Conference Independent Head coach Lou Holtz (2nd year) Captain Chuck Lanza | 1987 record 8–4 Defensive coordinator Foge Fazio (2nd year) Captain Byron Spruell | |
The 1987 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented Notre Dame University during the 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season. Tony Rice became the starting quarterback for Notre Dame following an injury to Terry Andrysiak. The Irish would finish the season 8–4 and earn a berth to the Cotton Bowl Classic.
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Michigan
Terry Andrysiak completed 11 of 15 passes for 137 yards and a touchdown while Notre Dame converted four of Michigan's seven turnovers into scores.
Boston College
Team players drafted into the NFL
The following players were drafted into professional football following the season.
References
1987 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA