Michigan Wolverines vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2008 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Michigan Wolverines 35–17 in Week 3, 2008. Final score: Michigan Wolverines 17, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan Wolverines	6	9	0	6	17
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	18	6	0	0	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Steven Threet (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +5.82 EPA
• Nick Sheridan (130) — 0.0 yds · +1.25 EPA/play +3.74 EPA
• Jimmy Clausen (87) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.06 EPA/play -1.15 EPA

Rushing

• Sam McGuffie (130) — 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA
• Robert Hughes (87) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.27 EPA
• James Aldridge (87) — 0.0 yds -0.60 EPA

Receiving

• Martavious Odoms (130) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.44 EPA
• Golden Tate (87) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.77 EPA
• Sam McGuffie (130) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.85 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Steven Threet	130	22	4.5%	0	1	+0.27	+5.82
Nick Sheridan	130	3	0.0%	0	0	+1.25	+3.74
Jimmy Clausen	87	18	11.1%	0	2	-0.06	-1.15

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MICH	ND
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	130	1	0	+2.29	Ended
Q1	87	2	0	-0.94	Interception
Q1	130	1	0	+5.72	Pass TD
Q1	130	6	0	+1.16	Ended
Q1	87	1	0	+2.37	Pass TD
Q1	130	12	0	-2.32	Ended
Q1	87	1	0	+2.68	Pass TD
Q1	87	3	0	-0.63	Rush TD
Q1	87	2	0	-1.14	Ended
Q1	130	6	0	-5.12	Fumble
Q2	87	4	0	-0.93	Punt
Q2	130	4	0	-1.96	Punt
Q2	87	3	0	-1.61	Punt
Q2	130	1	0	+2.32	Rush TD
Q2	130	7	0	+3.07	Ended
Q2	87	1	0	+0.44	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Steven Threet rush, fumbled, recovered by NDame Brian Smith at the Mich 35, Brian Smith for 35 yards, to the Mich 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (-7.17 EPA)
2. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Kevin Grady rush for 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by NDame at the NDame 7. (-6.12 EPA)
3. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Steven Threet pass complete to Sam McGuffie for 40 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.72 EPA)
4. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Nick Sheridan pass intercepted by Gary Gray at the NDame 42, returned for 41 yards to the Mich 17. (-5.43 EPA)
5. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Brandon Walker kickoff for 55 yards returned by Michael Shaw for no gain, fumbled, recovered by NDame at the Mich 14. (-4.76 EPA)
6. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Brandon Minor rush for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, recovered by NDame at the Mich 11. (-4.56 EPA)
7. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Zoltan Mesko rush for 13 yards to the NDame 41 for a 1ST down. (+3.74 EPA)
8. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Nick Sheridan pass complete to Zion Babb for 45 yards to the NDame 20 for a 1ST down. (+3.72 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (35–17) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Steven Threet (130) — yds, 1 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 17, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 35 in Week 3 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Michigan Wolverines vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 17–35.

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=282570087.

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

Steven Threet (130) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 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.