2016 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football | |
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Conference | Independent |
Record | 4–8 |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Mike Sanford Jr. (2nd season) |
Offensive scheme | Spread |
Defensive coordinator | Brian VanGorder (3rd season; first 4 games) Greg Hudson (interim; remainder of season) |
Base defense | Multiple 4–3 |
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Home stadium | Notre Dame Stadium |
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BYU | – | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Army | – | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notre Dame | – | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
UMass | – | 2 | – | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rankings from AP Poll |
The 2016 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented the University of Notre Dame in the 2016 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. They finished the season 4–8, Notre Dame's worst record since 2007. Despite the disappointing season, athletic director Jack Swarbrick found the 2016 Irish to be a remarkable bunch, citing the team's "enthusiasm" and "willingness to practice". [1]
The following former Notre Dame players were selected in the 2016 NFL draft:
Round | Selection | Player | Position | Team |
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1 | 6 | Ronnie Stanley | Offensive tackle | Baltimore Ravens |
1 | 21 | Will Fuller | Wide receiver | Houston Texans |
2 | 34 | Jaylon Smith | Linebacker | Dallas Cowboys |
2 | 50 | Nick Martin | Center | Houston Texans |
3 | 74 | KeiVarae Russell | Cornerback | Kansas City Chiefs |
3 | 90 | C. J. Prosise | Running back | Seattle Seahawks |
4 | 103 | Sheldon Day | Defensive tackle | Jacksonville Jaguars |
Notre Dame lost FS Max Redfield and CB Devin Butler in the offseason for violating team policies.
Brian VanGorder was relieved of his duties as defensive coordinator. Defensive Analyst Greg Hudson took over as the Irish's Defensive Coordinator. Kelly said, "I have the utmost respect for Brian as both a person and football coach, but our defense simply isn't where it should be and I believe this change is necessary for the best interest of our program and our student-athletes. [2]
Brian Kelly and the Notre Dame coaching staff accepted 23 commitments for the 2016 recruiting cycle, including two 5-stars: Daelin Hayes and Tommy Kraemer. The class included student-athletes from 11 different states, and one Canadian province. [3]
Name | Position | Year at Notre Dame | Alma mater (Year) |
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Brian Kelly | Head coach | 7th | Assumption (1982) |
Mike Denbrock | Associate head coach/wide receivers | 7th | Grand Valley State (1987) |
Mike Elston | Linebackers/recruiting coordinator | 7th | Michigan (1998) |
Harry Hiestand | Offensive line/run game coordinator | 5th | East Stroudsburg (1983) |
Scott Booker | Tight ends/special teams coordinator | 5th | Kent State (2003) |
Brian VanGorder | Defensive coordinator | 3rd | Wayne State (1980) |
Greg Hudson | Interim defensive coordinator | 1st | Notre Dame (1988) |
Mike Sanford Jr. | Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks | 2nd | Boise State (2005) |
Autry Denson | Running backs | 2nd | Notre Dame (1999) |
Keith Gilmore | Defensive line | 2nd | Wayne State (1981) |
Todd Lyght | Defensive backs coach | 2nd | Notre Dame (1991) |
Paul Longo | Director of football strength and conditioning | 7th | Wayne State (1981) |
2016 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team roster | ||||||||||
Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
Punters
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Defensive Lineman
Kickers
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Cornerbacks
Safeties
Defensive backs
Long snappers
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Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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September 4 | 7:30 p.m. | at Texas | No. 10 | ABC | L 47–50 2OT | 102,315 | |
September 10 | 3:30 p.m. | Nevada | No. 18 | NBC | W 39–10 | 80,795 | |
September 17 | 7:30 p.m. | No. 12 Michigan State | No. 18 |
| NBC | L 28–36 | 80,795 |
September 24 | 3:30 p.m. | Duke |
| NBC | L 35–38 | 80,795 | |
October 1 | 12:00 p.m. | vs. Syracuse | ESPN | W 50–33 | 62,794 | ||
October 8 | 12:00 p.m. | at NC State | ABC | L 3–10 | 58,200 | ||
October 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Stanford |
| NBC | L 10–17 | 80,795 | |
October 29 | 3:30 p.m. | Miami (FL) |
| NBC | W 30–27 | 80,795 | |
November 5 | 11:30 a.m. | vs. Navy | CBS | L 27–28 | 50,867 | ||
November 12 | 3:30 p.m. | vs. Army | NBC | W 44–6 | 45,762 | ||
November 19 | 3:30 p.m. | Virginia Tech |
| NBC | L 31–34 | 80,795 | |
November 26 | 3:30 p.m | at No. 12 USC | ABC | L 27–45 | 72,402 | ||
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Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | Final |
AP | 10 | 18 | 18 | RV | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Coaches | 9 | 21 | 18 | RV | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
