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Michigan wide receiver Steve Breaston breaks the tackle of Notre Dame defensive back Chinedum Ndukwe during the first quarter of Saturday's game.

Quinn, touted as the Heisman Trophy favorite, was just 3-of-13 passing for 14 yards before going 7-of-7 for 71 yards in leading the Irish to a touchdown drive just before halftime, cutting the score to 34-14.

Michigan held Notre Dame to 4 yards rushing on 17 carries and 245 total offense, 1 yard more than the Irish had against Michigan last season in their worst offensive output under Charlie Weis. The difference Saturday is Notre Dame gained most of its yards well after the game was decided.

Hart had his third straight 100-yard game. The Wolverines improved to 12-1 in games when he runs for 100 or more yards.

It also was a big day for Henne, who last season was heavily criticized for his performance in Notre Dame’s 17-10 victory.

“We knew we had a great team and we showed it today,” Henne said.

Henne got off to a rocky start Saturday, throwing a pass that was picked off by Chinedum Ndukwe. Ndukwe returned it 51 yards to the Michigan 4 to set up Notre Dame’s first score. But he finished the day 12-of 22 for 220 yards.

Quinn, who has never had a big game against Michigan, struggled again.

“With as many mistakes we made as a team, I don’t think anybody would have overcome that,” Quinn said.

Carr said the Wolverines dealt with a difficult offseason well, now it’s time to see how they deal with some prosperity.

“Our challenge now is to understand that you got to get ready to play every week,” he said.

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