Why is Notre dame football famous?

Notre Dame Football is one of the most iconic programs in college football.

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It has had a long and storied history of success and is one of the most recognizable programs in the sport.

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The Fighting Irish have won 11 national championships, the most of any school in the country.

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They are also the only team to have gone undefeated and untied in a season, in 1988.

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The team has also had some of the best coaches of all time, such as Knute Rockne, Ara Parseghian, and Lou Holtz.

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Notre Dame Football has a huge fan base that spans the globe.

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It is one of the most popular sports teams in the country and has a huge following.

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The team has had many classic rivalries with other schools, such as Michigan, USC, and Miami.

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These rivalries have made for some great football games and have kept fans interested for decades.

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