2011 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team

2011 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
ConferenceIndependent
Record8–5
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorCharley Molnar (2nd season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Defensive coordinatorBob Diaco (2nd season)
Base defense3–4
CaptainHarrison Smith
Home stadiumNotre Dame Stadium
Seasons
← 2010
2012 →
2011 NCAA Division I FBS independents football records
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
BYU           10 3  
Notre Dame           8 5  
Navy           5 7  
Army           3 9  
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2011 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented the University of Notre Dame in the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Brian Kelly and played its home games at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. They compete as an independent. They finished the season 8–5. They were invited to the Champs Sports Bowl where they were defeated by Florida State 18–14.