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Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2007 Week 3 Recap

Wolverines defeat Irish 38–0 in Week 3

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

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 0 0-3
Final 0–38
Michigan Wolverines 38 2-2 Winner
Winner
Michigan Wolverines
Final score
0–38
Halftime
Notre Dame Fighting Irish 0–27 Michigan Wolverines
Top passer
Ryan Mallett

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Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 38– in Week 3, 2007. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish , Michigan Wolverines 38.

Game summary

Michigan Wolverines dominated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 38–0 in Week 3 of the 2007 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 6 plays.
  • Passing leader: Ryan Mallett (130) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.57 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Mike Hart — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: David Grimes — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish0000
Michigan Wolverines9186038

Scoring Map

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

NDNotre Dame Fighting Irish
MICHMichigan Wolverines

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MICH
    Q1TD
    MHMike Hart

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Mike Hart rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  2. MICH
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 22
    Score
    0-9

    Jason Gingell 39 yard field goal GOOD.

  3. MICH
    Q2TD
    AAAdrian Arrington

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-15

    Ryan Mallett pass complete to Adrian Arrington for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  4. MICH
    Q2TD
    GMGreg Mathews

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-21

    Ryan Mallett pass complete to Greg Mathews for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  5. MICH
    Q2TD
    MHMike Hart

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-27

    Mike Hart rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  6. MICH
    Q3TD
    MMMario Manningham

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-33

    Ryan Mallett pass complete to Mario Manningham for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Ryan Mallett (130) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.57 EPA/play +7.41 EPA
  • Evan Sharpley (87) — 0.0 yds · -0.14 EPA/play -0.56 EPA
  • Adrian Arrington (130) — 0.0 yds · -0.81 EPA/play -0.80 EPA

Rushing

  • Mike Hart (130) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.10 EPA
  • Brandon Minor (130) — 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA
  • James Aldridge (87) — 0.0 yds +0.04 EPA

Receiving

  • David Grimes (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.58 EPA
  • Mario Manningham (130) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.08 EPA
  • Armando Allen Jr. (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.50 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Ryan Mallett1301323.1%03+0.57+7.41
Evan Sharpley8740.0%00-0.14-0.56
Adrian Arrington13010.0%00-0.81-0.80
Jimmy Clausen87240.0%00-0.33-7.84

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q113010-0.60Ended
Q18710-5.12Fumble
Q18730+1.04Ended
Q113020-1.38Ended
Q113030+0.76Ended
Q18770-8.83Fumble
Q113010+0.56Rush TD
Q113040-0.33Ended
Q18710-0.39Ended
Q113000Field goal
Q113060-1.06Ended
Q18730-1.68Punt
Q28720-0.06Ended
Q2130100+5.29Pass TD
Q28730-0.77Punt
Q213070-0.92Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen rush for a loss of 17 yards, fumbled at the NDame 21, forced by Donovan Warren, recovered by Donovan Warren at the NDame 21. (-5.42 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Armando Allen Jr. rush for 1 yard, fumbled at the NDame 38, forced by Chris Graham, recovered by Brandon Harrison at the NDame 38. (-5.12 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Zoltan Mesko punt for 39 yards, returned by Tom Zbikowski for 16 yards to the NDame 25, Notre Dame penalty 15 yard clipping on Travis Thomas accepted. (-4.12 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Ryan Mallett pass complete to Greg Mathews for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.94 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Nate Whitaker kickoff for 56 yards returned by Carlos Brown for 16 yards to the Mich 30. (-3.32 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Travis Thomas rush for 13 yards to the NDame 45 for a 1ST down. (+3.2 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Michigan penalty 15 yard roughing passer on Shawn Crable accepted, no play. (+2.51 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen pass complete to Armando Allen Jr. for 11 yards to the NDame 37 for a 1ST down. (+2.41 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (38–) in Week 3.
  • Passing edge: Ryan Mallett (130) — yds, 3 TD.
  • EPA edge: ND 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 Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Michigan Wolverines?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 0, Michigan Wolverines 38 in Week 3 of the 2007 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 0–38.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=272580130.

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

Ryan Mallett (130) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

Michigan Wolverines

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W