (15) 1. Mike Kadish, DT, Miami (25) 3. Fred Swendsen, DE, Buffalo (53) 4. Eric Patton, LB, Green Bay (86) 5. Tom Gatewood, WR, N.Y. Giants (107) 7. Ralph Stepaniak, DB, Buffalo (157) 7. Mike Zikas, DT, N.Y. Giants (177)

1. Vagas Ferguson, RB, New England (25) 2. Dave Waymer, DB, New Orleans (41) 2. Tim Foley, T, Baltimore (51) 4. Rusty Lisch, QB, St. Louis (89) 8. Bobby Leopold, LB, San Francisco (210) 10. Rob Martinovich, T, Kansas City (251)

1966 (AFL) 1. Nick Eddy, HB, Denver 2. Nick Rassas, DB, San Diego 2. Pete Duranko, DE-LB, Denver 4. Phil Sheridan, E, N.Y. Jets 10. Bill Wolski, HB, N.Y. Jets 18. Tom Talaga, E, Denver Note: Eddy was a redshirt draft

1973

1967

1974

1. Paul Seiler, G, N.Y. Jets (12) 1. Alan Page, DE, Minnesota (15) 1. Tom Regner, G, Houston (23) 2. Larry Conjar, FB, Cleveland (46) 2. Jim Lynch, LB, Kansas City (47) 3. George Goeddeke, C, Denver (59) 4. Tom Rhoads, DE, Buffalo (70) 16. Allen Sack, LB, L.A. Rams (408) Paul Hornung, HB, New Orleans (Expansion) Bob Scholtz, T, New Orleans (Expansion)

2. Dave Casper, TE, Oakland (45) 4. Mike Townsend, DB, Minnesota (86) 9. Brian Doherty, P, Buffalo (226) 11. Tim Rudnick, DB, Baltimore (285) 14. Frank Pomarico, G, Kansas (353) 15. Bob Thomas, K, LA Rams (388) 17. Cliff Brown, RB, Philadelphia (427) 17. Willie Townsend, WR, L.A. Rams (440)

2. Greg Marx, DT, Atlanta (39) 6. Mike Creaney, C, Chicago Bears (138) 9. John Dampeer, G, Cincinnati (224) 12. Jim O’Malley, LB, Denver (296) 13. John Cieszkowski, RB, Chicago Bears (320) 15. Ken Schlezes, DB, Philadelphia (367)

1975

1. Kevin Hardy, DE, New Orleans (7) 3. Mike McGill, LB, Minnesota (76) 5. Jim Smithberger, DB, Boston (116) 6. Dave Martin, DB, Philadelphia (157) 8. Dick Swatland, G-T, New Orleans (195) 8. Tom Schoen, DB, Cleveland (212) 11. John Pergine, LB, L.A. Rams (297) 16. Rocky Bleier, RB, Pittsburgh (417)

1. Mike Fanning, DT, L.A. Rams (9) 2. Greg Collins LB, San Francisco (35) 3. Drew Mahalic, LB, Denver (69) 5. Kevin Nosbusch, DT, San Diego (111) 5. Wayne Bullock, RB, San Francisco (114) 10. Steve Sylvester, T, Oakland (259) 13. Pete Demmerle, WR, San Diego (320) 13. Eric Penick, RB, Denver (329) 14. Reggie Barnett, DB, San Diego (345) 16. Tom Fine, TE, Buffalo (406)

1969

1976

1. George Kunz, T, Atlanta (2) 1. Jim Seymour, SE, L.A. Rams (10) 2. Terry Hanratty, QB, Pittsburgh (30) 4. Bob Kuechenberg, G, Philadelphia (80) 5. Jim Winegardner, TE, Chicago Bears (119) 6. Ed Tuck, G, Miami (141) 8. Bob Gladieux, RB, Boston (186) 11. Eric Norri, DT, Washington (269) 12. Bob Belden, QB, Dallas (308) 12. John Lavin, LB, Kansas City (309) 13. Tom Quinn, DB, Chicago Bears (325)

1. Steve Niehaus, DT, Seattle, (2) 7. Ed Bauer, G, New Orleans, (201)

1968

1970 1. Mike McCoy, DT, Green Bay (2) 3. Jim Reilly, G, Buffalo (57) 5. Bob Olson, LB, Boston (107) 5. Mike Oriard, C, Kansas City (130) 7. Terry Brennan, T, Philadelphia (158) 1971 4. Joe Theismann, QB, Miami (99) 5. Tim Kelly, LB, Boston (106) 7. Larry DiNardo, G, New Orleans (158) 15. Jim Wright, LB, N.Y. Giants (382)

1978 1. Ken MacAfee, TE, San Francisco (7) 1. Ross Browner, DT, Cincinnati (8) 1. Luther Bradley, DB, Detroit (11) 2. Willie Fry, DE, Pittsburgh (49) 3. Ernie Hughes, G, San Francisco (79) 4. Al Hunter, RB, Seattle (1977 supplemental draft) 5. Ted Burgmeier, DB, Miami (111) 9. Steve McDaniels, T, San Francisco (249) 10. Doug Becker, LB, Pittsburgh (258) 1979 2. Dave Huffman, C, Minnesota (43) 2. Bob Golic, LB, New England (52) 3. Joe Montana, QB, San Francisco (82) 8. Steve Heimkreiter, LB, Baltimore (197) 9. Jerome Heavens, RB, Chicago Bears (230) 9. Kris Haines, WR, Washington (233) 9. Jeff Weston, DT, Miami (244) 10. Joe Restic, DB, Chicago Bears (257) 10. Mike Calhoun, DT, Dallas, (274) 12. Jim Browner, DB, Cincinnati (304)

1981 4. John Scully, C, Atlanta (109) 7. Pete Holohan, TE, San Diego (189) 8. Scott Zettek, DT, Chicago Bears (205) 9. Jim Stone, RB, Seattle (223) 9. Tim Huffman, T, Green Bay (227) 12. John Hankerd, LB, Denver (317) 1982 1. Bob Crable, LB, N.Y. Jets (23) 3. John Krimm, DB, New Orleans (76) 5. Phil Pozderac, T, Dallas (137) 1983 1. Tony Hunter, TE, Buffalo (12) 3. Dave Duerson, DB, Chicago Bears (64) 4. Tom Thayer, C, Chicago Bears (91) 5. Larry Moriarty, RB, Houston (114) 9. Mark Zavagnin, LB, Chicago Bears (235) 9. Bob Clasby, T, Seattle (236) 1984 1. Greg Bell, RB, Buffalo (26) 6. Chris Brown, DB, Pittsburgh (164) 6. Stacey Toran, DB, L.A. Raiders (168) 9. Neil Maune, G, Dallas (249) 11. Blair Kiel, QB, Tampa Bay (281) 1985 2. Mike Gann, DE, Atlanta (45) 3. Mike Kelley, C, Houston (82) 4. Mark Bavaro, TE, N.Y. Giants (100) 10. Mike Golic, DT, Houston (255) 10. Larry Williams, G, Cleveland (259) 1986 1. Eric Dorsey, DE, N.Y. Giants (19) 3. Allen Pinkett, RB, Houston (61) 8. Tony Furjanic, LB, Buffalo (202) 8. Mike Perrino, T, San Diego (209) 1987 2. Wally Kleine, T, Washington (48) 4. Steve Beuerlein, QB, L.A. Raiders (110) 7. Robert Banks, DT, Houston(176) 8. Joel Williams, TE, Miami (210) 1988 1. Tim Brown, WR, L.A. Raiders (6) 3. Tom Rehder, T, New England (69) 3. Chuck Lanza, C, Pittsburgh (70) 6. Cedric Figaro, LB, San Diego (152) 9. Brandy Wells, DB, Cincinnati (226) 1989 1. Andy Heck, T, Seattle (15) 2. Frank Stams, DE, L.A. Rams (44) 5. Mark Green, RB, Chicago (130) 6. Wes Pritchett, LB, Miami (147) 11. George Streeter, S, Chicago (304)

190 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 188 First-Team All-Americans

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1997

1991

1992

2000 7. Jarious Jackson, QB, Denver Broncos (214) 2001

2010 2. Jimmy Clausen, QB, Carolina (48) 2. Golden Tate, WR, Seattle (60) 6. Sam Young, OT, Dallas (179) 6. Eric Olsen, OG, Denver (183) 2011 2. Kyle Rudolph, TE, Minnesota (43) 2012 1. Michael Floyd, WR, Arizona (13) 1. Harrison Smith, DB, Minnesota (29) 5. Robert Blanton, DB, Minnesota (139) 5. Darius Fleming, LB, San Francisco (165) 2013 1. Tyler Eifert, TE, Cincinnati (21) 2. Manti Te’o, LB, San Diego (38) 6. Jamoris Slaughter, S, Cleveland (175) 6. Theo Riddick, RB, Detroit (199) 6. Kapron Lewis-Moore, DE, Baltimore (200) 7. Zeke Motta, S, Atlanta (244)

