Story Poster
Notre Dame Football

Game Thread | No. 9 Notre Dame at Louisville

September 2, 2019
120,683

No. 9 Notre Dame at Louisville 

Cardinal Stadium |8:00 p.m. ET | ESPN

Game Week Articles | Roster| Depth ChartSchedule |Staff Predictions


And So it Begins 

It’s here. Notre Dame had to wait a few extra days, but football season is officially here for the Fighting Irish. First-year Louisville head coach Scott Satterfield will make his debut and he’ll likely have his hands full on Monday night as the Irish enter the game as the far superior team. 

Louisville has 18 players who started at least five games last season, so the Cardinals are experienced, but it is the same players who gave up in the middle of the 2018 season. 

Notre Dame simply needs to execute and stay out of their own way to leave Louisville with a victory. If the Irish can build good habits, it would be a positive as Notre Dame is looking to get back to the College Football Playoff. 


Five Players To Watch

Notre Dame WR Chase Claypool
He had a dominant fall camp after a terrific spring. Now we get to see if it translates to the games. Look for him to win consistently on the 50/50 balls. He should have a big day on his way to a monster senior season.

Louisville LB Rodjay Burns
Burns started nine games at cornerback last season, but struggled like most players on Louisville's defense did. He moved to linebacker and is playing their version of the Rover. Can he cover a slot like Lawrence Keys? Expect to see Burns blitzing quite a bit.

Notre Dame S Kyle Hamilton
How much will Hamilton play? We don't know, but everyone is excited to find out. No one will be shocked if he ends up making an impact play or two even if he's only sees limited action in his first action in college football.

Louisville WR Tutu Atwell
The smallest player on Louisville's roster is probably the fastest. If they are going to have a chance in this matchup, they need someone like Atwell to produce an explosive play. 

Notre Dame LB Drew White
All eyes will be on the linebacker position and White in his first start. He has big shoes to fill at Mike linebacker and must play well to keep his spot. It will be interesting to see how many snaps he plays compared to others who will play at inside linebacker.


By The Numbers 

1 - Notre Dame will be playing its first game ever on Labor Day Monday.

2 - Monday will be the second meeting between Notre Dame and Louisville. 

11 - Notre Dame has won 11 consecutive games at Notre Dame Stadium. It's the third-longest winning streak at home for the Irish since the stadium opened in 1930. 

77 - Notre Dame 13-4 (.765) all-time in season-opening prime time games.

200 - Notre Dame is the only FBS program with three different 200-yard rushers in the last two seasons. 


Quotes of the Week

Notre Dame QB Ian Book:
“I feel like every game at Notre Dame is a statement game. We have a big target on our back. There are a lot of haters and doubters. There is a lot of talk about not being in a conference and winning every game.
 
“We know that. We try to treat every game like a playoff game. We definitely want to go 1-0. That’s what we’re thinking about and focused on.”

Notre Dame S Alohi Gilman:
“We’re not sitting back on Monday night. This game doesn’t have to be close.”
 
Notre Dame DE Khalid Kareem:
“We were right there. We tasted it. We were a game away from a National Championship. We’re hungry and ready. This group of guys is a very talented group of people. We can go out and show the world what we can do.” 

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly:
“I'll just leave it at this. One guy that we haven't talked much about, and I will just say that he's had his best camp since he's been here is Daelin Hayes. I think that says a lot about what we can do when we haven't talked about a guy like that.”


For Your Nerves 

Game Thread | No. 9 Notre Dame at Louisville

118,047 Views | 775 Replies | Last: 4 yr ago by ndbet
Tripucka
How long do you want to ignore this user?
IRISHLOYAL said:

TOTAL GARBAGE. And that's enough for me. Goodnight. Enjoy this loss
Lol. Holy overreaction batman.
rmirish
How long do you want to ignore this user?
seanfl said:

The curse of the 2nd year starting qb under Kelly unfortunately has shown up in the first half
I have never really bought into this, but now I'm having my doubts. Book looks lost.
ndsean44
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Now can we get off the damn field on 3rd down?

