Golic ended his Irish career with 479 tackles and went on to be a three-time Pro Bowler in the NFL. Notre Dame answered with a 12-yard touchdown run by Eric Penick to go back in front, 2117. Coached by College Football Hall of Famer Ara Parseghian, Here are the 10 teams who have won the most college football national championships, beginning with those who have more than five: 10. 10 Nebraska 27-0. He earned consensus All-American honors his final two seasons. And, of course, it took a special circumstance -- a tie -- for Ohio State and Michigan both to finish undefeated. Symour's professional career wasn't very successful, but his time at Notre Dame sure was. Palm Beach Post. This made things very difficult for opposing offensive lineman. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). The only one. Bob Williams accomplished plenty while at Notre Dame. Brooks rushed for 1,372 yards and 13 touchdowns while averaging 8.0 yards per carry. Although Notre Dame finished No. Michigan had dominated the second half of the game, so much so that afterward, even Hayes, his face fallen, his hand trembling, said, "We knew we had to win to go and we didn't.". Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. See below for the complete listing of every NCAA football champion: College football national champions from 1869 to 2022. After being moved from linebacker to defensive tackle for his sophomore season in 1988, Chris Zorich showed the coaching staff that it made the right move by notching 1.5 sacks and 10 tackles in his first game against rival Michigan. [7], Alabama completed the 1973 regular season with an 110 record, as conference champions and as national champions as determined by the final UPI coaches poll, released in early December. Zorich earned All-American honors that season and became a consensus All-American in 1989. Connor twice was a consensus All-American and helped Notre Dame to two national championships. Rudy Ruettiger only ever played two plays for Notre Dame, but he is one of the most famous in Fighting Irish history. 1973 Oct 28. So be thankful for your health and close friends because they are very important; they can, at least, always help you out or help you battle back against the tough, cold world. Brady Quinn to Jeff Samardzija is one of the great quarterback-wide receiver duos in college football history. 1973 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team. Ohio State and NFL draft coverage: What you need to know about C.J. In 1973, Alabama, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma and Penn State all made it into bowl season without a loss. The conference championship meant everything. For all the great rushers in Notre Dame's illustrious history, Autry Denson was the most prolific of them all. [12], # denotes national championship game; denotes College Football Playoff semifinal game. As a senior, he just got better. The victory moved the Irish up to fifth place in both polls, with a healthy distance between them and sixth-ranked Penn State. North Dakota State has won an FCS-record nine national championships. Jerry Groom was captain of the 1950 Notre Dame squad as a senior. Ocala Star-Banner. But being the most successful quarterback at Notre Dame is something very, very special. "Irish end years of frustration." In looking back, Id have to say that my four years here at Notre Dame were tough years, and that they were hard to cope with, but they also held some of the greatest moments of my life. againit Alabama in either the Sugar Bowl or Orange Bowl, and a possible national title. [2] USC came into the contest riding a 23-game unbeaten streak, and USC's star tailback Anthony Davis ran over the Irish the previous year for 6 touchdowns in a 4523 Trojan victory. He also won national championships in 1973 and 1977. After starting his career as a receiver and catching 15 passes as a freshman, Bob Dove switched to defensive end and became a three-year starter. