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Michigan Wolverines vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2012 Week 4 Recap

Irish defeat Wolverines 13–6 in Week 4

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Michigan Wolverines vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Week 4).

Michigan Wolverines 6 2-3
Final 6–13
Notre Dame Fighting Irish 13 4-1 Winner
Winner
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Final score
6–13
Halftime
Michigan Wolverines 0–9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Top passer
Denard Robinson

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Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Michigan Wolverines 13–6 in Week 4, 2012. Final score: Michigan Wolverines 6, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 13.

Game summary

Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat Michigan Wolverines 13–6 in Week 4 of the 2012 season.

  • Scoring: 1 touchdown, 4 field goals across 5 plays.
  • Passing leader: Denard Robinson (130) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.28 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Denard Robinson — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Theo Riddick — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Michigan Wolverines00066
Notre Dame Fighting Irish090313

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

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ND
    Q2TD
    TRTommy Rees

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Tommy Rees rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  2. ND
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 16
    Score
    0-9

    Kyle Brindza 33 yard field goal GOOD.

  3. MICH
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 14
    Score
    3-9

    Brendan Gibbons 31 yard field goal GOOD.

  4. ND
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 22
    Score
    3-12

    Kyle Brindza 39 yard field goal GOOD.

  5. MICH
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 16
    Score
    6-12

    Brendan Gibbons 33 yard field goal GOOD.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Denard Robinson (130) — 0.0 yds · +0.28 EPA/play +6.44 EPA
  • Tommy Rees (87) — 0.0 yds · +0.35 EPA/play +3.85 EPA
  • Everett Golson (87) — 0.0 yds · -0.59 EPA/play -3.54 EPA

Rushing

  • Denard Robinson (130) — 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA
  • Theo Riddick (87) — 0.0 yds -0.23 EPA
  • Fitzgerald Toussaint (130) — 0.0 yds -0.20 EPA

Receiving

  • Theo Riddick (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.20 EPA
  • Devin Gardner (130) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.89 EPA
  • Jeremy Gallon (130) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.24 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Denard Robinson130230.0%00+0.28+6.44
Tommy Rees87110.0%00+0.35+3.85
Everett Golson8760.0%00-0.59-3.54

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
Q18720+0.95Ended
Q1130110+4.89Interception
Q18750-2.20Punt
Q113030-3.17Missed FG
Q113090-2.83Interception
Q28710+1.05Rush TD
Q28770+1.69Ended
Q213030+0.34Interception
Q28730+0.63Interception
Q28700Field goal
Q28730-2.28Ended
Q213020-1.26Interception
Q28730-2.45Punt
Q3130100+2.69Ended
Q38740-1.32Punt
Q3130100+1.50Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Vincent Smith pass intercepted by Nicky Baratti at the NDame 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-5.91 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Denard Robinson pass intercepted by Bennett Jackson at the Mich 49, returned for 10 yards to the Mich 39. (-5.17 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Denard Robinson pass intercepted by Manti Te'o at the Mich 45, returned for 28 yards to the Mich 17. (-4.83 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Everett Golson pass intercepted by Thomas Gordon at the Mich 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-4.71 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Denard Robinson rush for 8 yards, fumbled, forced by Danny Spond, recovered by NDame Bennett Jackson at the NDame 8. (-4.68 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Denard Robinson pass intercepted by Manti Te'o at the Mich 48, returned for no gain to the Mich 48. (-3.76 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Brendan Gibbons 43 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.43 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Denard Robinson pass complete to Devin Gardner for 18 yards to the Mich 32 for a 1ST down. (+2.83 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (13–6) in Week 4.
  • Passing edge: Denard Robinson (130) — yds.
  • 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 6, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 13 in Week 4 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Michigan Wolverines vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 6–13.

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=322660087.

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

Denard Robinson (130) led passers with 0.0 yards.

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 2-2 Now 2-3 L

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W