Quarterback:
Carlyle Holiday looked like a completely different quarterback out there tonight than last season.  Gone was the run first, option style QB and in was the pocket comfortable, west coast QB.  While there were a few mental mistakes, I pray I never see him hurl a ball in the air as he is getting tackles again like he did in the second half, he has made enormous strides and will only get better as the season progresses.  He had a few nice runs, but ran only when he had too.  The most impressive thing to me was his accuracy and his composure.  He was 17 of 27 with about 5 of those incompletions being throw aways when no one was open.  He was comfortable in the pocket and commanded the offense.  He should be fun to watch as the season progresses and he gets more and more comfortable in the system.
Grade: A- (minus for the throw away)

Runningbacks:
The running game was not where it needs to be tonight.  Maryland has a good run defense, but the runningbacks didn't get much of anything going.  There weren't many broken tackles and there weren't many big gains.  Ryan Grant was not attacking the line of scrimmage as he had last season in his limited action.  He was more tentative out there tonight.  He needs to think less and react more and explode to the line.  The experience is low, but the talent is here.  I would like to see the RB's involved more in the passing game though.  It was also nice to see the FB get a few carries.  The runningbacks need to do better next week.
Grade: C

Wide Receivers:
Wow, I forgot what it was like to see a receiver catch the ball in stride and get yards after the catch.  Arnaz Battle looked GREAT out there tonight.  We finally got a glimpse of the game breaking ability he has.  He needs the ball in his hands as much as possible.  Omar Jenkins also made a few nice receptions.  The snare that Carlos Campbell made late in the 2nd quarter was also very nice.  Rhema McKnight and Maurice Stovall both has auspicious first catches since it appeared both may have fumbled them away after getting hit.  Stovall is a HUGE target though and needs to see the ball.  Jared Clark made a nice catch as the tight end caught two passes which would triple their production rate from last season at that rate.
Grade: A

Offensive Line:
Holiday had all day to pass the ball and Maryland only got pressure on him when they blitzed, their front four got no pressure on him without extra help.  The run blocking still needs some work however.  Part of the problem was the running backs, but there also weren't huge holes for the backs to run through.  This is a problem that needs to be worked on.  Pass blocking was good, but run blocking was suspect.  Faine was laying people out though and looks like he's gotten even better.  He has All American written all over him this season. 
Grade: C+

Defensive Line:
The line had a good push all game.  The front four got pressure on the Maryland QB's without the need for extra blitzers.  Cedric Hilliard looks like he finally ready for the break out season we have all be waiting for.  Hilliard clogged up running lanes all night and was a large reason the Maryland running game never got going.  Ryan Roberts made a nice play on third down on a option play in the first half was well.  The line played great and showed it will be a strength of the defense this season.
Grade: B+

Linebackers:
Courtney Watson sat out with an illness but Brandon Hoyte filled in fine for him.  Mike Goolsby was flying around the ball tonight as well.  The linebackers played a good game and kept the Maryland tightend out of the passing game most of the night.  Jerome Collins came in and made a few nice stops against the run.  With Watson in, this group will only get better.
Grade: B

Secondary:
Vontez Duff and Shane Walton were excellent at the corners.  Walton started his season off with a bang with 3 INT's.  The safeties were very strong against the run and came up and defended the option well.  Preston Jackson saw his first real playing time and looked promising.  He is a small guy, but looked like he has good instincts and could cover.  The secondary in general looked great and limited the Maryland offense to 113 yards passing.  If Walton continues this kind of play he will be playing on Sundays next season and could gain some attention for post season All American teams - 3 picks in 1 game is definitely a nice start.
Grade: A

Special Teams:
This unit played excellent outside of one long kick return.  Setta had 5 field goals, Hildbold was strong when he has to punt, and Duff lead a strong return game with his 76 yard punt return for a TD.  Special teams can be the difference in a game and Notre Dame definitely were today.  Setta looked excellent out there.  His only miss came from 56 yards and even that nearly made it.  He started a strong campaign for Lou Groza award consideration tonight.
Grade: A+

Coaching:
Wow, what a difference a year makes.  This coaching staff had the team prepared.  They had their players in position to make plays.  The offense is light years ahead of what we saw last year.  The defense was kept guessing all game long.  There was passing on first down, there were plays for the fullbacks and tight ends, there was penetration by the defense live.  Overall, the staff did a hell of a job getting this team ready and a hell of a job getting the offense acclimated to the new system.  I know its only one game, but its hard not to be excited after a start like that.
Grade: A