Golden Achievements: Notre Dame's Storied Legacy in College Football History
| Category | Information | About |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 947 | 1887-2023 |
| Losses | 338 | 1887-2023 |
| Draws | 42 | 1887-2023 |
| Heismans | 7 | Angelo Bertelli – 1943, Johnny Lujack – 1947, Leon Hart – 1949, Johnny Lattner – 1953, Paul Hornung – 1956, John Huarte – 1964, Tim Brown – 1987 |
| National Championships | 11 | 1924, 1929, 1930, 1943, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1966, 1973, 1977, 1988 |
| Conference Titles | 0 | Independent |
| Bowl Record | 20–21 | 1887-2023 |
| CFP Apperances | 2 | 2018, 2020 |
In a snapshot takenon January 1, 1990, the vibrant city of Miami, Florida, witness the FIghting Irish come in a defeat Colorado in the Orange Bowl. We see the Irish players lifting the legendary head coach Lou Holtz onto their shoulders and carry him around. The Orange Bowl clash against Colorado became the stage for Notre Dame to claim the national championship.
Independent Spirit: Notre Dame's Football Odyssey in the Realm of Conferences
For some time now the Fighting Irish have come to each football game they play on their own. Meaning with no backing or no affiliation with a specific collegiate atheltic conference. As the football world evolves, the question of Notre Dame's conference affiliation continues to be a topic of discussion, raising debates about tradition, scheduling, and the allure of independence. This tradition to be independent and be able to schedule their opponenets themselves comes from their traditions of wanting to face a diverse range of opponents, and not the same opponents every year.