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Game Thread | No. 6 Ohio State at No. 9 Notre Dame

September 23, 2023
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No. 6 Ohio State (3-0)  at No. 9 Notre Dame (4-0) 

Notre Dame Stadium | 7:30 PM ET | NBC | Line: Ohio State -3.0 | O/U: 55.5

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Five Players To Watch

Notre Dame OT Blake Fisher
Fisher had a much better week against Central Michigan than he did against NC State, but the competition gets a lot tougher this week against Ohio State and their talent at defensive end. Notre Dame needs him to have a great game, especially when run blocking. Fisher needs to have a great game if he wants to establish himself as a top NFL prospect.

Ohio State QB Kyle McCord
This is the first real test for Ohio State's new starting quarterback. He's had some ups and downs to start the season and there isn't much margin for error against Notre Dame's defense. Expect Al Golden to put pressure on McCord with both the blitz and coverages he hasn't quite seen yet. 

Notre Dame WR Chris Tyree
Ohio State's defense is one of the best in the country and driving the football on them to score points isn't a winning formula. Notre Dame needs to mix in some explosive plays and Tyree has provided those for the Irish offense early in the season. The match up with him and Ohio State's nickel will be one to monitor.

Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
The best receiver in the country, Harrison Jr. checks every box as an elite playmaker. He can flip the game in one play and all Notre Dame can do is try to contain him. It's a money game for Benjamin Morrison and Cam Hart with them having to cover all of Ohio State's receivers and no one will test them like Harrison Jr. will.

Notre Dame LB Marist Liufau
Liufau has played well to start the season, but this game will be a little different because they won't use him as a spy on 3rd down. He'll be lined up off the edge often and he'll need to make an impact rushing the passer and as a blitzer. The Irish defense only had a 5.8% Havoc rate against the Buckeyes last season and that won't be good enough to beat them this season. They need Liufau and the rest of the defense to create some havoc.


Quotes of the Week

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman:
“The biggest thing is control the noise. Turn it down. Focus on the moment. Focus on today's practice and what we're doing now because this is what will give us the best opportunity to perform at a high level on Saturday.

“It's really been do what we do but do it better, right? That's what I told those guys on Monday when I met with them. Do what we do. What we've done is good enough, but do it better. That's a reminder, stay in the moment, turn down the noise and focus on us.” 

Notre Dame offensive coordinator Gerad Parker on Sam Hartman:
“It does everything to our team because, like it or not, there is a big focal point. It’s not the only focal point but there’s star power to that position. There always has been. Always will be. Especially when it’s a guy that has that. So, he has whatever it is. He’s humbled by it and doesn’t do it too much and the guys gravitate towards that because of his energy and his feel and because of how he leads and having that certainly permeates everywhere.” 

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden:
“First of all, we're really confident in our guys. We can't have anybody being selfish. You're [not] jumping back door. You know, jumping out of a gap, front side. We can't do that. We’ve got to play collectively. We’ve got to tackle well. They're big, strong backs. The O-line is really big. They have gap schemes. They have pin and pull and they're really great at zone. So, those are all challenges for us on game day.”  

Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman: 
“It’s a classic. Two football greats that growing up, you think about and think of those games, Ohio State and all the other big ones, where you’re like, it would be a cool game to play in. It’s exciting. It is a big game. I think to shy away from that is foolish, but I think it’s going to be like every week, it’s about us executing at the highest level and like Coach Freeman already probably said, reaching our full potential.”

Notre Dame offensive lineman Joe Alt: 
“They’re a physical team. We have to focus on us and getting ourselves ready for this game, how we’re going to prepare for that, how we’re going to get a little better this week and get ready for the game.” 


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Game Thread | No. 6 Ohio State at No. 9 Notre Dame

167,627 Views | 936 Replies | Last: 1 yr ago by Senator#99
IrishRob
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Wow. Got his foot down first.
Sgt Hulka
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ndsean44 said:

Jesus. Morrison got worked. Not good when their best is beating our best.
Well, if he was allowed he'd be doing that to NFL corners this year. Just a freak talent
mattfreeman
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mattfreeman said:

Marvin Harrison Jr.: Good at football
Maybe not - but Morrison still gonna get hit with holding. Irish avoid 32 yard gain.
Rwolf101
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ndsean44 said:

Jesus. Morrison got worked. Not good when their best is beating our best.

That is the talent gap between ND and the elite teams. It's not even close.
ndSlaw
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Huh... We can switch penalties now?
Sgt Hulka
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I really want to punch Terry in the throat.
blairkiel
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Wiggs4Irish
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Rwolf101 said:

ndsean44 said:

Jesus. Morrison got worked. Not good when their best is beating our best.

