Here is a comprehensive summary of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team:

  • Notre Dame Fighting Irish football represents the University of Notre Dame, playing at the 77,622-seat Notre Dame Stadium and competing as one of only two independent programs in the NCAA's Football Bowl Subdivision.
  • The team is a college football powerhouse, boasting 22 national championships (though only 11 are officially claimed), 7 Heisman Trophy winners, and over 970 official victories (993 total wins in program history).
  • Known for their iconic blue jerseys, gold helmets, the "Notre Dame Victory March," and the Leprechaun mascot, they share one of the sport's most famous rivalries with the USC Trojans.
  • The program burst onto the national scene on November 1, 1913, when a squad led by quarterback Gus Dorais and end Knute Rockne stunned Army 35–13 at West Point, revolutionizing the college game.
  • Since 1991, their home games have been broadcast on NBC, but the team faced a major setback in 2016 when the NCAA vacated 21 wins for self-reported academic misconduct.
  • With 22 undefeated seasons—including 12 perfect ones—the Fighting Irish have cemented their status as one of the most storied and successful programs in college football history.