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Matt and Zac Snyder of Bleacher Report and mittensportsreport.com break down this week's University of Michigan football matchup.
When Michigan has the ball...
Michigan's passing attack vs. Notre Dame's defensive backs
Zac says: Tate Forcier and Denard Robinson showed they are no ordinary freshmen with their performances against Western Michigan. The mobility of each will force the Notre Dame defenders to choose between playing the run and sticking with pass coverage.
Michigan's passing attack vs. Notre Dame's defensive backs
Zac says: Tate Forcier and Denard Robinson showed they are no ordinary freshmen with their performances against Western Michigan. The mobility of each will force the Notre Dame defenders to choose between playing the run and sticking with pass coverage.
The beauty of the Michigan offense is that the Irish might get burned either way. Tate is the better passer and Michigan will need him to make plays through the air to be successful. His accuracy, added to the fact that the game is at home, makes that a possibility. Advantage: Michigan
Matt says: Denard Robinson did not show much last week as far as his passing game is concerned. He'll need to step up more in that department in order for the two-quarterback system (is Rich Rodriguez really still planning on playing Sheridan?) to be truly successful against the Irish.
Matt says: Denard Robinson did not show much last week as far as his passing game is concerned. He'll need to step up more in that department in order for the two-quarterback system (is Rich Rodriguez really still planning on playing Sheridan?) to be truly successful against the Irish.
Michigan showed significant improvement over last season in the win over Western Michigan, but Notre Dame's defense looks to be much more experienced than Western's. Advantage: Even
Michigan's running game vs. Notre Dame's front seven
Zac says: Michigan quarterbacks represented too large a percentage of the team's running attack against Western Michigan. The Wolverines will need steady production from Brandon Minor, Carlos Brown, and Michael Shaw to keep the Irish defense from keying in on the quarterback.
Zac says: Michigan quarterbacks represented too large a percentage of the team's running attack against Western Michigan. The Wolverines will need steady production from Brandon Minor, Carlos Brown, and Michael Shaw to keep the Irish defense from keying in on the quarterback.
Michigan lost four fumbles in the rain soaked contest last year, a number that can't come close to being repeated. Notre Dame gave up a 5.3 yard-per-carry average in their opener against Nevada. Advantage: Michigan
Matt says: Brandon Minor should return from injury for the Wolverines to give a boost to an already successful running game. Minor combines speed with an element of power to compliment fellow running back Carlos Brown and freshman speedster Denard "Shoelace" Robinson. Michigan will look to the running game to carry the load against the Fightin' Irish, who gave up a 5.3 yards-per-carry average last week. Advantage: Michigan
Matt says: Brandon Minor should return from injury for the Wolverines to give a boost to an already successful running game. Minor combines speed with an element of power to compliment fellow running back Carlos Brown and freshman speedster Denard "Shoelace" Robinson. Michigan will look to the running game to carry the load against the Fightin' Irish, who gave up a 5.3 yards-per-carry average last week. Advantage: Michigan
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