The No. 10 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (3-0) welcome in the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-1) on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Notre Dame Stadium. Check out the story below for all the info you need to know, including how to watch this game on Fubo.
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Notre Dame vs. Central Michigan Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, September 16, 2023
- Game Time: 2:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: Peacock
- Location: South Bend, Indiana
- Stadium: Notre Dame Stadium
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- Spread: Fighting Irish (-33.5)
- Total: 55
Notre Dame vs. Central Michigan Stats and Insights
- Notre Dame has totaled 113 more points than their opponents this season (37.7 per game), while Central Michigan has been outscored by 21 total points (10.5 per game).
- Notre Dame has put an average of 47.7 points per game on the board this season, 11.2 more than the 36.5 Central Michigan has surrendered.
- When they meet or exceed what the Chippewas give up this season (36.5 points per game), the Fighting Irish are 3-0.
- Central Michigan averages 26 points per game, 16 more than Notre Dame allows (10).
Top Performers
Notre Dame
- In addition to his 731 passing yards and 75% completion percentage this season, Sam Hartman has connected on 10 touchdowns against zero interceptions.
- As a runner, Audric Estime has compiled 345 yards on the ground with four rushing touchdowns in three games.
- Estime has five receptions (1.7 per game) for 55 yards (18.3 per game) and zero touchdowns in three games for the Fighting Irish.
- As part of the Fighting Irish’s offense, Holden Staes has caught five balls on six targets for 119 yards and three touchdowns.
- Jaden Greathouse has received eight targets in 2023 and has turned them into eight receptions (2.7 per game) for 113 yards and three TDs in three games.
- With one TFL and 15 tackles in three games, Marist Liufau has been a big contributor to the Fighting Irish’s defense in 2023.
- With 15 tackles in three games, Jack Kiser has been a significant piece of the Fighting Irish’s defensive unit in 2023.
- Xavier Watts has helped spur the Fighting Irish’s defense with one interception to go along with nine tackles and two passes defended in three games.
- A key contributor to the Fighting Irish’s defense, Benjamin Morrison has one interception to go with six tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended in three games.
Central Michigan
- Bert Emanuel Jr. has three touchdown passes and three interceptions in two games, completing 50% of his throws for 280 yards (140 per game).
- On the ground, Emanuel has scored two touchdowns and picked up 142 yards.
- Chris Parker has five catches for 142 yards (71 per game) and one touchdown in two games.
- In two games, Myles Bailey has run for 125 yards (62.5 per game) and one TD.
- In the passing game, Tyson Davis has scored one TD, catching three balls for 52 yards (26 per game).
- On defense, Maurice White has helped keep opposing offenses in check with three tackles, one TFL, and one sack in two games.
- On defense, Jacques Bristol has helped lead the way with seven tackles, two TFL, and one sack in two games.
- Donte Kent has posted one TFL and 10 tackles in two games for the Chippewas.
- On defense, Kyle Moretti has contributed 10 tackles in two games.