Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2011 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 35–31 in Week 2, 2011. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 31, Michigan Wolverines 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	12	3	6	6	31
Michigan Wolverines	0	6	0	18	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Denard Robinson (130) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +1.48 EPA/play +28.18 EPA
• Tommy Rees (87) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.62 EPA/play +22.28 EPA

Rushing

• Cierre Wood (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.42 EPA
• Denard Robinson (130) — 0.0 yds -0.49 EPA
• Jonas Gray (87) — 0.0 yds +0.41 EPA

Receiving

• Michael Floyd (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.91 EPA
• Theo Riddick (87) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.35 EPA
• Tyler Eifert (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.11 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Denard Robinson	130	19	21.1%	0	4	+1.48	+28.18
Tommy Rees	87	36	8.3%	0	3	+0.62	+22.28

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ND	MICH
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	3	0	+0.54	Interception
Q1	87	1	0	+1.11	Rush TD
Q1	87	9	0	+3.15	Ended
Q1	130	3	0	-1.77	Punt
Q1	87	1	0	+2.68	Pass TD
Q1	87	6	0	+0.88	Ended
Q1	130	6	0	-6.23	Punt
Q2	87	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	87	7	0	-0.46	Ended
Q2	130	2	0	-1.76	Punt
Q2	87	8	0	+4.67	Interception
Q2	130	1	0	+4.54	Pass TD
Q2	130	1	0	-0.84	Ended
Q2	87	3	0	-0.41	Interception
Q2	130	4	0	-1.30	Punt
Q2	87	3	0	-3.33	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Denard Robinson rush for 1 yard, fumbled, forced by Team, recovered by Mich Denard Robinson at the NDame 1 for a TOUCHDOWN. (-8.71 EPA)
2. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Denard Robinson pass complete to Junior Hemingway for 77 yards to the NDame 6 for a 1ST down. (+6.32 EPA)
3. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tommy Rees rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, forced by Team, recovered by Mich at the Mich 9. (-5.17 EPA)
4. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tommy Rees pass intercepted by J.T. Floyd at the Mich 2, returned for 16 yards to the Mich 18. (-5.12 EPA)
5. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Cierre Wood rush for 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by Mich at the Mich 29. (-4.77 EPA)
6. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Denard Robinson pass intercepted by Robert Blanton at the NDame 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-4.74 EPA)
7. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Denard Robinson pass complete to Junior Hemingway for 45 yards to the NDame 30, NOTRE DAME penalty 15 yard Roughing Passer accepted for a 1ST down. (+4.74 EPA)
8. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Matt Wile kickoff for 46 yards returned by Austin Collinsworth for a loss of 10 yards, fumbled, recovered by Mich Terrence Robinson at the NDame 14. (-4.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (35–31) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Denard Robinson (130) — yds, 4 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 31, Michigan Wolverines 35 in Week 2 of the 2011 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 31–35.

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=312530130.

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

Denard Robinson (130) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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