The 1987 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented the University of Notre Dame during the 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season.

Tony Rice became the starting quarterback for Notre Dame following an injury to Terry Andrysiak.

The Irish would finish the season 8–4 and earn a berth to the Cotton Bowl Classic.

Terry Andrysiak completed 11 of 15 passes for 137 yards and a touchdown while Notre Dame converted four of Michigan's seven turnovers into scores.

[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] The following players were drafted into professional football following the season.