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Game Thread | New Mexico at No. 7 Notre Dame

September 13, 2019
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New Mexico at No. 7 Notre Dame 

Notre Dame Stadium |2:30 p.m. ET | NBC

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Big Win Coming?

Notre Dame fans weren’t happy with the 18-point win at Louisville to start the season and the Fighting Irish will have a chance to calm some nerves on Saturday against the Lobos. Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly has remained confident in Ian Book and continued to state positive things this week after a few practices about his quarterback. 

The message over the last week was about the veterans calming down and playing football. It seems like the message was heard loud and clear, but will it translate to the field on Saturday? 

Tony Jones Jr. is coming off an impressive game at Louisville as he rushed for over 100 yards and now he will be the man as Jafar Armstrong is out for several weeks. Can Jones embrace his new role and produce at the level Chip Long needs him to? We’ll see. 


Five Players To Watch

Notre Dame CB Troy Pride Jr.
Pride wasn't tested much in week one, but that will change this week with New Mexico throwing up plenty of deep balls. Pride was not great defending them in camp against Chase Claypool, but he was outstanding not allowing big plays against in 2018.

New Mexico RB Ahmari Davis
He had a run and a reception over 50 yards in the Lobos' first game and they'll need something similar from him against the Irish. Look out for him in the screen game, especially on 3rd down.

Notre Dame DE Julian Okwara
It was a quiet start for Okwara despite him finishing with a sack against Louisville. New Mexico is going to throw a ton in this game and Okwara should get more chances to rush the passer. Look for him to make more of an impact with pressures even if he doesn't end up with a sack.

New Mexico LB Alex Hart
He missed most of last year after an injury in 2018. He put up double-digit tackles in his return this season and is the best player on their defense. They are going to blitz their linebackers a lot in this game.

Notre Dame RB Kyren Williams
With Jafar Armstrong officially out, it's the right time to get Williams more involved in the offense. He had a drop on his lone target in week one and the backs had one catch in total. That should change against New Mexico. 


By The Numbers 

2.7 - After allowing two scoring drives to begin the season at Louisville, Notre Dame’s defense allowed just 90 yards over the next 33 plays to the Cardinal offense (2.7 yards per play) allowing the Irish to seize control of the contest. 

15 - Notre Dame has recorded at least one sack in 15 consecutive games.

30 - Notre Dame has held its opponents to 30 points or less in 15 consecutive games, matching Mississippi State and Washington for the FBS lead in that category.

146 - The Lobos are the 146th different opponent Notre Dame has faced in its football history. Notre Dame is 120-22-3 (.838) against first-time opponents.

571 - Carries by Notre Dame running backs since their last fumble – the longest active streak among FBS teams.


Quotes of the Week

OL Tommy Kraemer on QB Ian Book:
“Nothing but confidence. Ian Book’s the man. He’s out there with confidence every day. We’re excited to work with him and we love working with him every day.”

DB Shaun Crawford on the last five years:
“At the end of the day, my life is pretty easy. I got injured, but I’m still at Notre Dame, have a degree and still get the opportunity to play football. I’m blessed to still be here."

DE Julian Okwara on concerns about the defense following week one:
“We’re not worried about whatever everyone else is thinking. We’re worried about our job and what we need to improve on. We’re cool with whatever everyone thinks. We have a standard and we need to be bought into that to get ready for New Mexico.” 

Brian Kelly on moving Avery Davis back to offense:
"We moved Avery Davis back over to the offensive side of the ball to give us another complement to that piece. You know, Avery again can catch the football for us has the ability to do those things that Jafar did. He gives us another piece at that position that we think can fill in nicely.”


For Your Nerves 

Game Thread | New Mexico at No. 7 Notre Dame

103,086 Views | 466 Replies | Last: 5 yr ago by BLG
Sgt Hulka
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One 1st down and against UNM in the 1st qtr. Really impressive
irishtank6900
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MattPaulND said:

Book just look like he is in perpetual panic.
78 nice.
Face mask penalty is the offense's biggest play.
Crowd is asleep.


He's panicking when he shouldn't be

That's the scariest part
ohiondfan
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Just a reminder that Kyle Hamilton is still our best offensive player right now lol.
Classof88
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Or without a clued-in play caller?
REMND
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I believe that we have 31 total yards so far.
tayirish14
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I know it's early, but this is pretty disappointing offensively. I would think our experienced four and five star linemen would be able to get a push on this New Mexico front, but then again, a running play that isn't a long developing stretch play has to be called first for that to happen...

ndsean44
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I'm losing my patience with Book.

