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College Football Preview: #14 Michigan vs. #12 Notre Dame

By Eric Robinson

BLOOMINGTON, IN - OCTOBER 14: Karan Higdon #22 of the Michigan Wolverines runs for a touchdown during the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
BLOOMINGTON, IN - OCTOBER 14: Karan Higdon #22 of the Michigan Wolverines runs for a touchdown during the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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SOUTH BEND, IN – SEPTEMBER 05: Jerry Tillery #99 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates after making a tackle against the Texas Longhorns during the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium on September 5, 2015 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)
SOUTH BEND, IN – SEPTEMBER 05: Jerry Tillery #99 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates after making a tackle against the Texas Longhorns during the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium on September 5, 2015 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) /

Notre Dame Players to Watch

Brandon Wimbush, QB: Much is expected from Wimbush this season after starting 12 games but only completing 49.5% of his passes with 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. To his credit, he did rush for 804 yards and 14 touchdowns, which was second and fourth on the team respectively. Wimbush’s hot and cold play during games can truly alter Notre Dame’s chances on offense to produce. So it is crucial that Wimbush is steady at the very least from the opening gun.

Jerry Tillery, DL: The senior leader on the defensive line, Tillery led the Irish in sacks last season from the defensive tackle position and had career-highs in tackles (58), tackles for loss (nine) as well as sacks (4.5). His ability to get a constant push on a decent Michigan offensive line can foil the plans Michigan has to run the football.

Liam Eichenberg, LT: The 6’6 blocker has the distinct tasking of replacing, or attempting to at least, 2017 All-American left tackle Mike McGlinchey. Eichenberg played in five games last season but that was in mop-up duty. He will be introduced as a brand new starter to one of the more elite defensive lines in all of college football. Eichenberg has had two seasons under his belt with the offensive scheme so let’s hope that can aid him against a dangerous Michigan unit.

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