That is the talent gap between ND and the elite teams. It's not even close.


Cmon. Harrison abuses every dB in the country.
Rwolf101
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What the **** kind of bull**** officiating was that
bkeller
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How can a penalty change?
ndsean44
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Morrison gets payback.
tayirish14
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Morrison needs to step up. I know it's a ridiculously tough assignment, but if you're all-American you need to make plays too.
mjhahn
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LOL the B1G refs say oh wait PI means more yards for the good guys let's change it! What a disgrace.
bmhend54
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Rwolf101 said:

ndsean44 said:

Jesus. Morrison got worked. Not good when their best is beating our best.

That is the talent gap between ND and the elite teams. It's not even close.


Your worst post ever. Morrison is a top five db in America
tayirish14
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Haha! Nice job, Benjamin…I'll just shut up now
Rwolf101
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Wiggs4Irish said:

Rwolf101 said:

ndsean44 said:

Jesus. Morrison got worked. Not good when their best is beating our best.

That is the talent gap between ND and the elite teams. It's not even close.


Cmon. Harrison abuses every dB in the country.

Yes and Morrison is our best dB in years. The gap is real.
dunwoodyfan
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Our DL has been lining up offsides then past several plays. Not just one guy.
ndSlaw
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2nd time this drive Bohtelo lines up in neutral zone
jmsheridan
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Osu getting away with tackling our DL on run plays.
ndsean44
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Holding, PI, regardless, it's absolute garbage. Ohio State DBs are doing that and more and nothing.
blairkiel
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Rwolf101 said:

Wiggs4Irish said:

Rwolf101 said:

ndsean44 said:

Jesus. Morrison got worked. Not good when their best is beating our best.

That is the talent gap between ND and the elite teams. It's not even close.


Cmon. Harrison abuses every dB in the country.

Yes and Morrison is our best dB in years. The gap is real.
I'm not really seeing it tonight

ejsjr
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Rwolf101 said:

ndsean44 said:

Jesus. Morrison got worked. Not good when their best is beating our best.

That is the talent gap between ND and the elite teams. It's not even close.


What on earth are you talking about? How many points has OSU scored?
Robert Morris
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Do they realize Morrison is an all American. Also do they beg for every call against us? Sorry the announcers
Rwolf101
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bmhend54 said:

Rwolf101 said:

ndsean44 said:

Jesus. Morrison got worked. Not good when their best is beating our best.

That is the talent gap between ND and the elite teams. It's not even close.


Your worst post ever. Morrison is a top five db in America

He just got toasted! I'm not saying he's bad, I'm saying when you stack receiver rooms against an opponent with one NFL caliber defensive back it's going to be a mismatch somewhere on the field.
Jaxdulac
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That was a qb draw waiting to happen.
jmsheridan
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I don't remember it being hard to lineup onside
MAIrish14
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Refs continue to perplex me
mattfreeman
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Ohio State has run 19 plays this quarter. ND just 8
sscott43
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Rwolf101 said:

Wiggs4Irish said:

Rwolf101 said:

ndsean44 said:

Jesus. Morrison got worked. Not good when their best is beating our best.

That is the talent gap between ND and the elite teams. It's not even close.


Cmon. Harrison abuses every dB in the country.

Yes and Morrison is our best dB in years. The gap is real.
. Wow. Dumb post. BMo would start for OSU and every other team in the country
Sgt Hulka
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The defense is playing really well. No complaints.

The offense is frustrating
newportirish
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Harrison dropped the ball as well by the way. Watch the Slo Mo.
Rwolf101
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blairkiel said:

Rwolf101 said:

Wiggs4Irish said:

Rwolf101 said:

ndsean44 said:

Jesus. Morrison got worked. Not good when their best is beating our best.

That is the talent gap between ND and the elite teams. It's not even close.


Cmon. Harrison abuses every dB in the country.

Yes and Morrison is our best dB in years. The gap is real.
I'm not really seeing it tonight



Did you not see that play?
blairkiel
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Rwolf101 said:

bmhend54 said:

Rwolf101 said:

ndsean44 said:

Jesus. Morrison got worked. Not good when their best is beating our best.

That is the talent gap between ND and the elite teams. It's not even close.


Your worst post ever. Morrison is a top five db in America

He just got toasted! I'm not saying he's bad, I'm saying when you stack receiver rooms against an opponent with one NFL caliber defensive back it's going to be a mismatch somewhere on the field.
But you stated that as he was against Morrison

It's not like Clew was toasted
mattfreeman
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3rd-and-7: McCord finds Egbuka for 12
jmsheridan
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I thought they were reviewing posswssion
 
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