2003 1. Jeff Faine, C, Cleveland (21) 5. Jordan Black, OT, Kansas City (153) 5. Sean Mahan, OG, Tampa Bay (168) 5. Shane Walton, CB, St. Louis (170) 6. Gerome Sapp, SS, Baltimore (182) 6. Arnaz Battle, WR, San Francisco (197) 6. Brennan Curtin, OT, Green Bay (212) 2004 2. Julius Jones, RB, Dallas (43) 2. Courtney Watson, LB, New Orleans (60) 4. Glenn Earl, FS, Houston (122) 6. Vontez Duff, CB, Houston (170) 7. Jim Molinaro, OT, Washington (180) 2005 3. Justin Tuck, DE, NY Giants (74) 5. Jerome Collins, TE, St. Louis (144) 2006

2007 1. Brady Quinn, QB, Cleveland (22) 2. Victor Abiamiri, DE, Philadelphia (57) 3. Ryan Harris, OT, Denver (70) 5. Derek Landri, DT, Jacksonville (166) 6. Mike Richardson, CB, New England (202) 7. Dan Santucci, OL, Cincinnati (230) 7. Chinedum Ndukwe, S, Cincinnati (253)

University and media information

2. Anthony Fasano, TE, Dallas (53) 3. Maurice Stovall, WR, Tampa Bay (90) 6. Dan Stevenson, OG, New England (205)

History and records

1. Bryant Young, DT, San Francisco (7) 1. Aaron Taylor, OG, Green Bay (16) 1. Jeff Burris, FS, Buffalo (27) 2. Tim Ruddy, C, Miami (65) 3. Jim Flanigan, DT, Chicago (74) 3. Willie Clark, CB, San Diego (82) 3. Lake Dawson, SE, Kansas City (92) 5. John Covington, SS, Indianapolis (133) 5. Anthony Peterson, LB, San Francisco (153) 7. Pete Bercich, LB, Minnesota (211)

2. Anthony Weaver, DT, Baltimore (52) 4. Rocky Boiman, OLB, Tennessee (133) 5. John Owens, TE, Detroit (138) 6. Tyreo Harrison, ILB, Philadelphia (198) 6. Javin Hunter, WR, Baltimore (206) 7. David Givens, WR, New England (253)

4. David Bruton, FS, Denver (114)

2012 season review

1994

2. Derrick Mayes, SE, Green Bay (56) 4. Paul Grasmanis, NG, Chicago (116) 6. Shawn Wooden, CB, Miami (189) 6. Dusty Zeigler, G, Buffalo (202)

1. Luke Petitgout, OT, N.Y. Giants (19) 5. Jerry Wisne, OG, Chicago (143) 5. Mike Rosenthal, OT, N.Y. Giants (149) 5. Malcolm Johnson, SE, Pittsburgh (166) 7. Hunter Smith, P, Indianapolis (210) 7. Autry Denson, TB, Tampa Bay (233) 7. Kory Minor, LB, San Francisco (234)

2009

coaches & staff

1. Rick Mirer, QB, Seattle (2) 1. Jerome Bettis, FB, L.A. Rams (10) 1. Tom Carter, CB, Washington (17) 1. Irv Smith, TE, New Orleans (20) 2. Demetrius DuBose, LB, Tampa Bay (34) 2. Reggie Brooks, TB, Washington (45) 4. Devon McDonald, LB, Indianapolis (107) 5. Lindsay Knapp, OG, Kansas City (130) 8. Craig Hentrich, PK-P, N.Y. Jets (200)

1996

1999

2002

1993

2. Ray Zellars, FB, New Orleans (44) 2. Bobby Taylor, CB, Philadelphia (50) 4. Oliver Gibson, NG, Pittsburgh (120) 5. Michael Miller, FL, Cleveland (147) 7. Travis Davis, SS, New Orleans (242)

3. Allen Rossum, DB, Philadelphia (85)

3. Mike Gandy, OG, Chicago (68) 3. Brock Williams, CB, New England (86) 4. Jabari Holloway, TE, New England (119) 6. Tony Driver, FS, Buffalo (178) 6. Dan O’Leary, TE, Buffalo (195) 7. Anthony Denman, ILB, Jacksonville (213)

1. Derek Brown, TE, N.Y. Giants (14) 2. Rod Smith, DB, New England (35) 4. Rodney Culver, FB, Indianapolis (85) 4. Tony Brooks, FB, Philadelphia (92) 4. Gene McGuire, C, New Orleans (95) 6. Tony Smith, SE, Kansas City (159) 6. George Williams, DT, Cleveland (163) 9. Mirko Jurkovic, OG, Chicago (246)

1995

1998

2. John Carlson, TE, Seattle (38) 2. Trevor Laws, DT, Philadelphia (47) 3. Tom Zbikowski, FS, Baltimore (86) 6. John Sullivan, C, Minnesota (187)

The Fighting Irish

1. Todd Lyght, CB, L.A. Rams (5) 2. Ricky Watters, RB, San Francisco (45) 2. Chris Zorich, NT, Chicago (49) 3. Bob Dahl, DT, Cincinnati (72) 4. Raghib Ismail, FL, L.A. Raiders (100) 5. Tim Ryan, OG, Tampa Bay (136) 7. Andre Jones, OLB, Pittsburgh (185) 8. Scott Kowalkowski, OLB, Philadelphia (216) 9. Michael Stonebreaker, ILB, Chicago (245) 10. Mike Heldt, C, San Diego (257)

1. Renaldo Wynn, DL, Jacksonville (21) 2. Marc Edwards, RB, San Francisco (55) 3. Bert Berry, LB, Indianapolis (86) 3. Kinnon Tatum, LB, Carolina (87) 5. Pete Chryplewicz, TE, Detroit (135)

here COME the irish

2. Anthony Johnson, FB, Indianapolis (36) 2. Tim Grunhard, OG, Kansas City (40) 2. Jeff Alm, DT, Houston (41) 2. Pat Terrell, FS, L.A. Rams (49) 4. Mike Brennan, OT, Cincinnati (92) 5. Stan Smagala, CB, L.A. Raiders (122) 6. Ned Bolcar, LB, Seattle (146) 10. D’Juan Francisco, SS, Washington (262) 12. Dean Brown, OT, Indianapolis (316)

2008

191 99 Percent Graduation Rate | 44 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

Knute Rockne

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nute Rockne received a rude introduction to football.

As a young Norwegian immigrant to the Logan Square district of Chicago, Rockne first played the game with his immigrant neighbors on the sandlots. A slender and swift ballcarrier, Rockne broke away from his pursuers for a long run, a sure touchdown. But a rowdy group of fans for the opponents stepped in, stripped the ball away from his cradled arms and mistook his body for a punching bag. When he finally arrived home, his parents took one look at his tattered body and announced that his football career was over.

But a few bumps and bruises would not keep Rockne away from the game he loved for long. With his parents’ blessing, he returned to the gridiron in high school and later emerged as the country’s most respected, innovative and successful college football coach of all time.

After Rockne finished high school, he worked as a mail dispatcher with the Chicago Post Office for four years and continued his athletic endeavors at the Irving Park Athletic Club, the Central YMCA and the Illinois Athletic Club. By then he had saved enough money to continue his education and boarded the train for South Bend and Notre Dame. After a difficult first year as a scrub with the varsity, Rockne turned his attention to track where he earned a monogram and later set a school record (12-4) in the indoor pole vault. Those accomplishments gave him incentive to give football another try. This time he succeeded and eventually was named to Walter Camp’s All-America football squad as a third-string end. During his senior season (1913) when he served as captain, Rockne and his roommate, quarterback Gus Dorais, stunned Army with their deadly pass combination and handed the high-ranking Cadets a 35-13 setback.

But Rockne — who also fought semi-professionally in South Bend, wrote for the student newspaper and yearbook, played flute in the school orchestra, took a major role in every student play and reached the finals of the Notre Dame marbles tournament — considered himself primarily a student. He worked his way through school, first as a janitor and then as a chemistry research assistant to Professor Julius A. Nieuwland, whose discoveries led to synthetic rubber. Rockne graduated magna cum laude with a 90.52 (on a scale of 100) grade average.

Upon graduation Rockne was offered a post at Notre Dame as a graduate assistant in chemistry. He accepted that position on the condition that he be allowed to help Jesse Harper coach the football team. When Harper retired after the 1917 season, Rockne was named his successor.

Under Rockne’s tutelage, Notre Dame skyrocketed to national prominence and became America’s team. With their penchant for upsetting the stronger, more established football powers throughout the land, the Irish captured the hearts of millions of Americans who viewed Notre Dame’s victories as hope for their own battles.

During Rockne’s 13-year coaching tenure, Notre Dame beat Stanford in the ’25 Rose Bowl and put together five unbeaten and untied seasons.

Rockne produced 20 first-team All-Americans. His lifetime winning percentage of .881 (105-12-5) still ranks at the top of the list for both college and professional football. Rockne won the last 19 games he coached.

