The Day Notre Dame Football’s Dynasty Fell: USC Football’s Stunning 1931 Upset | College Football History
On November 21, 1931, one of the greatest upsets in college football history unfolded at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame football, riding a 26-game unbeaten streak and carrying the emotional weight of fallen coach Knute Rockne’s legacy, faced USC football’s Thundering Herd in a game that would change the sport forever.
In this college football history documentary, we explore USC football’s dramatic 16-14 comeback victory that shattered Notre Dame football’s dynasty and launched the Trojans to back-to-back national championships. Discover how the tragic death of Knute Rockne created an unsustainable emotional burden, how USC’s Howard Jones used Rockne’s own tactical innovations against his successor, and why this matchup became a defining moment in college football history.
📌 **Key Moments:**
– Knute Rockne’s tragic death and its impact on Notre Dame football and America
– Notre Dame football’s 14-0 lead and the nation’s expectations
– USC football’s stunning 16-point fourth quarter comeback
– Johnny Baker’s redemption field goal with one minute remaining
– The psychological aftermath that ended Notre Dame football’s season
🏈 **Featured Coaches & Players:** Knute Rockne, Hunk Anderson, Howard Jones, Johnny Baker, Gus Shaver, Marche Schwartz
This is essential viewing for any college football history enthusiast wanting to understand how Notre Dame football and USC football built one of the greatest rivalries in sports.
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