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2001. Lavelli was not able to show what he could do at "end" not called wide receiver until he joined coach Paul Brown and the Cleveland Browns in 1946. That year, after losing dozens of players who left to fight in World War II, Ohio State went 9-1, its only loss coming against No. Capping off his illustrious career, Layden scored two defensive touchdowns and another rushing in his final collegiate game, a 27-10 Rose Bowl win over Stanford. [2] After Notre Dame accepted the Sugar Bowl bid, the stage was set to determine the national championship. Along about this time, there was at least one believer outside of the Notre Dame community as the Irish garnered one first-place vote in the UPI rating. The Irish didn't give up more than 15 points to anyone all season. Add to all that, he was nearly as renowned as a defender, was a two-time consensus All-American and he's No. In addition to No. They've known what they're doing when it comes to football in South Bend, Ind. Walsh was an All-American as a senior in 1924. ESPN announcer & Alabama alum Rece Davis recalls how heartbroken he was after Notre Dame defeated his Crimson Tide in the 1973 Sugar Bowl. Notre Dame easily won the final media poll for the other half of the national championship. The ensuing kickoff was returned 93-yards for a touchdown by Al Hunter. MacAfee was a first team All-American in 1975 and then a consensus selection in 1976 and 1977. That alone puts him in the top 10 on this list. https://www.nytimes.com/1973/11/04/archives/notre-dames-7th-in-row-navy-scores-on-pass-statistics-of-the-game.html. Tuck holds Notre Dame records with his 24.5 career sacks and 43 career tackles for loss. In 1973, a personal foul wasn't an automatic first down in college football, so since it occurred on a 3rd and 20, accepting the penalty would have given Alabama a fourth and 5 on their own 45 yard line, only down one with mere minutes remaining. As part of their probation for recruiting violations, Oklahoma could not play in a bowl game. [11], Late in the fourth quarter, Alabama pinned Notre Dame back deep in Irish territory with a punt, hoping to get the ball back within easy range of a game-winning field goal. Alabama was awarded the UPI title before the bowl season,[3] but it was Notre Dame that won it on the field, winning 2423 in a thriller that had six lead changes. If injuries hadn't slowed him down, those numbers would be off the charts. His 4,411 career passing yards is fifth in school history. "The Rocket" Raghib Ismail has to be the biggest Heisman Trophy snub of all time. Lavelli was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1975. He also won the Lombardi Award in 1993 as well as becoming a finalist for the Outland Trophy. Parker was a three-year starter and a two-time All-American for the Buckeyes from 1954-56 before becoming a first-round pick by the Baltimore Colts in 1957. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Daniel Wilco has worked at the AJC, Sports Illustrated, and SEC Country. Socially, I think this is what Notre Dame is all about; to be able to coexist with other people and discover what those people from all parts of the country are like. Football is US: The College Player [2] In 1955, he finished fourth nationally in total offense. The 1973 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented the University of Notre Dame during the 1973 NCAA Division I football season. Imagine the cacophony if we reached the end of the regular season, and six teams had yet to lose. Notre Dames nine championships in the poll era are the second-most out of all teams. Although he never won the Butkus award, finishing third in balloting in 1988 and 1990, Stonebreaker was a two-time All-American. When Alabama, Clemson and Notre Dame reached the playoff last year with spotless records, that was the first time in the five-year history of the College Football Playoff in which more than one team made it to the playoff unbeaten. Adam Walsh was the center for the so-famously dubbed offensive line. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. The four-part series goes behind the scenes with all four CFP teams, leading up to and through the semifinals and the national championship game. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Lynch is one of very few defensive players to ever be given the Maxwell Award as the best player in college football. Bradley is the all-time Golden Domer leader in career interceptions with 17. I think Penn State was better, Cleveland Cooper, the Middies' running back, said. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Notre Dame remained at No. In the 1989 Fiesta Bowl, Lyght led the Irish in tackles, helping them secure a national championship. [11], Template:College Football National Champion navbox. 