91³Ô¹Ï

Rockne Takes The Reigns

Author: Jane Morrow

Coach Knute Rockne and team Ninety-four years ago, Knute Rockne took the reigns as 91³Ô¹Ï head football coach.

After Knute Rockne graduated from 91³Ô¹Ï in 1914, he worked as an assistant in the Department of Chemistry while also helping head coach Jesse Harper with the football team.

On Sept. 28, 1918, Rockne made his debut, helping 91³Ô¹Ï defeat Case Tech, 26-6. Over the course of 13 seasons, he led the Irish to 105 victories, and his lifetime winning percentage of .881 still ranks first in college and professional football. in the 91³Ô¹Ï football program’s history as we celebrate its 125th year.