Notre Dame Trivia: Iowa State

Iowa State will become the 148th different opponent in Notre Dame football history, with the Fighting Irish owning a 122-22-3 (.840 winning percentage) record in previous such meetings. The Cyclones also will be the 10th different foe the Irish will meet for the first time ever in a bowl game, and Notre Dame is 5-4 in such contests.

Who was the most recent Notre Dame opponent in a bowl that was the first ever meeting with the Irish?

A. Rutgers

B. North Carolina State

C. Oregon State

D. Florida

Answer: B. The Wolfpack defeated the 10-2 Irish 28-6 in the Gator Bowl on Jan. 1, 2003.

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