They finished the season 11–2, highlighted by rivalry wins over Purdue, USC, Navy, and Stanford and an upset loss to eventual CFP participant Cincinnati.

[10] Roster Last update: September 17, 2021 For this season's Shamrock Series, Notre Dame kept with tradition by donning special uniforms.

The school's blue uniform had sleeves featuring two gold stripes, which resemble the rivers and waterways represented on Chicago's flag.

The back collar of the uniform displays Notre Dame's mission statement, which is to "Graduate Champions".

The pants are a nod to the Fighting Irish team that played the first football game at Soldier Field in 1924, the same year the university won its first championship.