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.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 20 | |
| 0 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 28 |
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.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Quinn | 16 | 12.5% | 0 | 2 | +0.66 | +10.49 | |
| Marcus Wilson | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.88 | -0.88 | |
| Chad Henne | 34 | 2.9% | 0 | 1 | -0.03 | -0.97 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 0 | 0 |
| EPA / play | — | — |
| Total EPA | — | — |
| Success rate | — | — |
| Pass EPA / play | — | — |
| Rush EPA / play | — | — |
| Yards | 0 | 0 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | -0.11 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 10 | 0 | -0.41 | Field goal | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -1.93 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | -1.47 | Field goal | |
| Q1 | 6 | 0 | -1.05 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | -1.09 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | -0.68 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 2 | 0 | -0.61 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 10 | 0 | -1.18 | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 5 | 0 | -5.15 | Interception | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | -1.16 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | +3.72 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | -1.24 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 9 | 0 | -0.61 | Ended | |
| Q3 | 1 | 0 | +0.82 | Interception | |
| Q3 | 1 | 0 | -0.10 | Ended |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Darius Walker (ND) rushed left side for a 5 yard touchdown. (+6.51 EPA)
- Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Wolverines fumble by Steve Breaston (MICH), recovered by Casey Dunn (ND), returned for no gain. (-6.3 EPA)
- Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Wolverines fumble by Jason Avant (MICH), recovered by Dwight Ellick (ND), returned for no gain. (-5.66 EPA)
- Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Chad Henne (MICH) pass left side intercepted by Dwight Ellick (ND). Returned for 1 yard. (-5.25 EPA)
- Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Fighting Irish fumble by Brady Quinn (ND), recovered by Lawrence Reid (MICH), returned for no gain. (-5.11 EPA)
- Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Brady Quinn (ND) pass right side intercepted by Markus Curry (MICH). Returned for 8 yards. (-4.99 EPA)
- Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Brady Quinn (ND) pass across the middle intercepted by Ryan Mundy (MICH). Returned for no gain. (-4.7 EPA)
- 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