CFP | Not released | — | — | — | — | — | — | Not released |
Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | 2OT | Total |
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No. 10 Fighting Irish | 7 | 7 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 47 |
•Longhorns | 7 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 50 |
Statistics | ND | TEX |
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First downs | 22 | 26 |
Total yards | 444 | 517 |
Rushing yards | 206 | 237 |
Passing yards | 238 | 280 |
Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
Time of possession | 32:42 | 27:18 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Notre Dame | Passing | DeShone Kizer | 15/24, 215 yards, 5 TD |
Rushing | Tarean Folston | 18 rushes, 88 yards | |
Receiving | Equanimeous St. Brown | 5 receptions, 75 yards, 2 TD | |
Texas | Passing | Shane Buechele | 16/26, 280 yards, 2 TD, INT |
Rushing | D'Onta Foreman | 24 rushes, 131 yards, TD | |
Receiving | John Burt | 6 receptions, 111 yards, TD |
Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Wolf Pack | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
•No. 18 Fighting Irish | 0 | 25 | 14 | 0 | 39 |
Statistics | NEV | ND |
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First downs | 16 | 21 |
Total yards | 300 | 444 |
Rushing yards | 99 | 239 |
Passing yards | 201 | 205 |
Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
Time of possession | 26:28 | 33:32 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Nevada | Passing | Tyler Stewart | 10/23, 113 yards, INT |
Rushing | James Butler | 17 rushes, 50 yards | |
Receiving | Andrew Celis | 1 reception, 68 yards | |
Notre Dame | Passing | DeShone Kizer | 15/18, 156 yards, 2 TD, INT |
Rushing | Josh Adams | 10 rushes, 106 yards | |
Receiving | Equanimeous St. Brown | 6 receptions, 85 yards |
Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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•No. 12 Spartans | 0 | 15 | 21 | 0 | 36 |
No. 18 Fighting Irish | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 28 |
Statistics | MSU | ND |
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First downs | 22 | 19 |
Total yards | 501 | 401 |
Rushing yards | 260 | 57 |
Passing yards | 241 | 344 |
Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
Time of possession | 37:57 | 22:03 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Michigan State | Passing | Tyler O'Connor | 19/26, 241 yards, 2 TD, INT |
Rushing | Gerald Holmes | 13 rushes, 100 yards, 2 TD | |
Receiving | Donnie Corley | 4 receptions, 88 yards, TD | |
Notre Dame | Passing | DeShone Kizer | 20/37, 344 yards, 2 TD, INT |
Rushing | Josh Adams | 12 rushes, 29 yards | |
Receiving | Torii Hunter Jr. | 5 receptions, 95 yards |
Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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•Blue Devils | 14 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 38 |
Fighting Irish | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
Statistics | DUKE | ND |
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First downs | 24 | 24 |
Total yards | 498 | 534 |
Rushing yards | 208 | 153 |
Passing yards | 290 | 381 |
Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
Time of possession | 30:35 | 29:25 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Duke | Passing | Daniel Jones | 24/32, 290 yards, 3 TD, INT |
Rushing | Jela Duncan | 21 rushes, 121 yards, TD | |
Receiving | Anthony Nash | 6 receptions, 123 yards, 2 TD | |
Notre Dame | Passing | DeShone Kizer | 22/37, 381 yards, 2 TD, INT |
Rushing | DeShone Kizer | 11 rushes, 60 yards, TD | |
Receiving | Equanimeous St. Brown | 6 receptions, 116 yards, TD |
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Fighting Irish | 23 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 50 |
Orange | 13 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 33 |
at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Game information | ||
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Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Fighting Irish | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
•Wolfpack | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
Statistics | ND | NCST |
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First downs | 10 | 14 |
Total yards | 113 | 198 |
Rushing yards | 59 | 157 |
Passing yards | 54 | 41 |
Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
Time of possession | 27:41 | 32:19 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Notre Dame | Passing | DeShone Kizer | 9/26, 54 yards, INT |
Rushing | Josh Adams | 14 rushes, 51 yards | |
Receiving | Equanimeous St. Brown | 3 receptions, 30 yards | |
NC State | Passing | Ryan Finley | 5/12, 27 yards |
Rushing | Matt Dayes | 23 rushes, 126 yards | |
Receiving | Matt Dayes | 3 receptions, 14 yards |
The Notre Dame vs NC State game was played during Hurricane Matthew [4] where the two teams combined for only 311 total yards. The only touchdown of the game was scored by NC State on a blocked punt leading NC State to win it 10–3. [5]
Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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•Cardinal | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 17 |
Fighting Irish | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Statistics | STAN | ND |
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First downs | 18 | 16 |
Total yards | 296 | 307 |
Rushing yards | 176 | 153 |
Passing yards | 120 | 154 |
Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
Time of possession | 32:51 | 27:09 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Stanford | Passing | Ryan Burns | 10/19, 120 yards, INT |
Rushing | Bryce Love | 23 rushes, 129 yards, TD | |
Receiving | Michael Rector | 3 receptions, 34 yards | |
Notre Dame | Passing | DeShone Kizer | 14/26, 154 yards, 2 INT |
Rushing | DeShone Kizer | 11 rushes, 83 yards, TD | |
Receiving | Torii Hunter Jr. | 4 receptions, 70 yards |
Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Hurricanes | 0 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 27 |
•Fighting Irish | 17 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 30 |
Statistics | MIA | ND |
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First downs | 20 | 20 |
Total yards | 306 | 411 |
Rushing yards | 18 | 148 |
Passing yards | 288 | 263 |
Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
Time of possession | 33:25 | 26:35 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Miami | Passing | Brad Kaaya | 26/42, 288 yards, TD, INT |
Rushing | Mark Walton | 18 rushes, 45 yards, TD | |
Receiving | Stacy Coley | 7 receptions, 81 yards | |
Notre Dame | Passing | DeShone Kizer | 25/38, 263 yards, 2 TD |
Rushing | Josh Adams | 12 rushes, 94 yards, TD | |
Receiving | Kevin Stepherson | 2 receptions, 78 yards |
Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Fighting Irish | 10 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 27 |
•Midshipmen | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
Statistics | ND | NAVY |
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First downs | 21 | 21 |
Total yards | 370 | 368 |
Rushing yards | 147 | 320 |
Passing yards | 223 | 48 |
Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
Time of possession | 26:07 | 33:53 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Notre Dame | Passing | DeShone Kizer | 19/27, 223 yards, 3 TD |
Rushing | Josh Adams | 12 rushes, 73 yards | |
Receiving | Torii Hunter Jr. | 8 receptions, 104 yards, TD | |
Navy | Passing | Will Worth | 5/8, 48 yards |
Rushing | Will Worth | 28 rushes, 175 yards, 2 TD | |
Receiving | Jamir Tillman | 4 receptions, 41 yards |
Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Black Knights | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
•Fighting Irish | 21 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 44 |
Statistics | ARMY | ND |
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First downs | 10 | 31 |
Total yards | 242 | 476 |
Rushing yards | 229 | 261 |
Passing yards | 13 | 215 |
Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
Time of possession | 25:38 | 34:22 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Army | Passing | Malik McGue | 2/3, 13 yards, INT |
Rushing | Darnell Woolfolk | 11 rushes, 95 yards | |
Receiving | Christian Poe | 1 reception, 9 yards | |
Notre Dame | Passing | DeShone Kizer | 17/28, 209 yards, 3 TD, INT |
Rushing | Tarean Holston | 13 rushes, 84 yards, TD | |
Receiving | Kevin Stepherson | 5 receptions, 75 yards, TD |
Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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•Hokies | 0 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 34 |
Fighting Irish | 10 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Statistics | VT | ND |
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First downs | 25 | 22 |
Total yards | 419 | 449 |
Rushing yards | 152 | 200 |
Passing yards | 267 | 249 |
Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
Time of possession | 32:45 | 27:15 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Virginia Tech | Passing | Jerod Evans | 22/29, 267 yards, 2 TD, INT |
Rushing | Jerod Evans | 18 rushes, 67 yards, TD | |
Receiving | Isaiah Ford | 7 receptions, 86 yards | |
Notre Dame | Passing | DeShone Kizer | 16/33, 235 yards, 2 TD |
Rushing | Josh Adams | 13 rushes, 100 yards, 2 TD | |
Receiving | Equanimeous St. Brown | 6 receptions, 90 yards |
Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Fighting Irish | 7 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 27 |
•No. 12 Trojans | 10 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 45 |
Statistics | ND | USC |
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First downs | 23 | 23 |
Total yards | 408 | 412 |
Rushing yards | 154 | 207 |
Passing yards | 254 | 205 |
Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
Time of possession | 28:57 | 31:03 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Notre Dame | Passing | DeShone Kizer | 17/32, 220 yards, 2 TD, INT |
Rushing | Josh Adams | 17 rushes, 180 yards | |
Receiving | Equanimeous St. Brown | 7 receptions, 94 yards, TD | |
USC | Passing | Sam Darnold | 19/29, 205 yards, 2 TD |
Rushing | Ronald Jones II | 16 rushes, 134 yards, TD | |
Receiving | Adoree' Jackson | 1 reception, 52 yards, TD |