1999 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1999 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football Independent 5–7 Bob Davie 3rd Kevin Rogers 1st Option Greg Mattison 3rd 4–3 Jarious Jackson Notre Dame Stadium The 1999 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team was an American football team that represented the University of Notre Dame as an independent during the 1999 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their third year under head coach Bob Davie, the Irish compiled a 5–7 record and outscored opponents by a total of 348 to 331. In games against ranked opponents, they defeated No. 23 Oklahoma, but lost to No. 7 Michigan, No. 20 Purdue, No. 3 Tennessee, and No. 25 Boston College.1999 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 4, 2026 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/notre-dame/1999-schedule.html The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Jarious Jackson (2,753 passing yards, 42 points scored), Tony Fisher (783 rushing yards, 42 points scored), and wide receiver Bobby Brown (36 receptions for 608 yards).1999 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 4, 2026 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/notre-dame/1999.html The team played its home games at Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame, Indiana. Schedule 1999 AP Eastern August 28 3:30 p.m. w 18 Kansas Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN Eddie Robinson Classic NBC 48–13 80,012 September 4 3:30 p.m. l y 16 Michigan 7 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI rivalry ABC 22–26 111,523 September 11 3:30 p.m. l y 16 Purdue 20 Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN rivalry ABC 23–28 69,843 September 18 2:30 p.m. l 24 Michigan State Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN rivalry NBC 13–23 80,012 No Irish QB dilemma South Bend Tribune September 19, 1999 C1, C6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-south-bend-tribune-nd-msu/167478371/ Newspapers.com October 2 2:30 p.m. w Oklahoma 23 Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN NBC 34–30 80,012 October 9 2:30 p.m. w Arizona State Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN NBC 48–17 80,012 October 16 2:30 p.m. w USC Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN rivalry NBC 25–24 80,012 October 30 2:30 p.m. w Navy Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN rivalry NBC 28–24 80,012 November 6 7:30 p.m. l y 24 Tennessee 4 Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN ESPN 14–38 107,619 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-no-4-tennessee-te/157459099/ The Indianapolis Star No. 4 Tennessee tees off against Fighting Irish November 7, 1999 October 19, 2024 Newspapers.com November 13 3:30 p.m. l y Pittsburgh Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA rivalry CBS 27–37 60,190 November 20 1:30 p.m. l Boston College 25 Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN Holy War NBC 29–31 80,012 November 27 8:00 p.m. l y Stanford Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA rivalry ABC 37–40 57,980 Rankings 1999 NCAA Division I-A football rankings AP 0 16 18 16 16 24 NR NR NR NR NR NR 24 NR NR NR NR NR NR Coaches Poll 0 16 18 18* 21 NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR BCS 9 15 NR NR NR NR NR NR NR Season summary The 1999 season began on a positive note for Davie, who, after signing 21 recruits,http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020399aaa.html https://archive.today/20120728173026/http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020399aaa.html dead July 28, 2012 Notre Dame Welcomes 21 Football Signees UND.cstv.com February 3, 1999 August 29, 2007 was given a contract extension to coach until 2003. Though there were high hopes that the Irish could finally get another national championship,Casey, Tim http://www.nd.edu/~observer/08251999/sports/story2.html ND hopes '99 is season of destiny The Observer UK August 25, 1999 August 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20020615084446/http://www.nd.edu/~observer/08251999/sports/story2.html 2002-06-15 dead there were also many questions facing the team,Blanco, Anthony http://www.nd.edu/~observer/08271999/Sports/2.html Irish must learn to play like champions The Observer UK August 27, 1999 August 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20060517104349/http://www.nd.edu/~observer/08271999/Sports/2.html 2006-05-17 dead top among those would be whether Jackson could lead a young Irish team.Castro, Tom http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082799aab.html https://archive.today/20120721142636/http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082799aab.html dead July 21, 2012 Young Irish Counting On Jackson UND.cstv.com August 27, 1999 August 30, 2007 With some controversy surrounding a verbal agreement between Notre Dame and Michigan to not schedule a game before their September 4 matchup,Casey, Tim http://www.nd.edu/~observer/09011999/Sports/1.html Michigan is upset over Irish schedule The Observer UK September 1, 1999 August 30, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20000527035936/http://www.nd.edu/~observer/09011999/Sports/1.html 2000-05-27 dead the Irish instead opened the season in the Eddie Robinson Classic against Kansas. Though Jackson did not answer all the questions in the game (throwing three interceptions), the Irish still dominated the Jayhawks in the 48–13 win.Ross, JR http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/082899aaa.html https://archive.today/20120717061931/http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/082899aaa.html