#78 Pat Coogan 2023-24 Football Roster

HONORS AND AWARDS

• 2023 Joe Moore Award Semifinalist

AS A JUNIOR (2023)

• Played in 13 games, starting 13 after earning the starting left guard spot in fall camp … Member of the Joe Moore Award semifinalist offensive line … Was a part of one of the most prolific offenses in Notre Dame history, ranking second in school history with 39.1 points per game … Ranked eighth all-time averaging 5.3 yards per rush … Ranked third all-time in passing yards per attempt (9.13), second in yards per play (6.954), seventh in total yards (5,619), and first in fourth quarter points (135)
• NAVY (8/26): Notre Dame’s offense ran for 191 yards in the season opener in Dublin, Ireland … Four players ran for 25 or more yards as the team averaged 6.0 yards per carry … 25 passing attempts without allowing a sack
• TENNESSEE STATE (9/2): Opened up lanes for 221 rushing yards in the victory … Irish scored three touchdowns on the ground by three different players … Averaged 6.7 yards per carry during the contest … Protected for 336 passing yards on 30 attempts … Four scores through the air
• NC STATE (9/9): Helped the Irish rush for 170 yards, including a 134 yard performance from Audric Estimé … Season-best 80 yard rushing touchdown to open play after a rain delay… Protected the Notre Dame passing attack total 286 passing yards …
• CENTRAL MICHIGAN (9/16): Cleared the path for a career-best 176 rushing yards for Audric Estimé … Totaled 236 rushing yards in the win over the Chippewas … No sacks allowed on 28 attempts … Protected for 330 passing yards and three scores
• OHIO STATE (9/23): Paved the way for 176 rushing yards with a rushing touchdown … Protected the Irish passing attack on 25 attempts without a sack allowed
• DUKE (9/30): Helped the Irish rally for a come-from-behind win over the ranked Blue Devils, including a game-winning 30 yard touchdown run from Audric Estimé … Team threw for 222 yards … Team ran for 159 rushing yards with two players running for over 40 yards
• LOUISVILLE (10/7): Team threw for 254 yards and two scores … Ran 26 times in the loss
• USC (10/14): Team didn’t allow a sack on 20 dropbacks in the win over the Trojans … Paved the way for 125 rushing yards, led by a two-touchdown performance by Audric Estimé
• PITTSBURGH (10/28): Helped pave the way for 535 total yards, averaging 8.2 per play … Ran for 155 yards on 33 carries … Irish ran for four rushing touchdowns … One sack allowed as a team
• at CLEMSON (11/4): Competed in the contest with the Tigers, starting at right guard … Helped the Irish run for 183 yards and two scores … Team recorded 146 passing yards
• WAKE FOREST (11/18): Started at left guard against the Demon Deacons … Helped the Irish run for 137 yards, averaging 4.6 yards per carry … Kept both Irish quarterbacks clean on 34 passing attempts … Notre Dame threw for 313 yards and five touchdowns in the win
• at STANFORD (11/25): Started at left guard … Helped clear the way for Audric Estimé’s career day as the junior ran for 238 yards and four touchdowns … The rushing attack totaled 381 yards on 48 carries, with five touchdowns and averaged 7.9 yards per carry … Team did not allow a sack on 15 passing attempts
• TONY THE TIGER SUN BOWL VS. OREGON STATE (12/29): Started at left guard in the season finale, helping the Irish total 236 yards on the ground, averaging 4.9 yards per carry with two rushing touchdowns … Protected Steve Angeli as the quarterback threw for 232 yards and three scores

AS A SOPHOMORE (2022)

• Made his collegiate appearance in the 44-0 victory over Boston College

AS A FRESHMAN (2021)

• Did not appear in a game for the Irish this season

PREP AND PERSONAL

• Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals
• No. 38 offensive guard nationally and No. 6 player from Illinois by Rivals (5.7 Rivals rank)
• No. 29 offensive tackle nationally and No. 15 player from Illinois by 247Sports.com
• No. 98 player regionally, No. 70 offensive tackle nationally and No. 21 player from Illinois by ESPN.com (76 Scout Grade)
• As a junior in 2019, was part of the offensive line that helped Marist gain 169.5 rushing yards per game and 24 rushing touchdowns on the season
• Marist made the Illinois Class 8A state semifinals during his junior season
• Played for coach Ron Dawczak at Marist High School
• Played at the same high school as former Irish tight end Nic Weishar
• Son of Mary Beth and Michael Coogan
• Has three siblings; Megan, Brigid and Michael