1971 vs. Purdue 'The Genuflect Play' - 125 Years of Notre Dame Football - Moment

At rain-soaked Ross-Ade Stadium, Notre Dame pulled out a miracle win in the final seconds to defeat Purdue. The quarterback of the Irish that day, Pat Steenberge, provides insight of the final play call that day - now known as 'The Genuflect Play.' Follow along with 125 Years of Notre Dame football at 125.nd.edu and #NDFB125.

[@8avexp]

I remember Dave Diles saying, "Would you believe it is now Notre Dame 8, Purdue 7?" on the Prudential College Scoreboard show.

[@Wash6970]

What's funny is the right guard is in the end zone at the time the ball is thrown......I didn't know right guards were eligible receivers.

[@ptb2929]

Shake Down the Thunder !! Notre Dame aka The Fighting Irish #29er

[@kennethhoffman8845]

Ahh.... My all time favorite Notre Dame season..... Ya see later that year the Irish came to Baton Rouge and got HAMMERED by LSU 28-8..... Hey Steenie.. Why did you get benched in favor of Cliff Brown? Was that wounded duck against Purdue a factor?

[@patoconnor9600]

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