Rockne, who was inducted into the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame in 1951 — the first year of inductions — revolutionized the game of football with his wide-ranging ideas and innovations.

Rockne was the first football coach to take his team all over the country and initiate intersectional rivalries. The Irish competed in a national arena. He challenged the best football teams in the land and almost always won.

Using his medical and anatomical knowledge, Rockne designed his own equipment and uniforms. He reduced the amount of bulk and weight of the equipment, while increasing its protectiveness. He also introduced the gold satin and silk pants that cut down on wind resistance.

Rockne foresaw the day of the twoplatoon system and often used his ‘‘shock troops,’’ a full team of second stringers, at the start of most games.

Inspired by the precision and timing of a chorus line, Rockne added the Notre Dame shift to his playbook. In the shift, all four backs were still in motion at the snap. Opponents were so dumbfounded by the shift that they couldn’t find a consistent way to handle it. The rules board finally enacted a law against the shift.

Rockne also attempted to outsmart his coaching peers by down playing his squads’ talent. He never boasted about his team or its strengths; rather, he lamented his squad’s lack of skill every chance he got.

Rockne believed that half of football strategy was passing, while most of his counterparts kept the ball on the ground.

But football was never enough for Rockne. He also served as Notre Dame’s athletic director, business manager, ticket distributor, track coach and equipment manager; he wrote a newspaper column once a week; he authored three books, including a volume of juvenile fiction; Rockne was principle designer of Notre Dame Stadium; he opened a stock brokerage firm in South Bend during his last season; he was a dedicated family man to his wife Bonnie and their four children and for years raised much of the family’s food in his garden. Rockne also made several public speeches a year and served as a public spokesman for Studebaker.

For all of his contributions to the game of football, Rockne was recognized as the 76th most powerful person in sports for the 20th century by The Sporting News.

After the championship season of 1930, Rockne tried to get away for a much-needed rest and vacation. But he was needed in Los Angeles to make a football demonstration movie.

An enthusiastic flier and never one to waste time, Rockne boarded Transcontinental-Western’s Flight 599 from Kansas City to Los Angeles on March 31, 1931. Shortly after takeoff, the plane flew into a storm, became covered with ice and fell into a wheat field near Bazaar, Kan. There were no survivors.

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George Gipp

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Even now, 85 years later, every aspiring football player, or anyone facing insurmountable odds, hears the tale of the Gipper.

But George Gipp should be remembered for much more than his tragic death and dying wish.

Gipp left his home in Laurium, Mich., in 1916 and headed to Notre Dame with ambitions of playing baseball. But one fall afternoon Rockne spotted Gipp, who had never played football in high school, drop kicking the football 60 and 70 yards just for the fun of it. The persuasive coach, sensing Gipp’s natural athletic ability, eventually convinced Gipp to go out for the team. Gipp experienced nothing but success on the gridiron.

A four-year member of the varsity, Gipp proved to be the most versatile player Rockne ever had. He could run, he could pass and he could punt. Still holder of a handful of Notre Dame records in a variety of categories, Gipp led the Irish in rushing and passing each of his last three seasons (1918, 1919 and 1920).

His career mark of 2,341 rushing yards lasted more than 50 years until Jerome Heavens broke it in 1978.

Gipp did not allow a pass completion in his territory.

Walter Camp named him the outstanding college player in America in 1920.

Gipp was voted into the National Football Hall of Fame in 1951.

During Gipp’s career, Notre Dame compiled a 27-2-3 record, including a 19-0-1 mark in his last 20 games. With Gipp’s help the Irish outscored their opponents 506 to 97 in those contests. Notre Dame was undefeated in 1919 and 1920 and the Irish were declared Champions of the West.

Despite his football achievements, Gipp’s first love remained baseball.

He played centerfield for the Irish and had planned to join the Chicago Cubs after graduation.

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eorge Gipp, perhaps the greatest all-around player in college football history, became a legend even though he was unable to overcome a bout with a streptococcic throat infection that led to his untimely death at the age of 25.

But ironically, his death on Dec. 14, 1920 — coming just two weeks after he was selected by Walter Camp as Notre Dame’s first All-American — assured Gipp’s place in Notre Dame’s history books.

While on his deathbed, Gipp, who had contracted the strep throat while helping the Irish defeat Northwestern late in his senior season, made this often-repeated plea to his coach, Knute Rockne. ‘‘I’ve got to go, Rock.

It’s all right. I’m not afraid.

Some time, Rock, when the team is up against it, when things are wrong and the breaks are beating the boys — tell them to go in there with all they’ve got and win just one for the Gipper. I don’t know where I’ll be then, Rock. But I’ll know about it, and I’ll be happy.’’

Rockne waited eight years to relay Gipp’s parting request. On Nov. 10, 1928, after losing two of its first six games, an injury-riddled Notre Dame team traveled to Yankee Stadium to face unbeaten Army. According to Francis Wallace of the New York News, Rockne made this pregame speech to his under-dog Irish. ‘‘The day before he died, George Gipp asked me to wait until the situation seemed hopeless — then ask a Notre Dame team to go out and beat Army for him. This is the day, and you are the team.’’

Notre Dame won the game 12-6 on a pair of second-half touchdowns. Jack Chevigny scored the first on a one-yard run and, after reaching the end zone, said, ‘‘That’s one for the Gipper.’’ Football experts who witnessed it said the game was the greatest demonstration of inspired football ever played anywhere.

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t was 89 years ago that a dramatic nickname coined by a poetic sportsAs it usually is with legends, the Four Horsemen earned their spot writer and the quick-thinking actions of a clever student publicity aide in gridiron history. Although none of the four stood taller than six feet transformed the Notre Dame backfield of Stuhldreher, Crowley, Miller and none of the four weighed more than 162 pounds, the Four Horseand Layden into the most fabled quartet in college football history. men might comprise the greatest backfield ever. As a unit, Stuhldreher, Quarterback Harry Stuhldreher, left halfback Jim Crowley, right half- Crowley, Miller and Layden played 30 games and only lost to one team, back Don Miller and fullback Elmer Layden had run rampant through Irish Nebraska, twice. opponents’ defenses since coach Knute Rockne devised the lineup in Stuhldreher, a 5-7, 151-pounder from Massillon, Ohio, was a self-as1922 during their sophomore season. But the foursome needed some help sured leader who not only could throw accurately but also returned punts from Grantland Rice, a sportswriter for the New York Herald-Tribune, to and proved a solid blocker. He emerged as the starting signal caller four achieve football immortality. After Notre Dame’s 13-7 victory over Army games into his sophomore season in 1922. He was often labeled cocky, on Oct. 18, 1924, Rice penned the most famous passage in the history of feisty and ambitious, but his field generalship was unmatched. sports journalism.

Crowley, who came to Notre Dame in 1921 from Green Bay, Wis., ‘‘Outlined against a blue, gray October sky the Four Horsemen rode stood 5-11 and weighed 162 pounds. Known as ‘‘Sleepy Jim’’ for his again. drowsy-eyed appearance, Crowley outmaneuvered many a defender with “In dramatic lore they are known as famine, pestilence, destruction his clever, shifty ball carrying. and death. These are only aliases. Their real names are: Stuhldreher, Miller, a native of Defiance, Ohio, followed his three brothers to Notre Miller, Crowley and Dame. At 5-11, 160 Layden. They formed pounds, Miller proved the crest of the South to be the team’s breakBend cyclone before away threat. According which another fighting to Rockne, Miller was Army team was swept the greatest open-field over the precipice at the runner he ever coached.

Polo Grounds this afterLayden, the fastest noon as 55,000 spectaof the quartet, became tors peered down upon the Irish defensive star the bewildering panwith his timely interceporama spread out upon tions and also handled the green plain below.’’ the punting chores. The George Strickler, 6-0, 162-pounder from then Rockne’s student Davenport, Iowa, boastpublicity aide and later ed 10-second speed in sports editor of the the 100-yard dash.

Chicago Tribune, made After graduation, sure the name stuck. the lives of the Four The Four Horsemen — D on Miller, E lmer Layden, Jim C rowley and Harry Stuhldreher After the team arrived Horsemen took similar back in South Bend, he paths. All began coachposed the four players, dressed in their uniforms, on the backs of four ing careers with three of the four occupying top positions. horses from a livery stable in town. The wire services picked up the nowLayden coached at his alma mater for seven years and compiled a famous photo, and the legendary status of the Four Horsemen was en- 47-13-3 record. He also served as athletic director at Notre Dame. After a sured. business career in Chicago, Layden died in 1973 at the age of 70.

The 1999 season marked the 75th anniversary of the Four Horsemen’s Crowley coached Vince Lombardi at Fordham before entering busisenior year and descendants of each member of that group were honored ness in Cleveland. He died in 1986 at the age of 83. at the Notre Dame vs. Navy game on Oct. 30, 1999.