1 Notre Dame (9 The Sugar Bowl classic against Alabama was truly a great climax to a history~making season. But the Sooners would be hamstrung by the NCAA. The Irish defense, top ranked statistically among major college teams, allowed Navy only 195. After the loss to the Irish, Miami coach Pete Elliott ducked the obvious question of which opponent was the best. He is one of the most dominant defenders in all of college football's history, not just Notre Dame's. With a cold rain falling, Notre Dame opened the scoring with a Wayne Bullock 6-yard touchdown run, and after a missed extra point took an early 60 lead. [11] The Irish responded with a 19-yard field goal by Bob Thomas to take the lead 2423 with 4:26 remaining in the game. He's on a different planet than most. Gambling Problem? Eligibility restrictions apply. Imagine the debate if we had more than three unbeaten teams. The final and, I feel, the most important impression Notre Dame has had on me is that it has developed my overall outlook on life. Luther Bradley started at cornerback for the 1973 Notre Dame national championship team and ended his career a champion with Notre Dame's national crown An interception by Greg Collins and a diving 18yard catch by Pete Demrnerle positioned Clements 1yard scoring run. And that team lost a game by 21 points. Football was slightly different when Minnesota won its first national title in 1934. He ended with 11 interceptions and 20.5 pass breakups for his career. [4], Notre Dame leads all universities in players inducted. His chances for capturing All-America honors were hampered when an injury forced him to watch most of the season from the sidelines. Notre Dame won, 24-23, in one of the true classics of college football history. Championships: 1869, 1870, 1872, 1873, 1878, 1879, 1880, 1885, 1889, 1893, 1896, 1903, 1906, 1911, 1922. Anderson later coached Notre Dame from 1931-33. 1 to No. Tom Gatewood was the leading receiver in Notre Dame history with 157 catches until coach Charlie Weis came in 2005 and started calling a pass-happy offense. They won 17 national championships, although (spoiler alert!) The Irish won the contest 2314 and won its remaining games. George Connor never lost a game of college football in two years at Notre Dame. WebNotre Dame defeated SEC Champion Alabama in the Sugar Bowl, marking the Fighting Irishs third MacArthur Bowl. Mike Stonebreaker would rank much higher if this were a list of the greatest names in football history. Although Montana's college stats are never going to blow anyone away, he was up to his same "Joe Cool" tricks with the Fighting Irish that he later displayed with the San Franciso 49ers. Notre Dame is as good a team as we have played this year, George Welsh, the Navy coach, said. But it was Brown's electrifying play that re-elevated Notre Dame's national profile among recruits, helping coach Lou Holtz land tremendous classes and prepare for national championships to come. Notre Dames nine championships in the poll era are the second-most out of all teams. You can thank coach Frank Leahy for four of those, but Leahy also won two titles as a player for the Fighting Irish under another famous coach Knute Rockne. The final poll had Notre Dame first, Ohio State second, Oklahoma third, Alabama fourth, Penn State fifth, and Michigan sixth. America believed that the media would award its national championship to the Sugar Bowl winner, unless the game lacked so much luster that the voters would turn to No. Dante Lavelli's playing time at Ohio State was limited after a slew of injuries and an early exit after being drafted by the U.S. Army in World War II. Ralph Guglielmi was as good on defense as he was on offense. His success finding the ball carrier led to two first team All-American selections. OK, we're asking for a lot, at least based upon what we've gotten. We want recognizable names, traditional powers. Notre Dame jumped to a 60 lead, but Alabama answered with a Randy Billingsley 6-yard touchdown run. It's one thing to be the most successful quarterback at, say, Texas Tech or Kentucky. Notre Dame rah 47 plays to Navy's 28 in the first half and controlled the ball for 19 minutes 33 seconds, most of it on scoring drives of 61 and 78 yards. He came back willing and able for the Army game, and from there went onto make first team on the Gridiron All-America Team and second team on the UPI All-America Team. Groom played mainly center and tackle for Notre Dame but also played linebacker. In 11 seasons with the Colts, Parker was an eight-time first-team All-Pro lineman at left tackle or left guard, along with spots on eight Pro Bowl rosters. All rights reserved. Theisman was a 1971 All-American and went on to great success in the NFL. