Championships, comebacks, rivalry drama, and full-game classics—curated from official Notre Dame and broadcast archives.
On October 15, 1988, top-ranked Miami went for two and the win. Pat Terrell broke up the pass, Notre Dame held on 31–30, and the Irish continued toward a national championship.
Players revisit the final two-point conversion and the moment that sealed one of the defining wins in Notre Dame Stadium history. For Matt, watching as a high school student, this was the game that made Notre Dame a goal and began the story behind this site.
Big stages, improbable comebacks, and the moments that helped shape the national story of Notre Dame football.
Tony Rice and teammates remember the 34–21 victory over West Virginia that completed the undefeated 1988 season.
Open on YouTube ↗Joe Montana returned from illness and bitter cold to lead a 23-point fourth quarter and a 35–34 comeback over Houston.
Open on YouTube ↗Notre Dame beat Florida State 31–24 after Shawn Wooden broke up the Seminoles’ final pass at the goal line.
Open on YouTube ↗The Irish emerged in green, overwhelmed USC 49–19, and turned a surprise uniform reveal into a lasting piece of lore.
Open on YouTube ↗These shorter features put the play in context through the voices of the people who were there.
Three plays, 80 yards, and a 45-yard touchdown with 27 seconds left delivered a remarkable comeback.
Open on YouTube ↗Teammates tell the story behind Daniel Ruettiger’s game-ending sack in his final appearance for Notre Dame.
Open on YouTube ↗A concise look back at the two-point conversion, Reggie Brooks’ catch, and Notre Dame’s 17–16 win over Penn State.
Open on YouTube ↗For fans who want more than a highlight reel, the official Notre Dame vault includes complete broadcasts from memorable games.
Watch the complete Notre Dame–Penn State broadcast, including the late touchdown and the two-point conversion that won it.
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