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2013 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
Pinstripe Bowl,
W 29–16 vs. Rutgers (vacated)
ConferenceIndependent
Ranking
CoachesNo. 24
APNo. 20
2013 record0–4[1], 9 wins vacated
Head coachBrian Kelly (4th season)
Offensive coordinatorChuck Martin (2nd as OC, 4th overall season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Defensive coordinatorBob Diaco (4th season)
Co-defensive coordinatorKerry Cooks (4th season)
Base defense3–4
CaptainZack Martin
CaptainBennett Jackson
CaptainT. J. Jones
Home stadiumNotre Dame Stadium
(Capacity: 80,795)
Seasons
← 2012
2014 →
2013 Division I FBS independents football records
v · d · e Conf     Overall
Team   W   L         W   L  
Navy               9 4  
BYU               8 5  
Army               3 9  
New Mexico State               2 10  
Idaho               1 11  
No. 20 Notre Dame               0* 4  
**All wins for Notre Dame (9–4) in the 2013 season are vacated
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2013 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented the University of Notre Dame in the 2013 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Brian Kelly and played its home games at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. They competed as an independent.

All wins in the 2012 and 2013 seasons were later vacated for use of ineligible players.[1]

Before the season[]

Previous season[]

The Fighting Irish finished the 2012 regular season 12–0. They lost to the University of Alabama 42–14 in the 2012 BCS National Championship Game.

2013 NFL Draft[]

The following former Notre Dame players were selected in the 2013 NFL Draft:

Round Selection Player Position Team
1 21 Tyler Eifert Tight End Cincinnati Bengals
2 38 Manti Te'o Linebacker San Diego Chargers
6 175 Jamoris Slaughter Safety Cleveland Browns
6 199 Theo Riddick Running Back Detroit Lions
6 200 Kapron Lewis-Moore Defensive End Baltimore Ravens
7 244 Zeke Motta Safety Atlanta Falcons

Transfers out / departures[]

On March 8, 2013, after only one year with the program, reserve quarterback Gunner Kiel announced he would transfer from the university.[2] Sophomore wide receiver Davonte Neal left the team in late March, citing a desire to be closer to home.[3] The day after Davonte Neal decided to transfer from Notre Dame, fellow wide receiver sophomore Justin Ferguson announced he was transferring as well and confirmed by coach Brian Kelly at a news conference.[4] On May 28, 2013, it was announced that starting quarterback Everett Golson is no longer enrolled at the university, and was suspended from the school for the fall semester due to an academic violation.[5] Chris Badger departs back home to Provo, Utah and will transfer to BYU due to family illness and will appeal for waiver to play this season.[6]

Transfers in[]

Alex Wulfeck, a specialist at Wake Forest, announced he would transfer to Notre Dame in May after he received his degree in May 2013. He would be enrolled in a graduate studies program while exhausting his final season of eligibility.[7]

Coaching changes[]

There were no staff changes following the 2012 season. The only "change" is that Brian Kelly turned play calling duties over to Chuck Martin.

Recruiting class[]

Brian Kelly received 24 commitments in his third full recruiting class including four five-star recruits: outside linebacker Jaylon Smith, defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes, running back Greg Bryant, and defensive back Max Redfield. Vanderdoes would later decommit to play at UCLA, citing family health issues required that he be closer to home.[8]

Personnel[]

Coaching staff[]

Name Position Year at Notre Dame Alma mater (Year)
Brian Kelly Head coach 4th Assumption (1982)
Chuck Martin Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks 4th Millikin (1990)
Bob Diaco Defensive coordinator, linebackers/assistant head coach 4th Iowa (1995)
Kerry Cooks Co-defensive coordinator/cornerbacks 4th Iowa (2000)
Mike Denbrock Outside wide receivers/passing game coordinator 4th (second stint) Grand Valley State (1987)
Tony Alford Running backs, slot wide receivers/recruiting coordinator 5th Colorado State (1992)
Harry Hiestand Offensive line/run game coordinator 2nd East Stroudsburg (1983)
Scott Booker Tight ends/special teams coordinator 2nd Kent State (2003)
Mike Elston Defensive line 4th Michigan (1998)
Bob Elliott Safeties 2nd Iowa (1976)
Paul Longo Director of football strength and conditioning 4th Wayne State (1981)