dead July 17, 2012 Notre Dame Finishes Big In Season Opener UND.cstv.com August 28, 1999 August 30, 2007 With the Irish ranked 16th they went next to face the seventh-ranked Wolverines. Watched by a crowd of 111,523 (then an NCAA record), the Wolverines took the lead late in the game on an Anthony Thomas touchdown run. With under two minutes remaining, Jackson led the Irish down the field with three quick passes. However, the time ran out as he completed his fourth pass of the drive. Though the Irish lost, 26–22,Atkins, Harry http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090599aaa.html https://archive.today/20120716000543/http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090599aaa.html dead July 16, 2012 Time Is On Michigan's Side, But Just Barely Associated Press Sports September 5, 1999 September 6, 2007 they would remain at 16th in the national polls until stumbling against Purdue the next week.Ross, JR http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091199aaa.html https://archive.today/20120716034437/http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091199aaa.html dead July 16, 2012 Irish Stopped On Last Play UND.cstv.com September 11, 1999 September 6, 2007 With Davie blaming poor communication on the loss,Connolly, Mike http://www.nd.edu/~observer/09131999/Sports/2.html Ill Communication The Observer UK September 13, 1999 September 6, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20050528094900/http://www.nd.edu/~observer/09131999/Sports/2.html 2005-05-28 dead the Irish dropped from the rankings for the first time in two years. With a 10-game home winning streak, the Irish hoped to get back on track with a win against Michigan State.Hart, Bill http://www.nd.edu/~observer/09171999/Sports/5.html Notre Dame seeks revenge against Spartans The Observer UK September 17, 1999 September 6, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20010628001006/http://www.nd.edu/~observer/09171999/Sports/5.html 2001-06-28 dead With the game tied 7–7 starting the fourth quarter, it looked to be headed for another last-minute decision. However, with five minutes left in the game and the score tied again at 13–13, Spartans quarterback Bill Burke threw a quick pass to Gari Scott who ran for an 80-yard touchdown. Though the Irish had a chance and drove to the 50-yard line, Davie elected to punt the ball on fourth down with three minutes left in the game. The Spartans added a field goal to put them up 23–13 and win the game.Ross, JR http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091899aaa.html https://archive.today/20120716093936/http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091899aaa.html dead July 16, 2012 Irish Upset By Michigan State, 23–13 UND.cstv.com September 18, 1999 September 6, 2007 After a week off, the Irish faced the 23rd-ranked Oklahoma Sooners. Down 30–14 mid-way through the third quarter, Jackson led the Irish on two scoring drives to bring them within two points. With the ball at their own 2-yard line, Jackson led a 98-yard drive that gave the Irish the winning touchdown.Ross, JR http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100299aaa.html https://archive.today/20120715170613/http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100299aaa.html dead July 15, 2012 Irish Come Back To Beat Oklahoma UND.cstv.com October 2, 1999 September 6, 2007 The Irish continued at home, blowing out Arizona State,Ross, JR http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100999aaa.html https://archive.today/20120720214234/http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100999aaa.html dead July 20, 2012 Irish Punish Sun Devils, 48–17 UND.cstv.com October 9, 1999 September 6, 2007 coming from behind by 21 points to defeat USC,Ross, JR http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101699aaa.html https://archive.today/20120719204316/http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101699aaa.html dead July 19, 2012 Classic Comeback Downs Trojans, 25–24 UND.cstv.com October 16, 1999 September 6, 2007 and scoring a last minute touchdown to beat Navy,Ross, JR http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/103099aaa.html https://archive.today/20120728203338/http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/103099aaa.html dead July 28, 2012 Final Minute Score Secures Victory Over Navy UND.cstv.com October 30, 1999 September 6, 2007 to move back into the rankings. For the first time since September, the Irish would go on the road. Facing the fourth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers, the Irish knew they were in for a tough test as Tennessee, the reigning winners of the inaugural BCS National Championship, had not lost a non-conference home game since the 1990 Irish team won there.O'Brien, Kathleen http://www.nd.edu/~observer/11051999/Sports/0.html Irish brace for Volunteer onslaught The Observer UK November 5, 1999 September 6, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20020331211808/http://www.nd.edu/~observer/11051999/Sports/0.html 2002-03-31 dead Against the tough Volunteer defense, the Irish were only able to score 14 in the 24 point loss,Sharp, Tom http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110699aaa.html https://archive.today/20120716112036/http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110699aaa.html dead July 16, 2012 Irish Fall To No. 4 Tennessee UND.cstv.com November 6, 1999 September 6, 2007 and once again dropped from the rankings. With a loss to Pittsburgh in the final game at Pitt Stadium,Robinson, Alan http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111399aaa.html