Too bad it didn’t count. *
by IAND75 (2018-12-13 08:28:57)

In reply to: FEI: ND-Michigan only non-conf game between top-20 teams.  posted by G.K.Chesterton


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They outgained us in total yards in 2012, 2014 and 2018.
by domer4  (2018-12-13 13:17:08)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

That's three victories in their book.


But in 2011, we were playing by points, not yards
by manofdillon  (2018-12-13 13:41:51)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

So that's still a Michigan win as well.


Same for 2009 and 2010. *
by IrishJosh24  (2018-12-13 14:52:52)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


1998, 2002, 2005 and 2008 they also outgained us.
by domer4  (2018-12-13 15:07:57)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I haven't found the 1989 stats but I can almost guarantee you they outgained in that game because "return yards" don't count and we had no incentive to risk gaining large amounts of "real yards."

We haven't beaten these guys in decades....


They narrowly outgained us in 2004 as well.
by IrishJosh24  (2018-12-13 16:01:12)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

When the hell have we beaten them?


Best reply in a solid chain *
by athlete37  (2018-12-13 15:24:29)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


In seriousness,
by 01momanor  (2018-12-13 15:58:59)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

it is rather surprising how often the team with the most yardage loses this game.


I bet correlation between yds & winning is stronger thru 3Q
by bizdomer09  (2018-12-14 08:58:42)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

It seems as though in a blowout towards the end of the game the balance usually tilts toward the losing team - gaining 150 yards in the 4th Q against a prevent, while the winning team grinds out 50-60 while running out the clock.


It counts as a win for Michigan.
by 01momanor  (2018-12-13 11:26:52)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

They were clearly the better team on the field that day, the score just didn't reflect it. I know, a Michigan Man told me so.


Preseason games don’t, right? *
by beattherush  (2018-12-13 10:44:16)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


‘Twas but a mirage. Must have been some helluva drug UM
by 1NDGal  (2018-12-13 08:55:54)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

was on. They should have shared.

Oh, wait.