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Game Thread | Syracuse at No. 2 Notre Dame

December 5, 2020
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Syracuse (1-9, 1-8) at No. 2 Notre Dame (9-0, 8-0)

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

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Get up, Get out

If Saturday is a challenge for Notre Dame, then they need to take a hard look in the mirror before the ACC Championship Game. Now, Syracuse did compete with Clemson longer than most expected, but this is a chance for the Irish to finish off an impressive regular season while also continuing a focus on the future. 

There should be motivation from the staff to get up and then get starters out so they don’t get hurt or an unlucky targeting call in the second half while also getting its youth on the field. As we’ve seen, life changes quickly in 2020 and getting some much-needed reps for the backups could be beneficial. 

As for Notre Dame’s players, it’s a chance to move the home winning streak to 24 games and send the seniors out on a high note, which also includes getting seniors who don’t play a chance to get on the field. 

If Notre Dame is focused, Saturday isn’t close and Ian Book walks out of Notre Dame Stadium for the final time as the all-time winningest quarterback in school history. 


Five Players To Watch

Notre Dame G Dillan Gibbons
With Zeke Correll's status uncertain, we should see Gibbons play a lot. He stepped in against Florida State and did a good job in the running game.

Syracuse WR Taj Harris
The WR1 for Syracuse is their best weapon. He'll get a high volume of targets and if the Irish shut him down, it's going to be tough for the Orange to find the end zone.

Notre Dame LB Marist Liufau
He had a breakout game last week against North Carolina. Now we get to see if that continues and someone can finally get a firm grasp on the starting Buck job. If he continues to be a playmaker, that's a great sign for the defense before their expected rematch with Clemson.

Syracuse LB Mikel Jones
A rising star on a young defense, Jones has four interceptions on the season. He leads a group of players at linebacker and safety that causes a good amount of havoc.

Notre Dame DT Kurt Hinish
This could be Hinish's final game in Notre Dame Stadium and there is no doubt he will leave it all out on the field. He should make a big impact against a below-average Syracuse O-line.


Quotes of the Week

Notre Dame RB Kyren Williams:
“It's crazy. You come to Notre Dame and you don't think you're going to play in any conference games. Now, we're in the ACC Championship for the first time in Notre Dame history and the first time ever in my career. 

"This is a goal as a team we've been preaching on since we joined the ACC. We were going to come in here and compete for an ACC Championship. 

"We still have Syracuse, but we see that goal in the future and we can't forget that we still have to work to get to that goal. We haven't accomplished anything yet."

Notre Dame LB Marist Liufau:
"One thing I think about myself, especially coming from Hawaii, I feel we have that chip on our shoulder as Hawaii players. We pride ourselves in being physical, flying around the field, hitting people and having fun while playing. I feel that can be evident at times." 

Notre Dame DE Ade Ogundeji:
"Definitely my first year it was a struggle, but we've just continually gotten better as a team. And myself, I've continued to get better. I think that's what it comes down to in life, just growth throughout the whole time.”

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly: 
"The announcement as to being part of the championship game doesn't really change how we prepare for our performance on Saturday. It's still important for our football team because there's so many things going on, right? 

"No. 1 the chance to win all of your games at home for a third consecutive season. To send our seniors out on a winning note has always been important here at Notre Dame, regardless of the season. 

"Solidifying your resume going into the College Football Playoffs. A lot of things to play for, but it's never really been about that for us. It's much more about this consistency of performance and how you prepare for it. That really didn't change much for us.”


For Your Nerves 

TEAM STATS Notre Dame Syracuse
Points Per Game 36.9 17.5
Points Allowed Per Game 16.7 31.5
Total Yards 464.0 250.4
Yards Passing 234.3 172.1
Yards Rushing 229.7 78.3
Yards Allowed 303.4 453.5
Pass Yards Allowed 218.1 251.8
Rush Yards Allowed  85.3 201.7

Game Thread | Syracuse at No. 2 Notre Dame

75,510 Views | 622 Replies | Last: 3 yr ago by Firefighter8196
mattfreeman
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Cuse false start.
Rwolf101
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Sgt Hulka said:

I think Kelly wants a good 3rd qtr

Are you sure? I feel he gave mixed messages at that halftime speech
Sgt Hulka
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Rwolf101 said:

Kathryn Tappen's sweater is pure luxury and glamour.


I saw her first, beotch!
Rwolf101
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You know I'm a Molly McGrath kind of guy. Her sweater is bomb though
mattfreeman
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FUMBLE.
ndSlaw
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JOK!
coachscott
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Sgt Hulka said:

Rwolf101 said:

Kathryn Tappen's sweater is pure luxury and glamour.


I saw her first, beotch!


She's the next one I would like to see go. I miss Alex Flanagan so much. She was 10 times better and 50 times hotter. I think Tappen is easily the worst sideline reporter I've seen watching CFB at this year. Just my opinion.
mattfreeman
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JOK forced fumble. Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa recovery.
irishtank6900
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Good god JOK
Sgt Hulka
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Watch your lips, son
Firefighter8196
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Good lord....back up center
mattfreeman
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pbrad28
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Great
irishfan32489
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Woof.
Rwolf101
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Does Alex even wear sweaters?
ndSlaw
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Ugh... Looked like Lugg was still firing a shotgun snap
Firefighter8196
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Bound to happen at some point with your 3rd strong center
leofitz
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ndSlaw said:

Ugh... Looked like Lugg was still firing a shotgun snap
Why go under center there?
Sgt Hulka
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coachscott said:

Sgt Hulka said:

Rwolf101 said:

Kathryn Tappen's sweater is pure luxury and glamour.


I saw her first, beotch!





She's the next one I would like to see go. I miss Alex Flanagan so much. She was 10 times better and 50 times hotter. I think Tappen is easily the worst sideline reporter I've seen watching CFB at this year. Just my opinion.


She excellent running the desk with NBC's hockey coverage. She's not great on the sideline, but it beats the hell out of that dude that was there when Weis was coaching.
mattfreeman
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Notre Dame's defense has its swagger back.
Rwolf101
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Drew White is going to be a 2022 draft pick.
ndSlaw
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Drew White in heat seeking missle mode
Firefighter8196
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Can't give that up guys
Sgt Hulka
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I'll say one thing, Culpepper has a bazooka of an arm
Rwolf101
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I think that's definitely a catch. He took 3 steps.
Firefighter8196
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What's to review? Catch, fumble and recovery by the offense
ndSlaw
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Tight call... Ball definitely hits the ground... But seemed more fumble then incomplete pass
dunwoodyfan
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why was Lewis lined up on the WR's outside shoulder? Completely gave up the slant on 4th and 3. Aargh!!!!!!!!!!!!!
irishtank6900
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The reviews/commercials are unbearable today
jbachman
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Not 100% on that sure catch and fumble.
Sgt Hulka
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NBC advertising dept is tugging it with the chance to pimp some Little Ceaser's with that nonsense review
mattfreeman
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Clark Lea on the hot seat?
tvanp63
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Guess they didn't hear BK say "Dominate the 3rd quarter".
Rwolf101
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Hamilton took an awful angle on that TD.
ndSlaw
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Yuck... Kyle Hamilton all sorts of bad there
 
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