{
  "id": 18252227,
  "title": "Leave No Doubt: Pat Terrell, Lou Holtz, and the Play That Helped Change Notre Dame History",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/leave-no-doubt-pat-terrell-lou-holtz-and-the-play-that-helped-change",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T05:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/leave-no-doubt-pat-terrell-050500074.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 1988, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish faced off against the Miami Hurricanes in a highly anticipated college football matchup. The game, known as the Catholics vs. Convicts game, would go down in history as one of the most memorable moments in Notre Dame football history. The game took place at Notre Dame Stadium on October 15, 1988, in South Bend, Indiana. The atmosphere was electric, with the rivalry between the two programs at its peak. Pat Terrell, a former Notre Dame defensive back, played a crucial role in the game that would change Notre Dame history. When the Hurricanes mounted a final drive to cut Notre Dame's lead from 31-24 to 31-30, Miami had the opportunity to go for a two-point conversion. Head coach Jimmy Johnson decided to take the risk and go for the two-point conversion, leading to the pivotal play. Pat Terrell lined up against Miami's Leonard Conley, a player he had previously competed against in high school. Pat was prepared for the play, and with George Williams applying pressure to Walsh, Pat knocked the pass away, securing Notre Dame's victory. The play not only sealed the win for the Fighting Irish but also cemented Pat Terrell's place in Notre Dame football history.",
  "summary": "The most memorable game from the Notre Dame VS Miami series will always be the 1988 thriller.",
  "key_points": [
    "Notre Dame vs. Miami Hurricanes game on October 15, 1988",
    "Pat Terrell s two-point conversion stop secures Notre Dame win",
    "Pat Terrell s play changes Notre Dame history"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Terrell’s defensive stop transforms a high-stakes coaching gamble into a defining moment that secures Notre Dame's legacy within one of the most storied rivalries in college football history.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}