[1][2] He attended Barberton High School,[1] where he starred in basketball and baseball in addition to being an all-state quarterback.
His father, George Izo Sr., also played at Notre Dame under coach Knute Rockne.
[2][3] During his college career, he threw for 2,095 yards and 18 touchdowns, and led the Irish to a 20–19 upset of the University of Iowa in his next to last game.
[4] Izo earned his varsity letter during his sophomore year, but during the off-season he sprained his ankle during initiation into the Monogram Club.
[3] The off-season before Izo's senior year, coach Joe Kuharich decided to install a T formation offense.
[5] Izo played in a total of 26 games and completed 132 passes in 317 attempts for 1,791 yards, 12 touchdowns and 32 interceptions.
[8] On September 15, 1963, stepping in for Snead, he threw a 99-yard touchdown pass to Bobby Mitchell, which tied a franchise and league record.
[14] After retiring from football in 1967, Izo moved to the Bahamas and participated in a business venture that built condominiums.
He has made tours with Billy Kilmer, Ken Stabler, Paul Hornung and Earl Morrall, among others.