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Mary Clarke

When was the last time Notre Dame won a national football title?

It’s been some time since the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have hoisted a national football championship.

Notre Dame is one of the most historically successful college football programs in the world, with its vast legacy spanning over 130 years. While Notre Dame’s time as a college football superpower has waxed and waned over the years, the Fighting Irish are looking to add another title to its cupboard.

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So, you may be wondering, when was the last time Notre Dame won a national football championship? Well, you have to go back to 1988 for that honor, when Notre Dame went undefeated for a perfect 12-0 season. The NCAA recognizes 13 national titles for Notre Dame, and here are all of them in reverse chronological order:

  • 1988
  • 1977
  • 1973
  • 1966
  • 1964
  • 1949
  • 1947
  • 1946
  • 1943
  • 1930
  • 1929
  • 1924
  • 1919
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