Sept 24 | North Carolina

[clashmore_mike]

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish at North Carolina Tar Heels
Keenan Memorial Stadium
Chapel Hill, NC
September 24, 2022
3:30 PM

 

[irishff1014]

We struggle against the Tar Heels for some reason. I know absolutely nothing about their depth at QB. I know they have a new DC as well. Another game the should go in the W column.

 

[Dale]

UNC DE Fox loses NCAA appeal, out for season

Tar Heels DE Tomari Fox will sit out North Carolina's upcoming regular football season after the NCAA denied his appeal of a suspension for use of a banned substance.

www.espn.com

Brother of Tomon Fox, notably the guy Kyren stiff armed into oblivion.

 

[BrownerandFry]

We struggle against the Tar Heels for some reason. I know absolutely nothing about their depth at QB. I know they have a new DC as well. Another game the should go in the W column.

Well, we may define "struggle" differently.

We are 18-2 since the dawn of civilization, and the two losses were "LED" (ahem) by Fat Charlie and Joe Kuharich.

To restate the obvious Schematic Advantage's loss was overshadowed by his Eroica, losing AT HOME to Navy, Syracuse and UCONN in the same 12 month period.

 

[Dale]

 

[Dale]

Bertrand out for the 1H probably means Bauer/Kiser MLB. Were gonna be in Nickel almost exclusively anyways

 

[NDMatt91]

Bertrand out for the 1H probably means Bauer/Kiser MLB. Were gonna be in Nickel almost exclusively anyways

The less slow LB’s on the field the better.

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

Find a way.

 

[IRISHDODGER]

Wonder how UNC did today…NVM…they get an extra week to prepare for the hapless Irish.

 

[Rudy89]

This one may not be pretty

 

[irishff1014]

Probably open at -15.5 for UNC

 

[IrishLax]

Probably open at -15.5 for UNC

Nah I think UNC -5.5 or something in that neighborhood

 

[IRISHDODGER]

Nah I think UNC -5.5 or something in that neighborhood

Yeah, the line will be set around 6-7 and then Vegas will let the money dictate the spread. And if I were betting, I’d say that spread climbs quickly.

 

[notredomer23]

I think this is actually a really good matchup for ND. Their offensive line is about the same level as Cal’s. ND can make UNC one dimensional and the defense can capitalize with some turnovers. I mean they’re bound to happen eventually right?

Offensively, ND should be able to run the ball at will if the second half offensive line comes out. Georgia State and App State ran at will on UNC. UNC had a total of 3 sacks in those games on 63 drop backs.

We’ll see what happens. I saw a better ND team in the second half against Cal. If they can succeed in making UNC one dimensional and really have some success running the ball, I think ND should win. And Pyne won’t have those first start jitters hopefully.

 

[MacIrish75]

I think this is actually a really good matchup for ND. Their offensive line is about the same level as Cal’s. ND can make UNC one dimensional and the defense can capitalize with some turnovers. I mean they’re bound to happen eventually right?

Offensively, ND should be able to run the ball at will if the second half offensive line comes out. Georgia State and App State ran at will on UNC. UNC had a total of 3 sacks in those games on 63 drop backs.

We’ll see what happens. I saw a better ND team in the second half against Cal. If they can succeed in making UNC one dimensional and really have some success running the ball, I think ND should win. And Pyne won’t have those first start jitters hopefully.

To get *some* turnovers, we would first need to get one turnover.

 

[MacIrish75]

In a weird way, NCs strengths sort of play into the strengths of our defense. We can generate a pass rush and our DB unit has been good. If we can just get the linebackers to not be a tire fire in coverage, I think we can hold their offense to 21-24 or so. If we can utilize some play action now that we’ve established some semblance of a running game, I think we can win by 6-10 points. I don’t think that’s a reach.

Irish 31
NC 23

 

[Polish Leppy 22]

Get Pyne a Xanax before kickoff this week.

