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Game Thread | Purdue (2-0) at No. 12 Notre Dame (2-0)

September 17, 2021
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Purdue (2-0) at No. 12 Notre Dame (2-0) 

Notre Dame Stadium | 2:30 p.m. ET | NBC | Notre Dame -7.5 | O/U: 58

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Gut Check Time

Notre Dame’s players have heard the negative vibes given from the fanbase over the last week. (Check out Inside the Garage Podcast Episode 5) and it seems like Notre Dame had a good week of practice. The team is finally back into a normal routine after starting the season on a Sunday which led to a challenging week of practice before the Toledo game. 

The Irish will have a tough challenge on Saturday as Purdue historically has played Notre Dame tough and the Boilermakers will bring two elite players to South Bend.

David Bell is a dominating receiver and he hasn’t been stopped to date as he’s recorded 14 receptions for 255 yards and three touchdowns in two games. Notre Dame won't be able to shut him down as he’s that good, but if they can eliminate the game-changing plays, it could be smooth sailing as Purdue lacks playmakers opposite Bell. 

On defense, the defensive line will be Purdue’s strength and it’s led by defensive end George Karlaftis. He’ll be a handful, especially for a young left tackle whether it’s Tosh Baker or Michael Carmody. 

But this game is about Notre Dame. Can the offensive find a running game and more consistency? The defense has been fine for about 97 percent of the plays this season, but can they trim down the big plays in week three? 


Five Players To Watch

Notre Dame LT Tosh Baker
He got better as the game went along last week, but this will be a much more difficult challenge against one of the top pass rushers in the country. We can expect that he won't be left on an island too much with help from Kyren Williams when the Boilermakers rush four.

Purdue DE George Karlaftis
No sacks on the season for Karlaftis, but he's top-five in the country in pressures. He's an elite talent and Notre Dame needs both of their tackles to be better to contain him.

Notre Dame LB Jack Kiser
Notre Dame fans have been waiting for a breakout game from Kiser, but it hasn't happened yet. This week would be as good as any with his family having several connections to Purdue.

Purdue WR David Bell
Dangerous after the catch and a jump ball beast, he'll be a tough matchup for any defender one on one. He'll be bracketed quite often and it will be critical for Notre Dame to not let him go off.

Notre Dame Vyper Jordan Botelho
He'll make his season debut and his presence could be big on 3rd downs. The Irish haven't been able to get off the field consistently enough in those situations and his ability as a pass rusher could give them a necessary boost. 


Quotes of the Week

Notre Dame QB Jack Coan: 
"Honestly, the only thing I care about is winning," Coan stated. "Whether that's me, Tyler, or Drew (Pyne), whoever gives us the best chance to win, I'm in favor of them. Tyler definitely helps us win and he showed that in the game. I was super happy he went in and helped us win. That's what it's all about." 

Notre Dame DL Kurt Hinish:
“We're still a baller defense. Have we given up a couple points? Yeah. But we're still a group of ballers, and we're going to be a group of ballers.

“I feel like if one of the plays gets through one of the gaps and leads to the middle, then I take responsibility for that. Even if it's in the opposite A gap, I feel responsible for that, because it is in the middle of the defense, and me and Jayson Ademilola, we hold one another accountable.

“For example, last week I missed a tackle for loss against Toledo. We were sitting in the film room watching it the other day, that play came up and Jayson just turned around and gave me a look and I looked at him back, and I'm like, 'You're right. We gotta make those plays.'”

Notre Dame LB Jack Kiser:
You said it, Purdue family," laughed Kiser. "Dad, brother, cousins, uncles, aunts, best friends, girlfriend - a lot of people, connections and ticket requests. It's going to be special and I hope we come out and succeed and perform, improve and be at our best.

"They're definitely rooting for Jack Kiser,"  said Kiser. "They're definitely rooting for Notre Dame, but at the same time, it's hard to say that everybody is going to be rooting for Notre Dame. There will definitely be some Jack Kiser fans out there." 

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly:
"(Jordan) Botelho is available and he will play.”


For Your Nerves 

Game Thread | Purdue (2-0) at No. 12 Notre Dame (2-0)

119,493 Views | 1231 Replies | Last: 2 yr ago by Sgt Hulka
mattfreeman
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Tommy Rees is moving to the Tommy Rees 2013 offense against Michigan State. Shot plays and get PI.
IA4irish
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Lugg is 5th year senior and hasn't improved in three years. In fact he's probably worse. I know he's had injuries but still
jmsheridan
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So our offensive strategy is throw it out and hope foe PI.
NYNDBLUE
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But why run route with so little space between defender and sideline?
Rwolf101
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IA4irish said:

Lugg is 5th year senior and hasn't improved in three years. In fact he's probably worse. I know he's had injuries but still

I sadly agree
hunt4g
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Really didn't' see that one
mattfreeman
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Chris Tyree and Kyren Williams came to play today. Tough runs.
phm195
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Bad call there
irishfan32489
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Same play to the short side of the field? Lol
irishfan32489
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Horribke
Cassin
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Love how Tyree is running
Rwolf101
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Cassin said:

Love how Tyree is running

He's been solid. Making some cuts too. Looking a bit like Williams.
irishfan32489
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Pathetic. Offense moving. Run the SAME PLAY (finesse play) to the near sideline. How? Was Tommy on a potty break?
hunt4g
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There were 10 seconds on the board when that TO was called. What is the reason
Dillon1986
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I love when we start to do a hurry up offense and then take a time out
yepre
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They got to let Tyler throw it some.
Rwolf101
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That must be the 6th or 7th Austin target today.
SHAMROCK
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Did Mayer sleep with a Coan's girlfriend?
irishfan32489
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Low % play call on third down. This year is an effinndisaster.
PhillyNDFan
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Dillon1986 said:

I love when we start to do a hurry up offense and then take a time out
Hurry Up (and wait) Offense
jmsheridan
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Uninspired play call and throw.
mattfreeman
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Jon Doerer 28-yard FG good.

Notre Dame 10
Purdue 3

8:45 | 2Q

10 plays, 48 yards in 3:13
blairkiel
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I'm high, but didn't Tyler throw a sweet completion on his first play?
liquidcrystal23
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Coan is off today. Let Buchner do his thing.
Joe1976
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SHAMROCK said:

Did Mayer sleep with a Coan's girlfriend?
***?
Joe
IRISHLOYAL
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That was a bad pass. Coan doesn't look very sharp today.
cdr2529
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jmsheridan said:

Uninspired play call and throw.
Rees isn't good
jmsheridan
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Please just let Buchner play rest of game. Let him run whatever he knows. Let see what happens. Coan is good guy but very pedestrian.
Sweetlou88
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Yeah, didn't love the last two play calls. Plus, that pass sucked.
Dillon1986
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Wow that was a terrible play call. What happened to throwing it to mayer in the middle of the field Even if you only get the first down
scUMsux
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Just wish they'd leave Buchner in for a whole series. Hell he could have thrown that ball out of the end zone just as well as Coan did
tayirish14
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If you absolutely have to call that play which I hated, atleast throw it in bounds and give Austin a chanceā€¦
mattfreeman
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Notre Dame's offense has hit 100 yards of offense. Currently sitting right at 100 total yards. 76 passing and 24 rushing.
irishcheesehead
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Neither QB is going to be good getting swapped every 2 plays
REMND
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Purdue had 32 yards on the opening drive. They have had 35 since then on 3 possessions.
 
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