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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

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returntoorder
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I thought Stanford was starting.3 frosh on their oline.....could have fooled me
tommynacc
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Ray Charles could calla better game then Long
mjshepard
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Book has the same mediocre ceiling as Kelly
Excited for change
Chicubfannin
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mattfreeman said:

Tony Jones Jr. almost killed a man.
True, but if he had any speed that would have been a big gainer.
NYNDBLUE
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mavscoach said:

I agree I don't understand giving up 5 yards on the KO
Often you're short of 25. And risk penalty or even a fumble. Risk usually outweighs potential long return.
Rwolf101
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How was that not a hold on stanford receiver?
irishtank6900
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Holding not called
mjshepard
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Tacked Shawn
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What do I know?
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Would it be blasphemy to give up on this game and watch Alabama-Auburn instead?
mattfreeman
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Staff
Justin Ademilola also getting some nice PT today.
irishtank6900
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Can we get off the field??
Rwolf101
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dcl02003p said:

Would it be blasphemy to give up on this game and watch Alabama-Auburn instead?

Yes, although it might be a less sleepy broadcast.
mattfreeman
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Staff
Stanford to punt.
irishtank6900
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Yes... cause he slipped
pbrad28
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Please hit Mills...
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mjshepard said:

Book has the same mediocre ceiling as Kelly

Lol. I'm 100% with you.
mjshepard
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Love all the young defenders getting pt
Excited for change
Rwolf101
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Maybe they can target Claypool this drive.
irishtank6900
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Need points
irishtank6900
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Wrong direction
pbrad28
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Thought this D was bad
greenbeer
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3 true FR at that.
usma95
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Watching OSU today, I honestly believe we are not anywhere near a top 5 team talent wise. There is a clear cut top 4-5 top talent teams on the country in my opinion. Clemson, Bama, OSU, LSU and maybe UGA then everyone else. Utah is close but they need to play someone to prove it.
mattfreeman
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Staff
WOOOOOOOOOOOOW. What a call. lol
ACC
ACC
ACC
Rwolf101
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Yikes. Wow. Bad call
SWANSEA
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Call PI real surprise,
irishtank6900
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My goodness...
mattfreeman
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Staff
Interesting Notre Dame isn't using speed today. Trying to go 2-tight and not having too much success.
Ryan_ATL
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Uh oh folded arms Kelly sighting
greenbeer
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Tony Jones runs wide.
Woof
mattfreeman
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Staff
Holding on Jarrett Patterson.
pbrad28
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Holding
Rwolf101
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Patterson held
irishfan32489
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Embarrassing
mjshepard
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Can't believe I'm watching this and these AWFUL announcers
Excited for change
 
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