The 1994 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team was an American football team that represented the University of Notre Dame as an independent during the 1994 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their ninth year under head coach Lou Holtz, the Irish compiled a 6–5–1 record, outscored opponents by a total of 318 to 239, and were unranked in the final AP and UPI polls. They were ranked No. 3 in the preseason AP poll, but lost to No. 6 Michigan, unranked Boston College and BYU, and No. 8 Florida State. They concluded the season with a loss to No. 4 Colorado in the Fiesta Bowl.
Cornerback Bobby Taylor was a consensus first-team pick on the 1994 All-America college football team. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Ron Powlus (1,729 passing yards), running back Randy Kinder (702 rushing yards), split end Derrick Mayes (47 receptions for 847 yards, 66 points scored), and defensive back Brian Magee (81 tackles).1994 Football Review, p. 46.
The team played its home games at Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame, Indiana.
Schedule
Game summaries Northwestern
Michigan
USC
Fiesta Bowl
Roster
Awards and honors Cornerback Bobby Taylor was a consensus first-team pick on the 1994 All-America college football team.
Split end Derrick Mayes was selected by his teammates as the team's most valuable player.1994 Football Review, p. 47.
1995 NFL draft The following Notre Dame players were selectedin the 1995 NFL draft. Ray Zellars Running back 2 44 New Orleans Saints Bobby Taylor Cornerback 2 50 Philadelphia Eagles Oliver Gibson Defensive tackle 4 120 Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Miller Wide receiver 5 147 Cleveland Browns Travis Davis Safety 5 147 New Orleans Saints
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