9 things you forgot about legendary 'Catholics vs. Convicts' game between Miami, Notre Dame
This game had all the elements of an all-timer: Larger-than-life coaches. A T-shirt that inflamed a rivalry in the 1980s with a culture clash between the programs. Legendary broadcasters.
In 1988, Miami and Notre Dame faced off in a legendary matchup known as the "Catholics vs. Convicts" game. This game, played at Notre Dame Stadium, saw the No. 1 ranked Hurricanes against the No. 4 ranked Irish, mirroring the rankings from the 1988 game itself. The intense rivalry between the two programs, led by larger-than-life coaches Jimmy Johnson and Lou Holtz, drew a passionate audience with CBS broadcasting the event.
From the opening monologue by Brent Musburger to the throwback tee and the pre-game brawl, this game was filled with dramatic moments. Miami had a 98-20 record during the 1980s, while Notre Dame was the nation's team. The game featured seven turnovers by Miami, including a controversial fumble play that would ultimately decide the outcome in favor of Notre Dame 31-30. This game, with its larger-than-life characters and high-stakes drama, is remembered as one of the greatest college football games of all time.
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