Just to add some perspective, and bear in mind if I were betting on the winner of the NCG I would undoubtedly bet on Alabama: Michigan was losing 10-0 in the fourth quarter. Notre Dame pretty much sat on that lead and played it safe after yanking Golson early on. Michigan never had the ball down less than two scores after ND scored its TD in the second quarter. Michigan kicked a field goal with 3 minutes left to make it a seven point game. The offensive line and quarterback play has vastly improved since, namely Golic and Golson. In addition, one of those turnovers came as the half expired, and a couple more resulted in ND just giving the ball right back on Golson mistakes.
To add more perspective, though, I bet 35 on Bama to cover 13 against Michigan. While watching that game, I told another ND fan that I hoped you guys didn't slip up at some point because I didn't want to have to play the Tide if we somehow made the Fiesta or Sugar Bowl... Irony