Maybe they didn't win a national title with Joe, but that 1970 10-1 team was the best in the country..Only loss was to an inferior 4 loss USC team, ironically on a day when Joe had maybe his greatest day, 33 completions for 526 yards in rain.And he was nothing short of terrific as ND dismantled no. 1 undefeated Texas in Cotton Bowl, 24-11, 1/1/71..He also played a great game in 70 Cotton Bowl, ( 69 season) when ND lost 21-17 in last minute to an undefeated, no. 1 Texas..in NDs return to the bowl scene.
Of all the QBS Ive seen at ND going back to the 50s, Joe has to be in the discussion, as to who is the best..