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Sept. 16, 2013 Issue

Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football

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Under the Dome and George "Boo" Williams combine for 22 tackles in their first starts, while junior linebacker Michael Stonebreaker, coming off a year's suspension, racks up a game-high 16 stops. Fifth-year senior Frank Stams, in his first defensive start, adds two sacks. 20 Years Ago: Sept. 11, 1993 After dropping four spots to No. 11 following an unimpressive 27-12 win at home versus Northwestern, Notre Dame is installed as a nine-point underdog at No. 3 Michigan. The Fighting Irish answer with a 43-yard touchdown run off the option by senior quarterback Kevin McDougal on the game's first possession. After a 56-yard punt return for a touchdown by Mike Miller, McDougal adds an 11-yard scoring run for a 24-10 halftime lead in the 27-23 Irish triumph. McDougal finishes with 208 yards passing (12 completions in 21 attempts) and 66 yards rushing. The Notre Dame team gives head coach Lou Holtz — who is lambasted in the recently published book Under The Tarnished Dome: How Notre Dame Sold Its Soul For Football Glory — a victory ride off the field. "A lesser team would have every reason to roll over," said Holtz, who improved his Irish record to 5-2-1 against Michigan, after the game. — Lou Somogyi Head coach Lou Holtz received a victory ride from his players after his nine-point underdog Fighting Irish won 27-23 at Michigan in 1993. photo courtesy notre dame media relations Want to stay up-to-date with all the Irish news? Like Us On Facebook: www.facebook.com/blueandgoldillustrated Follow Us On Twitter: www.twitter.com/BGInews

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