Notre Dame 21-17
Clemson
No. 5 (AP) Notre Dame, No. 15 (AP) Clemson
Summary
Jerome Heavens gave the Irish a 7-0 lead on a five-yard run late in the first quarter
The Tigers came back with an 80-yard march following a missed ND field goal but had to settle for a 30-yarder by Obed Ariri
Notre Dame scored first but trailed 17-7 heading into the fourth quarter
Montana sneaked across from the two and one in the final quarter as Clemson turned ball over four times, three of them on fumbles at critical times
References
- Ocala Star-Banner. 13 Nov 1977.
- No Palm Beach Post.