Both were independent teams, and the Irish's win over No. 2 Miami earlier in the season made this game a de facto national title game. Notre Dame had an impressive 1988 season as a whole.
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When is Notre Dame's last national championship? Fighting Irish seek first title since 1988They're the architects of Notre Dame's last national championship ... In all, the Fighting Irish beat five ranked opponents in 1988: No. 10 Michigan, No. 1 Miami, No. 2 USC and No. 3 West Virginia.
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