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Game Thread | No. 11 Notre Dame at No. 17 Duke

September 30, 2023
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No. 11 Notre Dame (4-1) at No. 17 Duke (4-0) 

Wallace Wade Stadium | 7:30 PM ET | ABC | Line: Notre Dame -5.5 | O/U: 53

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Five Players To Watch

Notre Dame TE Mitchell Evans
Evans had a breakout game against Ohio State catching all seven targets that went his direction. He showcased ball skills that we hadn't seen previously and with Jayden Thomas out this week, Evans could be the go-to guy for Sam Hartman in key situations. He's three of three on contested catches this season.

Duke QB Riley Leonard
Duke's quarterback is getting buzz as a possible first round pick and he's much better than his numbers (only two touchdowns) would suggest. Notre Dame needs to contain him as a runner and try to make him uncomfortable. He's a good decision-maker, but when he's had to carry the offense as a passer, they haven't had much success.

Notre Dame LB Jaylen Sneed
Sneed didn't play many snaps against Ohio State, but he was in on the last drive when the Irish needed a pass rush. He's flashed in limited opportunities and has earned more of them in this role. Look for him to be more involved on 3rd down rushing the passer.

Duke DT DeWayne Carter
Carter was one of the best pass rushers in the country from the interior last season and he's one of the best 3-technique defensive tackles the Irish will face this season. He has been disruptive at batting down balls (nine his career). Notre Dame's guards have a tough assignment for the second straight week.

Notre Dame WR Rico Flores Jr.
Flores came up big with a fourth quarter touchdown against Ohio State and played 47 snaps in the biggest game of the year. His snaps should continue to climb with Thomas out, but Flores has shown enough that he'll continue to expand his role regardless of who is available. The true freshman has six catches in his last two games.


Quotes of the Week

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman:
“We've had two really, really good practices, spirited practices, really attention to detail and those things that we look for that tell you if we are lacking focus it will show up in practice.

“I'm really pleased with the way these guys really focused on really improving the way we practice. Improving our overall team and that's the message been like. Every week, we have to get better.

“Well, how do we get better? We gotta understand where we're at and what we have to do to get better and then go do it on the practice field. The other part of that is continuing to preach the right message to them and continue to say the right things to him because there is noise everywhere, right? We gotta make sure that the noise we're saying and the message we're driving as a coaching staff is so loud that our players really focus on that and understand it in a midst of hearing other things and paying attention other things. So I feel really confident going into Thursday where the mindset of this football team is.” 

Notre Dame offensive coordinator Gerad Parker:
“Do I wish we'd have gotten the two fourth downs? Do I wish we would've finished? Yes. But as far as how we wanted that to go and how we ran the football and how we controlled pass and how those things went, are exactly how we thought it would go and hoped it would go to control that game and time of possession and those things worked out that way.”

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden:
“It's challenging. We have to just mix things up on them and play really good, sound football and not beat ourselves. But there's a reason why they're winning the way they're winning. I understand that they're playing good special teams and good defense, from the staff. But in terms of what we're focused on, kid’s doing a great job. Really is.

“And again, the two running backs, 7 [Jordan Waters] and 9 [Jaquez Moore], they're doing a heck of a job. They’ve got nice receivers. Tight ends are doing a good job. And I think the scheme, they're not beating themselves. They're protecting the football, and they're executing.”  

Notre Dame center Zeke Correll:
“We played really hard. We played really hard football. We played level of the standard. We’re playing five as one, playing together. No sacks, a few pressures, one or two against an elite defense that has high-level ball players at every position. Yeah, we’re proud of the way we played.” 

Notre Dame tight end Mitchell Evans: 
“I learned, put a linebacker on me, I’ll win. Put a safety on me, I’ll win.”

Notre Dame LB Jack Kiser:
”Guys are devastated and disappointed and frustrated, right? We had plenty of opportunities to win that game. But at the same time, the most reassuring thing was when everybody showed up the next day to get [on the] training table and watch film and kind of do their own thing, and you could tell everybody was ready to get back to work. No one was gonna sulk in their misery. Guys were excited to get back in here, get on the field, get in the film room, ready to move on and show that we can play a lot better football and we're gonna be a really good team.”

