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Game Thread | Tennessee State at No. 13 Notre Dame

September 2, 2023
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Tennessee State (0-0) at No. 13 Notre Dame (1-0) 

Notre Dame Stadium | South Bend, Ind. | 3:30 p.m. ET | NBC

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Five Players To Watch

Notre Dame LB Marist Liufau
Liufau had the best game of his career against Navy and looked like the player he was prior to his injury in 2021. He should get more opportunities to rush the passer this week and 3rd down is where he could really shine.

Tennessee State RB Jalen Rouse
TSU struggled to protect the quarterback last season and this game could be a brutal one for them if that continues. Look for them to try and get Rouse and the ground game going. He had two 100-yard games last season and averaged 4.8 yards per carry.

Notre Dame DT Donovan Hinish
Kurt's younger brother played five snaps against Navy and with Gabriel Rubio out with a knee injury, expect Donovan to have a bigger role in the next couple of weeks. He had a good fall camp and will have a chance to play his way into a regular spot in the defensive line rotation.

Tennessee State DL Terrell Allen
A transfer from Austin Peay, he's an FCS All-American candidate with 23 tackles for loss in the last two seasons. If TSU wants to keep this one closer than everyone expects it to be, they'll need someone like Allen to be a disruptive presence.

Notre Dame WR Tobias Merriweather
It seemed like everyone on offense got a chance to shine against Navy, but Merriweather didn't have a day to remember with a drop on the first drive and a missed connection on a deep ball from Sam Hartman. This is a new week and a chance for him to gain some confidence.


Quotes of the Week

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman:
 “We all have to be saying the same thing. We don't need some type of false narrative, some type of, 'Don't overlook any opponent.’ We don't need that. Let's talk about what really matters, and that's winning the day.”

Notre Dame offensive coordinator Gerad Parker on calling plays last week: 
”I'd be lying if I didn't say there were nerves and certain thoughts of just because of the expectation of this place and really an allegiance to our players and our staff. You want to do a good job for everybody. I want to make your guy's job fun. And it's sure as hell a lot fun when we do what we do and play the way we played, for everybody. I get that. We all get that.” 

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden on LB Marist Liufau: 
”I just think like there were times last year during the season that we would be trying to protect him because he was not fully healed, like he was not himself. I saw the young man the other night that everybody told me about when I got here. That's how I felt. I saw a knee-bender. I saw somebody with suddenness and lateral quickness. I saw ruggedness to take on blocks or knock ball carriers back. I saw him attack the ball. I'm excited about him. He's worked really, really hard from the injury to get to this point. So just blessings to him and excited about his future.”  

Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price:
“I think this is the best decision I made to come here and I’ll always believe that. This place will take me farther than I could ever imagine. This team has challenged me to be better. Coach McCullough has continued to challenge me to be better. My teammates and the running back room – which is one of the best running back rooms in the country – challenge myself and others to be better.” 

Notre Dame WR Deion Colzie:
“I knew what I was capable of, and I got to show bits and pieces of that, but I'm just happy to keep moving forward and keep doing that the rest of the season.”


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Game Thread | Tennessee State at No. 13 Notre Dame

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mattfreeman
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IRISHLOYAL said:

Who is 19 on defense?
Marty Auer
dunwoodyfan
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Marty Auer. A walk-on, I assume.
RyanMcD
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IRISHLOYAL said:

Who is 19 on defense?


Walk on I believe
irishdane20
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Which 19 had Freeman in his ear there, Ayer?
IRISHLOYAL
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Thanks
rmirish
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irishtank6900 said:

I'm pretty sure I'm watching the game with multiple people who could have broken the tackle that just took tyree down
Yeah, I would have had that easy.
6926bp
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Walk on Auer
silverback
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irishtank6900 said:

I'm pretty sure I'm watching the game with multiple people who could have broken the tackle that just took tyree down
me too...and I'm by myself
mattfreeman
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Rico Flores Jr. likes contact.
Sgt Hulka
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As said, Price needs to play more. I really like this kid
mattfreeman
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Gi'Bran Payne TD.
mattfreeman
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Steve Angeli hits Gi'Bran Payne for a 42-yard TD.