Stuhldreher, who died in 1965 at the age of 63, became athletic direc‘‘At the time, I didn’t realize the impact it would have,’’ Crowley once tor and football coach at Wisconsin. said. ‘‘But the thing just kind of mushroomed. After the splurge in the Miller left coaching after four years at Georgia Tech and began press, the sports fans of the nation got interested in us along with other practicing law in Cleveland. He was appointed U.S. District Attorney for sportswriters. Our record helped, too. If we’d lost a couple, I don’t think Northern Ohio by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Miller died in 1979 at we would have been remembered.” the age of 77.

After that win over Army, Notre Dame’s third straight victory of the All four players eventually were elected to the National Football young season, the Irish were rarely threatened the rest of the year. A 27- Foundation Hall of Fame — Layden in 1951, Stuhldreher in 1958, Crowley 10 win over Stanford in the 1925 Rose Bowl gave Rockne and Notre Dame in 1966 and Miller in 1970. the national championship and a perfect 10-0 record.

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Notre Dame is one of the few universities to regularly rank in the top 25 in the U.S. News & World Report survey of America’s best colleges and the Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings of the best overall athletics programs. The University is second only to KU Leuven of Belgium among all Catholic universities worldwide, according to the 2012 Times Higher Education survey, and the Mendoza College of Business at Notre Dame boasts the No. 1 undergraduate business program in the nation according to Bloomberg BusinessWeek.

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hen Father Edward F. Sorin arrived in the northern Indiana wilderness, he had only $310, three log buildings badly in need of repair and a far-sighted vision of establishing a liberal arts school to meet the growing educational needs of the frontier. He dreamed of building a great university, and in 1842, he founded the University of Notre Dame du Lac. Over the years, Notre Dame would evolve into a preeminent place for Catholic thought. While becoming one of the top undergraduate institutions in the country, Notre Dame also has been at the cutting edge of research, including such innovations as the transmission of wireless messages and the development of synthetic rubber. Today researchers are achieving breakthroughs in astrophysics, radiation chemistry, environmental sciences, tropical disease transmission, cancer, robotics, and nanoelectronics.

The University also has stressed residential life, with four-of-five students living on campus in 29 residence halls that serve as the focal point of social, spiritual and athletic activities. Notre Dame is one of a handful of universities with a truly international student body, coming from more than 100 nations and all 50 states. Students come to Notre Dame not only to learn how to think, but to learn how to live, keeping faith with the vision of Fr. Sorin.

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Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. President

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ev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., is in his second five-year term as the 17th president of the University of Notre Dame.

His vision is for Notre Dame to be the Catholic research university for our time – an institution that unifies, enlightens and heals by engaging in scholarship of the first rank while maintaining its distinctive Catholic character and long-time excellence in undergraduate education.

During his tenure, Notre Dame has made significant progress toward its research goal, including selection as the lead partner in the Midwest Institute for Nanoelectronics Discovery and the Center for Low Energy Systems Technology, the creation of the Innovation Park research facility, and the construction of Stinson Remick Hall of Engineering.

His commitment to undergraduate education has been marked by the Notre Dame Forums, yearlong initiatives that have examined important issues such as religion and world conflict, global health, immigration, education and energy.

The University’s Catholic identity has been strengthened during Father Jenkins’ tenure in multiple ways, including the appointment of a coordinator for University life initiatives and the construction of multimillion-dollar facilities for the Institute for Church Life, including the Center for Social Concerns, and the Institute for Educational Initiatives, which includes the Alliance for Catholic Education.

Father Jenkins earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in philosophy from Notre Dame in 1976 and 1978, respectively, and was ordained a priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1983. He holds advanced degrees from Oxford and the Jesuit School of Theology. He is a professor of philosophy and the author of Knowledge and Faith in Thomas Aquinas.

A native of Omaha, Neb., Father Jenkins was born Dec. 17, 1953.

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Scott C. Malpass Vice President and Chief Investment Officer

John F. Affleck-Graves Executive Vice President

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John Affleck-Graves Executive Vice President

Rev. William M. Lies, C.S.C. Vice President for Mission Engagement and Church Affairs David C. Bailey

Associate Vice President for Strategic Planning Christine M. Maziar Vice President and Senior Associate Provost Robert J. Bernhard Vice President for Research Robert K. McQuade Vice President for Human Resources Marianne Corr Vice President and General Counsel Daniel J. Myers Vice President and Associate Provost Erin Hoffmann Harding Vice President for Student Affairs Louis M. Nanni Vice President for University Relations J. Nicholas Entrikin Vice President and Associate Provost John A. Sejdinaj for Internationalization Vice President for Finance Ann M. Firth President’s Chief of Staff

Richard C. Notebaert Chairman, Notre Dame Board of Trustees

Patricia Bellia NCAA Faculty Representative

Jack Swarbrick Vice President and Director of Athletics

Rev. James B. King, C.S.C. Religious Superior of Holy Cross Priests and Brothers at Notre Dame Ronald Kraemer Vice President and Chief Information Officer

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Jack Swarbrick * NCAA championships in 2011 in fencing (a men’s and women’s combined championship) and 2010 in women’s soccer. * NCAA runner-up team finishes in 2013 in fencing, 2012 and 2011 in women’s basketball, 2010 in men’s lacrosse, 2009 in fencing and 2008 in women’s soccer. * NCAA semifinal appearances in women’s basketball in 2013, men’s lacrosse in 2012, hockey in 2011, women’s tennis in both 2009 and 2010 and women’s soccer in 2009, plus 2010 and 2012 third-place fencing finishes.

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* Construction of the 5,022-seat Compton Family Ice Arena that opened for the 2011-12 season and features two sheets of ice (one Olympic sized). The 2009-10 school year also featured dedications of new facilities for soccer and lacrosse--as well as opening of the new Purcell Pavilion within the south dome of the Joyce Center.

Before coming back to Notre Dame, Swarbrick rose to national prominence as a lawyer, consultant and executive in the collegiate and Olympic sports industries Born in Yonkers, N.Y., and raised in Yonkers and Bloomington, Ind., he is a 1976 magna cum laude graduate of Notre Dame with a bachelor’s degree in economics. Upon graduating from Stanford University Law School in 1980, he returned to Indiana to accept a position as an associate in the Indianapolis law firm Baker & Daniels, one of the largest in the state. He was made partner in 1987 and spent 28 years with the firm.

As a member of the Indiana Sports Corporation, including the chairmanship from 1992 to 2001, Swarbrick led many of Indianapolis’ successful proposals to a wide array of athletics organizations--from the National Football League (NFL) to the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) to the Big Ten Conference.

His leadership efforts resulted in the city: * Earning the right to play host to the 2012 Super Bowl in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium. * Becoming the home of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) national headquarters in 1999. * Hosting the 1987 Pan American Games, where Swarbrick served as the director of competition. * Hosting the 1991 World Gymnastics Championships. * Hosting NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Fours and other college championship competitions and a wide array of national and world championships in the Olympic sports. * Securing rights to host the Big Ten Conference men’s and women’s basketball tournaments at Conseco Fieldhouse for five consecutive years beginning in 2008.

At Baker & Daniels Swarbrick served as general counsel for numerous national governing bodies of Olympic sports, including USA Gymnastics, and as a consultant to various bid cities and host committees for Olympic Games and world championships.

In his work as an advisor to the NCAA, Swarbrick coordinated the men’s College Basketball Partnership, an NCAA-led group that addresses the opportunities and challenges in the sport; developed the business plan for the new NBA/NCAA youth basketball enterprise, iHoops; served as a member of the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Discussion Group, and chaired the NCAA/USOC task force dedicated to developing proposals to expand sponsorship of Olympic sports among NCAA member institutions.

In 2000 Swarbrick received one of the NCAA’s highest honors, The Flying Wedge Award, for his work in establishing Indianapolis as the new home of the NCAA. In 2001 he was honored by the State of Indiana with the Sagamore of the Wabash Award. In 2002 he received the Pathfinder Award from Youthlinks Indiana for his service to youth in the state of Indiana.

He received an honorary monogram from the Notre Dame Monogram Club in 2013.

Born March 19, 1954, Swarbrick was named Notre Dame’s 12th athletics director on July 16, 2008.

He and his wife, Kimberly, are the parents of four children: Kate, a 2010 graduate of St. Louis University; Connor, a 2011 graduate of Wake Forest University; Cal, a senior at TCU; and Christopher, a University of Notre Dame junior.

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ohn B.“Jack”Swarbrick Jr., a University of Notre Dame graduate now in his sixth year in 2013-14 as vice president and director of athletics at his alma mater, has attached his signature to a variety of new initiatives during his tenure: * Launching of Fighting Irish Digital Media—a major enterprise that delivers better information about and access to Notre Dame and its athletic programs via expanded production and distribution of programming. * Developing a plan for expanding Notre Dame Stadium in order to make it a year-round asset for the University while also improving the game day experience for student-athletes and fans. * Creation of new community outreach and youth programming activities. * Building of student-athlete programs and services that expand recognition of high academic achievement—and mentor and facilitate career development. * Meeting the performance needs of Notre Dame student-athletes through establishment of a new sports performance division. * Reaching out to more former Irish student-athletes, via the Notre Dame Monogram Club and other programs.

