The need to get off to a strong start to begin the 2018 season was on the minds of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish when they faced a Top 25 opponent in the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday night. After their first 60 minutes of action, the Irish passed the test with a 24-17 victory in front of a raucous home crowd in South Bend.
As is the case with many opening contests, some glitches appeared along the way. However, looking at things from a more positive prism allows for Notre Dame fans to breathe a sigh of relief that the game can be used as a springboard for bigger things, rather than putting the team in an immediate hole.