Oct 17 | BYU

[Irish#1]

Irish Illustrated crew all said he's playing

I think if there was any possibility of him sitting out it would have come out by now.

 

[DCDomer]

Idk who this Temu Jacob Rodriguez looking fuck is but I'm very excited to watch Knapp drive him into the core of the earth.

 

[spoonidentity]

Be ready for a lot of BYU shit talking on the field...

 

[SeekNDestroy]

I wonder if they wear magic jockstraps? I’d mention that if I were a player who liked to talk…

 

[arrowryan]

Be ready for a lot of BYU shit talking on the field...

Seems like we have a couple dozen players that specialize in that field

 

[ACamp1900]

Be ready for a lot of BYU shit talking on the field...

So be ready for any random top 25 matchup in 2026??

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

Ah man. I just looked up Mormon soaking. Between that and priapism I need to clear my search history.

 

[Chino Cherokee]

Idk who this Temu Jacob Rodriguez looking fuck is but I'm very excited to watch Knapp drive him into the core of the earth.

".....Temu Jacob Rodriguez looking fuck..."

FOR THE WIN!!!!!

 

[Bane]

Idk who this Temu Jacob Rodriguez looking fuck is but I'm very excited to watch Knapp drive him into the core of the earth.

Same dude also talked about "knocking them down" on "every play" and making us feel them or something. Freeman seems to be Kirby levels of juiced and petty behind closed doors so no doubt the team will hear about it. Really surprised Sitake allowed anything approaching bulletin board material considering he had twisted himself into pretzels to be nothing other than complimentary and respectful.

 

[calvegas04]

Ah man. I just looked up Mormon soaking. Between that and priapism I need to clear my search history.

Have you heard of Dirty Sanchez?

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

Have you heard of Dirty Sanchez?

I’m a Jets fan. I learned that back in 09.

 

[MPClinton22]

Could Moore not be playing because he wasn't looking like a 1st round pick during the games he played early in the season?

Lay off the crack, guy

 

[calvegas04]

Lay off the crack, guy

He hasn't lit up the stat board this season. It can't be totally out of the realm his agent is saying to preserve his draft status.

And yes I know hardly anyone is throwing to his side. I'm just throwing out a possible scenario.
2026 Season Stats

• Games Played: 5
• Solo Tackles: 8
• Assisted Tackles: 0
• Total Tackles: 8 (1.6 per game)
• Passes Broken Up: 4
• Interceptions: 0
• Forced Fumbles: 0
• Sacks: 0

 

[IrishFanForever23]

He hasn't lit up the stat board this season. It can't be totally out of the realm his agent is saying to preserve his draft status.

And yes I know hardly anyone is throwing to his side. I'm just throwing out a possible scenario.
2026 Season Stats

• Games Played: 5
• Solo Tackles: 8
• Assisted Tackles: 0
• Total Tackles: 8 (1.6 per game)
• Passes Broken Up: 4
• Interceptions: 0
• Forced Fumbles: 0
• Sacks: 0

What is he supposed to do if they won’t throw to his side? Pretty much every draft board I’ve seen so far has him going top 5. What does that tell you in terms of his stats this season?

 

[MPClinton22]

He hasn't lit up the stat board this season. It can't be totally out of the realm his agent is saying to preserve his draft status.

And yes I know hardly anyone is throwing to his side. I'm just throwing out a possible scenario.
2026 Season Stats

• Games Played: 5
• Solo Tackles: 8
• Assisted Tackles: 0
• Total Tackles: 8 (1.6 per game)
• Passes Broken Up: 4
• Interceptions: 0
• Forced Fumbles: 0
• Sacks: 0

It’s 100% outside the realm of possibilities. He’s a top 10 pick this year - and because of that he shuts down whoever he covers and doesn’t get thrown at. Stats are irrelevant to who he is as a player.

I genuinely thought you were kidding or talking about someone other than LM, but yikes…

 

[Bane]

He hasn't lit up the stat board this season. It can't be totally out of the realm his agent is saying to preserve his draft status.

