2013 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team

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2013 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
Notre Dame Fighting Irish logo.svg
Pinstripe Bowl,
W 29–16 vs. Rutgers (vacated)
ConferenceIndependent
Ranking
CoachesNo. 24
APNo. 20
Record0–0, 9 [1] wins and 4 losses vacated
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Chuck Martin (2nd season)
Offensive scheme Spread
Defensive coordinator Bob Diaco (4th season)
Co-defensive coordinator Kerry Cooks (4th season)
Base defense 3–4
Captains
Home stadium Notre Dame Stadium
Seasons
  2012
2014  
2013 NCAA Division I FBS independents football records
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
No. 20 Notre Dame*      9 4  
Navy      9 4  
BYU      8 5  
Army      3 9  
New Mexico State      2 10  
Idaho      1 11  
  • *All wins for Notre Dame (9–4) in the 2013 season were later 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.

Contents

All wins in the 2012 and 2013 seasons and Notre Dame's loss in the 2012 BCS National Championship Game were later vacated for use of ineligible players. [1]

Before the season

2013 NFL Draft

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

RoundSelectionPlayerPositionTeam
121 Tyler Eifert Tight end Cincinnati Bengals
238 Manti Te'o Linebacker San Diego Chargers
6175 Jamoris Slaughter Safety Cleveland Browns
6199 Theo Riddick Running back Detroit Lions
6200 Kapron Lewis-Moore Defensive end Baltimore Ravens
7244 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]

College recruiting information (2013)
NameHometownSchoolHeightWeight40Commit date
Hunter Bivin
OT
Owensboro, KY Apollo HS 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)288 lb (131 kg)5.1Mar 24, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  4 stars.svg     Rivals:  4 stars.svg    (84)
Greg Bryant
RB
Delray Beach, FL American Heritage HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)197 lb (89 kg)4.48Dec 9, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  4 stars.svg     Rivals:  5 stars.svg    (88)
Devin Butler
DB
Washington, DC Gonzaga College HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)180 lb (82 kg)4.6Apr 4, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  3 stars.svg     Rivals:  3 stars.svg    (83)
Michael Deeb
LB
Plantation, FL American Heritage School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)237 lb (108 kg)Jun 29, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  3 stars.svg     Rivals:  3 stars.svg    (81)
Steven Elmer
OT
Midland, MI Midland HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)305 lb (138 kg)5.0Sep 17, 2011 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  4 stars.svg     Rivals:  4 stars.svg    (81)
Tarean Folston
RB
Cocoa, FL Cocoa HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)190 lb (86 kg)4.5Jan 2, 2013 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  4 stars.svg     Rivals:  4 stars.svg    (85)
Will Fuller
WR
Philadelphia, PA Roman Catholic HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)168 lb (76 kg)Aug 5, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  4 stars.svg     Rivals:  4 stars.svg    (73)
Mike Heuerman
TE
Naples, FL Barron Collier HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)220 lb (100 kg)4.7Apr 26, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  4 stars.svg     Rivals:  4 stars.svg    (82)
Torii Hunter, Jr.
WR
Prosper, TX Prosper HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)172 lb (78 kg)4.5Sep 23, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  4 stars.svg     Rivals:  4 stars.svg    (84)
Rashad Kinlaw
ATH/DB
Galloway, NJ Absegami HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)184 lb (83 kg)4.5Mar 26, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  3 stars.svg     Rivals:  3 stars.svg    (82)
Cole Luke
CB
Chandler, AZ Hamilton HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)165 lb (75 kg)Nov 1, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  4 stars.svg     Rivals:  4 stars.svg    (80)
Jacob Matuska
DE
Columbus, OH Bishop Hartley HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)245 lb (111 kg)Mar 7, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  4 stars.svg     Rivals:  3 stars.svg    (76)
Mike McGlinchey
OT
Philadelphia, PA William Penn Charter School 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)280 lb (130 kg)Mar 25, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  4 stars.svg     Rivals:  4 stars.svg    (82)
Colin McGovern
OT
New Lenox, IL Lincoln-Way West HS 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)290 lb (130 kg)5.4Mar 24, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  4 stars.svg     Rivals:  4 stars.svg    (84)
John Montelus
OL
Everett, MA Everett HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)315 lb (143 kg)Apr 21, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  4 stars.svg     Rivals:  4 stars.svg    (79)
James Onwualu
RB/WR
Saint Paul, MN Cretin-Derham HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)205 lb (93 kg)4.51Mar 14, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  4 stars.svg     Rivals:  4 stars.svg    (82)
Doug Randolph
LB
Richmond, VA Woodberry Forest School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)237 lb (108 kg)4.7Sep 7, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  4 stars.svg     Rivals:  4 stars.svg    (83)
Max Redfield
ATH/DB
Mission Viejo, CA Mission Viejo HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)195 lb (88 kg)4.5Jan 4, 2013 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  4 stars.svg     Rivals:  5 stars.svg    (88)
Corey Robinson
WR
San Antonio, TX San Antonio Christian HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)197 lb (89 kg)Mar 27, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  4 stars.svg     Rivals:  4 stars.svg    (77)
Isaac Rochell
DE
McDonough, GA Eagle's Landing Christian Academy 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)260 lb (120 kg)4.71Jun 7, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  4 stars.svg     Rivals:  4 stars.svg    (83)
Jaylon Smith
LB
Fort Wayne, IN Bishop Luers HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)212 lb (96 kg)4.5Jun 2, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  5 stars.svg     Rivals:  5 stars.svg    (90)
Durham Smythe
TE
Belton, TX Belton HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)230 lb (100 kg)4.8Jan 27, 2013 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  4 stars.svg     Rivals:  3 stars.svg    (80)
Malik Zaire
QB
Kettering, OH Archbishop Alter HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)196 lb (89 kg)4.9Mar 25, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  4 stars.svg     Rivals:  4 stars.svg    (83)
Overall recruit ranking:    Scout: 5    Rivals: 4    ESPN: 4
  • ‡ Refers to 40-yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2013 Notre Dame Football Commitment List". Rivals. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
  • "Scout.com Football Recruiting: Notre Dame". Scout. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
  • "2013 Player Commitments – Notre Dame". ESPN. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
  • "2013 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved July 10, 2013.