Roster[]

2013 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Roster

Quarterbacks

  • 13 Will Cronin – Senior
  • 6 Charlie Fiessinger – Junior
  • 12 Andrew Hendrix – Senior
  • 11 Tommy ReesSenior
  • 8 Malik ZaireFreshman

Running Backs

  • 4 George Atkinson IIIJunior
  • 1 Greg Bryant, Jr. – Freshman
  • 3 Amir Carlisle – Junior
  • 25 Tarean FolstonFreshman
  • 32 William Mahone – Sophomore
  • 33 Cam McDanielJunior

Wide Receivers

  • 46 Josh Anderson – Sophomore
  • 2 Chris Brown – Sophomore
  • 10 DaVaris DanielsJunior
  • 15 Will FullerFreshman
  • 81 Omar Hunter – Freshman
  • 16 Torii Hunter, Jr. – Freshman
  • 7 T. J. JonesSenior
  • 37 Eric Lee – Junior
  • 83 Gerard Martinez – Sophomore
  • 14 Luke Massa – Senior
  • 17 James OnwualuFreshman
  • 20 C. J. ProsiseSophomore
  • 88 Corey RobinsonFreshman
  • 87 Daniel Smith – Senior
 

Tight Ends

  • 9 Mike Heuerman – Freshman
  • 18 Ben KoyackJunior
  • 85 Troy NiklasJunior
  • 80 Durham Smythe – Freshman
  • 82 Alex Welch – Senior

Offensive Line

  • 67 Kevin Carr – Senior
  • 73 Scott Kingsley – Freshman

Offensive Tackles

  • 57 Hunter Bivin – Freshman
  • 79 Steve Elmer – Freshman
  • 70 Zack MartinGraduate Student
  • 68 Mike McGlincheyFreshman
  • 78 Ronnie StanleySophomore

Offensive Guards

  • 65 Conor Hanratty – Junior
  • 75 Mark Harrell – Sophomore
  • 51 Bruce Heggie – Senior
  • 74 Christian Lombard – Senior
  • 62 Colin McGovern – Freshman
  • 66 Chris WattGraduate Student

Centers

  • 77 Matt Hegarty – Junior
  • 72 Nick MartinJunior
  • 60 John Montelus – Freshman

Defensive Ends

  • 91 Sheldon DaySophomore
  • 95 Marquis Dickerson – Freshman
  • 50 Chase Hounshell – Junior
  • 94 Jarron Jones – Sophomore
  • 86 Arturo Martinez – Senior
  • 89 Jacob Matuska – Freshman
  • 90 Isaac RochellFreshman
  • 69 Tony Springmann – Junior
  • 7 Stephon TuittJunior
  • 53 Justin Utupo – Senior
 

Nose Guards

  • 1 Louis Nix IIISenior
  • 96 Kona SchwenkeSenior
  • 92 Tyler Stockton – Graduate Student

Inside Linebackers

  • 44 Carlo Calabrese – Graduate Student
  • 42 Michael Deeb – Freshman
  • 48 Dan FoxGraduate Student
  • 59 Jarrett Grace – Junior
  • 8 Kendall Moore – Senior
  • 19 Doug Randolph – Freshman
  • 38 Joe Schmidt – Junior

Outside Linebackers

  • 30 Ben Councell – Junior
  • 52 Austin Larkin – Freshman
  • 93 Connor Little – Junior
  • 45 Romeo OkwaraSophomore
  • 56 Anthony Rabasa – Junior
  • 55 Prince ShemboSenior
  • 9 Jaylon SmithFreshman
  • 11 Ishaq WilliamsJunior

Cornerbacks

  • 43 Josh Atkinson – Junior
  • 34 Jesse Bongiovi – Freshman
  • 21 Jalen Brown – Junior
  • 12 Devin Butler – Freshman
  • 2 Bennett JacksonSenior
  • 26 Rashad Kinlaw – Freshman
  • 36 Cole LukeFreshman
  • 35 Joe Romano – Senior
  • 6 KeiVarae RussellSophomore
  • 23 Lo Wood – Senior
 

