American college football season
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The 1956 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented the University of Notre Dame as an independent during the 1956 college football season. Led by third-year head coach Terry Brennan, the Fighting Irish compiled a record of 2–8.
Paul Hornung carried the ball 94 times his senior year for 420 yards for an average of 4.5 yards per try. He completed 59 of 111 passes for a total offensive figure of 1,337 yards. He is the only Heisman Trophy winner to have played on a losing team.
Awards and honors.
Paul Hornung, Heisman Trophy
Team players drafted into the NFL.
The following players were drafted into professional football following the season.
References.
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