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Images from Michigan's 35-31 comeback win over Notre Dame
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From left to right, University of Michigan freshman running back Thomas Rawls, freshman running back Justice Hayes, freshman tight end Chris Barnett, senior running back Michael Shaw warm up before the first night game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday evening. Joseph Tobianski I AnnArbor.com
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From left to right, University of Michigan freshman running back Thomas Rawls, freshman running back Justice Hayes, freshman tight end Chris Barnett, senior running back Michael Shaw warm up before the first night game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday evening.
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Former University of Michigan football players from the 1971 Mike Smith of Rockford, left, and Bill Ross of Pennsylvania, right, watch the warm up on the field before the first night game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday evening.
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From left to right, University of Michigan senior Eric Raynal of Petoskey, senior Julie Brennan of Grosse Pointe, and alumna Cameron McKnight of Georgia hang out before the first night game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday evening.
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From left to right, Chuck Urisitti of Plymouth, Joel Geraing of Williamston, and Andy Schor of Lansing sing "God Bless America" as names of University of Michigan alumni that passed away in the World Trade Center tragedy of September 11, 2001 scroll on the big screen before the first night game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday evening.
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Notre Dame sophomore quarterback Tommy Rees throws the ball during a game against University of Michigan during the first night game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday evening.
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University of Michigan junior linebacker Kenny Demens, left, and sophomore safety Thomas Gordon, right, tackle Notre Dame junior wide receiver Theo Riddick during the first night game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday evening.
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Notre Dame senior cornerback Gary Gray, left, jumps up in celebration with senior defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore after Gray made an interception in the first quarter during the first night game against University of Michigan at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday evening.
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The University of Michigan marching band dances during their performance at half time at the first night game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday evening. The Wolverines beat the Fighting Irish 35 to 31.
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University of Michigan junior cornerback J.T. Floyd, left, puts a hand in the face to Notre Dame senior wide receiver Michael Floyd, right, during the first night game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday evening. The Wolverines beat the Fighting Irish 35 to 31.
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University of Michigan freshman defensive back Delonte Hollowell looks on in the beginning of the second half during the first night game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday evening. The Wolverines beat the Fighting Irish 35 to 31.
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Notre Dame senior defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore, riight, pulls on the jersey of University of Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson during the first night game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday evening. The Wolverines beat the Fighting Irish 35 to 31.
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University of Michigan senior wide receiver Junior Hemingway runs the ball during the first night game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday evening. The Wolverines beat the Fighting Irish 35 to 31.
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University of Michigan senior wide receiver Junior Hemingway runs the ball during the first night game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday evening. The Wolverines beat the Fighting Irish 35 to 31.
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University of Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson, left, picks up sophomore wide receiver Jeremy Gallon after Gallon made a touchdown during the first night game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday evening. The Wolverines beat the Fighting Irish 35 to 31.
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Notre Dame mascot The Leprechaun marches in the end zone during the first night game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday evening. The Wolverines beat the Fighting Irish 35 to 31.
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University of Michigan junior running back Vincent Smith runs the ball during the first night game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday evening. The Wolverines beat the Fighting Irish 35 to 31.
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University of Michigan sophomore offensive lineman Taylor Lewan yells on top of the celebration pile during the first night game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday evening. The Wolverines beat the Fighting Irish 35 to 31.
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University of Michigan sophomore wide receiver Jeremy Gallon, right, runs the ball while being chased by Notre Dame junior inside linebacker Manti Te'o, left, during the first night game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday evening. The Wolverines beat the Fighting Irish 35 to 31.
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University of Michigan junior wide receiver Roy Roundtree, right, catches the ball in he end zone while being tackles by Notre Dame senior corner back Gary Gray, left, during the first night game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday evening. The Wolverines beat the Fighting Irish 35 to 31.
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University of Michigan football players jump up into the student section after the first night game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday evening. The Wolverines beat the Fighting Irish 35 to 31.
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University of Michigan marching band member junior brass drum player Peter Brown of Grand Rapids lies in the middle of the field after the first night game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday evening. The Wolverines beat the Fighting Irish 35 to 31.
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A Michigan fan dances with pompons in the stands during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Cincinnati residents Keith and Jackie Patrick wave their pompons during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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The Notre Dame Irish Guards march down the field before the Michigan football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Desmond Howard laughs as he chats on the sidelines before the start of the first-ever night game against Notre Dame at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan Marching Band Drum Major Jeffrey McMahon jumps during the band's pregame show during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Michigan Head Coach Brady Hoke talks with Notre Dame Head Coach Brian Kelly Saturday evening before kickoff.