And yes I know hardly anyone is throwing to his side. I'm just throwing out a possible scenario.
2026 Season Stats

• Games Played: 5
• Solo Tackles: 8
• Assisted Tackles: 0
• Total Tackles: 8 (1.6 per game)
• Passes Broken Up: 4
• Interceptions: 0
• Forced Fumbles: 0
• Sacks: 0

Brother, respectfully, lack of "stats" is a great thing for a corner. Moore just takes away literally half of the field and doesn't get thrown at. I'm pretty sure NFL scouts will be able to suss that out. Moore is maybe the best defensive player in the nation right now.

 

[T-Boone]

You would think with the altitude advantage they have that BYU would play up tempo but they are down tempo.

Edit: I looked it up and ND says they are going to have oxygen tanks on the sideline which should help. There will be a lot of players being used.

 

[spoonidentity]

So be ready for any random top 25 matchup in 2026??

We're the same side here dude, no snark needed.

I've seen BYU play in person four times over the last 3 years. They play way dirtier than most people would expect. Late hits, cheap shots. A team like Miami, people are prepared for that due to previous reputation. BYU, it gets overlooked because of the religious affiliation but they can go nasty.

I trust Coach Freeman to have the guys prepared but someone like Sneed who runs his mouth a little bit could easily get baited into a costly penalty.

 

[T-Boone]

The only reason I am harping on about altitude is I recently went mountain biking at much higher altitude than I am use to and lets just say I struggled bigly.

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

Altitude appears to matter in hockey, but I don’t remember a team struggling vs the Broncos because of the thin air.

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

If BYU has a long sustained drive with tempo the d could be sucking air.

 

[calvegas04]

Altitude appears to matter in hockey, but I don’t remember a team struggling vs the Broncos because of the thin air.

I don't think it effects pro athletes at all. Vegas Knights beat up on Utah and Colorado in hockey all the time

 

[zelezo vlk]

The only reason I am harping on about altitude is I recently went mountain biking at much higher altitude than I am use to and lets just say I struggled bigly.

Was it higher up than 4000? I've heard Wyoming's football stadium is pretty decent home field advantage

 

[Dale]

What is he supposed to do if they won’t throw to his side? Pretty much every draft board I’ve seen so far has him going top 5. What does that tell you in terms of his stats this season?

It’s 100% outside the realm of possibilities. He’s a top 10 pick this year - and because of that he shuts down whoever he covers and doesn’t get thrown at. Stats are irrelevant to who he is as a player.

I genuinely thought you were kidding or talking about someone other than LM, but yikes…

Brother, respectfully, lack of "stats" is a great thing for a corner. Moore just takes away literally half of the field and doesn't get thrown at. I'm pretty sure NFL scouts will be able to suss that out. Moore is maybe the best defensive player in the nation right now.

calvegas is the most effective troll that he always gets people not catching him

 

[FOTY977]

Was it higher up than 4000? I've heard Wyoming's football stadium is pretty decent home field advantage

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[PolishDomer]

You would think with the altitude advantage they have that BYU would play up tempo but they are down tempo.

Edit: I looked it up and ND says they are going to have oxygen tanks on the sideline which should help. There will be a lot of players being used.

Also heard due to the altitude, they hired an outside altitude specialist, Tenzing Norgay IV

 

[ulukinatme]

Altitude appears to matter in hockey, but I don’t remember a team struggling vs the Broncos because of the thin air.

It's a non factor in football, it's a bigger issue in soccer where you're constantly moving:

No, the altitude at BYU's LaVell Edwards Stadium is generally not a major issue for unacclimated football players. [1, 2]

Key Details on BYU's Stadium Altitude

• Elevation: LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah sits at approximately 4,549 feet (about 1,387 meters) above sea level.
• Impact Level: While 4,500+ feet is the threshold where some individuals begin to notice minor changes in thin air, sports scientists and players note it is too low to cause severe altitude sickness or dramatic physiological declines for elite, well-conditioned college athletes.
• Comparison to Extreme Altitudes: It sits notably lower than Mile-High venues like the Denver Broncos' stadium (5,280 feet) or high-elevation ski and mountain towns (7,000+ feet), meaning the drop in oxygen partial pressure is modest.
• Football Demands: Football relies heavily on short, explosive bursts (lasting 10 to 15 seconds) mixed with frequent huddles and recovery time on the sidelines, rather than continuous long-distance aerobic endurance.
• Ball Physics: The slightly thinner air can actually reduce air resistance, which can lead to slightly longer field goals or deep throws, though the effect at 4,500 feet is minimal compared to higher elevations. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

