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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

127,504 Views | 834 Replies | Last: 1 yr ago by irishdane20
ndSlaw
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Hartman might not make it to osu
silverback
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irishtank6900 said:

Bad news - Fisher is either hurt (likely) or has regressed.

Good news - very good chance he's back next year. He's been the worst of the 5.
i've suggested Fisher has been less than 100 all year
SeeAudricRun
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Can we get back to attacking the perimeter?
mattfreeman
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Staff
Spencer Shrader 31-yard field goal good.

No. 9 Notre Dame 34
Central Michigan 17

10:07 | 4Q

10 plays, 47 yards in 3:54
mattfreeman
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Staff
Notre Dame needs to stop running the play where Sam Hartman gets hit
und63
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There has been too much pressure on H this game and last.
dunwoodyfan
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Two third-down passes today well short of the first down yardage. Very Kelly/Rees-like.
nicksheeran
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Going to need him next week badly
thandreoli
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Put in Angelli
Sgt Hulka
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Well, OSU has kicked it into gear. 28-10
Brucealeg
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A top defense is going to murder Hartman.
foofightergene
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Is there a reason we constantly run patterns 2-3 yards short of the sticks?
tvanp63
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Now would be a good time for a B Mo interception.
cousin eddie
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Put in Angeli and let him run the offense. Will likely need him ready next week to play much of the game.

This injury isn't new for Hartman. His knee/upper calf has been hurt at least two weeks. (I.e., walking to class with his knee and calf wrapped)
goldendeuce
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mattfreeman said:

Notre Dame needs to stop running the play where Sam Hartman gets hit


If we can't win with Angeli in 4q against chips- we don't deserve to win.
ndsean44
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CMU is classless and cheap.

How they haven't been called for this bullsh*t is beyond me.
bklynirish
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Really want to know why CMU has far better pass rush than we do.
irishtank6900
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First meh performance from Parker. Got away from the run early, not attacking the perimeter late.

He's gotta have a day next week.
tonyndnick
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My guess is the underneath receiver is the third option.
mattfreeman
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Staff
Junior Tuihalamaka was offsides on the kickoff. +5 for CMU lol
irishtank6900
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ndsean44 said:

CMU is classless and cheap.

How they haven't been called for this bullsh*t is beyond me.


Dude, cmon. They haven't played dirty. They are playing hard.

The only possibly dirty play was the low hit on Hartman and the kid was basically blocked into him.

They didn't come here to get beat by 50. ND just hasn't played well.
silverback
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Brucealeg said:

A top defense is going to murder Hartman.
next week is not looking good.

Wild guess but I have a feeling Mr. Frank is not happy with the OL...especially the 3 interior guys
cousin eddie
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Why the **** are they showing the coach's background and not the play on the field?
irishtank6900
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CMU is getting a SERIOUS push against this DL consistently.
ndSlaw
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Onye has flashed this quarter
bmhend54
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silverback said:

Brucealeg said:

A top defense is going to murder Hartman.
next week is not looking good.

Wild guess but I have a feeling Mr. Frank is not happy with the OL...especially the 3 interior guys


the whole group has not overwhelmed this far this season. Last two weeks they look like they are really slow. Too much pressure on Hartman
Original Bubs
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Show me the meanin

Of jaaaaason onye

jorsr
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peacock is 1 play behind the score
mjshepard
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ND allowed a bad game with a 17 point lead
Rwolf101
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Jim has been selling those church organs coast to coast apparently
mjhahn
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If you are scoring at home that's 18 penalties called on ND the last 2 games. Pretty sure the opponents have had less then half that called. Yes some of this in on ND being sloppy but that large a difference in 2 games is eye opening. The ACC refs are HORRIBLE!
fenixc
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Clarence Lewis is underated
ndSlaw
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jorsr said:

peacock is 1 play behind the score
nice humble brag
ndsean44
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irishtank6900 said:

ndsean44 said:

CMU is classless and cheap.

How they haven't been called for this bullsh*t is beyond me.


Dude, cmon. They haven't played dirty. They are playing hard.

The only possibly dirty play was the low hit on Hartman and the kid was basically blocked into him.

They didn't come here to get beat by 50. ND just hasn't played well.
Dude, are you serious? That last play, you can see the dude pulling Hartman's leg.

They're trying to hurt him.
tvanp63
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I miss the punt block!
 
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