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GAME THREAD | Marshall at No. 8 Notre Dame

September 10, 2022
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Marshall (1-0) at No. 8 Notre Dame (0-1) 

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OVER THE HUMP 

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman didn’t hide his excitement to coach his first home game on Monday, but more importantly, Saturday will serve as a chance for the first-year head coach to get his first win in the blue and gold. 

The Fighting Irish desperately need to get a win as the program looks to rebound from a disappointing loss in Columbus last week where Notre Dame did earn a bit of national respect for playing the Buckeyes tough. 

Freeman also expects his offense to open things up a bit as there won’t be an effort to control the clock in this game. Look for Tommy Rees to give Tyler Buchner opportunities to make splash plays and for the sophomore quarterback to make big plays as he won’t have the speed of Ohio State’s defense to deal with on Saturday. 


Five Players To Watch

Notre Dame WR Lorenzo Styles
He opened the game with a splash last week, but only saw one target after that. They need to get him more touches and open up the passing game against Marshall.

Marshall RB Khalan Laborn
The former 5-star recruit who originally signed with Florida State hadn't played a game since 2019 before Marshall's opening game this season. He showed plenty of flashes of the talent he possesses on his way to a 100-yard game. A shifty runner, Notre Dame is going to have to swarm him and not let him get loose in the open field.

Notre Dame RG Josh Lugg
After a rough opening night for the offensive line, all eyes will be on Lugg as the veteran of the group this week. The line as a whole needs to play to a higher standard and Lugg has to be one of the players who leads the way. 

Marshall CB Donnie Abraham
The son of former NFL DB Donnie Abraham, he was 8th in the country in passes defended last season and had a pick in their opener. Marshall has good players in the secondary and he's a legitimate NFL prospect.

Notre Dame DE Isaiah Foskey
It was a game to forget for Foskey against Ohio State, but he has to wipe the slate clean and has a chance to bounce back in a big way against Marshall. His matchup with LT Ethan Driskell should be one that favors the Irish heavily. 


Quotes of the Week

Notre Dame DL Rylie Mills:
"We're right there. We can do it. We can be those guys. If we keep preparing and being intense in practice working on finishing - by the end of the season, we'll play those guys again. I know we'll be way more prepared and ready to go." 

Notre Dame TE Kevin Bauman:
I think everyone agrees when we say we're not here for moral victories. We came to Notre Dame to win games. We didn't end up winning the game, but then again, things are never as bad as they seem or as good. There was a lot of good in the tape and a lot of stuff to fix. 

"Last week, our preparation was the floor. Coach Freeman has been hitting on that. There is a ton of room to grow and we're excited to keep going one week at a time." 

Notre Dame CB TaRiq Bracy:
"The message sent was we're here to play ball. It doesn't matter the team we play. We want to compete at the highest level. We're ready. We just want to play and compete." 

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman:
"The playbook is open. The parameters from the head coach aren't as tight as they were last week in terms of wanting to continue to control the clock, keep the ball in play and keep the clock running. I want to be able to take advantage of the different looks the defense is going to give us this week and have a plan and not be afraid to take shots and not be afraid to take advantage of those different opportunities they are going to give us."  

Marshall head coach Charles Huff:
“When you get in the transfer portal and the world we’re in now where talent goes all over the country, for the fans and for the history part of it, yeah that gold helmet is important, but for these guys, it’s kind of like, ‘Alright, yeah, we’re playing Notre Dame.’ To me, as a coach, it helps. In the past you had to fight the David and Goliath and trying to get the little guys to play against the big guys. Henry (Colombi) is from Texas Tech. I’m sure Texas Tech feels like they could beat Notre Dame. I’m sure Florida State guys feel like they could beat Notre Dame. Isaiah Gibson is from Kentucky. I’m sure he’s been against Alabama before. So, when you start talking about where we are in college football now, I think it’s changing. Now, let me say this, they’ve still got Notre Dame football players. All of them. Not some. There is a difference.”