In 2012-13 alone, Swarbrick played a major role in three significant announcements that positively impacted Notre Dame on the national collegiate scene: -- Creation by the Bowl Championship Series of the four-team College Football Playoff to begin with the 2014 season, with Notre Dame maintaining viable access into that system.

-- Membership for Notre Dame’s athletic teams (other than football and hockey) in the Atlantic Coast Conference beginning with the 2013-14 athletic seasons. In football, Notre Dame will play five games per year against ACC opponents beginning in 2014 and also have full access to the league’s list of postseason bowl options. Notre Dame hockey now plays in Hockey East.

-- An extension of the University’s relationship with NBC Sports through the 2025 football season.

Swarbrick’s first five years combined featured a variety of on-and off-the-field Notre Dame athletics successes: * Number-one rankings for Notre Dame (among Football Bowl Subdivision schools) in the six most recent Graduation Success Rate (GSR) surveys--in 2012 at 99 for all-student-athletes (including football number one at 97, in the fourth consecutive year Notre Dame stood atop that chart). * Record involvement in community service hours

by Irish student-athletes. * An appearance in the Bowl Championship Series football title game following the 2012 season—in an unprecedented year in which the Irish finished the regular season 12-0 to rank number one in the final BCS poll while also ranking number one in the GSR standings.

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Notre Dame Stadium

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or all the legendary players and memorable moments it has hosted on its bluegrass turf over the past 431 games, Notre Dame Stadium has unquestionably developed a lore of its own. The stadium, which celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2010, continues to be one of the most recognizable and revered structures in the world of sport.

It was the success of Knute Rockne’s football teams that prompted the addition of the original Notre Dame Stadium to the University’s athletics plant back in 1930. The spirit that was imbued by that Rockne era – and has been sustained by seven Heisman Trophy winners and dozens more All-Americans who have competed on that turf – has changed little in eight decades of football at Notre Dame Stadium.

Originally designed by Osborn Engineering Company – the same firm that designed Comiskey Park in Chicago and New York’s Yankee Stadium and Polo Grounds – the total cost of construction exceeded $750,000 and it was patterned on a smaller scale after the University of Michigan’s stadium. The 1996 season was the final one played with the customary 59,075 fans at Notre Dame Stadium. A $50-million expansion adding over 21,000 seats was completed before the 1997 kickoff, bringing capacity to its present-day 80,795.

Entering 2013, the Irish have played before a sellout crowd at Notre Dame Stadium in 231 consecutive games and 279 of the last 280 home contests have been played before a capacity crowd. Every home game since 1966 has been a sellout except one – a 1973 Thanksgiving Day matchup with Air Force. Notre Dame has played 431 games inside Notre Dame Stadium and compiled a 320-106-5 record (.748).

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“Buddy” and Florence Romano), Isban Auditorium (a gift from Leonard and JoAnn Isban), the Allen Equipment Room (a gift of Marty and Sue Allen) and Hickey Coaches’ Locker Room (a gift of Jack and Rosemary Hickey).

The second floor houses the Smith Family Office Suites (a gift from the Smith family in honor of Francis W. and Rita C. Smith) with head coach Brian Kelly’s area overlooking the LaBar Practice Complex. Eleven banners hang in the Morse Recruiting Lounge (a gift of Jim and Leah Morse) commemorating Notre Dame’s 11 consensus national championships.

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he University of Notre Dame is enjoying its ninth full season with access to the sparkling Guglielmino Athletics Complex, affectionately referred to as “The Gug” (pronounced Goog). The Gug houses the football practice-week locker rooms, coaches’ offices and meeting rooms in addition to enhanced sports medicine, strength and conditioning and weight room equipment for all Notre Dame student-athletes.

Underwritten with a gift from the late Don F. Guglielmino and his wife Flora, the Gug provides the Irish football team with a central location for post-practice and pre-practice routines as well as daily positional meetings.

Before the Gug opened, the Irish football facilities were spread between Notre Dame Stadium, the Joyce Center and the Loftus Sports Center.

The first floor of the 96,000-square-foot complex features the 25,000-square-foot Haggar Fitness Center (gift of Ed and Patty Haggar, Joe and Isabell Haggar) with the latest state-of-the-art equipment that all student-athletes can use on a daily basis. The 8,300-square-foot Loftus Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center (a gift of John and Julie Lofus) services all Notre Dame student-athletes and also houses the athletic training staff. Also on the first floor are the Romano Family Locker Room (a gift of D.J.

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Football Practice Facilities

Loftus Sports Center Entering its 26th full year of service at the University of Notre Dame, the Loftus Sports Center is one of the most integral athletics buildings on campus.

Designed for use by all Notre Dame athletics teams as well as student, faculty and staff, the $6.3-million center measures 614 feet by 210 feet and stands tucked in a forested area of campus just north of LaBar Practice Complex and connected to the Guglielmino Athletics Complex.

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Dedicated on April 23, 1988, the Loftus Center saw its first football practice on Sept. 30 of that season. The facility is a gift of John R. Loftus, a member of Notre Dame’s basketball team in 1944, 1948 and 1949. The Irish football team practices on Meyo Field (a gift of Raymond D. Meyo), a 100-yard Prestige Turf field complete with end zones.

LaBar Practice Complex Two of the three practice fields are FieldTurf fields, allowing the Irish to practice The LaBar Practice Complex enters its sixth season of use and is home to the outdoor practice fields of the Fighting Irish football team. A gift of Rees and year-round without fear of damaging grass fields due to inclement weather and general wear-and-tear. The third field is a natural grass field made to match the Carol LaBar, the practice fields are located directly south of the Guglielmino Athletics Complex (on the former site of Moose Krause Stadium and Cartier surface inside Notre Dame Stadium.

Field). The LaBar Practice Complex features three football fields, lights, video towers, a maintenance building to provide storage and is secured with an eight-foot fence.

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Media Information Parking

All requests for working press, photo and broadcast credentials for Notre Dame’s 2013 home football games must be made through the online credential service at sportssystems. com/notredame. Credential requests must be submitted by the assigning sports editor or sports director prior to 5 p.m. ET Tuesday during the game week of the game in question.

Because of the demand for credentials and the limited space available, media agencies covering the visiting school on a regular basis receive top priority. All other credentials for print media are issued on the basis of circulation. Only local radio stations with a full-time sports director conducting a daily sports show receive consideration for credentials. Non-originating, out-of-town radio stations cannot be accommodated.

Parking requests will be accommodated on a space-available basis. If approved, parking passes will be shipped via FedEx no later than the Wednesday before a game to either the sports editor/director or designated attendee using the media outlet’s FedEx account number. Parking passes may also be picked up in person in the media relations office at the Joyce Center prior to Saturday. Parking passes cannot be picked up on campus on Saturday.

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Credential Distribution

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly conducts a weekly teleconference-style press conference each Tuesday at noon ET in Isban Auditorium at Guglielmino Athletics Complex for the benefit of both local and out-of-town media. The 30-45 minute weekly conference previews the upcoming game and is distributed via satellite and also includes five minutes of video highlights from the previous week’s game. Kelly is available after Thursday’s practice to provide one final update prior to gameday. Kelly hosts a conference call at 2 p.m. ET each Sunday after a game where he’ll review the previous day’s game.

Media members may not attend this conference call and can only call in to ask questions.

To attain the call-in number for either the Tuesday or Sunday media updates, media members should contact Michael Bertsch in Notre Dame’s Athletics Media Relations office.

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Notre Dame is the host institution for the Notre Dame vs. Arizona State game on Oct. 5 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Media outlets interested in covering this game should apply through Notre Dame’s credential application Web site: sportssystems.com/ notredame. Applications must be submitted online prior to 5 p.m. ET on Oct. 1. Credentials will not be mailed and will only be available at the media entrance on the Northwest side of the stadium just west of Entry K. Upon entering, bags will be inspected and tagged accordingly. The media will-call window will open at 3:30 p.m. CT.

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Internet Access The Jim and Marilyn Fitzgerald Family Sports and Communications Center was one of the first press boxes in the country to be able to provide access to the Internet to the media at their individual seats. The Notre Dame Stadium press box is a wireless Internet facility and Internet access is free to members of the media.

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The expansion and renovation of Notre Dame Stadium, completed in 1997, included the building of the Jim and Marilyn Fitzgerald Family Sports and Communications Center.

The press box has three levels plus a photo deck. The first level is the working press level and seats 330 media members, while the second level is the television and radio broadcasting level and also houses other stadium services. The third level is for University purposes.

Admission to the press box is on the west side of the stadium in between Gates D and E. All press personnel will be searched upon entering Notre Dame Stadium. Air conditioning was added to the working press level of the press box in 2007.

