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First Half
The Irish start of with the biggest bang you could as T.Riddick took the opening kickoff 96 yards for a TD so just :11 into the game it was the irish up 7-0. Things continue to look up as at the end of the first the Irish controlled the tempo and shut down Robinson as it was 7-3. Heading into the second quarter the defenses still were in control until with 4:02 before half T.Jones caught a crossing route from T.Rees and took it 70 yards to the endzone which put the irish up 14-3 headed to the locker room. So if the game would have stay the same as the first half easy W for the Irish but the Irishmen were not so lucky this night in Michigan.
Second Half/Overtime
So the second half kickoff both team offenses continue to be hit and miss until the Wolverines got a long drive with Robinson finishing it off from just 3 yards out placing them down by 4. The next possession the Irish shoved it down Michigans throat and caped it off with a 30 yard rushing TD by C.Wood who was shut down compared to last game vs USF. Michigan then took the ball and had a big play which was called a touchdown at first but later reviewed and overturned but The wolverines just being a yard out they must score right? Wrong! the Irish D who played great the whole game stopped in them on a great goalline stand which started from the 1 but the Irish pushed them all the way back to bout the 4 yard line and Michigan had to settle for 3 at the end of the 3rd quarter. As we head to the 4th Notre Dame was up 21-13 and had the ball and all the momentum after the great stand by the D not giving up 6. But michigan D had been just as good as both team went back and forth with having to punt. Michigan had enough time for one last drive and was doing it by running Robinson which they didnt have this whole game till late. With just 56 seconds left Michigan throws it to the back of the endzone.. ruled incomplete 3rd and long now.. But wait say it aint so as the Irish won a review earlier here and not to mention gave them a second life vs USF. It was a booth review and overturned TOUCHDOWN MICHIGAN! but they must go for 2 with little time to go. None other than Mr.Robinson rushed it in for 2 so we were all tied 21-21. Yet the Irish had two timeouts and 50 seconds to work with. it was 3 and very long for the Irish deep in their own territory with just 33 seconds to go. a TE found his way to be wide open over the Middle of the field T.Rees connect to keep the drive going. As the irish rush to the line 2 timeout 20 seconds to go they miss on a couple route so ball on their 49 not yet field goal range they go the air and get it down to bout the 38 still to fair out with the wind at their faces they use a timeout one remaining 7 seconds to go. They need to get closer T.Rees drops back hits Jones on a crossing route runs but is wrapped up and held up as the clock ticks to all zeros.. Overtime for the second week in a row for the Irish when this one should have already been decided! Notre dame wins the toss picks D of course who has been sound all day no big plays to speak of for Michigan.. but we spoke to soon the very first play Michigan throws a pass and puts in after breaking a tackle or two so they lead it 28-21 and all momentum is theirs after poor clock management and they big play to start OT. Notre dame begins their drive few good runs by C.Wood get them a first on the 11 yard line.. two rushes later its 3rd and goal from the 7 incomplete! this is it game on the line 7 yards out 4th down.. T.Rees rolls out all receivers covered.. he is rushed and has to throw it for the game ball tipped and falls shamelessly to the ground.. Ball game Michigan win in OT 28-21 over your Irish
Game Recap
So things that lost Notre Dame this winnable game.. Irish driving up 14-3 in Michigan territory T.Rees throws a sicking pick to kill it.. which wouldve decided this game in regulation.. but the bigger factor was the poor clock awareness by the Irish WR getting tackled in bounds cost them in this one if he just goes down the kick the FG ball game irish 2-0 but no we fall to 1-1 most likely out of the rankings. Disappointing for sure for the Irish but the D looked great and if they keep playing this well this year can still be a great one. Notre Dame will now have a home game vs #14 Ranked opponent Michigan State. should be a great one again hope this one ends better dont wanna get swept by the michigan team.. Well see you in South bend. Fightin Irish Go!
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Michigan Wolverines | ||||||
| Sep 10, 2011 | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | OT | SCORE |
| #20 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (1-1) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Michigan Wolverines (2-0 (0-0) | 3 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 28 |
| Team Stats Comparison | ||
| ND | MICH | |
| Total Offense | 357 | 412 |
| Rushing Yards | 33-80-1 | 32-208-2 |
| Passing Yards | 22-34-277yds-1 | 12-23-204yds-1 |
| First Downs | 17 | 15 |
| Punt Return Yards | 15 | 23 |
| Kick Return Yards | 203 | 78 |
| Total Yards | 575 | 513 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| 3rd Down Converstion | 9-16 (56%) | 2-9 (22%) |
| 4th Down Conversion | 1-2 (50%) | 0-0 (0%) |
| 2-Point Conversion | 0-0 (0%) | 1-1 (100%) |
| Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals | 2-0-0 (0%) | 5-2-2 (80%) |
| Penalties | 1-5 | 0-0 |
| Posession Time | 18:17 | 20:53 |
| Scoring Summary | |||
| FIRST QUARTER SCORING | ND | MICH | |
| 7:48 | (ND) T.Riddick, Kickoff returned 96 yards | 7 | 0 |
| 5:56 | (MICH) M.Wile, 36 yd FG | 7 | 3 |
| SECOND QUARTER SCORING | ND | MICH | |
| 4:02 | (ND) T.Jones, 70 yd pass from T.Rees | 14 | 3 |
| THIRD QUARTER SCORING | ND | MICH | |
| 4:15 | (MICH) D.Robinson, 3 yd run | 14 | 10 |
| 1:38 | (ND) C.Wood, 30 yd run | 21 | 10 |
| 0:07 | (MICH) M.Wile, 19 yd FG | 21 | 13 |
| FOURTH QUARTER SCORING | ND | MICH | |
| 0:56 | (MICH) D.Robinson, 20 yd run (2-PT) | 21 | 21 |
| OVERTIME SCORING | ND | MICH | |
| -- | (MICH) J.Hemingway, 25 yd pass from D.Robinson | 21 | 28 |
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