The team was coached by Brian Kelly and played its home games at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana.

Despite the disappointing season the Irish finished on a high note, upsetting the heavily favored LSU Tigers (8 point favorites) in the Music City Bowl, 31–28.

This was the first win by Notre Dame over a Southeastern Conference (SEC) team since beating the University of Tennessee Volunteers in 2005.

[1] Cody Riggs, a defensive back at Florida, announced he would transfer to Notre Dame in June after he received his degree in May 2014.

[7] Brian Kelly received 23 commitments in his fourth full recruiting class including two five-stars: linebacker Nyles Morgan and offensive tackle Quenton Nelson.

Quarterbacks Running backs Wide receivers Tight ends Offensive Lineman Centers Defensive Lineman Linebackers Cornerbacks Safeties Kickers/Punters Long snappers In what looks to be the final meeting between Notre Dame and Michigan,[citation needed] Notre Dame defeated Michigan, 31–0, giving the Irish their most lopsided win against the Wolverines.

Despite the Irish offense moving the ball, multiple mistakes including botched field goal snaps and turnovers in the red zone kept the game close throughout.

The Irish, who were double digit underdogs, looked to score the game-winning touchdown with :13 left after Everett Golson found a wide open Corey Robinson in the endzone.

But the Irish were flagged for a pass interference penalty which took the touchdown away and pushed Notre Dame back 10 yards.

And for the second week in a row, a missed field goal by kicker Kyle Brindza late in the game dooms the Irish.