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Game Thread | No. 18 Notre Dame at Stanford

November 25, 2023
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No. 18 Notre Dame (8-3) at Stanford (3-8)

Stanford Stadium | 7:00 PM ET | PAC 12 Network  | Line: Notre Dame -24.5 | O/U: 51.5

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Five Players To Watch

Notre Dame RB Audric Estime
Surprisingly snubbed as a semi-finalist for the Doak Walker award, Estime could go off in this game against a suspect run defense. Stanford's secondary has had issues tackling and Estime is one of the toughest backs to tackle in the country.

Stanford WR Elic Ayomanor
Ayomanor is in a different tier compared to everyone else on Stanford's offense. He's had eight receptions of 30+ yards in the last two months, which puts him up there with the best in the country. Look for them to force feed him the football. He's averaged 11 targets per game in their last six games. 

Notre Dame DE Javontae Jean-Baptiste
Stanford is playing a true freshman at left tackle and their right tackle is a first-year starter who has struggled against any team with legit players at defensive end. JJB has proven he is a legit force and he could be in line for a monster game. Stanford's two starting tackles combined to give up nine pressures against Cal.

Stanford Edge Tevarua Tafiti
Tafiti has been one of the bright spots for Stanford's defense in the second half of the season. 17 of his 19 pressures have come in the last six games with him taking over as a starter at their hybrid defensive end/linebacker position. HIs motor shows up and they'll need him to have the game of his life against Notre Dame.

Notre Dame OT Joe Alt
There's no big one one-on-one match-up for Alt this week, but he deserves the spotlight regardless because this is likely the last time we see him in a Notre Dame uniform. As a projected top-10 pick, he very well could opt out of Notre Dame's bowl game. Keep your eyes on Alt as much as possible and enjoy watching a left tackle play at an elite level. 


Quotes of the Week

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman:
“Really motivated to play for the Legends Trophy. For many of the games that were last year, I understand how disappointing that loss was for them and there won’t be a lack of motivation this week to go compete for that trophy in this great rivalry that dates back many years. We understand how important that is to this university and our football program. 

“Looking forward to getting back today studying and learning from the opportunities we had vs. Wake Forest, but also turning the page and getting ready for this great opportunity on Saturday.” 

Notre Dame offensive coordinator Gerad Parker:
”You have to stay true to this thing. Believe in your staff and players. Empower people around you and stay the course. And even at 42 years old say, ‘Hey, we’re doing the right things. You’ve got to believe in this thing.’ Empower people to feel like they belong on that football field for reasons; to make good plays and do that.

“I hope that’s what they feel. I hope that’s what we continue to do for this one and our bowl game. Just continue for this offense to take steps toward what everybody wants it to. And then I hope it creates a little bit of this momentum and multiplying effect to where you’re going to see where we’ll all be very proud of when this thing finishes.” 

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden:
“Execute right from the get-go. Play fast. Play with clarity. Do the little things right, right from the get-go. Don't need an event to create a certain response. I think that's a fair way of looking at it. We don't need a negative event to all of a sudden lock us in, like, we got to be ready to go. And I think our guys know, obviously we lost to Stanford a year ago. Now we're going out there. There could be perceived distractions because of the timing of the game, and that's not part of our M.O. We gotta eliminate all that and get ready to play our best game.”

Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon:
”It was unreal. I honestly don’t remember the touchdown. I kind of blacked out there, but obviously a really cool moment for me and my family. I’m super grateful for the opportunities I’ve been given by my coaches and my teammates. I’m super thankful for them believing in me through everything I’ve been through. It’s been cool.” 

Notre Dame center Ashton Craig:
”I would say probably playing with length in pass protection. And then in the run game, guard really helped me get my steps down and just being able to play physical and not worry about snapping. It’s kind of given me that feel of coming off the ball as hard as I can and trying to move guys up front.”

Notre Dame defesnive end Javontae Jean-Baptiste:
”When I made a decision, I just took it all just being open-minded, just being prepared for whatever happens and just make the best of what I can do in every situation that I'm in. So, I say it's been a great experience for me. A lot of relationships and connections made and just being able to build bonds with people who want the same mission as me and just wanting to push me as much I just want to push them to be great. And I feel like that's just what Notre Dame embodies, so I feel like it was good decision.”

Notre Dame defensive lineman Rylie Mills: 
I think it starts this week in practice, we got to come out, everything we do, I think there needs to be an emphasis about the start of practice, starting faster and harder. Then in the game, it's got to be everyone knows what we're doing and you gotta come out there fast.” 


