Notre Dame Opponent Recap: Week Six

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Week six was not kind to the 11 Irish opponents who faced competition last week. The group combined for a 3-8 record, which was the lowest through the first six weeks of action.

Blue & Gold Illustrated takes a look at how each fared individually.

Last Week: A slow start in the first quarter by Michigan (5-1) was erased with strong second and third quarters to help the Wolverines defeat Maryland (3-2) 42-21 in Ann Arbor. Quarterback Shea Patterson threw for 282 yards and three touchdowns in the victory.

This Week: Michigan will host Wisconsin (4-1).

Last Week: Ball State (2-4) fell for the fourth time in five games in a 24-16 defeat at the hands of Northern Illinois (3-3).The Cardinals scored just one touchdown in the loss.

This Week: Ball State will travel to Central Michigan (1-5).

Last Week: Vanderbilt (3-3) fell 41-13 to Georgia (6-0). The Bulldogs outgained the Commodores 560-321

This Week: The Commodores will host top-25 Florida.

Last Week: It was a rough weekend for Wake Forest (3-3) losing 63-3 to Clemson (6-0). The Demon Deacons gave up almost 700 yards (698) in the loss while gaining 249.

This Week: Wake Forest will be off the week and will face Florida State on Oct. 20.

Last Week: For the second-straight week, Stanford (4-2) couldn't get in the win column falling 40-21 to Utah (3-2). Despite over 380 yards passing from KJ Costello, Stanford rushed for less than 50 yards.

This Week: Stanford will travel to Arizona State (3-3) on Thursday.

Last Week: Virginia Tech (3-2) fell 45-23 to the Irish scoring just seven points in the second half. Ryan Willis threw for 309 yards in the loss.

This Week: The Hokies will travel to North Carolina (1-3).

Last Week: Pittsburgh (3-3) pulled off a 44-37 overtime win over Syracuse (4-2). Both Qadree Ollison (192) and Darrin Hall (107) rushed for over 100 yards.

This Week: The Panthers travel to South Bend this week.

Last Week: Navy (2-3) was crushed 35-7 at the hands of Air Force (2-3). The Midshipmen rushed for just 129 yards on 41 carries in the loss.

This Week: Navy will host Temple (3-3).

Last Week: Northwestern (2-3) got back on track with a road win over Michigan State (3-2). The Wildcats rushed for just eight yards on 20 carries, but quarterback Clayton Thorson shredded the Spartans for 373 yards through the air.

This Week: Northwestern will host Nebraska (0-5).

Last Week: Florida State (3-3) blew at 20-point second half lead in a 28-27 loss to Miami (5-1). The Seminoles racked up just 200 yards of total offense, including 70 on the ground (33 carries).

This Week: The Seminoles will be off this week. Return to action on Oct. 20 against Wake Forest.

Last Week: Syracuse gave up 265 yards on the ground in a 44-37 overtime loss to Pittsburgh. The Panthers tied the game late in the fourth with a 45-yard field goal with under 10 seconds remaining.

This Week: The Orange will return to action on Oct. 20 against North Carolina.

Last Week: The Trojans were off last week.

This Week: USC (3-2) will host top-25 and unbeaten Colorado (5-0).

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