Safeties

  • 29 Nicky Baratti – Sophomore
  • 40 Connor Cavalaris – Junior
  • 28 Austin Collinsworth – Senior
  • 41 Matthias FarleyJunior
  • 16 Eilar Hardy – Junior
  • 46 Eamon McOsker – Sophomore
  • 39 Drew Recker – Freshman
  • 10 Max Redfield – Freshman
  • 22 Elijah Shumate – Sophomore
  • 42 Ernie Soto – Junior
  • 31 John Turner – Sophomore

Kicker

  • 43 John Chereson – Freshman
  • 97 Danny Omiliak – Sophomore
  • 40 Nick Tausch – Graduate Student

Punter

  • 84 Andrew Antognoli – Freshman
  • 98 Alex Wulfeck – Senior

Kickers/Punters

  • 27 Kyle BrindzaJunior
  • 39 Jude Rhodes – Senior

Long Snappers

  • 61 Scott DalySophomore
  • 99 Hunter Smith – Sophomore

Season[]

Schedule[]

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 313:30 p.m.TempleNo. 14NBCW 28–6 (vacated)80,795
September 78:00 p.m.at No. 17 MichiganNo. 14ESPNL 30–41115,109
September 148:00 p.m.at PurdueNo. 21ABCW 31–24 (vacated)61,127
September 213:30 p.m.Michigan StateNo. 22
NBCW 17–13 (vacated)80,795
September 283:30 p.m.No. 14 OklahomaNo. 22
  • Notre Dame Stadium
  • South Bend, IN
NBCL 21–3580,795
October 57:30 p.m.vs. No. 22 Arizona State
NBCW 37–34 (vacated)66,690
October 197:30 p.m.USC
NBCW 14–10 (vacated)80,795
October 265:00 p.m.at Air ForceCBSSNW 45–10 (vacated)44,672
November 23:30 p.m.Navy
NBCW 38–34 (vacated)80,795
November 98:00 p.m.at PittsburghNo. 24ABCL 21–2865,500
November 233:30 p.m.BYU
  • Notre Dame Stadium
  • South Bend, IN
NBCW 23–13 (vacated)80,795
November 307:00 p.m.at No. 8 StanfordNo. 25FoxL 20–2750,537
December 2812:15 p.m.vs. RutgersNo. 25
ESPNW 29–16 (vacated)47,122

Former NCAA Attendance Record (September 7, 2013 – September 10, 2016)

Game summaries[]

Temple[]

by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
Owls 0 6 0 0 6
#11 Fighting Irish 14 7 7 0 28
Overall record Last meeting Result
First meeting


Michigan (Rivalry)[]

Rivalry Game
by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
#13 Fighting Irish 7 6 7 10 30
#17 Wolverines 10 17 7 7 41
  • Date: September 7
  • Location: Michigan Stadium
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Game start: 8:12pm
  • Elapsed time: 3:30
  • Game attendance: 115,109
  • Game weather: Temp: 75 • Wind: SW 5 • Weather: Partly cloudy
  • Referee: David Epperley, ACC
Overall record Last meeting Result
16–23–1 2012 ND, 13–6

Following its game against Temple, Notre Dame played the Michigan Wolverines in Ann Arbor. Notre Dame won the previous meeting 13–6.[9] Billed as "Under the Lights II", this was the second night game in Michigan Stadium's history; the previous game also featured Notre Dame.[10] Tom Harmon was honored as a Michigan Football Legends, and his #98 jersey was unretired and given to quarterback Devin Gardner.[11]

