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Game Thread | (16) Notre Dame at Stanford

November 30, 2019
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(16) Notre Dame at Stanford  

Stanford Stadium |4:00 p.m. ET | FOX

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Can They Do It?

Notre Dame has been on a roll in the month of November, but can the Irish pass the final test on Saturday in Palo Alto? The Cardinal is a shell of the program they were (for at least this year), so on paper, Notre Dame should be able to cruise to a victory. 

However, it’s never that easy. Brian Kelly has yet to win at Stanford and Senior Day is always tricky, especially when the seniors don’t have a bowl game to look forward to next month. 

Stanford’s receivers could give Notre Dame some challenges, but the Irish secondary has seen better and better quarterbacks. 

The weather will likely have an impact, which favors Notre Dame as Stanford can’t run the football to save its life. 


Five Players To Watch

Notre Dame DE Ade Ogundeji
Not only did Ogundeji have a breakout game against Boston College, but the uncertain status of Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa and Jayson Ademilola could mean a different role this week. He's a candidate to slide inside to play 3-technique. Wherever he is lined up, he'll have a chance to make a big impact.

Stanford WR Simi Fehoko
Fehoko is big (6'4" 226) and he can stretch the field. He's averaging 27.9 yards per catch. If Stanford is going to have a shot at pulling off the upset, they'll need a big week from him.

Notre Dame S Kyle Hamilton
In the last three weeks, Stanford has practically given up on running the football. They are throwing it over 67% of the time, which means we may see even more of Hamilton playing than usual. That's always led to good things for Notre Dame. 

Stanford TE Colby Parkinson
He's the most talented tight end the Irish will face in 2019 and a tough matchup for linebackers and safeties. Clark Lea will likely bracket him in the red zone.

Notre Dame WR Chase Claypool
Stanford has been decimated with injuries in the secondary and without Paulson Adebo, they don't have anyone who can match up one on one with Claypool. They're either going to have to roll coverage towards him as much as possible or take their chances against one of the best receivers in the country.


Quotes of the Week

OL Josh Lugg:
"It's the last week of November and our fifth game. We have to keep doing what we've been doing and attacking." 

LB Bo Bauer:
"Honestly, I feel at home out there. It’s kind of like a peaceful, tranquil place for me out there when I hear everybody screaming. When I’m running down (in kickoff coverage), I expect myself to make the tackle all the time." 

DT Kurt Hinish: 
"Just using technique and being extremely tenacious. That's what it boils down to. Coach Elston always says in order to hold a double-team down and be a bad dude in the middle, you have to be a prick." 


For Your Nerves 

TEAM STATS Notre Dame Stanford
Points Per Game 36.4 21.5
Points Allowed Per Game 18.2 28.5
Total Yards 427.7 364.9
Yards Passing 254.4 260.5
Yards Rushing 175.4 104.4
Yards Allowed 317.9 428.9
Pass Yards Allowed 153.5 281.7
Rush Yards Allowed  164.5 147.2

Game Thread | (16) Notre Dame at Stanford

135,443 Views | 997 Replies | Last: 4 yr ago by jtthedomer
mbmirish
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Stanford has a lot of guys hurt maybe this a rope a dope D you know let them get tiered.
mccarthyirish7
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Wake up D.
mattfreeman
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Staff
JOK and Khalid Kareem have 5 tackles each.
mccarthyirish7
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I don't understand why we are not attacking on D.
Sgt Hulka
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Wait! KK has 5? But Buffalo Irish said he sucks?
mattfreeman
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Osita Ekwonu on most special teams units once again today. His 3rd game.
mccarthyirish7
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And once again we give up a free 5 yards on ST
Rwolf101
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Not sure Book needed to dance there.
mattfreeman
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Tony Jones Jr. almost killed a man.
irishtank6900
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Don't start that crap.. step up and buy time
ndSlaw
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That one's on Ian... Bailed when he didn't need to
Tripucka
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Book spooked again.
mattfreeman
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Staff
Timeout Notre Dame....facing a 3rd-and-4.
mattfreeman
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Staff
Book hangs in the pocket and throws incomplete.
Donnymo
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Poor Stuart Head may not survive this game. Jesus.
Rwolf101
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Tony has to block better.
Hecklinski8
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Oh yay. Give Stanford the ball back. Why do I feel like the Farm is cursed?
irishfan32489
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Our offense STINKS.
Joe1976
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this is terrible....
Joe
jmsheridan
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Ridiculous route with two guys within 5 yards of each other.
TornisODaly
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Jeffy Jeff's got the OL ready and firing today.
mjshepard
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No pocket presence at all. Receivers covered. Just green in front of him.
Excited for change
REMND
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I feel like I am watching a HS game because of the crowd.
returntoorder
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Whatever Kelly does with team on the road has to be changed. These putrid starts got to stop.....
mattfreeman
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Staff
Stanford 10
Notre Dame 7

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Time of Possession
Stanford: 11:53
Notre Dame: 3:05

Total Plays
Stanford: 23
Notre Dame: 8
ejsjr
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This game has the same atmosphere as the Blue/Gold game and the Irish are playing with that same urgency.
mjshepard
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Coach needs to change
Excited for change
Sgt Hulka
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REMND said:

I feel like I am watching a HS game because of the crowd.


I'm thinking I'm watching an HS game due to the quality of play
Sec26Row30
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SHAKEDOWN STREET!!!!!
irishfan32489
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Just watched OSU and Fields put FEAR into defenses. Instead, we have crap.
tommynacc
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jmsheridan said:

BRidiculous route with two guys within 5 yards of each other.
I was in shock when I saw that! More like three guys I. The same vicinity with Stanford defenders
NYNDBLUE
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Why keep returning kicks? Take a knee and start at 25.
tommynacc
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Fire Chip Long
jzappela
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Looks like they want to make sure they get into the Camping World Bowl. Wouldn't want to blow out a crap Stanford team and try to rise in the rankings or anything....
mavscoach
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I agree I don't understand giving up 5 yards on the KO
 
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