Quote Originally Posted by Moodini31
Michigan's much improved defense and ability to run the ball down ND's throat is the difference here. ND's passing attack keeps them in it, but U-M pulls out a tight one.

Michigan-27
ND-24
Michigan's days of running the ball down other team's throats went out the door with Lloyd. They are no longer a tough, physical offense.

Now run around them, possibly.