Notre Dame vs. Texas Notre Dame dominated the 1978 Cotton Bowl game, as they leapfrogged from number five in the polls to become the national champions after this impressive victory. Two top rushers, Jerome Heavens and Vagas Ferguson, complemented future NFL legend Joe Montana. This vintage game is a treasure for all football fans, as it also contains pre-game and post-game segments that will immerse you in the feeling of a past era.