Personnel

Coaching staff

NamePositionYear at Notre Dame Alma mater (Year)
Brian Kelly Head coach4th Assumption (1982)
Chuck Martin Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks4th Millikin (1990)
Bob Diaco Defensive coordinator, linebackers/assistant head coach4th Iowa (1995)
Kerry Cooks Co-defensive coordinator/cornerbacks4th Iowa (2000)
Mike Denbrock Outside wide receivers/passing game coordinator4th (second stint) Grand Valley State (1987)
Tony Alford Running backs, slot wide receivers/recruiting coordinator5th Colorado State (1992)
Harry Hiestand Offensive line/run game coordinator2nd East Stroudsburg (1983)
Scott BookerTight ends/special teams coordinator2nd Kent State (2003)
Mike Elston Defensive line4th Michigan (1998)
Bob ElliottSafeties2nd Iowa (1976)
Paul LongoDirector of football strength and conditioning4th 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

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

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

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

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

Long snappers

  • 61 Scott Dalysophomore
  • 99 Hunter Smith – sophomore

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 313:30 p.m. Temple No. 14 NBC W 28–6 (vacated)80,795
September 78:00 p.m.at No. 17 Michigan No. 14 ESPN L 30–41115,109
September 148:00 p.m.at Purdue No. 21 ABC W 31–24 (vacated)61,127
September 213:30 p.m. Michigan State No. 22
  • Notre Dame Stadium
  • Notre Dame, IN (rivalry)
NBCW 17–13 (vacated)80,795
September 283:30 p.m.No. 14 Oklahoma No. 22
  • Notre Dame Stadium
  • Notre Dame, 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
  • Notre Dame Stadium
  • Notre Dame, IN (rivalry)
NBCW 14–10 (vacated)80,795
October 265:00 p.m.at Air Force CBSSN W 45–10 (vacated)44,672
November 23:30 p.m. Navy
  • Notre Dame Stadium
  • Notre Dame, IN (rivalry)
NBCW 38–34 (vacated)80,795
November 98:00 p.m.at Pittsburgh No. 24ABCL 21–2865,500
November 233:30 p.m. BYU
  • Notre Dame Stadium
  • Notre Dame, IN
NBCW 23–13 (vacated)80,795
November 307:00 p.m.at No. 8 Stanford No. 25 FOX L 20–2750,537
December 2812:15 p.m.vs. Rutgers No. 25ESPNW 29–16 (vacated)47,122