No. 13 Notre Dame 56
Tennessee State 3

7:43 | 4Q

7 plays, 87 yards in 3:34
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mattfreeman said:

Gi'Bran Payne TD.
my feed makes you look like Nostra-Freeman
pbrad28
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Great downfield blocking…
Sgt Hulka
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Salerno with a great block
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silverback said:

mattfreeman said:

Gi'Bran Payne TD.
my feed makes you look like Nostra-Freeman
Me too
IRISHLOYAL
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Great block by Flanagan. Looks like a big kid
tommynacc
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silverback said:

irishtank6900 said:

I'm pretty sure I'm watching the game with multiple people who could have broken the tackle that just took tyree down
me too...and I'm by myself


TSU could have zero players on the field and I would have been tackled for a loss!
Rwolf101
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Jason Garrett looks like the type of guy to say no to a refill of breadsticks at Olive Garden because he "doesn't want the kids to fill up on bread".
REMND
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Payne looked like he has some speed.
Spesh97
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8 TDs by 8 different players. Is that a record???
mckinleymichael9
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Lol
Sgt Hulka
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Rwolf101 said:

Jason Garrett looks like the type of guy to say no to a refill of breadsticks at Olive Garden because he "doesn't want the kids to fill up on bread".
Garrett's the type of guy that gets out of the shower to take a piss
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Sgt Hulka said:

Rwolf101 said:

Jason Garrett looks like the type of guy to say no to a refill of breadsticks at Olive Garden because he "doesn't want the kids to fill up on bread".
Garrett's the type of guy that gets out of the shower to take a piss


And sits down while doing it.
REMND
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58 plays. 56 points.
irishtank6900
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Minchey time… keep running the offense
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Spesh97 said:

8 TDs by 8 different players. Is that a record???


Probably but Jason Garett will never let you know it.
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AZdoc said:

Sgt Hulka said:

Rwolf101 said:

Jason Garrett looks like the type of guy to say no to a refill of breadsticks at Olive Garden because he "doesn't want the kids to fill up on bread".
Garrett's the type of guy that gets out of the shower to take a piss


And sits down while doing it.
we are having fun now
Greg Flammang
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Post game coming shortly after the game with Jamie and me.

https://www.youtube.com/live/BIo7jYBNdqI?si=WilYBnBXJsZ2UXJJ
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Greg Flammang said:

Post game coming shortly after the game with Jamie and me.

https://www.youtube.com/live/BIo7jYBNdqI?si=WilYBnBXJsZ2UXJJ


I wanna hear your take on not targeting, targeting, and Tobias getting a catch.
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Sgt Hulka said:

Rwolf101 said:

Jason Garrett looks like the type of guy to say no to a refill of breadsticks at Olive Garden because he "doesn't want the kids to fill up on bread".
Garrett's the type of guy that gets out of the shower to take a piss
OK. I guess I learned something about myself……or you.
Rwolf101
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Jason Garrett looks like the type of guy to lend his neighbor his extension ladder and then stands there, sipping herbal tea, and talks about his job in the mail room at city hall while the neighbor tries to clean his gutters in peace.
Sgt Hulka
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sdnd1 said:

Sgt Hulka said:

Rwolf101 said:

Jason Garrett looks like the type of guy to say no to a refill of breadsticks at Olive Garden because he "doesn't want the kids to fill up on bread".
Garrett's the type of guy that gets out of the shower to take a piss
OK. I guess I learned something about myself……or you.
Old Andrew Dice Clay joke
AZdoc
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Rwolf101 said:

Jason Garrett looks like the type of guy to lend his neighbor his extension ladder and then stands there, sipping herbal tea, and talks about his job in the mail room at city hall while the neighbor tries to clean his gutters in peace.


Does he keep the tea bag in the cup?
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MINCHEY
 
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