Notre Dame safety DJ Brown:
”For the younger guys especially, they haven’t lost. Especially freshmen, they haven’t lost. We haven’t lost in a while. Knowing that just one game is not the end of the season, we have a lot more football to play. Our fate is in our own hands. That wasn’t a playoff game. That wasn’t a national championship. So just moving on, not letting one loss affect the rest of the season.” 


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Game Thread | No. 11 Notre Dame at No. 17 Duke

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irishdane20
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Party at the QB, everyone's invited. Force feed Desmond Giggles Howard his words, plz.
AZdoc
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Let's get 17-0. Come on offense. No penalties
blairkiel
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Duke has a horrible game plan

I was talking with tommynacc earlier and said they are gonna get killed if they try to throw it 35 times

They are gonna try to throw it 50
Sgt Hulka
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Duke's line is ass. They're going to have a hell of a time moving the ball with any consistency
pjcaulfield
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He played injured last week.
andrew32
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Time for a Chris Tyree appearance.

ndsean44
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The offense needs to get its crap together now.

The defense is holding up it's end of the deal, but the stupid penalties and Correll getting abused is getting really old really quick.
REMND
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We have 138 yards to their 40 on offense.
fenixc
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Watch the fake? I don't think duke is gonna try a fake punt on 4th and 19 from its own 12 yard line lol
mattfreeman
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Staff
Nice hole and run by Gi'Bran
Rwolf101
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pjcaulfield said:

He played injured last week.

I'll say. Matt says he only has half a sack.
ndsean44
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REMND said:

We have 138 yards to their 40 on offense.
They've certainly moved the ball, but when they get in scoring position, there's been a lot of mental mistakes and Correll getting run over. That needs to stop.
ejsjr
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The D line tonight reminds me of 1973, when Ross Browner & Willie Fry often met at the quarterback for their freshman seminar.
mattfreeman
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Staff
3rd-and-6: incomplete to Staes.

Duke takes over at their own 10
ndsean44
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What is it about scoring position that causes the offense to go into the sh*tter?
AZdoc
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This offense. Meh
Joe1976
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***! Keep letting these guys off the hook!
Jaxdulac
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Had a chance to put Duke on the canvas there. Poor possession.
fenixc
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Offense looks out of sync. We should be up by 3 tds now.
silverback
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ejsjr said:

The D line tonight reminds me of 1973, when Ross Browner & Willie Fry often met at the quarterback for their freshman seminar.
I don't think you can put anyone on our DL in the same sentence as Browner and Fry
ND_Rumpus
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No one getting open out there.
irishtank6900
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Why would Steas make a play for his QB

God this is frustrating.

Make a freaking play. Not a great throw but make the play.
ndrockland
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I don't like that play call. Keep him in pocket. You cut field in half. Easier to defend
Auream
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Let them hang around and we're going to regret it
MAIrish14
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Offense is missing WRs badly
mattfreeman
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Staff
Duke just had a women's track athlete race a fan 100 yards.

Fan got a 15-yard headstart and got smoked haha
MattPaulND
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ndsean44 said:

What is it about scoring position that causes the offense to go into the sh*tter?
Look at the called plays. Impressed?
Boss
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I wonder if any of the WRs are getting open. Hartman is rarely throwing to them.
PepND04
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This receiver situation is dire. Sam really out of sync
goldendomer21103
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Not impressed at all with Parker this game
Sgt Hulka
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What exactly is the offensive game plan this evening?

Very grab bag-Tommy Rees ****
irishtank6900
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This has to be infuriating for Hartman and Parker.

Someone make the play.
Cassin
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Rolling a QB out against his body is meh.
AZdoc
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mattfreeman said:

Duke just had a women's track athlete race a fan 100 yards.

Fan got a 15-yard headstart and got smoked haha


Nice to know they have other things besides basketball
montanarules
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silverback said:

ejsjr said:

The D line tonight reminds me of 1973, when Ross Browner & Willie Fry often met at the quarterback for their freshman seminar.
I don't think you can put anyone on our DL in the same sentence as Browner and Fry


For sure. Not the same.
 
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