Welp, it's over. One of the most suspenseful games for me, and one of the most glorious. A storied rivalry etched in the history of the NCAA, Michigan and Notre Dame. The maize and blue, facing the gold and blue. Two teams trying to make a name for themselves after less than stellar seasons. The clash of the two winningest schools in college football history, and two of the most famous. The Fighting Irish and the Wolverines. Charlie Weis trying to save the university, and Rich Rodriguez trying to build a spread offense.


This game was slated to be a close one. Down to the wire all the way through. Michigan favored to win with Notre Dame being labeled "losers" after only one losing season. Only one of five losing seasons in school history. Michigan was very downplayed coming into this season just because of two losses last year to Oregon and Appalachin St. and a late season loss to Ohio State. But people forget how they beat Florida in their bowl game, a fairly good Florida team mind you. An SEC Florida team. But with a new system and a new coach that Michigan wasn't fit for, how would they fair this year?


The game was a turnover fest for Michigan that didn't get any better once rain kicked in late in the second quarter. So many fumbles (three on kick returns) is never a good thing. Especially when you're playing a much improved Notre Dame offense. After getting 8 sacks against the Fighting Irish last year, the Wolverines never sacked Clausen. So far, his jersey's stayed clean the entire season. The Golden-Clausen connection was very good, as was Notre Dame's defense. Even though it was very shaky against the run, it only gave up two touchdowns and a field goal. Though Weis suffered a Tom Brady injury (torn ACL and MCL, interesting that a coach gets injured), the atmosphere in South Bend was electric.

With a win today, the game against Michigan State isn't quite as daunting a task (especially since the Spartans only scored 17 points on Florida Atlantic). Notre Dame should go 8-4 if things keep going at this pace, while Michigan will be lucky to go 6-6.