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Game Thread | Central Michigan at No. 9 Notre Dame

September 16, 2023
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Central Michigan (1-1) at No. 9 Notre Dame (3-0) 

Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, Ind. | 2:30 PM ET | Peacock | Line: Notre Dame -34.5 | O/U: 51.5

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Five Players To Watch

Notre Dame RB JD Price
CMU had trouble covering the running back last week against New Hampshire. Their linebackers won't match up that better against Notre Dame's backs. Look for Price to continue to flash as a playmaker and make plays in the passing game this week.

Central Michigan QB Bert Emanuel Jr.
A dangerous runner who has produced big plays with his legs, he's not a polished passer and struggles with accuracy. For any chance for CMU to keep this close, Emanuel has to have the game of his life.

Notre Dame DT Howard Cross
Cross has balled out to start this season and he may not play close to a full game if the score gets out of hand, but he'll definitely make his presence felt when he's on the field. He's been relentless off the ball and should continue to show out.

Central Michigan DT Jacques Bristol
He's been outstanding to start the season and was the best CMU player on the field against Michigan State. Bristol is an explosive lateral mover who has been disruptive. He has three TFLs in the first two games and has eight total pressures.

Notre Dame LB Drayk Bowen
With JD Bertrand out, Jack Kiser will take over the starting Mike linebacker spot and we should get to see Bowen's first extensive action at linebacker this season. He already made a splash last week with a forced fumble on a kickoff against NC State and Irish fans will get a glimpse of someone that has impressed since he arrived on campus as an early enrollee.


Quotes of the Week

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman:
“It's been that way all year because every Saturday we have one goal and that’s try to continue to play at our full potential. In order to do that, you have to win these moments in the day. I remind them if their mind ever starts to drift or if somebody tries to talk about the future, it's just a great reminder for us to refocus and get back in the moment.” 

Notre Dame offensive coordinator Gerad Parker: 
“We’ve got a smart football team. Our offense knows our deal and we’ve got a guy that’s playing confidently at the quarterback position.” 

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden:
“Yeah, I'm excited about our pass rush. I mean, there was no pass rush against Navy. Again, most of our starters are out by halftime and our play count wasn't very high against Tennessee State. And then last week, it was really gameplan-oriented. So, I thought our guys executed the game plan really, really well. 

Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman: 
“The guys up front are giving me a lot of time. We get in a rhythm; we get in a good situation. Usually, it’s after our defense makes a stop, so we have a lot of momentum going there.”

Notre Dame safety DJ Brown on the spear package:
“For the quarterback, he doesn’t know exactly what we’re doing, where we’re going, our rotations and stuff. It gives the quarterback uncertainty. They don’t really know what we’re doing. Every game we put in new plays and stuff so teams can’t really game plan us. Honestly, confusing the quarterback and then it allows us to make plays.” 


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Game Thread | Central Michigan at No. 9 Notre Dame

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ndsean44
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UNDone said:

The roughing the passer call on Burnham was laughable. The one on Mills was a stupid play but hardly roughing. The picking up of the flag on on the PI against Flores was inexplicable. The PI call on Mickey was ridiculous, receiver just lost his balance & fell down. Giving the 1st D to Estime (which it wasn't), reviewing it & inexplicably confirming it, then reviewing it again... laughable. Initially giving the CMU rec a catch when it hit the ground before he even tried to catch it (with ref standing 5 yds away & looking directly at it). An absolute F'ing clown show...
Bad call, but it's something Matt pointed out.

This team has discipline issues. I'm not excusing the refs because so far this season, it's been a complete clown show of officiating, but it's also been some sloppy penalty-ridden football.
irishduffy
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Finally a holding call.
thandreoli
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Bring back the shanty mic.. lmao
jmsheridan
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They are getting after our DL.
mjhahn
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irishduffy said:

Finally a holding call.
Only took 35 minutes to call a penalty on the good guys.
tonyndnick
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No excuse for Mill's roughing the passer call. It's going to get called 100% of the time. Very undisciplined.
airbare
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OSU 7 - 3 over Western Kentucky 1 min left in half. WKU with 2 penalties on WR this drive.

Maybe other teams are looking ahead, too
tommynacc
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Not trying to be mean or critical here but Jason Garrett is either sick or drunk…
irishtank6900
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tonyndnick said:

No excuse for Mill's roughing the passer call. It's going to get called 100% of the time. Very undisciplined.


Agreed. First one was BS, Mills is RTP.
irishduffy
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Anyone know why the USF-Alabama game is in a delay? Did Saban attack Rees?
Sgt Hulka
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airbare said:

OSU 7 - 3 over Western Kentucky 1 min left in half. WKU with 2 penalties on WR this drive.

Maybe other teams are looking ahead, too
Impossible
ndSlaw
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Looked like another blatant hold on bohtelo on that QB draw
airbare
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I want CMU punter in the portal next yr
NDmark1
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tommynacc said:

Not trying to be mean or critical here but Jason Garrett is either sick or drunk…


It sure seems like you are being critical.
phm195
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airbare said:

OSU 7 - 3 over Western Kentucky 1 min left in half. WKU with 2 penalties on WR this drive.

Maybe other teams are looking ahead, too


Yeah other teams often look bad yet we seem to think we're the only one
irishtank6900
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airbare said:

OSU 7 - 3 over Western Kentucky 1 min left in half. WKU with 2 penalties on WR this drive.

Maybe other teams are looking ahead, too


First quarter just ended.
airbare
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Lightning
irishtank6900
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ndSlaw said:

Looked like another blatant hold on bohtelo on that QB draw


Sure was.
Rwolf101
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airbare said:

OSU 7 - 3 over Western Kentucky 1 min left in half. WKU with 2 penalties on WR this drive.

Maybe other teams are looking ahead, too

Yeah WKU is clearly looking ahead at that Troy game next week.
thandreoli
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Ohio State has not played anyone worth a *****. we will
See next week
andrew32
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irishtank6900 said:

If anyone still though Bertrand wasn't great… well…


Or that DJ Brown wasn't a steady contributor and organizer of the back end
Rwolf101
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tommynacc said:

Not trying to be mean or critical here but Jason Garrett is either sick or drunk…

Give him a break. He's probably just preoccupied with the lemon squares drama from his Thursday night knitting circle.
mattfreeman
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Staff
Audric Estime 72-yard TD coming back due to Holden Staes holding. Ugly game for the Irish.
ndSlaw
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Not a hold!
Rwolf101
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It takes a village to tackle Audric Estime.
andrew32
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The only thing that has really concerned me today is the run blocking. We should be feasting.

I know D will get sorted because we've seen it against better competition.

Staes living up to his name there, unfortunately.
ndSlaw
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ndSlaw said:

Not a hold!
ok, it was
Original Bubs
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Took a lot of restraint for them to not call him Holding Staes
Rwolf101
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ndSlaw said:

Not a hold!

Disagree. He turned his man.
tonyndnick
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Bertrand and Brown being out is no excuse for the defense getting abused in the 1st half.
ndSlaw
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Hartman hurt
mattfreeman
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Staff
Annnnnd another holding call on Notre Dame. This time on Rocco Spindler and CMU declines. 4th down.

Hartman almost lost his leg.

Notre Dame not doing a great job of focusing on the moment.
jmsheridan
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Uh oh. That doesn't look good
irishdane20
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Hit low & awkward again, in the same leg.
Auream
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Thought you couldn't hit a qb in the legs like that?
 
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