Sporting retro uniforms, the two winningest programs in NCAA FBS history will square off in the first-ever night game at Michigan Stadium (8 p.m. ET, ABC).
Notre Dame runs through its ninth consecutive day of preseason practice as the Irish tight end group is highlighted.
CAREER: Has played in three career games, all in 2010, as a reserve tight end ... enters spring ready to contribute as reserve tight ... spent his freshman year gaining weight and strength while learning behind Kyle Rudolph and Mike Ragone.
2010 (SOPHOMORE): Played in three games ... totaled 11 snaps on offense.
2009 (FRESHMAN): Did not see game action for Irish during rookie season.
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Participated in 2009 U.S. Army All-American game in San Antonio ... named first-team all-state following senior season by Hartford Courant ... ranked 88th in Offense-Defense Top 100 ... Rivals.com ranked him as sixth-best player in Connecticut's post-season rankings 2009 ... named 10th-best player in New England 12 by SuperPrep ... caught 43 passes for 613 yards and eight touchdowns as senior on offense at Northwest Catholic High School ... made 32 tackles and recorded a sack defensively in 2008 ... tallied 21 receptions for 410 yards and two TDs as a junior in 2007 ... brother Mike Jr. currently plays for Notre Dame ... father, Mike, and uncles Bob and Greg, all played for the Irish ... played for head coach Mike Tyler at Northwest Catholic High School...born Dec. 25, 1990 ... full name is Jacob Kenneth Golic ... son of Mike Sr. and Chris Golic ... enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in design.