https://archive.today/20120716103256/http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111399aaa.html dead July 16, 2012 Football Falls To Pittsburgh, 37–27 UND.cstv.com November 13, 1999 September 6, 2007 and a last second loss on a failed two-point conversion against Boston College,Ross, JR http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112099aaa.html https://archive.today/20120716215432/http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112099aaa.html dead July 16, 2012 Irish Fall Just Short Of Win UND.cstv.com November 20, 1999 September 6, 2007 the Irish lost all chances to go to a bowl game with a 5–6 record. Hoping to avoid their first losing season since 1986, they traveled to Stanford to face the Cardinal. With Jackson splitting time with Arnaz Battle, the Irish come-from-behind bid failed on a last second field goal by Stanford.Gloster, Rob http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112799aaa.html Irish Fall On Last Second Stanford Field Goal UND.cstv.com November 27, 1999 September 6, 2007 May 30, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080530003508/http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112799aaa.html dead Considering the preseason polls, the season was a disappointment. Although Jackson, a fifth-year senior, ended his career with the Irish on a high note. Named the team's Most Valuable Player, he set the single-season records in passing yards, total yards, pass attempts, and completions. He also left with the fourth-most passing yards in Irish history.http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120999aaa.html https://archive.today/20120716065221/http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120999aaa.html dead July 16, 2012 Jackson Named Team MVP For 1999 UND.cstv.com December 9, 1999 September 6, 2007 Jackson was drafted in the seventh round of the 2000 NFL draft, and, although he was the only player from the team drafted, nine others signed free agent contracts with NFL teams.http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/041800aaa.html Irish Send Ten Players To NFL Camps In 2000 UND.cstv.com April 18, 1999 September 6, 2007 June 17, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080617154024/http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/041800aaa.html dead The year ended on a bad note for the Irish program, as the NCAA placed the program on probation for two years after a number of major secondary violations by the university and others involved in athletics.https://www.ncaa.org/releases/infractions/1999/1999121702in.htm DIVISION I COMMITTEE ON INFRACTIONS ASSESSES PENALTIES AGAINST UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME FOR VIOLATIONS IN FOOTBALL PROGRAM NCAA.org December 17, 1999 September 6, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070930225144/http://www.ncaa.org/releases/infractions/1999/1999121702in.htm 2007-09-30 dead Then-university president Rev. Edward Malloy disbanded all varsity booster clubs, the first time any university took such actions, and put into place other safeguards against violations, pledging his administration would give a greater effort to stop any future violations.http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121799aaa.html https://archive.today/20120728210459/http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121799aaa.html dead July 28, 2012 Statement From Rev. Edward A. Malloy, C.S.C., President Of The University Of Notre Dame UND.cstv.com December 17, 1999 September 6, 2007 Game summaries Oklahoma Oklahoma 7 16 7 0 Notre Dame 7 7 14 6 October 2 Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, IN 1:37 p.m. local 3:38 80,012 Light Rain, 50 F, N 7 Tom Ahlers NBC yes 1 13:17 ND Jarious Jackson 10-yard run (Jim Sanson kick) ND 7-0 1 13:00 OU Brandon Daniels 89-yard kickoff return (Tim Duncan kick) Tied 7-7 2 12:07 OU Safety, punt fumbled out of end zone OU 9-7 2 8:59 OU Jarrail Jackson 4-yard pass from Josh Heupel (Tim Duncan kick) OU 16-7 2 5:20 ND Joey Getherall 58-yard pass from Jarious Jackson (Jim Sanson kick) OU 16-14 2 4:55 OU Trent Smith 26-yard pass from Josh Heupel (Tim Duncan kick) OU 23-14 3 10:01 OU Brandon Daniels 15-yard pass from Josh Heupel (Tim Duncan kick) OU 30-14 3 7:20 ND Jabari Holloway 15-yard pass from Jarious Jackson (Jim Sanson kick) OU 30-21 3 2:37 ND Tony Driver 1-yard run (Jim Sanson kick) OU 30-28 4 9:19 ND Tony Driver 1-yard run (pass failed) ND 34-30 yes Roster 1999 Notre Dame Fighting Irish f 3 So Arnaz Battle WR y 88 Sr Bobby Brown Bobby Brown (wide receiver) WR y 63 Fr Brennan Curtin T y 52 Fr Jeff Faine C y 12 So Tony Fisher Tony Fisher (American football) RB y 69 Sr Mike Gandy G y 6 So David Givens WR y 45 Sr Joey Goodspeed FB y 87 Jr Jabari Holloway TE y 21 So Javin Hunter WR y 7 Sr Jarious Jackson QB y 55 Sr Jim Jones Jim Jones (offensive guard) G y 39 Fr Tom Lopienski FB y 79 Fr Sean Mahan G y 64 Sr John Merandi C 86 Jr Dan O'Leary Dan O'Leary (American football) TE y 84 So John Owens John Owens (American football) TE y 72 So Ryan Scarola G 75 Jr Kurt Vollers T y 30 So Rocky Boiman LB y 99 Sr Jason Ching DE 1 Sr Deke Cooper FS y 39 Jr Anthony Denman LB y 25 Jr Tony Driver S y 51 So Tyreo Harrison LB y 44 Jr Grant Irons DE y 90 Jr Lance Legree DT y 20 Fr Gerome Sapp S y 42 Fr Shane Walton CB y 98 So Anthony Weaver DE y 77 Sr Brad Williams DT 1 Jr Brock Williams CB y 94 Jr Andy Wisne DT 19 Sr Jim Sanson K https://web.archive.org/web/19990505101436/http://www.und.com:80/sports/m-footbl/mtt/nd-m-footbl-mtt-alpha.html *Bob Davie 1999-05-05 References Notre Dame Category:Notre Dame Fighting Irish football seasons Notre Dame Fighting Irish football