Irish use miscues to beat Michigan 35-17

[September 15, 2008]  SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Jimmy Clausen threw two touchdown passes and Notre Dame took advantage of six Michigan turnovers to get some revenge for consecutive blowout losses to the Wolverines with a 35-17 victory Saturday.

Notre Dame started fast, grabbing a 21-0 lead with the help of two Michigan lost fumbles in opening minutes. Irish linebacker Brian Smith also returned a fumble 35 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter to put the game away.

Notre Dame didn't come away completely unscathed, however. Coach Charlie Weis was knocked over on the sideline by a Michigan player in the first half and spent the rest of the game on crutches with his left leg wrapped.

[Associated Press; By TOM COYNE]

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