“Reason I Fell in Love With Football”: 67-Year-Old NFL Great Joe Montana Reclaims the Gridiron Spotlight at USC vs. Notre Dame Clash, Fans Overflow With Love

The legendary Joe Montana walks the fields of the Notre Dame Stadium again after leaving the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in 1978. As his former college football team played against the high-ranking USC Trojans, the 4-time Super Bowl champion made an appearance at the game. His appearance at the game has garnered various responses from fans across the nation. 

The last game of Notre Dame against USC is nothing short of spectacular, with the Fighting Irish winning the game 48-20. And to add to the delight and ecstasy of fans, retired NFL legend and Fighting Irish alumni graced the game and made some interesting encounters with Notre Dame players, especially Sam Hartman. See what fans have to say about the 3-time Super Bowl MVP. 

Football legend Joe Montana appears at Notre Dame vs. USC game

In a recent Instagram post, Joe Montana declared his joy and happiness to be back at South Bend. The former NFL legend posted a photo with his wife, Jennifer Montana, and daughter and son, Alexandra and Nate Montana. He captioned, “Feels good to be back in South Bend with my family and @ndfootball. #GoIrish.“

As a former Fighting Irish quarterback, Joe Montana’s presence at the game caused a huge hype both for the players and fans. He was there on the sidelines supporting his team as they battled against the undefeated No. 10 USC. His legacy lives on and is apparent in the way several fans respond to him, calling him the “GOAT.“

Heisman Trophy winner and USC QB Caleb Williams tossed three interceptions that ultimately led Notre Dame to win the game 48-20, putting an end to the undefeated streak of the Trojans. Now Notre Dame stands at 6-2 while USC faces their first defeat and falls to 6-1.

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After the victory, Joe Montana was seen sharing celebrations with Notre Dame’s QB Sam Hartman in the form of a quick hug. The star quarterback delivered an incredible performance on the field with 13-for-20 for 126 yards. The retired legend also shared a high-five with the team’s star tackle Joe Alt. 

Fans convey their love for legend Joe Montana

Joe Montana has not only made an impression in the NFL playing as the quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. But he has cemented his status as a legend in college football who led Notre Dame to a national championship during his career as a quarterback between 1974-1978. 

The 67-year-old’s presence at Notre Dame Stadium garnered lots of love from fans. One particular fan posted, “The GOAT. Looking good!! Your the reason I fell in love with football. THE REAL GOAT.“

Many called him a legend, and these are some of the responses that Joe Montana is receiving. 

Fans were in awe of his presence, leaving comments like, “Joe Cool. True Legend.” and “Do they have a statue? They should. Legend.“

Others were glad for the support provided by him to the team, “Glad y’all are there tonight… I think the fellas play better when you’re in the house Joe!“

Some fans were just content to label him, “The best Quarterback EVER!“

No matter how long Joe Montana has been retired from football, his legacy lives on, and he’s celebrated even to this day. His presence alone can hype Notre Dame to secure a win against one of the top teams in college football. He will remain one of the greatest football quarterbacks of all time!

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