UM vs. ND will be a night game
JUST IN: Our season-opening game at Notre Dame next season will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC.
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December 7th, 2017 at 2:34 PM ^
We need to stop whining about it and get used to it, like every other top team has for years now.
If you are an elite team, you are going to play in prime time.
That's the way it is, it's not going to change.
It would be a sad day for us when nobody cared about seeing us in prime time.
December 7th, 2017 at 2:41 PM ^
It suggests its the only game of note going on. That's no longer the case, as Fox frequently has its own night game, not to mention other networks like ESPN or ESPN 2. Plus, this is an NBC game b/c it's in South Bend
Thus, I assume, we'll be going against the big ABC game of the week (could be Alabama - Louisville or Auburn - Washington), and likely something else.
Big ratings come when its a big game *and* there isn't as much competition for the time slot.
December 7th, 2017 at 3:19 PM ^
But still, they're not putting Purdue-Illinois on ESPN at 8:00 on Saturday night. It sill means something.
Michigan-Notre Dame on prime time will probably be the highest rated game of the week, and on of the top games of the season.
That series might not ever see daylight again.
December 7th, 2017 at 3:43 PM ^
There are just so many games on at all hours of the day.
I agree Michigan-ND will be a high-rated game. But i just don't know what evidence there is that it would be lower rated at say, 3:30pm (like Auburn-Alabama was, when it was the highest rated game of the week and one of the highest of the year).
December 7th, 2017 at 2:37 PM ^
Perfect place for Michigan to start their run to the playoff. Get the season started right!
December 7th, 2017 at 2:39 PM ^
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December 7th, 2017 at 7:34 PM ^
December 7th, 2017 at 2:39 PM ^
So I'm good with it
December 7th, 2017 at 2:48 PM ^
I think that bothers me more than night games.
Still, the ratings are going to be huge. Both teams could be preseason top 10.
December 7th, 2017 at 3:43 PM ^
December 7th, 2017 at 8:24 PM ^
Just not sure who "they" are.
December 7th, 2017 at 2:50 PM ^
TO HELL WITH NOTRE DAME!
: )
December 7th, 2017 at 2:50 PM ^
met with Harbaugh today CBS reports.
December 7th, 2017 at 2:51 PM ^
Why do I not feel surprised abou this?
December 7th, 2017 at 2:51 PM ^
Having nightmares of Reggie Ho...
December 7th, 2017 at 3:20 PM ^
you can talk to Wimbush. He's going to have nightmares of Rashan coming at him all night.
December 7th, 2017 at 2:55 PM ^
Assumed this would be the case for this game. Can't wait!
December 7th, 2017 at 3:20 PM ^
It seems like all our big games, sans OSU, will be at night. We could have ND and MSU at night depending on their record.
December 7th, 2017 at 4:29 PM ^
We'd better get used to it then.
All these kids played high school ball at night anyway.
December 7th, 2017 at 3:20 PM ^
Season of revenge and it starts with ND at night? I'm all in! Go Blue!
December 7th, 2017 at 4:12 PM ^
An upvote new guy!
December 8th, 2017 at 5:04 AM ^
Excellent! Yes...
I like to call it "The Year of Revenge"
December 7th, 2017 at 3:34 PM ^
Normally, I'm not a fan of night games, but early season night game against ND sounds great. And as much as I hate this being on the road, we should be the more experienced team by far, so having this game as our opener might work to our advantage.
December 7th, 2017 at 4:17 PM ^
December 7th, 2017 at 4:21 PM ^
Shea's first start... at ND for a night game. talk about an opportunity to make a statement
December 7th, 2017 at 5:28 PM ^
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December 7th, 2017 at 6:59 PM ^
He's an intriguing talent, no question, but Peters is no slouch and managed to toss 4TDs (meh) but zero picks (!!) in his 64 attempts despite near constant pressure. Patterson is a bit of a gunslinger from the looks of it. After the tomato-can games against South Alabama and Tennessee-Martin, he tossed 8 picks against 8 TDs.
Patterson just seems like more of a high variance guy, could start, maybe not, maybe only if he gets the playbook down fast. Good to have him as an option, but don't pencil him in yet. Remember when we had O'Korn penciled in to start?
December 7th, 2017 at 5:03 PM ^
December 7th, 2017 at 5:17 PM ^
I lived and died with all those games.
We make fun, but I wish Brady Hoke had gone for a Sad Field Goal in 2014 so that we would not have let Notre Dame be the first team to shut us out since Iowa in 1984 when Harbaugh was out injured.
December 7th, 2017 at 6:05 PM ^
Yeah, I lived these too. I remember watching the '90 game as a kid in a hotel room. The '88 game instilled a lifelong hatred for Notre Dame.
December 7th, 2017 at 6:02 PM ^
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December 7th, 2017 at 6:03 PM ^
".....when the team is up against it, when things are wrong and the breaks are beating the boys, ask them to go in there with all they've got and win just one for the...." Gypper.
Go ahead, win one for Dave Brandon and his bankrupt stuffed giraffe......
Go Blue Moon!
December 7th, 2017 at 6:29 PM ^
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December 7th, 2017 at 6:56 PM ^
at South Bend is surprising given the drawing power of these schools, I would have thought it stupid to think otherwise.
Looking at the schedule for next season, I am greatly encouraged. Beating ND on opening night on the road will give us a huge first game edge. And I love our schedule next year, it's got the right tempo for builldup to our first-ever playoff appearance, and I truly believe with these Ole Miss transfers that is where we are headed.
I am so excited about how our coach is pushing the envelope with our roster.
December 7th, 2017 at 7:29 PM ^
December 7th, 2017 at 8:19 PM ^
Given how poorly new year rankings do anything but reflect last years results, ND should be ranked in the low teens again for that game, despite heavy player losses. Perfect.
Hopefully its a spectacular game but for the remainder of the season ND avoids doing the FSU bust.
December 7th, 2017 at 8:30 PM ^
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December 8th, 2017 at 2:27 AM ^
Food and drink on me. Pretty sure you know what day to put on the calendar. Specifics to come.
M BA ‘88, M Law ‘91
December 8th, 2017 at 7:03 AM ^
December 8th, 2017 at 8:02 AM ^
I like it to start the year. This team will be ready. What a statement win that woudl be to start the year. Hell yeah.
Only thing that sucks a bit is if it were noon I'd think about going...I can't handle the ND fans at a night game though. Maybe I'm just a sissy...probably that...but oh well.
Go Blue!