Michigan-Notre Dame Preview

The Michigan Wolverines and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Notre Dame Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Wolverines listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Fighting Irish, while the game's total is sitting at 38. Michigan scored 10 points in the first quarter and then held Miami (OH) to just 49 yards rushing in a 16-6 win last time out. Michigan failed to cover the 14.5-point spread, while the 22 points went UNDER the posted total of 40. Steven Threet threw for just 63 yards, but ran for 26 yards and a touchdown to lead the way. Team records: Michigan: 1-1 SU, 0-2 ATS Notre Dame: 1-0 SU, 0-1 ATS Michigan most recently: When playing in September are 8-2 When playing on grass are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 8-2 When playing outside the conference are 6-4 Notre Dame most recently: When playing in September are 4-6 When playing on grass are 4-6 After being outgained are 3-7 When playing outside the conference are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Michigan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road Michigan is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games on the road Michigan is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Michigan's last 7 games on the road Notre Dame is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Michigan Notre Dame is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games Notre Dame is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home Next up: Michigan home to Wisconsin, Saturday, September 27 Notre Dame at Michigan State, Saturday, September 20