The crossword solutions for the term FIRST NAME IN NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL are ARA (3 letters) and KNUTE (5 letters). Ara Parseghian was the head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team from 1964 to 1974. He led the team to two national championships in 1966 and 1973. Knute Rockne was the head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team from 1918 to 1930. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in college football history, leading the team to five undefeated seasons and three national championships.