The 1968 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team was an American football team that represented the University of Notre Dame as an independent during the 1968 NCAA University Division football season. In their fifth year under head coach Ara Parseghian, the Irish compiled a 7–2–1 record, outscored opponents by a total of 376 to 170, and were ranked No. 5 in the final AP poll. In three games against ranked opponents, they defeated No. 5 Oklahoma, lost to No.1 Purdue, and tied No. 2 USC.
Quarterback Terry Hanratty and tackle George Kunz were consensus first-team picks on the 1968 All-America college football team. Jim Seymour also received first-team All-America honors from multiple selectors. The team's statistical leaders included Hanratty (1,466 passing yards), Seymour (736 receiving yards), and Bob Gladieux (713 rushing yards, 84 points scored).
The team played its home games at Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame, Indiana.
Schedule
Game summaries Oklahoma Ocala Star-Banner. 1968 September 22.
Purdue
Iowa
Northwestern
Illinois
Michigan State
Navy
Pittsburgh
Georgia Tech
USC
Roster
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