For Your Nerves 

TEAM STATS Marshall Notre Dame
Points Per Game 55.0 10.0
Points Allowed Per Game 3.0 21.0
Total Yards 612.0 253.0
Yards Passing 232.0 177.0
Yards Rushing 380.0 76.0
Yards Allowed 114.0 395.0
Pass Yards Allowed 84.0 223.0
Rush Yards Allowed  30.0 172.0

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GAME THREAD | Marshall at No. 8 Notre Dame

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bkeller
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Why does the announcer say Tommy Rees is a good football coach? What is that based on?
ndsean44
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ohiondfan said:

Possible it's a let down game after Ohio St game and we aren't the 130th best team in football? Or nah?
You don't get to have a letdown after losing.

Ohio State took care of business today against Ark State. Yet, here we are, eating chalk against Marshall.
Fredman90
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What's up with Tyree?
Frankbuz
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Change the QB
mattfreeman
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Staff
Best offensive play of the half for Notre Dame.

Marshall called for PI.
BigIrishEnergy69
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domina nostra said:

ndsean44 said:

Marcus needs to do something drastic.

This is beyond pathetic.

This team is mentally and physically soft up front both ways.

He needs to LEADERSHIP. Despite his total lack of experience, he has intangible skills that can overcome all odds.
I think he needs write this season as a lost and just let players that want to play, play. Cut loose the rest.
Teacherman87
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Finally
mattfreeman
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Staff
Buchner to Mayer +30
Original Bubs
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Who would pyne throw to? At least buck can run sometimes
jmsheridan
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Why did the clock keep
Running
IRISHLOYAL
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Rees picked Buchner over JJ McCarthy. He should be fired at the end of this quarter.
ohiondfan
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brian61 said:

ohiondfan said:

Possible it's a let down game after Ohio St game and we aren't the 130th best team in football? Or nah?
Its Marshall


Toledo. Ball St. Both seasons ended up ok. Just an alternate data point. Sorry for a positive post my bad Yall.
ejsjr
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Tyree: 1run for 7; a pass for 9. Give you any ideas, Tommy?
SHAMROCK
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jmsheridan said:

Why did the clock keep
Running
it always runs once ball is set unless incomplete pass
ndsean44
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McCarthy has an OL and some semblance of receivers and RBs around him.
mattfreeman
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Staff
Dangerous throw. Pays off.
Ryan_ATL
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I was planning to watch the ND game on DVR delay after finishing other games but as the score ticker related the news of a bad showing I'm planning to keep my TVs on other games and just follow this thread. It is somehow more enjoyable to read about here than to watch - as I've already watched this sort of game many times before
jmsheridan
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Get on the ball go quicvk
ejsjr
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FINISH, GDI!
jmsheridan
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Again.
NDMax
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Baum Ann seems like a good TE prospect.
ndSlaw
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And we're heading to the 4th... Trailing Marshall
SHAMROCK
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how about qb sneak???
domina nostra
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Logan Diggs?
mattfreeman
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Staff
Marshall 12
Notre Dame 7

End of 3.

Notre Dame will have the ball at the Marshall 1/2 yard line to start the 4th.

Total Yards
Marshall: 262
ND: 259

Avg. Yards per Play
Marshall: 5.0
ND: 5.1
irishbronx
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Can Tyree play f'ing running back?
brian61
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Teacherman87 said:

Charmin soft line
Charmin should advertise they are Notre Dame soft.
ndsean44
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It's remarkable how I'm this skeptical we can punch it in the end zone in 2 plays from the half-yard line.

But here I am.

Prove me wrong OL. Prove me wrong.
ejsjr
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ndSlaw said:

And we're heading to the 4th... Trailing Marshall


Just win the friggin' game.
tommynacc
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Could we at least see a goal line cam shot of where the ball was?!?!
brian61
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ndsean44 said:

It's remarkable how I'm this skeptical we can punch it in the end zone in 2 plays from the half-yard line.

But here I am.

Prove me wrong OL. Prove me wrong.
Im with ya brother
Original Bubs
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Just win baby
ejsjr
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DON'T GO FOR TWO!!!
mattfreeman
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Staff
Tyler Buchner scores his second rushing touchdown of the game and then cruises in for the 2PT conversion.

Notre Dame 15
Marshall 12

14:57 | 4Q

8 plays, 75 yards in 3:57
phm195
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ejsjr said:

DON'T GO FOR TWO!!!


Lol
 
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