TEAM STATS

STAT STANFORD NOTRE DAME
Total Yards 350.7 420.9
Passing  234.5 257.5
Rushing 116.2 163.4
Yards Allowed 456.3 276.0
Passing Allowed 312.3 148.5
Rushing Allowed 143.9 127.5

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Game Thread | No. 18 Notre Dame at Stanford

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irishfan32489
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I am still not sure what Ford And Payne do to earn PT over Love Audric and Price. I'm sure the remainder of the season will show me.
Auream
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Mark Stoops to A&M?????
GulfCoastIrish
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Ok you effs are gonna have to roll without me; I have a date who tells me she has an "oral fixation"

Members' Board with updates tomorrow
Sgt Hulka
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So Angeli throws a pick in his first series. No need to get the mojo back and run it 3 straight plays
germanirish
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Can we guard against the QB run? Nah Stanford gets 30.
Sgt Hulka
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GulfCoastIrish said:

Ok you effs are gonna have to roll without me; I have a date who tells me she has an "oral fixation"

Members' Board with updates tomorrow
You do realize RWolf and I are reading this.....

duck
pjcaulfield
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Let's get a turnover
Sec26Row30
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theoriginalndmom said:

Sgt Hulka said:

TY WILLINGHAM IS IN THE HOUSE!!
He was so bad… all he did was golf
Former teams still welcome him?
Formerly sec26row44, before that sec25row45... not happy till I'm moving further North and watching the game from the library......
fenixc
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We do nothing to get our backup qbs ready.
Hecklinski8
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That drive was aggravating. I want 70 points
Rwolf101
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GulfCoastIrish said:

Ok you effs are gonna have to roll without me; I have a date who tells me she has an "oral fixation"

Members' Board with updates tomorrow

That's awesome! Dating a dental hygienist may net you a discount on your dentures!
AZdoc
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Rwolf101 said:

GulfCoastIrish said:

Ok you effs are gonna have to roll without me; I have a date who tells me she has an "oral fixation"

Members' Board with updates tomorrow

That's awesome! Dating a dental hygienist may net you a discount on your dentures!


He didn't say human oral fixation
irishtank6900
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Drayk Bowen is going to be one heck of a football player.
Rwolf101
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GulfCoastIrish said:

Ok you effs are gonna have to roll without me; I have a date who tells me she has an "oral fixation"

Members' Board with updates tomorrow

Also, some advice: check for an Adam's apple and knuckle hair.
irishtank6900
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Auream said:

Mark Stoops to A&M?????
Looks like it... yuck
jtthedomer
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Number15 for Stanford just mugged Sneed on that TD..He had two handfuls of Sneeds jersey.
irishtank6900
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irishtank6900 said:

Drayk Bowen is going to be one heck of a football player.

On the other hand... Jr just is not it at end. It is rough watching him out there.
Jaxdulac
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That means she wears braces. Proceed carefully
irishtank6900
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GulfCoastIrish said:

Ok you effs are gonna have to roll without me; I have a date who tells me she has an "oral fixation"

Members' Board with updates tomorrow
Now it's a gamely thread.

Hell yeah brother.
irishdane20
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irishtank6900 said:

Auream said:

Mark Stoops to A&M?????
Looks like it... yuck




Picking up steam on the twixxer
Rwolf101
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irishdane20 said:

irishtank6900 said:

Auream said:

Mark Stoops to A&M?????
Looks like it... yuck




Picking up steam on the twixxer

I thought for sure Randy Edsall was a shoe in.
tvanp63
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Call me greedy, but I want another TD.
AZdoc
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Greg Flammang said:

Link to the postgame show


https://www.youtube.com/live/lAktm2Epn4Y?si=A5qOXgGJbuGNKSwv


Bumping
Auream
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irishdane20 said:

irishtank6900 said:

Auream said:

Mark Stoops to A&M?????
Looks like it... yuck




Picking up steam on the twixxer


Can't imagine their fans will be happy with that… doesn't strike me as a big recruiter

Wonder how much of their team is portal bound now
irishtank6900
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irishdane20 said:

irishtank6900 said:

Auream said:

Mark Stoops to A&M?????
Looks like it... yuck




Picking up steam on the twixxer
I am not happy if I am and A&M fan.

Lets hope some of those DL hit the portal.
Sgt Hulka
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Throw it. These cock bags had their starters in until the last series, keep playing
irishtank6900
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Auream said:

irishdane20 said:

irishtank6900 said:

Auream said:

Mark Stoops to A&M?????
Looks like it... yuck




Picking up steam on the twixxer


Can't imagine their fans will be happy with that… doesn't strike me as a big recruiter

Wonder how much of their team is portal bound now
It would be really really really great if a lot of them did.
irishtank6900
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Sgt Hulka said:

Throw it. These cock bags had their starters in until the last series, keep playing
Tried to, would have been a score.
Sgt Hulka
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irishtank6900 said:

Sgt Hulka said:

Throw it. These cock bags had their starters in until the last series, keep playing
Tried to, would have been a score.
Yep, that would have been a walk-in
NDmark1
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Really like coach CMF but he has some wild facial expressions
Sgt Hulka
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NDmark1 said:

Really like coach CMF but he has some wild facial expressions
Joe Walsh like
NDmark1
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Pretty sure the Stanford fan rushed the field
Sgt Hulka
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NDmark1 said:

Pretty sure the Stanford fan rushed the field
Protesting something?
Rwolf101
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NDmark1 said:

Pretty sure the Stanford fan rushed the field

They had to. They brought their trigonometry homework and it blew onto the field.
tommynacc
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Wildcat Like A Champion Tonight!!!
 
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