Brian Kelly will coach one of the most important games of his entire LIFE when Notre Dame hosts Michigan on September 1st, so here’s a look back on how he’s fared in his last 8 season opening games with the Irish.
Notre Dame: 23 / Purdue: 12
Notre Dame lost a lot of talent going into 2010, notably Jimmy Clausen and Golden Tate. The biggest question mark was how Brian Kelly would be able to whip Charlie Weis’ 6-6 squad into shape in time for Notre Dame’s home opener against Purdue. Luckily, as I mentioned, the game was against Purdue.