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Former Michigan football player Desmond Howard, left, laughs with Michigan Athletic Director David Brandon while being honored as the first "Michigan Football Legend" during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Michigan football players hit the banner on their way out of the tunnel before the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson smiles as he warms up with his teammates during pregame at the first-ever night game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A Michigan cheerleader runs the flag down the field during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Former Michigan football player Charles Woodson stands on the sidelines during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Junior running back Vincent Smith runs the ball during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans wave yellow pom pons at the start of the first-ever night game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Sophomore defensive end Jibreel Black, right, takes down Notre Dame running back Cierre Wood during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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1971 Michigan Football team alumnus Barry Dotzauer, center, is honored with the rest of his team during the Michigan football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore cornerback Courtney Avery, left, and junior safety Jordan Kovacs take down Notre Dame wide receiver Michael Floyd during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach Brady Hoke after Notre Dame scored its second touchdown of the night during the football game at Michigan Stadium on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Junior quarterback Denard Robinson runs the ball during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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New lights illuminate the field at Michigan Stadium for the first-ever night game at Michigan takes on Notre Dame on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans cheer at the start of the first-ever night game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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New lights illuminate the field at Michigan Stadium for the first-ever night game at Michigan takes on Notre Dame on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Junior running back Vincent Smith runs the ball downfield during the first quarter Saturday against Notre Dame.
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Michigan Head Coach Brady Hoke stand on the sidelines during the first quarter Saturday against Notre Dame.
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Senior defensive tackle Mike Martin and junior defensive end Craig Roh, right, tackle Notre Dame running back Jonas Gray Saturday during the first quarter.
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Junior defensive end Craig Roh, senior defensive tackle Mike Martin and senior defensive end Will Heininger celebrate after a play Saturday during the first quarter against Notre Dame.
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Junior linebacker Kenny Demens and sophomore safety Thomas Gordon, right, tackle Notre Dame wide receiver Theo Riddick Saturday during the first quarter.
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A Michigan cheerleader holds a sign and yells "go" during the first quarter Saturday against Notre Dame.
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Junior running back Vincent Smith runs back a kickoff during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Junior quarterback Denard Robinson points to the sidelines during the first quarter Saturday against Notre Dame.
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Junior quarterback Denard Robinson fakes a hand-off to senior running back Michael Shaw during the first quarter Saturday against Notre Dame.
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Junior quarterback Denard Robinson runs the ball during the first quarter Saturday against Notre Dame.
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson looks to throw the ball deep during the second quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior wide receiver Junior Hemingway catches a deep throw near the end zone during the second quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior wide receiver Junior Hemingway powers past Notre Dame safety Harrison Smith during the second quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior wide receiver Junior Hemingway reaches the ball toward the end zone for a touchdown past Notre Dame safety Harrison Smith during the second quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Associate Director of the Michigan Marching Band John Pasquale
directs the band from the sidelines during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees communicates to his team during the second quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior safety Jordan Kovacs ties up Norte Dame ball carrier, running back Cierre Wood during the second quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Senior cornerback Troy Woolfolk, left, takes down Notre Dame running back Jonas Gray during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Junior defensive tackle William Campbell (73), right, celebrates after stopping a play during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Junior safety Jordan Kovacs takes down Notre Dame running back Cierre Wood during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Junior quarterback Denard Robinson looks for a pass during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Junior quarterback Denard Robinson looks for a pass while defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore hangs onto his shirt during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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A fan dressed in Michigan camouflage during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Senior tight end Kevin Koger, left, and senior wide receiver Junior Hemingway, right, celebrate with junior quarterback Denard Robinson after he made a touchdown during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Sophomore safety Thomas Gordon takes down Notre Dame running back Cierre Wood during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Junior defensive tackle William Campbell, left, and senior defensive end Ryan Van Bergen celebrate with junior safety Brandin Hawthorne after they stopped a play during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Senior offensive lineman David Molk on the line of scrimmage with junior quarterback Denard Robinson during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Junior quarterback Denard Robinson hoists sophomore wide receiver Jeremy Gallon in the air after his touchdown during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Junior linebacker Kenny Demens moves to take down Notre Dame running back Cierre Wood during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Junior cornerback J.T. Floyd, top, and junior safety Jordan Kovacs take down Notre Dame tight end Tyler Eifert during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Senior cornerback Troy Woolfolk, right, takes down Notre Dame wide receiver TJ Jones during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com 7