Outside of 1 drive, that has been a pretty frequent problem.
mattfreeman
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Staff
TaRiq Bracy PBU on 3rd down.
ndsean44
How long do you want to ignore this user?
That's a yes. Good pressure, good coverage by Bracy.
ohiondfan
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Kyle Hamilton will be tough to take off the field.
rmirish
How long do you want to ignore this user?
When you can't complete a 2 yard pass, your OC should not be calling pass plays when you are gaining 8 yards a carry. What the heck?
Sgt Hulka
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Nice series by the secondary
Irishphil111
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Let's try Jurk
SHAMROCK
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Maybe we can put Jones back in and let him run the ball. Nothing else has worked.
What do I know?
How long do you want to ignore this user?
At this point, I think every position on defense should be up for grabs. No credit for what was done last year. If Hamilton deserves to start, he should start.
socce128
How long do you want to ignore this user?
This game makes me angry. Then info on the message board reads these post and laugh. These post are so funny.
Dillon1986
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Ironywhen "irishloyal" gives up on game in second quarter with tie score. Its like raiiiiin on your wedding day....
citykcor
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Worried that our pass rush hasn't got home on any occasion yet.
Still good stand by the D.
REMND
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Lots of rotation on defense it seems.
bombbomb
How long do you want to ignore this user?
To be fair, Louisville has been getting the ball out quickly or running quick sprints.
Sec26Row30
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Who is in there now Lamb and Simon?
Formerly sec26row44, before that sec25row45... not happy till I'm moving further North and watching the game from the library......
Tripucka
How long do you want to ignore this user?
CzarND said:

Ironywhen "irishloyal" gives up on game in second quarter with tie score. Its like raiiiiin on your wedding day....
Who cares about him.
ohiondfan
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Kelly looking close to a shade of purple.
Firefighter8196
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Jesus guys that's pathetic
ndsean44
How long do you want to ignore this user?
ONE YARD!!!! HOW DO YOU NOT GET IT ON TWO PLAYS!!!!
irish4life
How long do you want to ignore this user?
IRISHLOYAL said:

TOTAL GARBAGE. And that's enough for me. Goodnight. Enjoy this loss


Bye, bye. Hoping we see you again, maybe never.

The only person that may aggravate me more is my ex wife, and it's been 25 years.
SHAMROCK
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Who the hell is calling plays. Where the heck is Jones!!!!!!
bombbomb
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Book needs to sit. For at least a series.
ndsean44
How long do you want to ignore this user?
That was an insanely infuriating and unnecessary three and out.

Ugh.
mattfreeman
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Staff
Notre Dame punts. Louisville will start at its own 26 after a holding call.
IRISHLOYAL
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Tripucka said:

IRISHLOYAL said:

TOTAL GARBAGE. And that's enough for me. Goodnight. Enjoy this loss
Lol. Holy overreaction batman.


What did you think of that impressive display??!!

Book fn sucks.
ohiondfan
How long do you want to ignore this user?
bombbomb said:

Book needs to sit. For at least a series.


No...talk about jerking the wheel. You don't give up on your starter for a mediocre series or 2.
B_Worldstar
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Why do our QBs consistently regress the longer they are in SB?
"Pay the man his money"
Firefighter8196
How long do you want to ignore this user?
I will say Longs play calling has been 50/50 at new. 2nd and 1 and you can fancy with a QB run. Run the damn ball. 2nd and 1 and you can't get a first down. Just weak right now
bombbomb
How long do you want to ignore this user?
He hasn't had a good series since the first one.
Sgt Hulka
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Looking at that 3rd down run, why didn't he pull that? It was 5 yards if he keeps it.

Man he looks lost.
citykcor
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Wow, this is pretty awful stuff.
BLG
How long do you want to ignore this user?
This team seems to have traits that have been problems for years. Slow start. Can't run on 3rd and short. Regression for 2nd year QB. Poor recruiting leading to spots teams can expose (this year is LB). I kept my mouth shut until I saw the product on the field. Book can't handle the blitz. It's 8-4 folks. The Georgia game is going to be unwatchable. Oh well last year was a lot of fun!

BLG

REMND
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Bramblett is starting very well.
 
×
subscribe Verify your student status
See Subscription Benefits
Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial.