In 1978, Notre Dame met Texas in the 42nd annual Cotton Bowl Classic. The 10-1 Fighting Irish spoiled what many expected would be a national championship crowning for unbeaten Texas. The victory helped Notre Dame vault to the #1 ranking and earn its tenth consensus title. Follow along with 125 Years of Notre Dame Football at 125.nd.edu and #NDFB125.
1978 Cotton Bowl - 125 Years of Notre Dame Football - Moment #117
In 1978, Notre Dame met Texas in the 42nd annual Cotton Bowl Classic. The 10-1 Fighting Irish spoiled what many expected would be a national championship crowning for unbeaten Texas. The victory helped Notre Dame vault to the #1 ranking and earn its tenth consensus title. Follow along with 125 Years of Notre Dame Football at 125.nd.edu and #NDFB125.
In 1978, Notre Dame met Texas in the 42nd annual Cotton Bowl Classic. The 10-1 Fighting Irish spoiled what many expected would be a national championship crowning for unbeaten Texas. The victory helped Notre Dame vault to the #1 ranking and earn its tenth consensus title. Follow along with 125 Years of Notre Dame Football at 125.nd.edu and #NDFB125.