2007 FBL vs. Notre Dame -- Postgame Notes

Today's announced crowd of 111,178 fans is the 203rd consecutive game in excess of 100,000 fans at Michigan Stadium.

Michigan improves to 20-14-1 all-time against Notre Dame. The Wolverines are 7-6-1 vs. Notre Dame in Ann Arbor.

Michigan shutout Notre Dame for the seventh time and the first time since a 38-0 victory in 2003, also in Ann Arbor.

The Wolverines' 38-0 effort tied their series record for margin of victory, matching the Sept. 13, 2003 game score.

Senior running back Mike Hart tied Anthony Thomas (1997-2000) at the top of the U-M career list for 100-plus yard rushing performances at 22 games.

With 35 carries today, Mike Hart passed Jamie Morris (809, 1984-87) and Chris Perry (811, 2000-03) on U-M's career list. Hart's 833 career rushing attempts trail only Anthony Thomas' 924 career carries (1997-2000).

Mike Hart moved into third place on Michigan's all-time rushing list with 187 yards on the ground today. With 4,184 career rushing yards, Hart surpassed Tyrone Wheatley (4,178 yards, 1991-94) and now ranks third all-time at U-M behind Jamie Morris (4,393, 1984-87) and Anthony Thomas (4,472, 1997-2000).

Mike Hart eclipsed the U-M career record for games with 150-plus rushing yards. He set the new mark at 10, surpassing Anthony Thomas (1997-2000) who achieved the feat nine times.

With two touchdowns, Mike Hart posted his sixth career multi-touchdown game and his second of the 2007 campaign.

With his first carry of the game, Mike Hart ran for nine yards to push him over the 4,000-yard career milestone.

Michigan recorded its first shutout since a 55-0 blanking of Eastern Michigan (Sept. 17, 2005).

Fifth-year senior safety Anton Campbell served as today's special teams captain.

Freshman quarterback Ryan Mallett made his first career start, completing 7-of-15 passes for 90 yards and three touchdown passes - the first of his career - to three different receivers (Greg Mathews, Mario Manningham, Adrian Arrington).

Ryan Mallett connected with wide receiver Greg Matthews on his first career touchdown. The 34-yard toss extended Michigan's lead to 24-0.

Fifth-year senior tackle Jake Long made his 20th consecutive start today. The streak dates back to the 2005 season against Iowa (Oct. 22, 2005). This also marks the 30th time in his career that Long was on the field for the Wolverines' first offensive snap.

Fifth-year senior guard Adam Kraus' start in today's game was the 25th of his career.

Freshman wide receiver Toney Clemons made his first career start.

Freshman defensive back Donovan Warren forced and recovered his first career fumble. His first quarter strip set up Michigan's first touchdown.

Sophomore defensive end Brandon Graham had 3.5 sacks for 23 yards.

Junior cornerback Brandon Harrison recorded his first quarter sack in the first quarter.

Senior linebacker Chris Graham's forced fumble at the end of the first quarter was the first of his career.

Senior inside linebacker John Thompson picked off his first career pass early in the second quarter.

Senior wide receiver Adrian Arrington hauled in his 10th career receiving touchdown to give U-M a 31-0 lead. He is the 21st player in Wolverine history to have double-digit career touchdown receptions.

Michigan's last two 30-plus point halves have come against Notre Dame. The Wolverines posted a 31-point first half today, following up on a 34-point first half in 2006 (Sept. 16, 2006).

Junior wide receiver Mario Manningham caught his fifth career touchdown pass against Notre Dame, giving him 16 in his career; he caught three in the end zone in 2006 and one as a freshman in 2005.

Michigan sacked Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen eight times today. It was the highest total for the defense since they registered seven vs. Penn State last season (Oct. 14, 2006).

Fifth-year senior safety Brandent Englemon surpassed the 100 career tackle plateau.

Sophomore safety Stevie Brown caught his first career interception in the fourth quarter. He returned it 26 yards.

Sophomore quarterbacks Nick Sheridan and David Cone both made their U-M debuts today. Neither threw a pass attempt.