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Game Thread | Central Michigan at No. 9 Notre Dame

September 16, 2023
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Central Michigan (1-1) at No. 9 Notre Dame (3-0) 

Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, Ind. | 2:30 PM ET | Peacock | Line: Notre Dame -34.5 | O/U: 51.5

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Five Players To Watch

Notre Dame RB JD Price
CMU had trouble covering the running back last week against New Hampshire. Their linebackers won't match up that better against Notre Dame's backs. Look for Price to continue to flash as a playmaker and make plays in the passing game this week.

Central Michigan QB Bert Emanuel Jr.
A dangerous runner who has produced big plays with his legs, he's not a polished passer and struggles with accuracy. For any chance for CMU to keep this close, Emanuel has to have the game of his life.

Notre Dame DT Howard Cross
Cross has balled out to start this season and he may not play close to a full game if the score gets out of hand, but he'll definitely make his presence felt when he's on the field. He's been relentless off the ball and should continue to show out.

Central Michigan DT Jacques Bristol
He's been outstanding to start the season and was the best CMU player on the field against Michigan State. Bristol is an explosive lateral mover who has been disruptive. He has three TFLs in the first two games and has eight total pressures.

Notre Dame LB Drayk Bowen
With JD Bertrand out, Jack Kiser will take over the starting Mike linebacker spot and we should get to see Bowen's first extensive action at linebacker this season. He already made a splash last week with a forced fumble on a kickoff against NC State and Irish fans will get a glimpse of someone that has impressed since he arrived on campus as an early enrollee.


Quotes of the Week

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman:
“It's been that way all year because every Saturday we have one goal and that’s try to continue to play at our full potential. In order to do that, you have to win these moments in the day. I remind them if their mind ever starts to drift or if somebody tries to talk about the future, it's just a great reminder for us to refocus and get back in the moment.” 

Notre Dame offensive coordinator Gerad Parker: 
“We’ve got a smart football team. Our offense knows our deal and we’ve got a guy that’s playing confidently at the quarterback position.” 

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden:
“Yeah, I'm excited about our pass rush. I mean, there was no pass rush against Navy. Again, most of our starters are out by halftime and our play count wasn't very high against Tennessee State. And then last week, it was really gameplan-oriented. So, I thought our guys executed the game plan really, really well. 

Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman: 
“The guys up front are giving me a lot of time. We get in a rhythm; we get in a good situation. Usually, it’s after our defense makes a stop, so we have a lot of momentum going there.”

Notre Dame safety DJ Brown on the spear package:
“For the quarterback, he doesn’t know exactly what we’re doing, where we’re going, our rotations and stuff. It gives the quarterback uncertainty. They don’t really know what we’re doing. Every game we put in new plays and stuff so teams can’t really game plan us. Honestly, confusing the quarterback and then it allows us to make plays.” 


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Game Thread | Central Michigan at No. 9 Notre Dame

132,386 Views | 834 Replies | Last: 1 yr ago by irishdane20
PepND04
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Please do that next week Tobias
mjhahn
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There's your over the top pass! Feel great for Merriweather!
leofitz
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dunwoodyfan said:

Dad gum, that was right on the money.
Dime
tvanp63
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Well, there's what everyone has been waiting for!
fightnhanleys
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***Checks a box off*** IRISH
thandreoli
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These broadcasters are brutal
mattfreeman
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Sam Hartman QB rating: 1060
Cassin
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dunwoodyfan said:

Dad gum, that was right on the money.


Right on his number in stride.
Original Bubs
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I feel like people are really horned up to hate on the broadcasters. Nothing controversial has happened yet they just said what happened
Sgt Hulka
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Quality corner play. Good Lord
lake erie irish
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I know its CM but we a have a qb who does his job and does it well.
kevinnd21
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thandreoli said:

These broadcasters are brutal


So bad, insane that Garrett keeps getting high profile jobs. I've seen cardboard more exciting than him
GulfCoastIrish
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leofitz said:

dunwoodyfan said:

Dad gum, that was right on the money.
Dime


What does this mean, "dime"?

I know it represents an accurate pass in a variety of sorts, but what is the genesis of the term?
6926bp
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Mines perfect no problems at all
SHAMROCK
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the commercials don't break up or hesitate the same way the game broadcast does - - why - this is awful
mattfreeman
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Staff
Bad bounce for Spencer Shrader.
Original Bubs
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Maybe it's a 10/10 pass? Feel like I've heard that since John Stockton
Rwolf101
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I had always heard tales of the legend of qbs that could throw down field but I never believed in them until this day.
luke4nd
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thandreoli said:

These broadcasters are brutal
I tried to listen to the radio broadcast and it's somehow 20 seconds behind the peacock stream. Go figure.
mattfreeman
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mattfreeman
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Joshua Burnham called for roughing the passer.
Brucealeg
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Commercials and audio for the game at the same time. Peacock sucks.
ndSlaw
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Ugh... That is not roughing
Original Bubs
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Okay I've been defendjng the announcers as not so bad but the "what a catch" was really funny
hockey8390
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This is where they don't need review. Just reset it. Don't waste time
PepND04
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What exactly is that ref looking at
irishduffy
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How did that get ruled a catch?
Sgt Hulka
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Why in god's name is this being reviewed?
ohiondfan
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How did the ref call that a catch in the first place?
luke4nd
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Absurd review.
cousin eddie
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Blind ref. Staring right at that drop
toliver0917
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DUDE THE REF WAS STARING RIGHT AT IT AND STILL DIDNT CALL IT INCOMPLETE
ohiondfan
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Would anyone be surprised if there isn't "irrefutable evidence" to over turn this? Given ND history lol.
Rwolf101
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That field judge wqw standing right there. How on earth did he call that a catch to begin with?? Get your eyes checked dufus!
GulfCoastIrish
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**** you, McElwain
 
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