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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)

119,484 Views | 1231 Replies | Last: 2 yr ago by Sgt Hulka
blairkiel
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Keep the damn ball in the field
jmsheridan
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irishfan32489
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We deserve that.
Cassin
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Yikes.
irish angst
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Damn, Coan he was wide open.
Rwolf101
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That Correll false start might very well have cost ND points. That hurts. Those are going to happen with any line but really unfortunate timing.
ndwilky
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Just a bit outside
Sweetlou88
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This team just struggles to put teams away. It's a Kelly staple.
rcains
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At the game. Purdues DBs look at little handsy.
hunt4g
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Offsides cost us that drive as Rwolf noted
irishfan32489
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This year is a disaster. Period. Horrible coaching. Horrible everything.
Dillon1986
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Austin got open that was a terrible pass
MAS
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Coan has not given Austin a chance at all. Outside TD and one out he has thrown the ball terribly
scUMsux
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liquidcrystal23 said:

I think Coan needs to show Tommy Ely Mannings take on carrying out a qb faking the run.
I think Coan needs to grab some bench
Sweetlou88
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Dillon1986 said:

Austin got open that was a terrible pass
That's for sure. Absolutely uncatchable.
SHAMROCK
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Is the throw over the middle a "trick play" for ND?

One target over the middle and one TD. Maybe they could try another?
Blueclaw
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Can we let Buchner throw now. Not concerned even if he doesn't know the playbook.
We are created to be creators.
lake erie irish
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Coan two passes where he didn't give the receiver a chance to make a play.
domina nostra
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Coan needs to stop throwing the ball out of bounds. It's not something a D1 QB can do every other throw.
irishfan32489
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Absolutely garbage. All the way around.
irish angst
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One damned crappy defense lapse and this is tied at the half.
cdr2529
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I think the Irish gives scholarships to some bad players
Hrothgar
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Rwolf101 said:

Austin could open an archery range with all these targets.
Not your best work Wolf.

you're still the man...
Sgt Hulka
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The line has settled in the last 3 series. Far from good, but not a sieve.
NDmark1
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irishfan32489 said:

This year is a disaster. Period. Horrible coaching. Horrible everything.
Yet we are 2-0 and winning. I see the issues but a little hyperbolic no?
mbmirish
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Can someone please tell me why we do the same **** week after week. This is just garbage we all complain about Del recruiting why can't he teach a wr to get off the line of scrimmage just a joke.
tayirish14
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Dr. Selking, our Sports Psychologist, has her work cut out for her with this group…yikes
NYNDBLUE
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Heinish is just such a solid player.
Rwolf101
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Hrothgar said:

Rwolf101 said:

Austin could open an archery range with all these targets.
Not your best work Wolf.

you're still the man...

That's what my wife said
irishcheesehead
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Coan feeling the pressure to make the perfect throw
mattfreeman
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Staff
JD BERTRAND'S turn for a 3rd down stop.
hunt4g
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Really nice defense
Hrothgar
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NYNDBLUE said:

Heinish is just such a solid player.
so happy his bro is coming
NYNDBLUE
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The defense is coming along today. Much better open field tackling.
Cassin
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D has settled in nicely
 
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