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Junior quarterback Denard Robinson looks for a pass during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Senior cornerback Troy Woolfolk tackles Notre Dame wide receiver Theo Riddick during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson looks to pass during the second half against Notre Dame on Saturday. Michigan beat Notre Dame 35-31. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Junior tight end Brandon Moore celebrates with junior running back Vincent Smith after Smith made a touchdown during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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From left: Michigan student Ammy Yuan, Michigan alumna Alex Costakis, and Michigan student Jordan Bachar look disappointed after a Notre Dame touchdown in the last minutes of the football game at Michigan Stadium on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Lowell, Mich. resident David Powell celebrates after Michigan scores the winning touchdown during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson runs in a fumble recovery for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson kneels in the end zone with teammates senior wide receiver Junior Hemingway and senior tight end Kevin Koger after running in a touchdown during the fourth quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Junior quarterback Denard Robinson cheers after Michigan scored its winning touchdown during the football game against Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Associate Athletic Director Greg Harden, left, hugs junior wide receiver Roy Roundtree after Michigan defeated Notre Dame 35 - 31 at Michigan Stadium on Sept. 10, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior safety Brandin Hawthorne brings down Notre Dame running back Cierre during the second half at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Michigan beat . Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore wide receiver Jeremy Gallon reaches for the ball to score a touchdown around Notre Dame cornerback Gary Gray during the fourth quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday. Michigan beat Notre Dame 35-31. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore wide receiver Jeremy Gallon celebrates a touchdown with senior tight end Kevin Koger during the fourth quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Seven-month-old Michigan fan Cass Yoder, of Detroit, chews on a towel from his sideline seat as Michigan beat Notre Dame 35-31 during the first-ever night game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Michigan beat . Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly talks with quarterback Tommy Rees during a t time out in the fourth quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior running back Vincent Smith runs in the ball for a touchdown around Notre Dame safety Zeke Motta during the fourth quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan football players pile on top of running back Vincent Smith after he scored a touchdown during the fourth quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans celebrate as Michigan beat Notre Dame 35-31 during the first-ever night game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson celebrates in the stands with the fans after Michigan beat Notre Dame 35-31 during the first-ever night game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson shakes his dread locks for the camera as he celebrates in the stands with the fans after Michigan beat Notre Dame 35-31 during the first-ever night game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior tight end Kevin Koger and senior linebacker J.B. Fitzgerald celebrate as Michigan beat Notre Dame 35-31 during the first-ever night game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior cornerback Troy Woolfolk celebrates with sophomore cornerback Courtney Avery after Michigan beat Notre Dame 35-31 during the first-ever night game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior defensive tackle William Campbell celebrate after Michigan beat Notre Dame 35-31 during the first-ever night game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore offensive lineman Taylor Lewan walks arm in arm with head coach Brady Hoke after Michigan beat Notre Dame 35-31 during the first-ever night game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans celebrate after Michigan beat Notre Dame 35-31 during the first-ever night game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fan Kevin Slosser, Grand Rapids, celebrates after Michigan beat Notre Dame 35-31 during the first-ever night game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Michigan beat . Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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AnnArbor.com photographers Melanie Maxwell, Angela J. Cesere and Joseph Tobianski captured these images from Michigan's 35-31 win over Notre Dame on Saturday night.
Melanie Maxwell is a photographer for AnnArbor.com. She can be reached at melaniemaxwell@annarbor.com. Follow AnnArbor.com photography on Facebook at AnnArbor.com Photo and on Twitter at @AnnArborPhoto.
Comments
heartbreakM
Tue, Sep 13, 2011 : 1:26 p.m.
Wonderful pictures. I tried to get pictures but mine are not anywhere close!! Do you sell any of these? Would love to get a blow up of the stadium view from the upper end zone.
Wolf's Bane
Mon, Sep 12, 2011 : 11:37 a.m.
I'm not a huge football fan, but this game and especially the great photos of all these happy and cheerful faces is a testament to the maize and blue spirit. Go blue!
Blu-dogg97
Sun, Sep 11, 2011 : 3:45 p.m.
Melanie you really captured the moment with some great action shots.. wonder if you had anymore shots of the Michigan Cheer leaders? Thought they looked fantastic in they're Legacy out fits.. very cute !! GO BLUE..
burton163
Mon, Sep 12, 2011 : 3:30 a.m.
I know, right? I've never seen such cute cheerleaders on the UM sidelines. Does Dave Brandon or Brady Hoke get credit for that?
burton163
Sun, Sep 11, 2011 : 2:28 p.m.
Some really great images. job well done by the photographers.
Blu-dogg97
Sun, Sep 11, 2011 : 7:04 a.m.
Melanie.. UN-believable ! amazing job.. Thank you for being there for us.. GO BLUE..