Henne week-to-week; Ryan Mallett to start against Notre Dame

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    ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Injured Michigan quarterback Chad Henne will not play against Notre Dame.</p>

    Wolverines coach Lloyd Carr did not provide a timetable for Henne's return, listing him Monday as week-to-week. The senior was knocked out of the second half of Saturday's 39-7 loss to Oregon.</p>

    Freshman Ryan Mallett will start against the Fighting Irish on Saturday at home in a matchup of storied teams with 0-2 records.</p>

    "This test will be different than any he's had," Carr said. "But I can guarantee you that he's not intimidated."</p>

    Carr declined to confirm Saturday's ABC-TV report that Michigan trainer Paul Schmidt said Henne had a lower-leg injury.</p>

    The senior struggled in his first 1&frac12; games as the Wolverines opened with two losses at home for the first time since 1959.</p>

    Henne was 12-of-23 for 172 yards with a touchdown and an interception, a pass that sailed into double coverage on the opening drive against Oregon. In the opener, he was 19-of-37 for 233 yards with a score and an interception in Appalachian State territory.</p>

    Henne connected with Adrian Arrington late in the first quarter against Oregon, giving Michigan a 7-3 lead and tying a school record. It was the senior quarterback's 72nd touchdown pass, tying John Navarre.</p>

    Mallett started the second half and threw an interception midway through the third quarter. He finished with six completions in 17 attempts for 49 yards.</p>

    The freshman from Texarkana, Texas enrolled at Michigan in January and participated in spring practice.</p>

    "That helps a lot," offensive tackle Jake Long said. "It's kind of like he's a redshirt freshman." </p>

    Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press</p>
     

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