History of Notre Dame football championships

How Notre Dame's independence made them the College Football Playoff's unexpected fan favorite
Once college football's perennial villain, Notre Dame has captured the hearts of fans nationwide. From their independent status to their Orange Bowl heroics, here's how the Fighting Irish became the unthinkable-likable.
Is Notre Dame football likable now?
In this CFP, the Irish are winning over some people. Or maybe they're just benefitting from the distaste many feel for their opponents.
Notre Dame football fans hope for a championship
The Fighting Irish beat Penn State 27-24, moving on to the national title game in Atlanta. Their last national championship was in 1988.
Notre Dame fans ecstatic after Orange Bowl win, excited for national championship
Notre Dame will meet the winner of tonight’s Cotton Bowl between Texas and Ohio State in the national championship game on Jan. 20 in Atlanta. Copyright 2025 WNDU. All rights reserved.
Notre Dame fans gather for Mass after New Orleans tragedy
An estimated 500 Fighting Irish football supporters gathered for Catholic Mass at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside on Wednesday morning, hours after the tragedy in the city
Independent streak helped build Notre Dame into football's historic and now modern behemoth
It was some combination of religion, a grudge involving Knute Rockne and a rival, and maybe the simple time-honored notion that some people just don’t like Notre Dame
College Football Fans React To Notre Dame's Decision On Independence
While the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are celebrating their Orange Bowl victory this week, the rest of the college football world is debating if they should be in a conference. Before the Orange Bowl even kicked off on Thursday night,
When is the last time Notre Dame won a national championship in football?
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are looking to win a national championship in football for the first time in decades. Here is the last time Notre Dame won a national title.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF: Notre Dame VS Penn State Game Thread
There’s an argument that can be made that the Irish are the hottest team in college football right now. Yes — I know all about the Ohio State Buckeyes and what they’re up to, but Notre Dame currently has the nation’s longest winning streak.
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Notre Dame football fans process their emotions after tragedy, wonder how Sugar Bowl might feel
a longtime major league baseball scouting official and Notre Dame football fan, said he “100%” still felt comfortable from a safety perspective in attending the College Football Playoff ...
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Notre Dame Fans Pray for Terror Attack Victims at Mass in New Orleans Hotel
(photo: Chris Graythen / Getty) Notre Dame football fans packed a New ... The Mass, which is a tradition for Notre Dame fans and had already been scheduled for Jan. 1 — a holy day of ...
Jeremiyah Love refuses to go down on a Notre Dame TD
Jeremiyah Love breaks multiple tackles to give Notre Dame a 17-10 lead over Penn State.