Week one, okay. First week jitters on the road against a decently athletic team.

Week three, no. You have those jitters out, against an insanely bad team who could barely hold Sam Houston State in check, and you're still panicking.

Also I'm off the board of Long keeping his play calls under wraps. I think he's right now just trying to troll ND fans with all these long-developing outside run plays with Jones, who is more of a power runner.
mattfreeman
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Staff
The Slippery Fox with a 17-yard return.
MI Domer
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I'm hating these drone cameras. Zooming in on every play is making the game impossible to watch
BigEastFan69
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If Book can't lead a successful drive in the first half then PJ should start the 3rd quarter.
dtc60
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NM positive yards all over the field, good play by D on pass for TD however, so far on multiple plays where is the line? the LB's? these guys are getting beaten or are beating themselves because they don't recognize what NM is doing. Lack of LB's who make plays are killing this team- no one wants to step up and coaches don't seem to know what to do about it. Tackling is poor again

Offense is awful, who is calling plays where they throw 30 yds. to get 12 yds on 3 & 14? whos is blocking for RB? overall, very, very poor execution from everyone on Offense so far WR no separation blocking leaves a lot to be desired, Book ????

ND is playing New Mexico, they played Louisville and were only fair; not GA or ALA or LSU or OSU or MI, they play like this and they will have minimum 2 losses this year and possibly more- then what?
goldendeuce
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I don't tink we have to worry bout Long leaving. Offense is poop
mattfreeman
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Staff
Notre Dame got a first down!
java
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It's mind boggling that every QB regresses. Its just unimaginable.
Sgt Hulka
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Whoever's idea it was at NBC to use this camera should be fired immediately
Sec26Row30
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Is it too late to become a triple option team?
Formerly sec26row44, before that sec25row45... not happy till I'm moving further North and watching the game from the library......
mbmirish
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Our LBs are not playing great but I am more disappointed with our Dline. All the hype and I think they are a big let down. No real pressure no big plays and they are getting washed into the LBs which is part of the LBs problem.
oc10spray
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MI Domer said:

I'm hating these drone cameras. Zooming in on every play is making the game impossible to watch


OMG these camera angles are the worst. I don't want to watch from above. Whoever thought this was a good idea should be punched in the d*ck.
mattfreeman
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goldendeuce
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We are in trouble against UGA
tvanp63
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Between the horrible play and the unwatchable camera, it's gonna be tough to make it through this game. It may take a few extra drinks.
Firefighter8196
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I agree the 40 yard pass across the field for 5 yards is just mind boggling! Long is calling a horrendous game again...
buffaloirish1
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Anyone know any sports books that let you bet on next weeks games?
charlottedomer
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I just called nbc sports corporate. they are trying new angles for the "viewer experience ". They are getting flooded with phone calls about how bad it is.
8338886227. Press 1
java
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I love the camera angles.. makes it more difficult to see just how atrocious our offense really is. If you look at it straight on you might burn your retina
UpperMI
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Firefighter8196 said:

I agree the 40 yard pass across the field for 5 yards is just mind boggling! Long is calling a horrendous game again...


Evidence why saban won't hire him at Alabama.
mattfreeman
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Staff
Chase Claypool. 20-yard gain on screen.

YAC.
MattPaulND
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tayirish14 said:

I know it's early, but this is pretty disappointing offensively. I would think our experienced four and five star linemen would be able to get a push on this New Mexico front, but then again, a running play that isn't a long developing stretch play has to be called first for that to happen...


ND runs horizontal to the line of scrimmage 20 plus yards to gain two yards.
Offensive line is still recovering from waking up.
Kelly really knows how to treat the opponents visiting fans with poor coaching to keep the game close, what a guy.
davend1965
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Are we still trying to hide our best plays from Georgia? Sure seems like it
mattfreeman
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Staff
Flemister running hard but needs 5-10lbs.
Firefighter8196
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Why is jones not in our the goal line!?
irishinutah
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Georgia will beat us by 50
Firefighter8196
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This short yard crap is embarrassing
ndSlaw
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Meh... Shouldn't have to be that hard
Joe1976
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our center sucks!
Joe
 
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