For Notre Dame's 1977 game against USC, head coach Dan Devine surprised his players with green jerseys. It was an unforgettable scene as the #11 Irish stormed out of the tunnel at Notre Dame Stadium, and dominated the #5 Trojans, 49-19. In this 'Strong and True' moment, several players from the 1977 national championship squad look back on what is known today as the "Green Jersey Game."
The Green Jersey Game - 125 Years of Notre Dame Football - Moment #090
For Notre Dame's 1977 game against USC, head coach Dan Devine surprised his players with green jerseys. It was an unforgettable scene as the #11 Irish stormed out of the tunnel at Notre Dame Stadium, and dominated the #5 Trojans, 49-19. In this 'Strong and True' moment, several players from the 1977 national championship squad look back on what is known today as the "Green Jersey Game."