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Post-game interviews at Notre Dame Stadium are held in the Schivarelli Lounge outside the rear entrance of the Irish locker room. Both head coaches appear in the interview room following the game. Audio and video from those interviews is piped live into the press box for media on deadline. Television and radio crews can receive audio through a mixer in the auditorium. All Notre Dame player interviews will also occur in that room once the coaches are finished. Requests for players interviews should be submitted by the eight-minute mark of the fourth quarter to Michael Bertsch, who sits on the aisle in the fourth row of the press box. Transcripts from both head coaches’ press conferences will be available approximately 60 minutes following the conclusion of their post-game comments. Typed post-game quotes from players of both teams also are available in the press box following the game.

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Media credentials will not be mailed nor will be available for early pickup. Credentials Transcriptions of the Sunday and Tuesday conference calls with Brian Kelly are will ONLY be distributed on gameday at the media will call windows located on the west side of Notre Dame Stadium, directly beneath the press box and adjacent to the media available through the Notre Dame athletics department Web site, und.com. entrance and NBC Sports trucks compound. Media will-call windows open at 9 a.m. ET for all home games except the USC game when they open at noon. A government-issued Assistant Coach and Student-Athlete Interviews ID is required for pickup and each individual must claim his/her own pass.

Interviews with Notre Dame assistant coaches will only occur on Tuesdays during the game week and student-athletes will be available on Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays of the game week. Interview requests for student-athletes and assistant coaches must be submitted to Michael Bertsch by 5 p.m. ET the Sunday before the proposed interview. A schedule of player and coach availability will be produced by Bertsch each Monday during the football season. Media members are not permitted to contact student-athletes or coaches to arrange interviews.

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Media Information Statistical Services Prior to kickoff, all media members will be provided with a game program, updated game notes from both teams, a flip card and any other announcements. Last minute lineup changes, weather conditions and other information will be relayed through the internal public address system.

During the game, media members will be provided with a running play-by-play, while at halftime, quickie stats and drive charts will be distributed. Following the game, a complete post-game statistics package will be available in the press box and will contain a scoring summary, final team statistics, final individual statistics, complete play-by-play, drive charts for both halves, halftime statistics, defensive statistics, substitution chart, post-game quotes from both head coaches and players and post-game notes.

Beginning in 2011, a Web site was set up for media members to receive updated stats on their laptops during the game. Information about the Web site will be available at each press box seat.

Email/Fax Services Following each Notre Dame home game, the media relations office will be happy to email and/or fax whatever information media members need to their respective agencies.

Please ask any member of the media relations staff for assistance on this matter.

Radio/TV IMG College owns the radio rights to Notre Dame football games. Visiting stations planning to originate from Notre Dame Stadium are issued credentials by John Heisler following written confirmation of approval for the broadcast. Broadcast lines should be ordered through Carolyn Rush in the University Telecommunications office at (574) 6317205.

The rights for live telecasts of Notre Dame home football games through 2025 belong to NBC Sports. Visiting stations should coordinate any and all television plans through John Heisler. Television stations planning coverage for news broadcasts are issued credentials following written approval for any filming and/or videotaping.

Press Hospitality

Interstate 90 east (Kennedy Expressway) toward downtown Chicago. Merge with Interstate 94 south (Dan Ryan Expressway). Take Skyway exit off the Dan Ryan and remain on Interstate 90 to Indiana Toll Road. Merge onto Interstate 80 and proceed to Exit 77 (Notre Dame/South Bend).

From Indiana Toll Road: Get off at Exit 77 (Notre Dame/South Bend). Turn right onto U.S. 933/Bus. 31 South (also known as Michigan Ave.). Turn left at third stoplight, which is Angela Blvd. (University of Notre Dame sign and golf course on left). Go through stoplights at Notre Dame Ave. and also Eddy St. Turn left into parking lots south of Notre Dame Stadium.

From Indianapolis: Follow U.S. 31/Ind. 933 north all the way through downtown South Bend. Turn right at Angela Blvd. (University of Notre Dame sign and golf course on right).

Go through stoplights at Notre Dame Ave. and also Eddy St. Turn left into parking lots south of Notre Dame Stadium.

Does Anybody Know What Time It Is? Most of Indiana, including the South Bend area, now observes Daylight Savings Time, changing clocks in the spring and fall while remaining in sync with the Eastern Time Zone year round. Notre Dame and South Bend are now on the same time throughout the year as the East Coast and one hour ahead of Chicago and most of the Midwest. Note that not all counties in Indiana are on Eastern Time, including the northwest Indiana counties of Lake, Porter and LaPorte, aligning themselves with Chicago and the Central Time Zone.

CollegePressBox.com CollegePressBox.com has Notre Dame contact information, weekly team and opponent game notes, stats, depth charts and complete final game books. That’s all in addition to Notre Dame’s section-by-section of information including complete media guide, spring guide, a complete listing of beat reporters, radio broadcasters, television stations and much, much more.

Go to www.collegepressbox.com and log on with username and password obtained through Michael Bertsch, director of football media relations at Notre Dame.

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All Notre Dame football information is available on the official athletics department Food and refreshments are served throughout the game – free of charge – in the Notre Wºeb site of the University of Notre Dame, UND.com. Game notes, depth chart, Dame Stadium press box. biographies of players and coaches, transcripts of press conferences, video archives of interview sessions and special features can all be found at UND.com.

Hotel Rooms

Hotel and motel rooms in the South Bend area are booked far in advance of Notre Dame home football weekends. Most hotels in the South Bend area require a two-night stay (Fri. and Sat.) during Notre Dame home football weekends. Media members are responsible for their own lodging as Notre Dame’s Athletics Media Relations Office no longer reserves blocks of rooms. The media relations office can help with hotel suggestions and recommendations. For Notre Dame football road games, media members must arrange their own lodging. Rooms reserved for Notre Dame on the road at its headquarters hotel fulfill only the needs of administrators, coaches and players.

Directions to Notre Dame Stadium From Chicago’s O’Hare Airport: Take Interstate 190 east out of O’Hare to Interstate 294 south (Tri-State Tollway) and follow the signs for 80/294 and then Interstate 80/90 (Indiana Toll Road). Get off at Exit 77 (Notre Dame/South Bend).

Note: Despite tolls the entire way, Interstate 294 is recommended due to construction and traffic concerns on the Kennedy Expressway through downtown Chicago. To travel through downtown Chicago from O’Hare, take Interstate 190 east out of O’Hare to

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Media Information

Michael Bertsch (Football Contact) Director of Football Media Relations Work Phone: 574-631-8642 Cell: 574-532-4154 e-mail: mbertsc1@nd.edu

Tom Nevala, Senior Assoc. AD/Business....................................... 8112 Jill Bodensteiner, Assoc. AD/Compliance...................................... 6721 Mike Danch, Assoc. AD/Facilities................................................... 5030 Jim Fraleigh, Assoc. AD/Partner and Community Relations......... 5450 Mike Harrity, Assoc. AD/Student Welfare and Development....... 9367 Mike Karwoski, Assoc. AD/Sports Performance............................ 4107 Beth Hunter, Asst. AD/Student-Athlete Alumni Relations............ 5450 Rob Kelly, Asst. AD/Ticketing and Technology .............................. 7356 Monica Cundiff, Asst. AD/Event Management.............................. 6095 Bernadette Cafarelli, Asst. AD/Media Relations............................ 8458 Maureen McNamara, Asst. AD/Community Relations.................. 7362 Jennifer Vining-Smith, Asst. AD/Compliance................................. 3248 For a complete phone directory, visit UND.com

University and media information

Notre Dame Athletics Phone Directory All numbers are (574) 631+extension below Main Line........................................................................................... 6107 Ticket Office.......................................................................................7356 Jack Swarbrick, Vice President/Director of Athletics.................... 7546 Tricia Bellia, Faculty Athletics Representative. .............................. 4694 Missy Conboy, Senior Deputy AD.................................................... 5143 John Heisler, Senior Assoc. AD/Media. ......................................... 7516

Carol Copley Senior Staff Assistant Work Phone: 574-631-7517 e-mail: ccopley1@nd.edu

History and records

Notre Dame Athletics Media Relations Office Phone.......................................................................574-631-7516 Office Fax............................................................................574-631-7941 Web site.................................................................................... UND.com Mailing Address 112C Joyce Center Notre Dame, IN 46556

Elizabeth Mikes Media Services Work Phone: 574-631-7517 Cell: 248-703-2401 e-mail: emikes.2@nd.edu

2012 season review

Chris Masters Associate Media Relations Director Work Phone: 574-631-8032 Home: 574-273-1728 Cell: 574-532-4166 e-mail: cmaster1@nd.edu

Tony Jones Media Relations Assistant Work Phone: 574-631-1762 Cell: 574-532-4151 e-mail: ajones25@nd.edu

coaches & staff

Tim Connor Associate Media Relations Director Work Phone: 574-631-7519 Home: 574-273-1038 Cell: 574-532-0274 e-mail: tconnor@nd.edu

Russell Dorn Assistant Media Relations Director Work Phone: 574-631-1762 Cell: 574-631-4780 e-mail: russell.j.dorn.7@nd.edu

The Fighting Irish

Bernadette Cafarelli Assistant Athletics Director/Media Relations Director Work Phone: 574-631-8458 Home: 574-273-2390 Cell: 574-532-0249 e-mail: bcafarel@nd.edu

Sean Carroll Assistant Media Relations Director Work Phone: 574-631-2664 Cell: 574-340-2177 e-mail: scarrol3@nd.edu

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John Heisler Senior Associate Athletic Director For Media Work Phone: 574-631-7516 Home: 574-277-3523 Cell: 574-532-0293 e-mail: jheisler@nd.edu

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NBC Television Network

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n 2013, the University of Notre Dame and NBC Sports will continue their television relationship for the 23rd consecutive season. NBC will broadcast all six home games for the Fighting Irish, as well as the Shamrock Series contest in North Texas against Arizona State.

