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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

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bklynirish
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Along w everything else, our field position has sucked all game. Should never have tried 59 yd fFG.
mattfreeman
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Staff
Pat Coogan's turn to get called for holding.
Sgt Hulka
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Sammy Dimes
Original Bubs
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Heisman smile
joirish
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We are holding a lot.
Auream
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I like Uncle Rico
tonyndnick
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Gosh, he throws a great deep ball.
mjhahn
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Garrett says Rico FLOWERS. Why am I not surprised. Total amateurs in the booth.
Sgt Hulka
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mjhahn said:

Garrett says Rico FLOWERS. Why am I not surprised. Total amateurs in the booth.
He's hitting the hooch up in the booth, ala Harry Carey
seattle_nd_2000
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These holding calls are getting ridiculous. Some are legit but some are most definitely not.
und63
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More holding calls than I can remember
TripperHarrison
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Slow feet, so they reach and grab.
tayirish14
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Perfect for Peacock
Rwolf101
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Lol "Rico Flowers" is supposedly how we should pronounce it. Thanks to Jason Garrett for clearing that up. I'm thankful he was able to get a day pass so he could call this game.
ndSlaw
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Great effort by Love. Staes having a bad day
AZdoc
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mjhahn said:

Garrett says Rico FLOWERS. Why am I not surprised. Total amateurs in the booth.


No kidding. I listen to this guy and I CANNOT believe he was a nfl head coach even if he did get fired and it was the cowboys.
bklynirish
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Guess we want to top BC in penalty calls today.
ndsean44
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I'm beyond tired of the penalties.
tonyndnick
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I've never seen offiials call holding on interior linemen as often as this crew on run plays.
AZdoc
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Rwolf101 said:

Lol "Rico Flowers" is supposedly how we should pronounce it. Thanks to Jason Garrett for clearing that up. I'm thankful he was able to get a day pass so he could call this game.


It's racist.
Original Bubs
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It should be Rich Flowers if he's translating, right?
mattfreeman
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Spencer Shrader 50-yard FG is good.

No. 9 Notre Dame 31
Central Michigan 17

0:30 | 3Q

5 plays, 43 yards in 1:29
mjhahn
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tonyndnick said:

I've never seen offiials call holding on interior linemen AGAINST ND as often as this crew on run plays.
I edited your post to make it more accurate.
Rwolf101
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Original Bubs said:

It should be Rich Flowers if he's translating, right?

Would be floras no?
lake erie irish
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Time for a fumble recovery.
Sgt Hulka
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14-10 OSU. ND by 50 next week
Sgt Hulka
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lake erie irish said:

Time for a fumble recovery.
we don't recover fumbles
Original Bubs
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Rwolf101 said:

Original Bubs said:

It should be Rich Flowers if he's translating, right?

Would be floras no?



mattfreeman
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No. 9 Notre Dame 31
Central Michigan 17

End of 3.

Total Yards
ND: 427
CMU: 256

Yards per Play
ND: 9.7
CMU: 5.6

Yards per Rush
ND: 4.9
CMU: 4.2
Brucealeg
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We have people out and pass protection has been iffy at times. Guess we should be happy to see them have to earn it.
nicksheeran
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Is Rubio playing ?
leofitz
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Has 99 been on the game the past few series? It looks like Hinish has been in there alot at DT.
NDmark1
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Sgt Hulka said:

14-10 OSU. ND by 50 next week


Good thing we aren't playing WKU next week. What an epic beat down that would be.
SHAMROCK
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Sgt Hulka said:

14-10 OSU. ND by 50 next week
21-10 - one play drive - 75 yards
DogGuy
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nicksheeran said:

Is Rubio playing ?


No
 
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