Notre Dame Football History

Who founded the University of Notre Dame?

• Father Edward Soren

• Knute Rockne

• Grantland Rice

• George Gipp

When did Notre Dame start playing football on campus?

• 1887

• 1913

• 1920

• 1924

Who wrote the famous passage about the Four Horsemen of Notre Dame?

• Knute Rockne

• George Strickler

• Grantland Rice

• Father William Corby

What is the nickname given to the statue of Father William Corby?

• Fair Catch Corby

• Touchdown Jesus

• The Grotto

• The Golden Dome

Which coach succeeded Knute Rockne?

• Father John Cavanaugh

• George Gipp

• Amos Alonzo Stagg

• Jesse Harper

What was the record of Notre Dame's football team during George Gipp's four years?

• 40-0

• 35-5

• 30-10

• 25-15

Which coach hired Knute Rockne as an assistant coach?

• Father John Cavanaugh

• George Gipp

• Amos Alonzo Stagg

• Jesse Harper

What was the occupation of Knute Rockne before attending college?

• Postman

• Teacher

• Lawyer

• Doctor

What was the nickname given to Notre Dame's football team during the Knute Rockne era?

• The Fighting Irish

• The Golden Domers

• The Four Horsemen

• The Fighting Irishmen

How many games did Knute Rockne win as the head coach of Notre Dame?

• 105

• 95

• 85

• 75