David Gordon's 41-yard field goal attempt felt like it took an eternity as the ball spun end over end through the chilling air on that November evening.

And when the ball fell gently between the white uprights at Notre Dame Stadium, the crowd of 59,075 was utterly stunned while a palpable silence coursed through the stands.

Boston College had defeated the No. 1-ranked Fighting Irish, dashing their national championship aspirations in the process. Gordon didn't realize it then, but he now can appreciate and comprehend the historical context of his successful 41-yard boot.

That moment marked the end of a golden era at Notre Dame. The Irish wouldn't ...

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