... but the most important game this week is in Ann Arbor as Michigan takes on Notre Dame. This rivalry is one of the most intense rivalries across the nation. I have never seen so much hatred for the opponent, then in this matchup. The rivalry itself is important, but it's different this year.

This year is the year for the Fightin' Irish to regain their confidence and lead their University to a big bowl. I'm not talking about a bowl game with Hawaii, but a New Year's Day bowl or a BCS bowl. I am not predicting Notre Dame will make that kind of a bowl game, but to the coaching staff and the fans, they have to.

Coach Weiss has led this team to a 3-9 record two seasons ago and only 6-6 heading into a bowl game last year. If Weiss ...

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