Spread was ND -7. Now I've seen it at ND -3.5. Considering ND's at home and home field advantage is usually worth 3 points, it's basically a toss-up.
Here's the thing...Robinson is much improved as a quarterback, but UConn's defense isn't great. UConn's offense was inept on Saturday. Receivers dropped a lot of passes that could have made a significant difference in that game. Michigan was the better team, without question, but I don't think we know that much about just how good they are yet. The same is true of ND...I don't think Kelly showed much of the playbook on Saturday. What I did see was an improved defense and a QB that has a long way to go.
That said, all you really need to know is this: I'm going to be at the game on Saturday. I haven't personally seen the Irish beat Michigan since 1993, and I've been to four of the games in that time. Friends of mine are begging me not to go to the game because it means almost certain defeat for the Irish.
I should be a great game, but I hope the Irish can pull out the victory. The only thing that scares me about an Irish victory would be the inflated heads and expectations of the Irish fans.
Since the Michigan game was on at the same time, I didn't catch much of it either, but there's no doubt that they'll come to battle. The Irish defense, although improved, still has much more room for improvement. Single coverage downfield will result differently this weekend. Likewise, the offensive line for the Irish must study film and improve as well. Too many unblocked defenders in the Irish backfield against Purdue.
I'll get crazy and say 30-28 Irish. Come from behind win with a late 4th quarter TD to Floyd for the win!
A classic example of Charlie W style football. Out-coached and a reminder that prevent defense does nothing but lose you the game. Will ND ever learn. Hats off to Michigan, they were the better team and deserved the win today.