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [1] The 1973 squad became the ninth Irish team to win the national title and the second under Parseghian. He became an All-American while winning a national championship. By the mid-1990s, long after Parseghian had retired, years after Bryant and Hayes had died, the bowl business lost its grip on the college football postseason. Alabama scored a field goal to close the halftime deficit to 1410, and then went on a 93-yard touchdown march in the third quarter to regain the lead. Stroud, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the 2023 NFL draft, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Detroit Lions: LB Chris Spielman, DB Dick LeBeau, Minnesota Vikings: WR Cris Carter, DL Jim Marshall, OL Korey Stringer, Cleveland Browns: K Lou Groza, WR Dante Lavelli, WR Paul Warfield, OL Bill Willis. He lined up at halfback and fullback at times and became the most dominant player in college football. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. The always well-positioned linebacker racked up 521 tackles while a Golden Domer. But its not, unfortunately. [11] The Tide cut the lead to 1410 late in the quarter on a 39-yard Bill Davis field goal. 1. He was four-year letter winner for the Fighting Irish. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Leon Hart is one of those men. Todd Lyght was a two-time All-American and three-year starter for the Fighting Irish, thanks to his elite ball-hawking skills and hard hits. In 1977, Golic recorded 146 tackles as the Irish went on to win a national championship. He did anything that was asked of him and the Irish benefited. Now they're 12 yards and a mass of humanity.". Birmingham Post-Herald writer Herby Kirby filed his story and collapsed, dead from a heart attack. Ties contributed to three of the six unbeaten records in 1973. Do you have a sports website? We quickly learned to take for granted that the College Football Playoff will determine the national champion, settle the issue between the Tigers from the Death Valley of your choosing after already dispatching with an Ohio State team that went through the season undefeated in a semifinal game. Ohio State had won every game by at least 24 points. The school has 96 consensus All-Americans, 11 national titles and seven Heisman Trophy winners. A year earlier, he scored Notre Dame's only touchdown in the Orange Bowl; he was selected in the thirteenth round of the 1975 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. Lattner played running back, receiver, defense and kicked and punted for Notre Dame. They all belong in the top five in the nation.. None of them came in the poll era, but theres no denying the Tigers ridiculous run in the late 19th century, when they won championships in 11 of 28 years, including four in five years from 1869 to 1873. Read more about our data coverage. We really aren't asking for a lot. Stonebreaker backed up his fitting name with tremendous play at linebacker, spearheading a national championship defense in 1988. Championships: 1931, 1932, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1974, 1978, 2003, 2004. "Notre Dame Bests Purdue." In his 16 seasons, Carter had 130 touchdowns before being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013. However, there was an equally impressive gap between Notre Dame and fourth ranked Michigan. Willis broke the color barrier in the NFL, joining the Cleveland Browns in 1946 and playing in three Pro Bowls and earning four first-team All-Pro honors and winning an NFL championship in 1950. 5. He called his constant substitutions "directing traffic." SOUTH BEND, Ind., Nov 3 Navy may not be able to beat the best teams in America, but it can size some of them up for you. It also doesn't include FCS, which crowned its first champion in 1978. He received glowing praise from Knute Rockne for his play at guard. Coach Knute Rockne called Miller, "the greatest open field runner I ever had.". 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Townsend 9-yard touchdown reception from Brown, Thomas kick good, Parise 3-yard touchdown run, Thomas kick good, Hunter 93-yard kickoff return (Clements to Demmerle pass), Todd 25-yard pass from Stock (kick failed), This page was last edited on 9 April 2023, at 15:54. five in the country. "Irish end years of frustration." Our offense gelled through the season and produced an explosive machine, and it was complemented by an equally intimidating defense. Southern Cal was able to gain just 243 yards against the charged up Notre Dame defense, with only 66 of these coming from their vaunted game. The first college football national championship was in 1869. 