| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| American football player portrayed by Pat O'Brien in a 1940 biopic directed by Lloyd Bacon (5,6) | ||
| "American football's most-renowned coach" | Newsday | 10 Mar 2024 |
| Notre Dame coaching great | Newsday | 27 Nov 2016 |
| "When the going gets tough, the tough get going" | ||
| With 53-Across, 1940 Reagan film |