ToP

I think any almost argument based on Time of Possession is weak, but after three games it is very weak. Here are the numbers through the first 3 games.

TOP	M	Opp
WMU	34:20	25:40
Notre Dame	28:35	31:25
EMU	19:58	40:02

After the first 2 games M was probably above average in ToP. They had "outposessed" the opposition. The kickoff return for a TD played some role in ND game ToP, but so did M's inability to stop the Irish in the 2nd and 4th quarters.
ToP in the EMU was and then wasn't important. The M defense really did not stop EMU much in the first half. That played as much a role in the 2:1 ratio as M's quick scores.
There is limited data but I would say the ToP is more likely the result not the cause of poor defensive play.

Someone on MGoBlog created a new stat to rival ToP - not sure I understand it but here's the link.

The biggest trend I find in M's statistics is their final scores - 31 - 38 - 45. If this keeps up they'll score 108 against the Buckeyes.