Previewing Non-Conference: Notre Dame

Michigan's 4th non-conference matchup is against Notre Dame. Keep in mind that this will be in South Bend this season, and maybe it's just me, but their schedule is brutal. So, if there are ND fans out there who think they might be in a BCS bowl bound this season...it isn't going to happen.




2011 Record: 8-5

Returning Starters: Offense – 8, Defense – 6

Brian Kelly is back for his 3rd season at the helm in South Bend. In his coaching career, he has compiled a record of 187-66-2, with stops at Grand Valley State, Central Michigan, Cincinnati, and now Notre Dame. He has gone 16-10 at ND, taking them to a postseason bowl each year, albeit a lower tier bowl.

Tommy Rees was supposed to be the starting quarterback, that is until he decided to be rowdy and get arrested on a multitude of charges.  Rumors are that he was even tasered by a police officer. One suspension later and now Everett Golson has been named the starter. Yet whether it's Golson, Rees, junior Andrew Hendrix, or even Gunner Kiel...they all have had one thing in common---turnovers. Here's an example of Tommy Rees' stats...since he's been the starter.