The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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football recruiting Under The Lights II Dazzles Recruits A crowd of 115,109, including 14 commitments from the 2014 and 2015 classes and eight others holding offers, packed The Big House to watch U-M knock off Notre Dame 41-30 Sept. 7. photo by Lon Horwedel I By Tim Sullivan n the recruiting process, no other school can claim an advantage as big — literally — as Michigan Stadium. The Big House lists an official capacity of 109,901 fans, and it is often filled beyond that for the most exciting games. In 2013, perhaps no game will carry that distinction more than the Sept. 7 victory over Notre Dame. A total of 115,109 fans and media packed the building to see U-M emerge with a 41‑30 victory. Sitting among the fans were dozens of recruits. That included 14 U-M pledges across the 2014 and 2015 classes, along with eight more players who have yet to commit but hold Michigan offers. They saw a comfortable victory that still had its share of thrilling moments due to an untimely Michigan turnover. And they were part of a record crowd for NCAA football. Under The Lights I Wins over Notre Dame in Michigan Stadium are nothing new. Even night games aren't novel by this point. U‑M hosted the Irish two years ago in the same atmosphere. The game was more thrilling — with Michigan rallying from a 24‑7 deficit to earn a