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The 1988 season was a remarkable one for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, as they represented the University of Notre Dame with distinction during the 1988 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team finished the regular season with an undefeated record of 12 wins and no losses, a feat that was celebrated not only within the program but also across the nation.
Their success culminated in a victory at the Fiesta Bowl, where the Fighting Irish faced the West Virginia Mountaineers. In a thrilling game, Notre Dame came out on top with a 34-21 win, further solidifying their status as one of the best teams in the country.
The 1988 Notre Dame team's performance was so dominant that they were awarded the Consensus National Championship, a rare honor that acknowledges the team as the best in the nation according to various selectors and rankings. This achievement was a testament to the team's exceptional talent, coaching, and teamwork throughout the season.
The undefeated season and the national championship were significant milestones in the history of the Notre Dame football program, and the team's success that year is often remembered as one of the greatest seasons in college football history.