Irish Echoes: Notre Dame 1977 national championship season turned on a second-half comeback

by:Jim Lefebvre•10/14/22•

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Cornerback Luther Bradley (1973-77) is Notre Dame's career interceptions leader (Notre Dame Athletics).

Joe Montana, then a third-string quarterback pressed into action, helped Notre Dame avoid a 1-2 start by leading a comeback at Purdue that sparked a national championship run.