Throwback Thursday: Notre Dame Fighting Irish VS Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 1981

For this week’s Throwback Thursday, I’m taking a step back to the 1981 Notre Dame football season, a year filled with challenges, moments of brilliance, and a freshman phenom who made an unforgettable impact. The March 1, 1982 issue of The Irish Eye featured a review of that season, highlighting Joe Howard, a freshman wide receiver who emerged as a key player late in the year. In the final home game against Georgia Tech, Howard’s explosive performance helped propel the Irish to a 35-3 victory, a game that remains memorable for fans and players alike.