 

[EvilleIrish]

Opening line is UNC -2.5

 

[EvilleIrish]

For some reason we still power rate in the top 25

 

[stpeteirish]

Bertrand out for the 1H probably means Bauer/Kiser MLB. Were gonna be in Nickel almost exclusively anyways

Bauer has barely played the last 2 games. Looks like they've used a 4-2-5 mostly with Liafau, Kiser and Bertrand rotating. UNC is pass heavy so the 4-2-5 will be the thing and not having Bertrand won't hurt us, might even help.
Everybody seems to love Liafau but I sure don't. Goes the wrong way a lot. At least he goes the wrong way faster than Bertrand.

 

[TNUtoNotreDame]

Opening line is UNC -2.5

So pretty much a pick'em

 

[irishff1014]

Bauer has barely played the last 2 games. Looks like they've used a 4-2-5 mostly with Liafau, Kiser and Bertrand rotating. UNC is pass heavy so the 4-2-5 will be the thing and not having Bertrand won't hurt us, might even help.
Everybody seems to love Liafau but I sure don't. Goes the wrong way a lot. At least he goes the wrong way faster than Bertrand.

He isn't very good at all. Unfortunately we are learning that about a lot of players and their coaches developing them.

 

[Bluto]

He isn't very good at all. Unfortunately we are learning that about a lot of players and their coaches developing them.

You’ve got to remember he hasn’t played much if at all until this year. There’s a distinct possibility things begin to click in the next couple games. That seemed to happen with ND at Safety and Linebacker quite a bit over the past couple years. We’ll see.

 

[thekid33]

Irish 31

I will be pleased as punch for the day this offense scores in the 30's.

I don't see the team scoring in the 30's unless the defense and/or ST contribute points. And since we have no takeaways and fair catch every punt....

To win a decent number of games this team is going to have to win a lot of games 28-24 or 24-21.

Defense (minus LB) can probably hold most of the opponents under 30. It remains to be seen if this offense can get into the 30's.

Even after an improved 2nd half yesterday, I am very doubtful.
Hopefully, they prove me wrong.

 

[BilboBaggins]

Notre Dame gets a W if Pyne continues to develop and they can expand the playback (ie deeper routes). UNC will be ready for zone runs and throwing to the flats off of that success. Not that they'll be able to stop it, because apparently they suck.

The last few games against UNC we were told to be afraid of their offensive prowess, and every time ND basically shut it down. Here's hoping that continues. I think the ND DB play has been a welcome surprise this year, they really look solid so far. And I don't think the LBs are as bad as you guys are saying.

 

[Free Manera]

Underneath routes are gonna be taken away if UNC is at all capable defensively. Have to find a way to get the ball downfield. Even if it’s Mayer or Raridon lined up in the outside.

 

[NDMatt91]

I think the gameplan is to work the clock and run the ball. UNC appears to have trouble stopping the run, and given their video game offense I think we need to shorten the game. Snap the ball with 5 seconds or less on the play clock every single time and go on long drives.

 

[stlnd01]

I think the gameplan is to work the clock and run the ball. UNC appears to have trouble stopping the run, and given their video game offense I think we need to shorten the game. Snap the ball with 5 seconds or less on the play clock every single time and go on long drives.

Basically the Ohio State game approach, but UNC's defense probably won't be as tough.

 

[Te'o4Heisman]

I think the gameplan is to work the clock and run the ball. UNC appears to have trouble stopping the run, and given their video game offense I think we need to shorten the game. Snap the ball with 5 seconds or less on the play clock every single time and go on long drives.

Dont disagree but the best part will be to then come on here and read everybody destroying Tommy for such plan

 

[calvegas04]

UNC has played FAMU, Appalachian, St Georgia St.

So far they have given up 1,405 yards or 468.3 YDS/G
Passing D 826 total yards 275.3 YDS/G
Rushing D 579 total yard 193 YDS/G
Given up 113 points or 37.7 points a game