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Game Thread | (23) Navy at (16) Notre Dame

November 16, 2019
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No. 23 Navy at No. 16 Notre Dame 

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

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Sink or Swim

The good news for Notre Dame is the Irish rebounded following the Michigan loss to the surprise of some. The bad news is Notre Dame will host 7-1 Navy and the triple-option this weekend. 

While Notre Dame fans have talked about dreading seeing the Irish face the old school offense, the Irish seem to be embracing the challenge. 

Notre Dame's defense knows it won't be easy to stop the Midshipmen and quarterback Malcolm Perry, but there wasn't a sense of being scared around The Gug as in past years (2016). 

It might not equal a win, but it's a positive sign the Irish feel it's more about them than Navy. 


Five Players To Watch

Notre Dame S Alohi Gilman
No one has more experience going against Navy's offense than Gilman. He had six solo tackles against them last season and he'll need to tackle well in this game.

Navy QB Malcolm Perry
The most dynamic player Navy has had on offense in a long time. No one can give up on a play against him because he makes tacklers miss so frequently.

Notre Dame WR Chase Claypool
The Irish are going to need the big play through the air to win this game and he's been the go-to guy for them when Ian Book throws it deep. He'll be matched up with boundary corner Cameron Kinley, who has been beaten deep in previous games.

Navy LB Jacob Springer
The best example of how Navy's defense has transformed into a unit that creates havoc. He has 11 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, and has forced three fumbles.

Notre Dame LB Drew White
He was forced to step in when Drue Tranquill was hurt against Navy last season. Now Notre Dame needs him to play a starring role against the triple option.


Quotes of the Week

DE Ade Ogundeji: 
"We have to do our job. If all 11 guys do their job, we're going to be just fine on Saturday." 

DE Jamir Jones:
"The history goes way back and they're a great team. They use our traits and they take them into every single game. We just have to be ready to have more traits than they have." 

Head coach Brian Kelly:
"There is really good leadership not only amongst the captains, but there is real accountability amongst all of the players. That means that it shows up during the week to a standard that's been set in how they prepare.

"They know that you reap what you sew. That means if you work really hard during the week, put in the time, hold each other accountable to that end, that it's going to pay off for them.

"Where are they? They're at a high level of mental toughness in that they hold each other to a level and a standard that has allowed them to continue to work towards getting better as a football team.

"As long as they stay in that mindset, they'll be pretty good."


For Your Nerves 

TEAM STATS Notre Dame Navy
Points Per Game 34.2 40.1
Points Allowed Per Game 19.2 18.1
Total Yards 421.6 456.8
Yards Passing 246.9 98.9
Yards Rushing 174.7 357.9
Yards Allowed 327.3 310.6
Pass Yards Allowed 171.8 201.3
Rush Yards Allowed  155.6 109.4

Game Thread | (23) Navy at (16) Notre Dame

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mattfreeman
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Navy 43-yard touchdown pass.

Notre Dame 45
Navy 10

1:42 | 3Q

7 plays, 74 yards in 3:36
Joe1976
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Houston G. zigged when he should of zagged
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REMND
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I have to use our roster list because of player numbers that I am unused to.
MattPaulND
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irishbronx said:

Someone sleeping.
The snoring was enough to wake themselves up. But too late.
mattfreeman
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Colin Grunhard with the fair catch.

Heard earlier in the week Grunhard and Dillan Gibbons were working on fair catches on kickoff.
mattfreeman
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Andrew Kristofic in the game.
mattfreeman
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Another 3-and-out for Notre Dame.
MattPaulND
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mattfreeman said:

Another 3-and-out for Notre Dame.
The run blocking is like my kid's home made foamy slime.
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Notre Dame 45
Navy 10

End of 3.

Drew White leads Notre Dame with 10 tackles.
MAS
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Would like to see Phil throw it a little more.
MAS
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Also, I've been tough on Book but he was about as good as you can get today. Very encouraging performance.
Woodynd22
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Why don't they let the backups attack Navy and keep the defense off the field some.... play all 4 qtrs don't let off the gas
mattfreeman
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Whew.
MattPaulND
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Still asleep.
mattfreeman
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PAUL MOALA.
Rwolf101
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That was crazy athleticism!
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Paul Moala picks off the option pitch and scores.

Credited with a fumble recovery.

Notre Dame 52
Navy 10

14:39 | 4Q
Woodynd22
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Way to stay hungry 13
MattPaulND
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mattfreeman said:

PAUL MOALA.
Some one is wide awake.
Cassin
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This is impressive.
mbmirish
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OMG Mike Tirico is the worst he has no idea what happened but will make a statement and refuses to admit he is wrong. Maybe we can put him in Chip longs suitcase when he leaves.
Rwolf101
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mbmirish said:

OMG Mike Tirico is the worst he has no idea what happened but will make a statement and refuses to admit he is wrong. .

He should post on these boards.
irishbronx
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Love Mike Tirico.
irishdragon67
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Fun game eh
irishdragon67
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Not so much for the boat rowers! Down 20-3
Rwolf101
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irishdragon67 said:

Not so much for the boat rowers! Down 20-3

Bad day for people associated with boating.
irishdragon67
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I called that one
irishbronx
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We must be close to the best turnover differential in school history.
MattPaulND
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irishdragon67 said:

Not so much for the boat rowers! Down 20-3
Consensus: trap game. The previous week's win vs Penn St is now officially listed as an upset.
irishdragon67
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Still don't think penny st is worth a nickel
irvinejack
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Time for those of us who were nervous Nellies anticipating a very close win to admit we were way off. In our defense however: Vegas only had ND a 7-8 point favorite. A huge surprise today.
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Notre Dame has 68 plays to Notre Dame's 47.
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Shayne Simon down after the play.
Classof88
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I was very, very worried about playing the Mids today. We looked much more dominant than I thought possible. Crow for me.
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Simon needs assistance to get off the field.
 
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