The 1962 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team was an American football team that represented the University of Notre Dame as an independent during the 1962 NCAA University Division football season. In their fourth and final year under head coach Joe Kuharich, the Irish compiled a 5–5 record and were outscored by a total of 192 to 159. In two games against ranked opponents, they lost to No. 3 Northwestern and No. 1 USC
No Notre Dame players received first-team honors on the 1962 All-America college football team. The team's statistical leaders included Daryle Lamonica (821 passing yards), Don Hogan (454 rushing yards), and Jim Kelly (523 receiving yards).
In March 1963, Kuharich left Notre Dame to become supervisor of officials in the National Football League. Kuharich compiled a 17–23 record in four years as Notre Dame's head coach.
The team played its home games at Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame, Indiana.
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1963 NFL draft
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