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Michigan Wolverines vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2004 Week 3 Recap

Irish defeat Wolverines 28–20 in Week 3

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Michigan Wolverines vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Week 3).

Michigan Wolverines 20 1-1
Final 20–28
Notre Dame Fighting Irish 28 1-1 Winner
Winner
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Final score
20–28
Halftime
Michigan Wolverines 9–0 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Top passer
Brady Quinn

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Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Michigan Wolverines 28–20 in Week 3, 2004. Final score: Michigan Wolverines 20, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 28.

Game summary

Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat Michigan Wolverines 28–20 in Week 3 of the 2004 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Brady Quinn (87) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.66 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Darius Walker — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Braylon Edwards () — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Michigan Wolverines633620
Notre Dame Fighting Irish0061828

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

MICHMichigan Wolverines
NDNotre Dame Fighting Irish

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MICH
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 16
    Score
    3-0

    33 yard field goal by Garrett Rivas (MICH) is good.

  2. MICH
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 21
    Score
    6-0

    38 yard field goal by Garrett Rivas (MICH) is good.

  3. MICH
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 5
    Score
    9-0

    22 yard field goal by Garrett Rivas (MICH) is good.

  4. MICH
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 30
    Score
    12-0

    47 yard field goal by Garrett Rivas (MICH) is good.

  5. ND
    Q3TD
    MSMatt Shelton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Brady Quinn (ND) pass left side complete to Matt Shelton (ND) for a 46 yard touchdown.

  6. MICH
    Q4TD
    SBSteve Breaston ()

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-6

    Chad Henne (MICH) pass across the middle complete to Steve Breaston (MICH) for a 25 yard touchdown.

  7. ND
    Q4TD
    RPRashon Powers-Neal

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-12

    Brady Quinn (ND) pass right side complete to Rashon Powers-Neal (ND) for a 8 yard touchdown.

  8. ND
    Q4TD
    DWDarius Walker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-18

    Darius Walker (ND) rushed left side for a 5 yard touchdown.

  9. ND
    Q4TD
    DWDarius Walker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-24

    Darius Walker (ND) rushed right side for a 6 yard touchdown.

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

  • Brady Quinn (87) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.66 EPA/play +10.49 EPA
  • Marcus Wilson (87) — 0.0 yds · -0.88 EPA/play -0.88 EPA
  • Chad Henne (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.03 EPA/play -0.97 EPA

Rushing

  • Darius Walker (87) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.01 EPA
  • Jerome Jackson (130) — 0.0 yds -0.21 EPA
  • Mike Hart (130) — 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA

Receiving

  • Braylon Edwards () (130) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.23 EPA
  • Steve Breaston () (130) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.22 EPA
  • Maurice Stovall (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.31 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Brady Quinn871612.5%02+0.66+10.49
Marcus Wilson8710.0%00-0.88-0.88
Chad Henne130342.9%01-0.03-0.97

Team EPA comparison

StatMICHND
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q18710-0.11Ended
Q1130100-0.41Field goal
Q18730-1.93Ended
Q113010-1.47Field goal
Q113060-1.05Ended
Q18710-1.09Ended
Q113010-0.68Ended
Q18720-0.61Ended
Q2130100-1.18Field goal
Q28750-5.15Interception
Q213010-1.16Ended
Q28720+3.72Ended
Q213020-1.24Ended
Q28790-0.61Ended
Q313010+0.82Interception
Q38710-0.10Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Darius Walker (ND) rushed left side for a 5 yard touchdown. (+6.51 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Wolverines fumble by Steve Breaston (MICH), recovered by Casey Dunn (ND), returned for no gain. (-6.3 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Wolverines fumble by Jason Avant (MICH), recovered by Dwight Ellick (ND), returned for no gain. (-5.66 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Chad Henne (MICH) pass left side intercepted by Dwight Ellick (ND). Returned for 1 yard. (-5.25 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Fighting Irish fumble by Brady Quinn (ND), recovered by Lawrence Reid (MICH), returned for no gain. (-5.11 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Brady Quinn (ND) pass right side intercepted by Markus Curry (MICH). Returned for 8 yards. (-4.99 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Brady Quinn (ND) pass across the middle intercepted by Ryan Mundy (MICH). Returned for no gain. (-4.7 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Brady Quinn (ND) pass left side complete to Matt Shelton (ND) for a 46 yard touchdown. (+4.48 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (28–20) in Week 3.
  • Passing edge: Brady Quinn (87) — yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: MICH at EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Michigan Wolverines vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Michigan Wolverines 20, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 28 in Week 3 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Michigan Wolverines vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 20–28.

Where can I find the Michigan Wolverines vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242550087.

Who led Michigan Wolverines vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?

Brady Quinn (87) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Michigan Wolverines at Notre Dame Fighting Irish in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Michigan Wolverines

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W