Eighth ranked Notre Dame (5-1) opens the second half of the season on Saturday night with a road trip to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to play the 19th ranked Wolverines. The 5-2 hosts are fresh from a tough road loss to Penn State, while the Fighting Irish had a bye last week after defeating USC on October 12.
Both teams are desperate for victory, but for different reasons. Notre Dame is trying to keep hope alive for a post season playoff berth and would be in great position for the stretch run if they can win this weekend.