Conference Independent AP No. 5 | Coaches No. 9 1969 record 8–2–1 | |
Head coach Ara Parseghian (6th year) | ||
The 1969 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented the University of Notre Dame during the 1969 college 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 (1925–1968), the school ended its self-imposed bowl hiatus. With an 8–1–1 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.
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