Michigan won the game, 41–30. The game attendance of 115,109 was the largest crowd ever to watch a college football game. Quarterback Devin Gardner completed 21 of 33 passes for 294 yards and four touchdowns while throwing one interception. Gardner has also rushed for 134 yards and three rushing touchdowns in the first two games of the season. Gardner contributed 376 yards of total offense against Notre Dame ranks as the tenth best performance in Michigan history, as reflected in the following list. The only two Michigan players to contribute more total yards in a single game are Denard Robinson and John Navarre. Wide receiver Jeremy Gallon caught eight passes for 184 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 14 yards. Gallon's 184 receiving yards against Notre Dame is tied for the sixth highest single-game performance in Michigan history. On defense, cornerback Blake Countess had two interceptions for Michigan.[12]

References to chickens were a widely reported side story to the game. After Notre Dame announced one year earlier that it would terminate the rivalry after the 2014 season, Michigan head coach Brady Hoke said Notre Dame was "chickening out".[13] When ESPN commentator Lee Corso made his pick for the game during the College GameDay show (which was in Ann Arbor for the game), he brought out a live chicken, and fans in the background carried signs with poultry references, including "Cluck of the Irish."[14] At the end Michigan's 41–30 victory, in what Chantel Jennings of ESPN.com called the "Dig of the Day",[15] the speakers at Michigan Stadium loudly played the "Chicken Dance" as Michigan fans "danced in the stands."[16][17][18]

The win made Michigan favorites in the Big Ten Conference.


Purdue (Shillelagh Trophy)[]

Shillelagh Trophy
by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
#21 Fighting Irish 0 3 7 21 31
Boilermakers 7 3 7 7 24
Overall record Last meeting Result
56–26–2 2012 ND, 20–17


Michigan State (Megaphone Trophy)[]

Megaphone Trophy
by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
#24 Spartans 0 7 3 3 13
#21 Fighting Irish 3 7 0 7 17
Overall record Last meeting Result
47–28–1 2012 ND, 20–3


Oklahoma[]

by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
#12 Sooners 14 7 6 8 35
#22 Fighting Irish 7 0 7 7 21
Overall record Last meeting Result
9–1 2012 ND, 30–13


Arizona State (Shamrock Series)[]

Shamrock Series
by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
#24 Sun Devils 0 13 0 21 34
Fighting Irish 0 14 10 13 37
Overall record Last meeting Result
2–0 1999 ND, 48–17


USC (Jeweled Shillelagh) (Rivalry)[]

Jeweled Shillelagh
by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
Trojans 7 3 0 0 10
Fighting Irish 7 7 0 0 14
Overall record Last meeting Result
44–34–5 2012 ND, 22–13

1st quarter scoring: USC – Silas Redd 1-yard run (Andre Heidari kick); ND – Troy Niklas 7-yard pass from Tommy Rees (Kyle Brindza kick)

2nd quarter scoring: USC – Heidari 22-yard field goal; ND – TJ Jones 11-yard pass from Rees (Brindza kick)


Air Force (Rivalry)[]

by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
Fighting Irish 7 17 14 7 45
Falcons 7 3 0 0 10
Overall record Last meeting Result
23–6 2011 ND, 59–33


Navy (Rivalry)[]

Rivalry Game
by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
Midshipmen 7 13 0 14 34
#25 Fighting Irish 10 7 7 14 38
Overall record Last meeting Result
73–12–1 2012 ND, 50–10


Pittsburgh (Rivalry)[]

by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
#23 Fighting Irish 7 7 7 0 21
Panthers 0 7 14 7 28
Overall record Last meeting Result
47–20–1 2012 ND, 29–26OT

Although Notre Dame's sports teams have joined the Atlantic Coast Conference (which Pittsburgh has also joined), the Panthers will be the only ACC team on Notre Dame's football schedule this year, as the agreement to play five ACC teams each year does not begin until 2014.