Play-by-play analyst Dan Hicks joins NBC’s coverage alongside Mike Mayock, who returns for his fourth season as game analyst. Alex Flanagan will serve as a sideline reporter for her seventh season of Irish football on NBC. The NBC Sports college football studio team of Liam McHugh, Doug Flutie and Hines Ward will provide pre- and post-game coverage each Saturday.

On April 18, 2013, Notre Dame and NBC Sports reached agreement on a new 10-year contract giving NBC the rights to televise Irish home football games from 2016 to 2025 and extending the partnership between the University and network to 35 years.

A joint announcement of the extension was made by Mark Lazarus, chairman of NBC Sports Group, and Notre Dame’s president, Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. “Coming off one of Notre Dame’s best and most dramatic seasons in decades, we could not be more proud to extend this historic partnership, which continues to be one of the most innovative in sports-media history,” Lazarus said. “We are particularly excited that this extension offers enhanced rights that allow us to bring Notre Dame football to fans on more platforms than ever before.”

As it has since 2009, NBC Sports Digital will continue to live stream Fighting Irish home games for the web, mobile and tablets.

Father Jenkins noted the multiple benefits of the partnership with NBC. “In addition to the national broadcast of our home football games, this longtime and valued collaboration with NBC has made a Notre Dame education possible to literally thousands of students,” Father Jenkins said. “We are delighted to extend our partnership to bring Irish football to our fans, to continue to help support financial aid, and to tell the Notre Dame story.”

Revenues from the NBC contract have played a key role in Notre Dame’s financial aid endowment since the start of the relationship in 1991. University officers decided then to use a portion of the football television contract revenue for undergraduate scholarship endowment (not athletic scholarships). To date,

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some 6,300 Notre Dame undergraduate students have received nearly $80 million in aid from revenue generated through the NBC contract.

The University also has committed revenue from NBC to endow doctoral fellowships in its Graduate School and MBA scholarships in its Mendoza College of Business.

In addition to televising games, NBC has collaborated with Notre Dame on an award-winning series of two-minute messages featuring University faculty and student research.

“While our relationship with NBC Sports is longstanding, the more recent merger between NBC and Comcast has opened up additional avenues to expand the breadth of Notre Damerelated sports programming on NBC platforms,” Notre Dame vice president and athletics director Jack Swarbrick said.

“Specifically, the evolution of the NBC Sports Network has provided opportunities for special programming featuring inside looks at our football team and several other Notre Dame sports programs and in-depth profiles on the unsung heroes of Notre Dame athletics. These are examples of the growth of our partnership, and we look forward to collaborating on additional projects and distribution strategies in seasons to come.”

Per the extension, the NBC Sports Group retains global media rights on all platforms to a minimum of seven Notre Dame home football games per year. As in the prior contract, it allows for occasional games to air on NBC Sports Network which is available in 80 million homes.

NBC has been televising Irish home games since 1991, and this marks the sixth of a series of agreements with Notre Dame. The original agreement covered the seasons from 1991 through 1995.

The first five-year extension (announced in 1994) covered 1996 to 2000, the second extension (announced in May 1997) covered 2001 to 2005, the third extension (announced in December 2003) covered 2006 to 2010, and the fourth (announced in June 2008) covered 2011 to 2015.

The NBC and NBC Sports Network 2013 college football schedule is comprised of Notre Dame home games; games from the Mountain West Conference, the Colonial Athletic Association, the Ivy League, the Bayou Classic and the Atlanta Football Classic. For more information and a full list of college football games on NBC and the NBC Sports Network, visit NBCSports.com.

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IMG College Radio Network

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2012 season review History and records University and media information

Jeff Jeffers returns for his eighth season with the broadcast team, contributing to the Irish pre-game, sideline and post-game shows. Jeffers brings over 30 years of covering Notre Dame athletics along with high school sports as the sports director for WNDU-TV 16, the South Bend NBC affiliate. Because of his contributions to promoting high school football in Indiana, Jeffers was inducted in May 2008 into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame. He has served as the play-by-play voice for various Irish teams, and has hosted “Countdown to Kickoff,” a Notre Dame football pre-game show, live from Notre Dame Stadium.

Returning in 2013 is executive producer Bill Karambelas. Karambelas served as executive producer for road football games in 2008 and will produce all 12 regular-season games for the fifth straight season.

IMG College is America’s leading collegiate multimedia, marketing and licensing/brand management company, representing more than 200 of the nation’s top collegiate properties including the NCAA and its 89 championships, NCAA Football, leading conferences, and many of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the country.

Headquartered in Winston Salem, N.C., IMG College employs more than 700 people in nearly 100 offices throughout the U.S. IMG College is the leader in connecting brands to 173 million college sports fans through partnership opportunities in multimedia rights, licensing, events and hospitality, marketing, stadium and arena development, stadium seating solutions, ticketing, sales, and consulting. IMG College produces nearly 30,000 hours of radio programming on the largest independent sports network in the country, manages nearly 5,000 hours of local television programming, is the leading publisher of college sports publications, and is the largest manager of university athletic web sites.

IMG College is a division of IMG Worldwide, a global sports, fashion and media business.

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he 2013 football season marks the sixth year of a partnership in which IMG College (formerly ISP) is serving as the exclusive national rightsholder for Notre Dame football radio broadcasts. The Notre Dame-IMG College relationship began with the 2008 season and extends through the 2017 season – with IMG managing, producing and syndicating Notre Dame’s national football radio network. Notre Dame football was the first team, professional or college, to have all of its games broadcast nationally on the radio.

Additionally, the broadcasts are available to listeners on Sirius Satellite Radio and online at Sirius.com.

Hall of Fame broadcaster Don Criqui and former Irish tailback Allen Pinkett will handle the broadcasting chores once again – with Criqui serving as play-by-play specialist and Pinkett providing expert analysis.

Criqui previously served as play-byplay announcer for Notre Dame broadcasts from 1974-76 before rejoining the broadcast team in 2006.

Criqui, a Notre Dame graduate, is renowned nationally as one of the outstanding play-by-play broadcasters on network television and radio. In addition to IMG’s Notre Dame coverage, Criqui also serves as playby-play announcer for the NFL on CBS Television. Criqui received critical acclaim for his work on NBC and CBS Sports’ coverage of the NFL, and in 2003, he was presented with the highest award for a broadcaster when he received the Pete Rozelle Award at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

Pinkett brings a wealth of football experience to his 10th season in the booth with Notre Dame football. A native of Sterling, Va., he was a three-time All-American at Notre Dame, finishing eighth in Heisman Trophy voting in 1985. He ranked as the Irish’s all-time leading rusher and scorer when his career ended. Pinkett played six seasons with the NFL’s Houston Oilers and one with the New Orleans Saints before retiring in 1991.

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Primary Media Outlets Print Media SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE 225 West Colfax Avenue South Bend, IN 46626 (574) 235-6161, FAX (574) 235-6091 Bill Bilinski (Sports Editor), Eric Hansen (Beat Writer), Al Lesar (Columnist)

CHICAGO TRIBUNE 435 North Michigan Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 222-3423, FAX (312) 828-9392 Brian Hamilton (Beat Writer)

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES 401 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 321-2663, FAX (312) 321-2833 LaMond Pope (Beat Writer)

ASSOCIATED PRESS South Bend Tribune Building 225 West Colfax South Bend, IN 46626 (312) 286-7592, FAX (574) 236-1765 Tom Coyne (Beat Writer)

FORT WAYNE NEWS-SENTINEL 600 West Main Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (260) 461-8263, FAX (260) 461-8649 Tom Davis (Beat Writer)

FORT WAYNE JOURNAL-GAZETTE 600 West Main Ft. Wayne, IN 46802 (260) 461-8223, FAX (260) 461-8648 Tony Krausz (Beat Writer)

NILES DAILY STAR 217 North Fourth Niles, MI 49120 (269) 683-2100, FAX (269) 683-2175 Scott Novak (Sports Editor)

ELKHART TRUTH Communicana Building P.O. Box 487 Elkhart, IN 46514 (574) 296-5878, FAX (574) 294-3895 Rachel Terlep (Beat Writer)

DAILY HERALD 155 East Algonquin Road P.O. Box 280 Arlington Heights, IL 60006 (847) 427-4300, FAX (847) 427-1301

GOSHEN NEWS 114 South Main Street Goshen, IN 46526 (574) 533-2151, FAX (574) 533-0839

GRAND RAPIDS PRESS Press Plaza-Vandenberg Center Grand Rapids, MI 49502 (616) 459-1400, FAX (616) 459-1502

DETROIT FREE-PRESS 321 West Lafayette Detroit, MI 48231 (313) 222-6400, FAX (313) 222-5981

DETROIT NEWS 615 Lafayette Blvd.

