1960 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1960 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football Independent 2–8 Joe Kuharich 2nd Myron Pottios Notre Dame Stadium The 1960 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team was an American football team that represented the University of Notre Dame as an independent during the 1960 college football season. In their second year under head coach Joe Kuharich, the Fighting Irish compiled a 2–8 record and were outscored by a total of 188 to 111. The Irish were ranked No. 12 after defeating California in the season opener, but then lost eight consecutive games, including matches with No. 14 Michigan State, No. 4 Navy, No. 14 Pittsburgh, and No. 2 Iowa. They concluded the season with a 17–0 victory in their annual rivalry game with USC.1960 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 26, 2026 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/notre-dame/1960-schedule.html On offense, the Irish tallied an average of 90.0 passing yards and 153.7 rushing yards per game. On defense, they gave up an average of 91.9 passing yards and 160.8 rushing yards per game. The team's individual statistical leaders included quarterback George Haffner (548 passing yards), Angelo Dabiero (325 rushing yards), Les Traver (14 receptions for 225 yards), and Bob Scarpitto (30 points scored).1960 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 26, 2026 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/notre-dame/1960.html Guard Myron Pottios was selected by Time magazine as a first-team All-American.Expert's All-America: College Football All-America Teams Time The team played its home games at Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame, Indiana. Schedule 1960 AP September 24 w California Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN 21–7 49,286 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-scarpitto-and-lind-s/189639308/ The Courier-Journal Scarpitto and Lind spark Notre Dame over Cal 21–7 September 25, 1960 March 22, 2026 Newspapers.com October 1 l 12 Purdue Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN rivalry 19–51 59,235 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-tribune-purdue-atomic-attack-bomb/193965558/ The Minneapolis Morning Tribune Purdue 'atomic attack' bombs Irish 51–19 October 2, 1960 March 22, 2026 Newspapers.com October 8 l y North Carolina Kenan Memorial Stadium Chapel Hill, NC rivalry 7–12 41,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-tar-heels-fight/139115775/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tar Heels fight off Notre Dame, 12–7 October 9, 1960 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com October 15 l Michigan State 14 Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN rivalry 0–21 59,133 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-michigan-state-b/193965715/ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Michigan State blasts Irish, 21–0 October 16, 1960 March 22, 2026 Newspapers.com October 22 l y Northwestern Dyche Stadium Evanston, IL rivalry ABC 6–7 55,682 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-anderson-herald-northwestern-edges-i/193965827/ The Anderson Herald Northwestern edges Irish October 23, 1960 March 22, 2026 Newspapers.com October 29 l y Navy 4 Philadelphia Municipal Stadium Philadelphia, PA rivalry 7–14 63,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-navy-marches-pa/193945439/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Navy marches past Irish, 14–7 October 30, 1960 March 22, 2026 Newspapers.com November 5 l Pittsburgh 14 Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN rivalry 13–20 55,696 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-south-bend-tribune-irish-rally-falls/183530613/ Joe Doyle Irish rally falls short against Pitt The South Bend Tribune November 6, 1960 44 March 22, 2026 Newspapers.com November 12 l y Miami (FL) Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL rivalry 21–28 58,062 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-vollenweider-l/193944210/ The Montgomery Advertiser Vollenweider leads Miami over Fighting Irish, 28–21 November 13, 1960 March 22, 2026 Newspapers.com November 19 l Iowa 2 Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN 0–28 54,146 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-54146-see-hawks-trou/193966219/ Omaha World-Herald 54,146 see Hawks trounce Notre Dame, 28–0 November 20, 1960 March 22, 2026 Newspapers.com November 26 w y USC Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA rivalry 17–0 28,297 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-register-irish-mudders-blank-sc-17/189638673/ The Register Irish mudders blank SC, 17–0 November 27, 1960 March 22, 2026 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1960 Notre Dame) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/214901 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics March 22, 2026 Personnel Roster QB: George Haffner, Daryle Lamonica, Dan Luecke, Norb Rascher HB: Leo Caito, Bill Clark, Angelo Dabiero, Tom Liggio, Red Mack, Frank Minik, Charlie O'Hara, Ray Ratkowski, Ed Rutkowski, Bob Scarpitto, George Sefcik FB: Bill Ahern, Frank Gargiulo, Bill Henneghan, Mike Lind, Joe Maxwell, Dick Naab, Joe Perkowski E: Brian Boulac, Max Burnell, Jack Cullen, Bill Ford, Steve Kolski, Jim Mikacich, Tom Monohan, Denny Murphy, John Powers, Leo Seiler, Jim Sherlock, Les Traver C: Bill Clements, Tom Hecomovich, Ed Hoerster, John Linehan, Gene Viola OG: Charlie Augustine, Nick Buoniconti, Nick DePola, Frank Grau, Jim Loula, Mike Magnotta, Paul Nissi, Myron Pottios, Norb Roy OT: Bob Bill, Ed Burke, Joe Carollo, Dan Kolasinski, Bob Koreck, Bob Pietrzak, Roger Wilke, George Williams DB: Jack Castin, Clay Schulz Coaching staff Head coach: Joe Kuharich Assistant coaches: Bill Daddio (first assistant, ends), Hugh Devore (freshman), Don Doll (backfield), Brad Lynn (assistant backfield), John Murphy (assistant freshman), Dick Stanfel (line) 1961 NFL draft 2 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Player Position Round NFL club Myron PottiosLinebacker 2 Pittsburgh Steelers Red MackTight End 10 Pittsburgh Steelers Ray RatkowskiRunning Back 20 Green Bay Packers https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1961/draft.htm?redir 1961 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com References Notre Dame Category:Notre Dame Fighting Irish football seasons Notre Dame Fighting Irish football