He started all four years for the Fighting Irish , and earned recognition as an All - American in 1981 and 1982 .
Duerson played college football at the University of Notre Dame from 1979 to 1982 , and graduated with honors , with a BA in economics .
Duerson started all four years for the University of Notre Dame   , and earned recognition as an All - American in 1981 and 1982 .
Duerson played college football at the University of Notre Dame from 1979 to 1982 , and graduated with honors , with a BA in economics .