1982 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team

The 1982 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented the University of Notre Dame as an independent during the 1982 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by second-year head coach Gerry Faust, the Fighting Irish compiled a record of 6–4–1.

Game summaries

Michigan

Source:

The first night game played at Notre Dame Stadium.

Michigan State

Notre Dame's first victory in a game without scoring a touchdown since 1970 versus LSU.

Statistics

Passing: Blair Kiel 118/219, 1273 Yds, 3 TD
Rushing: Phil Carter 179 Rush, 715 Yds, 2 TD
Receiving: Tony Hunter 42 Rec, 507 Yds
Scoring: Mike Johnston 76 Pts

Awards

S Dave Duerson - 1st Team All-American
TE Tony Hunter - 1st Team All-American
K Mike Johnston - 3rd Team All-American
LB Mark Zavagnin - 2nd Team All-American, 3rd Team All-American