Catholics vs. Convicts: SI's Best Photos of Notre Dame and Miami's 1988 Classic

On Oct. 15, 1988, No. 4 Notre Dame knocked off No. 1 Miami 31–30 in a game that captured the attention of a nation and became much more than a meeting between undefeated teams. Take a look back at SI's best photos from the notorious "Catholics vs. Convicts" game.

Pat Terrell (15) breaks up a pass intended for Miami receiver Leonard Conley (28) on the game-deciding two-point conversion attempt to seal Notre Dame's win.

The celebration begins for Notre Dame after Pat Terrell's pass breakup.

A Notre Dame fan wears a T-shirt bearing the rivalry's now-famous nickname before the game.

Fullback Braxston Banks carries the ball.

Cleveland Gary (43) makes a catch.

QB Tony Rice (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a seven-yard run in the first quarter.

Fullback Braxston Banks finds a hole.

Miami QB Steve Walsh (4) extends for a pass.

Tony Rice looks to make a move.

Linebacker Wes Pritchett (34) closes in to make a tackle.

Andre Brown gets Miami on the board for the first time with an eight-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter.

Official attendance at Notre Dame Stadium: 59,075.

Kicker Reggie Ho (2).

Future Miami head coach Randy Shannon had seven total tackles.

Miami coach Jimmy Johnson.

The Hurricanes outgained Notre Dame 481-331 but only found the end zone once in the second half.

Tony Rice ran for 20 yards and threw for 195, accounting for the Irish's first two touchdowns.

Pat Terrell.

Ricky Watters (12) hauls in a catch.

Miami receiver Andre Brown (82) elevates to bring in a pass.

Pat Terrell returns an interception 60 yards for a touchdown to give the Irish a 21–7 lead in the second quarter.

Notre Dame fans celebrate the victory.