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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

126,820 Views | 834 Replies | Last: 1 yr ago by irishdane20
Original Bubs
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As much as I love to watch blowouts this has the feel of a game I won't mind the new first down rule for
silverback
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that salty-talking DB group might wanna get their poop together asap
Rwolf101
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ohiondfan said:

Jim McElwain looks like JimBob Duggar from 19 Kids and Counting.

He looks like a church organ salesman.
und63
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Still looks like the WRs may be having trouble getting open. H won't get this much time against OSU.
ohiondfan
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Rwolf101 said:

ohiondfan said:

Jim McElwain looks like JimBob Duggar from 19 Kids and Counting.

He looks like a church organ salesman.


I've never been in the church organ market so I don't know what that looks like lol.
Rwolf101
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ndSlaw said:

Sgt Hulka said:

Great idea trying to tackle Audric high
That's how injuries happen

No, that's how deaths happen.
Original Bubs
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Donte Kent the Tyler buchner of dbs
SHAMROCK
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OL needs to do more pushing downfield, -
mattfreeman
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Staff
Holy reviews. Good gracious
mattfreeman
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Staff
Blake Fisher dominated his man on that run by Estime.
ndSlaw
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How'd that result in a first down? Clearly stopped a yard short
Sgt Hulka
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He was short by a yard and they spotted that a 1st down??? These guys are truly awful
ohiondfan
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It will be reversed. Always is if it hurts ND.
Original Bubs
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The refs are really in another galaxy this game
Matt4NDFI
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Recievers are getting open, just had a wipe open guy in the endzone and didn't see him.
thandreoli
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Go for it.. No question
lake erie irish
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These refs should be let go at halftime.
Auream
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All refs have been dog****… something needs done
ndSlaw
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Lol... Maybe we're all watching a different game
hockey8390
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Make up call? That wasn't close
ohiondfan
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ohiondfan said:

It will be reversed. Always is if it hurts ND.


Guess I was wrong lol.
trentb
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They clearly must have thought he ran through the actual hole to his right

Jeez refs
Cassin
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This is as bad as the PI.
thandreoli
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Hahaha.. ***
tvanp63
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These ref's are unbelievable!!!
IRISHLOYAL
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Oh my god the play stands? Officiating is just awful everywhere. Hahahaha
Original Bubs
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Are these the fail Mary replacement refs?
IrishRob
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Wow
zdfger
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Refs are an embarrassment. Should not happen at this level
irishtank6900
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This is an absolute sh** show.
irishduffy
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Are they showing a different game on the replay tv?
ndSlaw
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Is this a review of the review...?
Mayday
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A re-review? ***?!?
SHAMROCK
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how many times can they look at it - - this is so stupid
Cassin
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Reviewing the review?
 
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