Shutting the record book with a shutout

Notre Dame sent the ND-Michigan series into the history books with an exclamation point.  Everything was perfect from the Irish defense to the weather.

All photos by Barbara Johnston

Even the rainy weather Friday decided to wait until the pep rally was over.

Even the rainy weather Friday decided to wait until the pep rally was over.

Wish Brian Kelly would share the joke with the rest of us because Lou Holtz sure seemed to like it!

Wish Brian Kelly would share the joke with the rest of us because Lou Holtz sure seemed to like it!

The game started with the U.S. Navy Leap Frogs making a dramatic entrance...

The game started with the U.S. Navy Leap Frogs making a dramatic entrance…

…followed by Brian Kelly and the Irish.

…followed by Brian Kelly and the Irish.

Cam McDaniel tosses Michgan defenders aside on his way to ND's first score.

Cam McDaniel tosses Michigan defenders aside on his way to ND’s first score.

The Irish D kept Michigan QB Devin Gardner on the run.

The Irish D kept Michigan QB Devin Gardner on the run.

The student section shows its support

The student section shows its support

Amir Carlisle smiles after scoring to make it 28-0.

Amir Carlisle smiles after scoring to make it 28-0.

Matthias Farley celebrates a historic victory.

Matthias Farley celebrates a historic victory.

And the Notre Dame Marching Band sums up the mood of Irish fans everywhere: Happy.

And the Notre Dame Marching Band sums up the mood of Irish fans everywhere: Happy.