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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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ohiondfan
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Does the ND offensive staff know you don't have to use all 3 downs each time. Like it's ok to get a 1st down on 1st or 2nd down.
toliver0917
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This level of sloppiness this deep into the season is unbelievable. What the hell is going on
jared4523
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ndsean44 said:

I mean...good lord...

No other way to put it. This is a poorly coached team.


Completely undisciplined
blairkiel
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Boss said:

Have we tried any run that wasn't up the middle?
Nope

Toss sweep? Nope

Jet sweep, nope

Just right into their meat
pbrad28
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3 TDs in 7 quarters ….yikes.
mattfreeman
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Staff
Sam Hartman and Notre Dame's offense are really missing Jaden Greathouse and Jayden Thomas tonight.
ejsjr
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ndsean44 said:

I mean...good lord...

No other way to put it. This is a poorly coached team.


They always play hard, which is not nothing, but, yeah, hard to disagree.
chicagoirish
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This is the worst coached team ever. They are so soft.
ohiondfan
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How tf did Clemson lose to this Duke team?
tvanp63
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mattfreeman said:

Sam Hartman and Notre Dame's offense are really missing Jaden Greathouse and Jayden Thomas tonight.

And Parker isn't helping with the play calling!
java
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Will ND have more penalty yard or rushing yards this game?
theoriginalndmom
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mattfreeman said:

Sam Hartman and Notre Dame's offense are really missing Jaden Greathouse and Jayden Thomas tonight.
Sure appears to be the case.
mattfreeman
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Staff
Sgt Hulka
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ohiondfan said:

How tf did Clemson lose to this Duke team?
3 turnovers in the red zone
Jaxdulac
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BK, have it your way!!
ohiondfan
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Would also help if Tobias could catch a ball.

mattfreeman said:

Sam Hartman and Notre Dame's offense are really missing Jaden Greathouse and Jayden Thomas tonight.
leofitz
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Offense is frustrating, but defense is playing well. They need to keep it up.
Frankbuz
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How about a swing pass or two back set
java
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chicagoirish said:

This is the worst coached team ever. They are so soft.
Let's be clear... its only one side of the ball that's poorly coach and soft.
cousin eddie
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Poor Brian
blairkiel
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Suck it Brian Kelly
ohiondfan
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cousin eddie said:

Poor Brian


That's crazy given the nutrition table at LSU.
Sgt Hulka
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FU, Brian.

Go throe some players under the bus and enjoy the Citrus Bowl
Andrew Mentock
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Notre Dame has eight penalties with 9:17 to go in the 3rd quarter.

Seven of them came pre-snap, including four false starts and a delay of game.

That's not what you want to see if you're Marcus Freeman, but the Irish still lead, 13-0.
irishfan32489
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HAS DJ BROWN EVER MADE A PLAY?
trentb
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Oh
Marist
irishfan32489
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All he seems to do it whiff in the open field
ohiondfan
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irishfan32489 said:

HAS DJ BROWN EVER MADE A PLAY?


Not sure if you heard but he was pretty close to making one last week!
Sgt Hulka
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irishfan32489 said:

HAS DJ BROWN EVER MADE A PLAY?
fantastic angle
sscott43
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Sgt Hulka said:

FU, Brian.

Go throe some players under the bus and enjoy the Citrus Bowl


Didn't catch the reference the first time - thought people were pissed about the recruiting misses and Del. Now I understand. Bwahahahah
ndsean44
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Great, now the defense is beginning to screw around.
Spesh97
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Sgt Hulka said:

irishfan32489 said:

HAS DJ BROWN EVER MADE A PLAY?
fantastic angle


That was more on Mills getting pushed around like a…
Original Bubs
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Feels like our depth just isn't there yet, even with the cupcake games to start the year
Jaxdulac
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Side tackling
mattfreeman
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Staff
4th-and-inches: Hell of a play call there
 
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