Bet the house on Michigan

I think Notre Dame will give up a few big plays to Denard Robinson, but will also generate a few turnovers.  Without Tommy Rees at quarterback, turning the ball over to Michigan repeatedly, the Irish should be able to control the clock and keep Michigan's offense off the field.

Defensively, even with Tommy Rees at quarterback for the Irish, Michigan really didn't stop Notre Dame at all last year.  This year, Michigan's defense is worse.  So you can do the math on that one.

I figure something like 34-24 in favor of Notre Dame sounds about right.  This probably means that Michigan will win, but screw it.  That's why they play the games.  And that's why people like me get to be cocky for a few hours before we have our hopes crushed once again.

Pure Michigan

I don't know if you heard it here first or not

But there's no reason for Saturday's game to be close.  Alabama beat these guys by 27.  Notre Dame is no Alabama, to be certain, so let's not get confused here.  I don't expect Notre Dame to win by four touchdowns.  I do expect Notre Dame to dominate the line of scrimmage, much more so than they did against a pretty damned good MSU defensive line.

I'll digest my thoughts over the next day or two before making a prediction (that will most likely be horribly wrong) here, but for now...

This one is pretty good.

Summary of the moment's thoughts