2006 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team

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The 2006 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team was an American football team that represented the University of Notre Dame as an independent during the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. In their second year under head coach Charlie Weis, the Irish compiled a 10–3 record, outscored opponents by a total of 403 to 310, and were ranked No. 17 in the final AP poll and No. 19 in the final Coaches Poll. The Irish had been ranked No. 2 in the preseason AP poll, but they dropped in the poll after losing to No. 11 Michigan, No. 3 USC, and No. 4 LSU, the latter in the Sugar Bowl. Quarterback Brady Quinn won the Maxwell Award and finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting. The team's statistical leaders included Quinn (3,426 passing yards, 37 passing touchdowns), running back Darius Walker (1,267 rushing yards), and wide receivers Jeff Samardzija (78 receptions for 1,017 yards) and Rhema McKnight (90 points scored). The team played its home games at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana.

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