Brigham Young[]

by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
Cougars 7 0 6 0 13
Fighting Irish 14 3 3 3 23
Overall record Last meeting Result
5–2 2012 ND, 17–14


Stanford (Legends Trophy)[]

Legends Trophy
by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
#25 Fighting Irish 3 3 14 0 20
#8 Cardinal 7 7 10 3 27
Overall record Last meeting Result
18–9 2012 ND, 20–13


Rutgers (New Era Pinstripe Bowl)[]

New Era Pinstripe Bowl
by Quarter 1 2 3 4 Total
Scarlet Knights 10 3 0 3 16
#25 Fighting Irish 10 3 3 13 29
  • Date: Saturday, December 28, 2013
  • Location: Yankee Stadium
    Bronx, NY
  • Game start: 12:00
  • Elapsed time: 3:50
  • Game attendance: 47,122
  • Game weather: Temp: 34 • Wind: • Weather: Haze
Overall record Last meeting Result
4–0 2002 ND, 42–0


Rankings[]

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
NR = Not ranked. RV = Received votes. ( ) = First place votes.
Week
Poll Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Final 
AP 14 14 21 22 22 RV RV RV RV RV 24 RV RV 25 25 20 
Coaches' 11 13 21 21 22 RV RV RV RV 25 25 RV RV RV RV 24 
Harris Not released RV RV RV 25 RV RV 25 RV Not released 
BCS Not released NR 25 23 NR NR 25 NR Not released


Postseason[]

In 2018, an investigation was launched that found Notre Dame had used ineligible players during the 2012 and 2013 seasons. As a result, Notre Dame was forced to vacate all wins from the 2012 and 2013 seasons as a punishment from the NCAA, which includes their Pinstripe Bowl win over Rutgers.

Awards[]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/ncaa-appeals-committee-upholds-vacation-notre-dame-wins
  2. Gunner Kiel to transfer from Notre Dame Fighting Irish, source says – ESPN
  3. Davonte' Neal transferring from Notre Dame, reportedly – SBNation.com
  4. "Ferguson Gone Too". http://www.irishsportsdaily.com/football/football-articles/8959-fergsuon-gone-too.
  5. Everett Golson banned from Notre Dame Fighting Irish for 'poor academic judgment' – ESPN
  6. BYU football: Notre Dame safety Chris Badger transferring to BYU | The Salt Lake Tribune
  7. Wake Forest punter to transfer to Notre Dame – ESPN
  8. Family health issues drove Vanderdoes to stay in California – CBSSports.com
  9. "Manti Te'o, defense drive Irish victory over Wolverines". ESPN.com. ESPN. September 22, 2012. http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=322660087. Retrieved November 12, 2012.
  10. "U-M to Face Notre Dame at Night, Honor Harmon as Football Legend". MGoBlue.com (CBS Interactive). December 12, 2012. http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121212aab.html. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
  11. Jerry Hinnen (September 7, 2013). "Devin Gardner to wear No. 98 in honor of Tom Harmon". CBS Sports. http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/23531137/devin-gardner-to-wear-no-98-in-honor-of-tom-harmon.
  12. "Notre Dame 30, Michigan 41". ESPN.com. September 7, 2013. http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=332500130.
  13. Rothstein, Michael (2013-05-13). "Brady Hoke calls out Notre Dame". ESPN. http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9271478/notre-dame-fighting-irish-chickening-michigan-wolverines-rivalry-says-brady-hoke. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
  14. Mark Sandritter (September 8, 2013). "Explaining Michigan's chicken-themed win over Notre Dame". SB Nation. https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/9/8/4706320/michigan-vs-notre-dame-chicken-dance.
  15. Chantel Jennings (September 7, 2013). "Instant Analysis: U-M 41, Notre Dame 30". ESPN.com. http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/83299/instant-analysis-u-m-41-notre-dame-30.
  16. "No. 17 Michigan beats No. 14 Notre Dame 41–30". Sports Illustrated. September 7, 2013. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/gameflash/2013/09/07/53936/index.html.
  17. Nick Schwartz (September 8, 2013). "Michigan serenades Notre Dame with the chicken dance after winning: The Wolverines take one final jab at Notre Dame". USA Today. http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/09/michigan-serenaded-notre-dame-with-the-chicken-dance-after-winning/.
  18. Adam Jacobi. "Notre Dame vs. Michigan 2013 game recap: Wolverines go chicken-dancing, 41–30". Philly.com. http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sbnation/SBNation_20130908_Notre_Dame_vs__Michigan_2013_game_recap__Wolverines_go_chicken-dancing__41-30.html.
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