Notre Dame 17, Michigan 10

Last week the story of the game was Notre Dame's offensive line. This week, it was the defense that dictated the game. While Michigan outgained the Irish by almost 100 yards, the defense came up with the big plays when we needed them. Most notably, the Irish had two take-aways inside the one yard line. Defensive lineman also knocked down five passes at the line of scrimmage. This is now two consecutive weeks that the Irish have shut down quarterbacks who entered the game considered among the best in college football. Offensively, Darius Walker had his second consecutive 100 yard game while Brady Quinn completed 19 of 30 for 141 yards and 2 touchdowns. Notre Dame confirmed what many chose not to believe after the Pittsburgh massacre: this team is a serious threat to go to Pasadena and win the Rose Bowl.

Wake up the echoes!