42-17.
That would have been the score, in Western Michigan’s favor, when comparing each team’s point totals from Week 1 defeats.
Notre Dame and Syracuse are clearly different opponents. Also, Western Michigan played in front of its home fans while Michigan struggled in a hostile road environment at Notre Dame. But there is one thing that’s clear: Michigan boasts an astute defense and Western Michigan owns an explosive, high-octane offense.
Reverse the sides of the ball, and those statements appear far from the truth.
Michigan’s offensive struggles have been well chronicled. Ever since Devin Gardner left the program, the Wolverines have been on an eternal search for a quarterback.