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It might be the only thing I concede to them by ShermanOaksND

I was not around in 1948 (surprise!), but I see 2 reasons to give Michigan the nod over ND for 1948.

1. ND tied its finale at Southern Cal. Granted, it was after the final poll was taken, but it does tend to vindicate the final result.

2. Michigan did better against common opponents. ND won vs. Purdue 28-27, vs. MSU 26-7, at Navy (Baltimore) 41-7, at Indiana 42-6, and vs. Northwestern 12-7. Michigan won at Purdue 40-0, at MSU 13-7, vs. Navy 35-0, vs. IU 54-0, and vs. Northwestern 28-0,

ND earned the 1947 championship, but Michigan was a tad better on paper in 1948. The final, official votes were not close either year.

I will fight for ND to be recognized as national champions in 1953, 1993, and even 1989 before I ever get around to 1948.