1 Notre Dame, 15-10, at Arlotta Stadium earlier this season (March 25). He is the Fighting Irish career scoring leader with 53 touchdowns. Ara Parseghian's second national title team was led by its relentless rushing attack. Sitko was a consensus All-American in 1949 and won the Walter Camp Award. Occasionally we get more; most of the time, less. 6 Wisconsin. By the end of October, these six teams already had separated themselves from the field. In the midst of a storied career as an assistant coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans and Cincinnati Bengals, where he was the head coach from 2000-02, LeBeau was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010. For life is short with many disappointments which we must overcome. [2] The Irish started the season strong, amassing large margins of victory over Northwestern, Rice and Army to set up a highly anticipated contest with No. [1] The Irish defense responded to the challenge, limiting Davis to 55yards on 19 carries. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Tim Brown did plenty for Notre Dame in his four years with the Fighting Irish. 1 Ohio State and No. He is still third on the Fighting Irish's all-time rushing leaders list. He earned his third All-American honors as a senior in 1990 and won the Lombardi award. To begin with, I feel now that as long as one has his health, his friends and loved ones, well he has all the bases of all thats really important. ", Bryant recounted how he had received a gracious letter from Parseghian, the only one he ever received from a coach who had defeated him (there hadn't been many). Angelo Bertelli was called into service for the United States Marine Corps six games into the Notre Dame 1943 season. Notre Dame has a rich and fabulous history, making it nearly impossible to narrow down all of its players to a list of the 50 greatest. Ocala Star-Banner. It would take nine more years for Paterno to lead a team to No. Crable notched an absurd 187 tackles in 1979 and holds the NCAA record for tackles in a game with 26 against Clemson that same season. But he ended up being the Buckeyes' second Hall of Fame player in the 1974 class. Johnny Lattner is one of only two two-time Maxwell Award winners, the other being Florida's Tim Tebow. During the punt, the Alabama punter was run into and Notre Dame was flagged with a 15-yard roughing the kicker personal foul. Metzger helped lead the Fighting Irish to national championships in 1929 and 1930. LeBeau was drafted int he fifth round of the NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns in 1959, but spent his entire career with the Detroit Lions, earning Pro Bowl status three times. One of the most storied programs in college football history is home to some of the greatest players in college football history. CFB150 home. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. 5 Notre Dame 44, Miami 0 (1973) Notre Dame capped off its first 10-0 regular season under Ara Parseghian in a blowout victory at the Orange Bowl at night. In 1983, Fischer was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Grading big trades during the NFL draft: Who won the D'Andre Swift deal? He was particularly good when it mattered most. Allen Pinkett became the first Notre Dame player to rush for 1,000 in three consecutive seasons. Yet another of the "Four Horsemen," Don Miller may have been the best of the bunch. We want the best playing the best. The Sooners defeated six ranked opponents in addition to tying USC in Los Angeles. To be exposed to the different habits and ideas of other people, I feel, is one of the greatest ways to become educated. Later, the Billingsley Report and the National Championship Foundation named Yale the first national champion, while in 1933, college football historian Parke H. Davis concluded that both Rutgers and Yale were co-champions. Anyone can read what you share. Palm Beach Post. As a junior in 1989, Lyght picked off eight passes. Oklahoma also got better as the season wore on. Reliving Alabama transfer Tyler Buchner's best plays for Notre Dame, Notre Dame QB Buchner enters transfer portal, Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen. that gives Bryant and Parseghian each full credit for the title they split in 1973. The next day, New Year's Day, Ohio State routed USC in the Rose Bowl 42-21, and Penn State defeated LSU 16-9 in the Orange. Nearly half a century later, the 1973 Sugar Bowl remains one of the greatest games in the history of the sport. That news did not reach the readers of The South Bend Tribune. The story of the Cowboys scout and prospect son Dallas just drafted. Or write about sports? Dave Casper is best known for his postseason "Ghost to the Post" heroics with the Oakland Raiders. Ohio State officially formed a football team in 1890, but the Buckeyes wouldnt win a national championship until 1942. What if the 5'5", 165 