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.

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). Guard Myron Pottios was selected by Time magazine as a first-team All-American.

The team played its home games at Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame, Indiana.

Schedule

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

Myron PottiosLinebacker 2 Pittsburgh Steelers Red MackTight End 10 Pittsburgh Steelers Ray RatkowskiRunning Back 20 Green Bay Packers

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