1969 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team
The 1969 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented the University of Notre Dame during the 1969 NCAA University Division football season. The Fighting Irish were led by sixth-year head coach Ara Parseghian and played their home games on campus at Notre Dame Stadium.
After 44 seasons without postseason play, the school ended its self-imposed bowl hiatus. With an regular season record, the Irish were led on the field by junior quarterback Joe Theismann. They met top-ranked Texas in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on New Year's Day, but lost 21–17 when the Longhorns scored a late touchdown.Schedule
Roster
Game summaries
Northwestern
Purdue
Michigan State
Army
Southern Cal
Tulane
Navy
Pittsburgh
Air Force
vs. Texas (Cotton Bowl)
Player | Position | Round | Pick | Franchise |
Mike McCoy | Guard | 1 | 2 | Green Bay Packers |
Jim Reilly | Guard | 3 | 57 | Buffalo Bills |
Bob Olson | Linebacker | 5 | 107 | Boston Patriots |
Mike Oriard | Center | 5 | 130 | Kansas City Chiefs |
Terry Brennan | Tackle | 7 | 158 | Philadelphia Eagles |