No, the altitude at BYU's LaVell Edwards Stadium is not expected to be a major physiological disadvantage for Notre Dame. For their upcoming game on Saturday, October 17, 2026, the Fighting Irish have heavily prepared for Provo's 4,549-foot elevation. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Why Notre Dame is Highly Prepared

• The Secret Weapon (Coach Loren Landow): Notre Dame's director of football performance, Loren Landow, spent years in Denver as the strength and conditioning coach for the NFL's Denver Broncos. He has extensive professional experience prepping elite athletes to play at even higher elevations. [1, 2, 3]
• Targeted Breathing Techniques: Under Landow's guidance, Notre Dame players began dedicated altitude and recovery breath training during the summer and fall camp. The team has been practicing specific mid-game "reloading" protocols to rapidly lower their heart rate and clear carbon dioxide between short, explosive plays. [1, 2, 3]
• Crucial Fueling Rules: Head coach Marcus Freeman noted that the staff has educated the roster on aggressive hydration and carbohydrate fueling earlier in the week. Dehydration happens faster in dry, thin air, which is the primary cause of fatigue rather than a lack of oxygen itself. The Irish will also have oxygen tanks available on the sidelines as a standard precaution. [1, 2, 3]

Expected Strategic Impacts
Because BYU knows unacclimated teams can feel a slight windedness early on, analysts note that the Cougars might try to use a hurry-up, high-tempo offense right out of the gate to test the Irish's recovery time. However, because football is driven by brief bursts of effort rather than non-stop running, Notre Dame's defensive rotations and strict breathing focus are expected to keep the elevation from becoming a deciding factor in the game. [1, 2, 3, 4]

 

[GowerND11]

It's a non factor in football, it's a bigger issue in soccer where you're constantly moving:



No, the altitude at BYU's LaVell Edwards Stadium is not expected to be a major physiological disadvantage for Notre Dame. For their upcoming game on Saturday, October 17, 2026, the Fighting Irish have heavily prepared for Provo's 4,549-foot elevation. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Why Notre Dame is Highly Prepared

• The Secret Weapon (Coach Loren Landow): Notre Dame's director of football performance, Loren Landow, spent years in Denver as the strength and conditioning coach for the NFL's Denver Broncos. He has extensive professional experience prepping elite athletes to play at even higher elevations. [1, 2, 3]
• Targeted Breathing Techniques: Under Landow's guidance, Notre Dame players began dedicated altitude and recovery breath training during the summer and fall camp. The team has been practicing specific mid-game "reloading" protocols to rapidly lower their heart rate and clear carbon dioxide between short, explosive plays. [1, 2, 3]
• Crucial Fueling Rules: Head coach Marcus Freeman noted that the staff has educated the roster on aggressive hydration and carbohydrate fueling earlier in the week. Dehydration happens faster in dry, thin air, which is the primary cause of fatigue rather than a lack of oxygen itself. The Irish will also have oxygen tanks available on the sidelines as a standard precaution. [1, 2, 3]

Expected Strategic Impacts
Because BYU knows unacclimated teams can feel a slight windedness early on, analysts note that the Cougars might try to use a hurry-up, high-tempo offense right out of the gate to test the Irish's recovery time. However, because football is driven by brief bursts of effort rather than non-stop running, Notre Dame's defensive rotations and strict breathing focus are expected to keep the elevation from becoming a deciding factor in the game. [1, 2, 3, 4]

I would not say it's a nonfactor in football. There have been plenty of games where they have shown over the years guys on the sideline sucking up oxygen in masks. You also may remember that some players have been unable to play in away games against the Broncos due to sickle cell traits.

 

[PolishDomer]

All of this hand wringing....just Go Irish!

 

[jerseyborn1971]

In fairness to the Jake Clifton kid, he was also effusive in his praise of ND.