35 Must-See Stops on the Most Legendary Football Stadium Road Trip

Akanksha Sharma

November 14, 2025

7. Notre Dame Stadium – Touchdown Jesus Awaits (South Bend, Indiana)

Notre Dame Stadium is the home football stadium for the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team. Located on the southeast part of the university's campus in Notre Dame, Indiana and with a seating capacity of 80,795, Notre Dame Stadium is one. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Ken Lund

Before heading to Columbus, take a quick stop in South Bend, Indiana, where the spirit of college football history lives at Notre Dame Stadium. This is hallowed ground, where legends like Knute Rockne, Joe Montana, and Rudy helped define the sport. The Fighting Irish’s storied past, combined with game-day traditions like the "Play Like a Champion Today" sign and the golden helmets gleaming in the sun, make this one of the most sacred football venues in America. And of course, no visit is complete without taking in the sight of Touchdown Jesus looming over the stadium. Home of: Notre Dame Fighting Irish (NCAA)

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35 Must-See Stops on the Most Legendary Football Stadium Road Trip

7. Notre Dame Stadium – Touchdown Jesus Awaits (South Bend, Indiana)

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