UNDER THE DOME
85 Years Ago: Nov. 29, 1930
With the national title on the line between 8‑0 Notre Dame and 8‑0‑1 Army, 110,000 spectators at
Soldier Field barely witness a fog‑laden game also played in cold and mucky conditions.
The game is scoreless until, with only 3:30 remaining, Irish halfback Marchy Schwartz breaks loose and
tallies a 54‑yard touchdown run. Frank Carideo's point after makes it 7‑0 and would prove to be crucial.
Army would block an Irish punt to score in the closing minute, but the drop kick for the point after is
blocked, leaving Irish head coach Knute Rockne's team ahead at the end, 7‑6, and needing only a win at
USC to clinch a second straight national title.
70 Years Ago: Nov. 21, 1960
In the mud and rain in Los Angeles, Notre Dame ends a school record eight‑game losing streak with a
17‑0 victory versus USC and first‑year coach John McKay. The 2‑8 campaign matches the worst in Fighting
Irish history, achieved in 1956.
30 Years Ago: Nov. 24, 1980
On the Monday after No. 2‑ranked and 9‑0‑1 Notre Dame's home finale, and on a bye week before
playing at USC, the Fighting Irish announce that Cincinnati Moeller High head coach Gerry Faust will
replace sixth‑year head coach Dan Devine, who had declared his retirement for personal reasons Aug. 15.
In 18 seasons at Moeller, Faust produced a record of 174‑17‑2 (.907 winning percentage) and his teams
Anniversaries In Notre Dame
Athletics History: Nov. 23-29