Detroit, MI 48231 (313) 222-2260, FAX (313) 222-2335

POST-TRIBUNE, NORTHWEST INDIANA 1433 E. 83rd Ave. Merrillville, IN 46410-6307 (219) 648-3122, FAX (219) 648-3236 LaMond Pope (Beat Writer)

Indianapolis star 307 North Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 444-4000

HAMMOND TIMES 601 45th Avenue Munster, IN 46321 (219) 933-3232, FAX (219) 933-3249

IRISH EYES MAGAZINE 21 Merriam Way Upton, MA 01568 (508) 529-6781, FAX (508) 519-6553 Alan Tieuli (Editor), Denise Skwarcan

ND Insider 225 West Colfax South Bend, IN 46626 (574) 235-6470, FAX-(574) 235-6091 Bob Wieneke (Managing Editor)

BLUE & GOLD ILLUSTRATED 1605 North Home Street Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 255-9800, FAX (574) 255-9700 Lou Somogyi (Associate Editor)

NOTRE DAME OBSERVER (University newspaper) South Dining Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 (574) 631-7471, FAX (574) 631-6927 Mike Monaco (Sports Editor)

NOTRE DAME SCHOLASTIC (University weekly magazine) South Dining Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 (574) 631-7569

THE DOME (University yearbook) South Dining Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 (574) 631-7524

Television WNDU-TV (NBC) P.O. Box 1616 South Bend, IN 46634 (574) 631-1616, FAX (574) 631-2916 Jeff Jeffers (Sports Director), Angelo DiCarlo

WSBT-TV (CBS) 1301 E. Douglas Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 233-3141, FAX (574) 288-6630 Pete Byrne (Sports Director), Carl Deffenbaugh

WSJV-TV (Fox) 58096 County Road 7 South Elkhart, IN 46514 (574) 679-4545, 293-9227, FAX (574) 294-1324 Dean Huppert (Sports Director)

WBND (ABC) 53550 Generations Dr. South Bend, IN 46635 (574) 344-5557 Fax (574) 344-5094

Radio WSBT-AM Radio 1301 E. Douglas Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 233-3141, FAX (574) 288-6630 Rick Carter, Bob Montgomery, Darin Pritchett Local affiliate of Notre Dame IMG College Network

WVFI-AM Radio University of Notre Dame P.O. Box 532, Notre Dame, IN 46556 (574) 631-5379 Carries live radio campus broadcasts of Notre Dame games

WHME-TV/Radio 61300 Ironwood Road South Bend, IN 46614 (574) 291-8200, FAX (574) 291-9043 Chuck Freeby, Bob Nagle

IMG College (National radio network) 10 S. Riverside Pla North Trade Street Winston Salem, NC 27101 (336) 831-0700 Don Criqui 51 Holton Lane Essex Falls, NJ 07021 Allen Pinkett 1849 Portsmouth Houston, TX 77098 Jeff Jeffers 5902 Bridgeton South Bend, IN 46614 Brad Law 10 S. Riverside Pla North Trade Street Winston Salem, NC 27101 (336) 831-0711 Don Criqui and Allen Pinkett handle commentary on live radio broadcasts of all games. Jeff Jeffers contributes to pre-game and post-game shows and gives updates from the sideline.

Internet Media Fighting Irish Digital Media (www.und.com) Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN 46556 Dan Skendzel (Digital Media Program Director) Jack Nolan (Director of Media Productions) Alan Wasielewski (Producer) Gary Paczesny (Associate Producer) Ted Mandell (Student Development Producer) Tim O’Connor (Digital Media Communications Specialist) Scott Rinehart (Lead Technologist) Ryan Camden (Production Assistant) Nathan Bush (Production Assistant) Christianne Harder (Social Media Manager) Aaron Horvath (Communications Assistant) Alex West (Production Intern) World Wide Web: www.und.com (574) 631-5746 (Skendzel) (574) 631-2238 (Nolan) (574) 631-2235 (Wasielewski)

irish ILLUSTRATED (574) 288-0329, (574) 286-1652 Tim Prister, Pete Sampson (Beat Writers)

irish SPORTS DAILY (574) 276-3234, (574) 520-2066 Sean Stires, Sean Mele (Beat Writers)

irish Eyes (574) 206-6676 Anna Hickey, Tim O’Malley (Beat Writers)

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NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL

Developing the Complete Student-Athlete Fighting Irish head coach B rian Kelly and the University of N otre D ame footb all program are committed to developing each studentathlete in five core areas: intellectual, social, spiritual, skill and physical. These five components comb ine to give N otre D ame’s footb all players an enriching education and knowledge b ase to b e successful on the footb all field and a contrib utor to their community off the gridiron.

Intellectual Development: The University of N otre D ame expects the b est out of its student-athletes just as it does of every other student on campus. N otre D ame has had unprecedented academic success among its athletes, including its footb all players. Since 1962, 98.8 percent of footb all players who have stayed at N otre D ame at least four years have graduated from N otre D ame.

Social Development: With all 50 states and more than 100 nations represented, the University of N otre D ame is one of a handful of universities with a diverse and international student b ody. Memb ers of the footb all team are active in groups and club s on campus and in the South B end community. Located 90 miles east of Chicago and 45 minutes from Lake Michigan, the University is positioned a short drive from one of the b est cities and lakefronts in the country.

Spiritual Development: Since its founding, the University of Notre Dame has stressed mixing academics and faith while becoming America’s preeminent Catholic university. Notre Dame prides itself on being a Christian community that prepares its students for leadership in building a more human and divine society. Head coach Brian Kelly and his coaching staff is committed to the football team being active in the community. In the first two weeks of June 2013, members of the Notre Dame football team totaled more than 1,000 hours of community service in the South Bend area.

Skill Development: The Fighting Irish football team benefits from having a coaching staff that is one of the best and most experienced in the nation. Notre Dame’s 2013 coaching staff has more than 200 years of coaching experience and all 10 coaches have played in or coached in a postseason bowl game. Player development is the hallmark of this Irish coaching staff and every coach has helped develop players to all-conference, All-America or first-round NFL Draft honors. In their first three seasons at Notre Dame, the coaching staff has helped develop 10 All-Americans and three first-round selections in the NFL Draft.

Physical Development: Notre Dame’s football program is based in the state-ofthe-art Guglielmino Athletics Complex that includes the 25,000-square-foot Haggar Fitness Complex. Within these walls, the Fighting Irish prepare to win by taking care of themselves in the weight room, the training room and with meals provided at training table. Notre Dame’s football team benefits from the tutelage of director of football strength and conditioning Paul Longo as he enters his 27th year in collegiate athletics and has worked alongside Brian Kelly since 2004. The Fighting Irish are also fortunate to be one of only eight Football Bowl Subdivision schools to employ two full-time sports dieticians in its athletics department as Kayla Matrunick and Stephanie Horvath continually provide accurate and up-to-date nutrition education to Notre Dame’s football players.

Louis Nix III

Senior DL All-America candidate

Tommy Rees Senior QB

Stephon Tuitt

Prince Shembo

Senior OLB All-America candidate

Junior DL All-America candidate

Dan Fox

Senior ILB

Chris Watt

Carlo Calabrese

Senior OG All-America candidate

Senior ILB

Christian Lombard

DANNY SPOND

Senior OL

SENIOR OLB

2013 NOTRE DAME SCHEDULE Aug. 31

Sept. 21

vs. MICHIGAN STATE 3:30 p.m. ET

Oct. 19

vs. USC 7:30 p.m. ET

Nov. 9

Sept. 7

SEPT. 28

Oct. 26

Nov. 23

Sept. 14

Oct. 5

Nov. 2

Nov. 30

Temple 3:30 p.m. ET

at Michigan 8:00 p.m. ET

at Purdue 8:00 p.m. ET

vs. OKLAHOMA 3:30 p.m. ET

vs. Arizona State * 6:30 p.m. CT

at Air Force 3:00 p.m. MT

vs. NAVY 3:30 p.m. ET *at AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)

at Pittsburgh TBA

vs. BYU 3:30 p.m. ET

at Stanford TBA