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

Game summaries

Temple

1234Total
Owls06006
#11 Fighting Irish1477028

Michigan

Rivalry Game
1234Total
#13 Fighting Irish7671030
#17 Wolverines10177741

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
1234Total
#21 Fighting Irish0372131
Boilermakers737724

Michigan State

Megaphone Trophy
1234Total
#24 Spartans073313
#21 Fighting Irish370717

Oklahoma

1234Total
#12 Sooners1476835
#22 Fighting Irish707721

Arizona State

Shamrock Series
1234Total
#24 Sun Devils01302134
Fighting Irish014101337
  • Date: October 5
  • Location: AT&T Stadium
    Arlington, TX
  • Game weather: Temp: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Referee: Brad Allen
  • Television network: NBC

USC

Jeweled Shillelagh
1234Total
Trojans730010
Fighting Irish770014

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

1234Total
Fighting Irish71714745
Falcons730010
Rivalry Game
1234Total
Midshipmen71301434
#25 Fighting Irish10771438
  • Date: November 2
  • Location: Notre Dame Stadium
    South Bend, IN
  • Game attendance: 80,795
  • Game weather: Temp: 45 • Wind: 7 N • Weather: Cloudy
  • Television network: NBC

Pittsburgh

1234Total
#23 Fighting Irish777021
Panthers0714728
  • Date: November 9
  • Location: Heinz Field
    Pittsburgh, PA
  • Game start: 8pm ET
  • Game attendance: 65,500
  • Game weather: Temp: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Television network: ABC/ESPN

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.

BYU

1234Total
Cougars706013
Fighting Irish1433323

Stanford

Legends Trophy
1234Total
#25 Fighting Irish3314020
#8 Cardinal7710327

Rutgers (Pinstripe Bowl)

New Era Pinstripe Bowl
1234Total
Scarlet Knights1030316
#25 Fighting Irish10331329
  • 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
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Chris Fowler, Jesse Palmer, & Paul Carcaterra

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP 1414212222RVRVRVRVRV24RVRV252520
Coaches 1113212122RVRVRVRV2525RVRVRVRV24
Harris Not releasedRVRVRV25RVRV25RVNot released
BCS Not released252325Not released

Postseason

Awards

NCAA sanctions

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 signature win in the Pinstripe Bowl against 6-7 Rutgers.

References

  1. 1 2 "NCAA appeals committee upholds vacation of Notre Dame wins" . Retrieved February 14, 2022.
  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". Archived from the original on March 30, 2013. Retrieved March 27, 2013.
  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. 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. Archived from the original on December 15, 2012. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
  11. Jerry Hinnen (September 7, 2013). "Devin Gardner to wear No. 98 in honor of Tom Harmon". CBS Sports.
  12. "Notre Dame 30, Michigan 41". ESPN.com. September 7, 2013.
  13. Rothstein, Michael (May 13, 2013). "Brady Hoke calls out Notre Dame". ESPN . Retrieved May 14, 2013.
  14. Mark Sandritter (September 8, 2013). "Explaining Michigan's chicken-themed win over Notre Dame". SB Nation.
  15. Chantel Jennings (September 7, 2013). "Instant Analysis: U-M 41, Notre Dame 30". ESPN.com.
  16. "No. 17 Michigan beats No. 14 Notre Dame 41–30". Sports Illustrated. September 7, 2013. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013.
  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.
  18. Adam Jacobi. "Notre Dame vs. Michigan 2013 game recap: Wolverines go chicken-dancing, 41–30". Philly.com.