Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger got the opportunity to play college football. In real life and in the film "Rudy," what university did he play for?

Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger is now a famous person who played college football at the University of Notre Dame. Ruettiger's early life and career at Notre Dame was the inspiration for the 1993 major motion picture "Rudy."

In the film, Ruettiger was known as the indomitable underdog who realized his dream of playing football at Notre Dame. Despite his physical size (small - about 5ft), he became a walk on player at Notre Dame. Eventually he realized his dream of playing in an official football game. In the film's penultimate scene, Ruettiger (Rudy) is carried off the foot field by his teammates. This was done after he skillfully sacked the opposing quarterback to secure a victory for the 'Fighting Irish' of Notre Dame.

After Notre Dame, Ruettiger became a motivational speaker, offering lessons from his inspiring biography to audiences around the United States.