Bruce Feldman interviewed opposing coaches. None of those coaches is calling ND a lock to win the title, but there is some real appreciation for the team … players, coaches, coaching, and scheme. “I don’t think people realize how good of a team Notre Dame is,” said one defensive backs coach who faced the Irish in the Playoff. “I didn’t realize it till we played them. They’re f—— really good. Their DBs, man … their defense is aggressive. Al Golden does a great job, and their special teams is off
Overtime. In the rain. Ball on the one foot line. 4th down. Goal line stand.
That is the best ending to a game since?
The UCLA game when Shark caught the TD (even though that didn't "end" the game) in '06?
Batting down the Ward pass to beat FSU in '93?
The two-point try stop vs. Miami for the win in '88?
I'm sure I'm missing a few in there, but there can't be many bigger than this since '93 and '88.