lbs. Championships: 1925, 1926, 1930, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1978, 1979, 1992, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2020, Alabama can claim the most NCAA titles in the poll era, with only three of its 16coming prior. Eugene Register-Guard. It sounds preposterous for a tight end to be even considered for the Heisman Trophy considering the awards long history of rarely looking beyond quarterbacks and running backs. Tony Rice was the epitome of the dual-threat quarterback in his time at Notre Dame. Coach Bear Bryant, knowing even a safety would win the game, decided to decline the penalty and try to stop Notre Dame who had to start on their own 1 yard line. Groza was a nine-time Pro Bowl and four-time first-team All-Pro kicker for the Cleveland Browns between 1946-67, hitting 54.9% of his 481 field goal tries, including an 88.5% success rate in 1953. [10] The appearance marked the first for Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl, and their fifth overall bowl game appearance. WebNotre Dame remained at No. Parker was Ohio State football's first Hall of Fame player after being inducted in the 1973 class. Gatewood was a consensus All-American in 1970 when he caught a then-school record 77 passes for more than 1,100 yards. It was enough to earn Bertelli the Heisman Trophy after finishing second and sixth in voting in 1941 and 1942, respectively. Palm Beach Post. On the day after the polls came out, the Tribune headline read, "Irish Climb to Third in Football Ratings." Lou Groza only spent one season at Ohio State before enlisting in the U.S. Army for World War II. Palm Beach Post. Carideo was 19-0 as the starter for the Fighting Irish in two seasons. Clemson beat the other two, and the debate ended. The coaches did so at the end of the regular season. It proved that all the hard work from the end of August until December 31 has really paid off. Layden rushed for more than 1,800 yards in his career and doubled as a defensive back. He was the surprise Heisman Trophy winner and led Notre Dame to a 9-1 record. Here's everything to know about the Bison's dynasty, including season-by-season records, notable players and breakdowns of every one of NDSU's championships. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). 3 Virginia (10-3, 3-2 ACC) concludes its 2023 regular season on Sunday (April 30), when the Cavaliers host No. All season long, ESPN will celebrate the 150th anniversary of college football. 6 and unbeaten USC. He was a second-team All-American in 1966 before gaining first-team status in 1967 and 1968. But ranking things is just too much fun to not undertake such a task. Frank Carideo is the most successful quarterback in Notre Dame history. The more conspiratorial believed the athletic directors settled scores, either against their Michigan colleague, Don Canham, a wily promoter who openly derided the lack of imagination among his Big Ten brethren; or in Michigan State's case, that Michigan had voted against extending a conference invitation some two decades before. [2] USC came into the contest riding a 23-game unbeaten streak, and USC's star tailback Anthony Davis ran over the Irish the previous year for 6 touchdowns in a 4523 Trojan victory. Even with sunny, 49degree weather, the mood in Notre Dame Stadium was considerably more subdued than the emotional frenzy that accompanied last week's 2314 victory over Southern California. Before we begin, here's the criteria used for this list. Bert Metzger was only ever selected as an All-American once when he was senior in 1930. Ohio State sits behind Notre Dame (13), USC (13) and Michigan (11). [3][4][5], Underdog Notre Dame won 2423;[3][4][6] the game received a 25.3 Nielsen rating, making it one of the highest-rated college football games in history. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. In the fourth quarter, three turnovers occurred in 90seconds, with Alabama coming out on top and capitalizing on a halfback pass from Mike Stock to quarterback Richard Todd for a 25-yard touchdown to take a slim 2321 lead, but the Tide missed the crucial extra point. At the beginning of the season, Frank was chosen as the offensive captain for the 1973 Fighting lrish. We want good on good, as coaches say. He's in both the College Football and Pro Football Halls of Fame. As a cornerback, LeBeau recorded 62 interceptions in 14 seasons. New QB, new coordinators, same Nick Saban: How Bama is handling its latest challenge, AAC preview, Part 2: Burning questions and players to watch, Late-round NFL draft finds for every Power 5 team, from Tom Brady to Richard Sherman.