THE STORY
On November 20, 1993, at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana, No. 1 Notre Dame faced No. 16 Boston College. Despite a late rally, Notre Dame lost 41-39 when Boston College's David Gordon kicked a 41-yard field goal as time expired. The loss ended Notre Dame's 17-game winning streak and dashed their national championship hopes.
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Boston College Eagles
WHY IT MATTERS
This game is a classic example of a 'trap game,' where a team coming off a significant victory is vulnerable to an unexpected loss. It remains a notable upset in college football history.