Central Michigan @ Notre Dame, 2:30pm ET, Sept. 16th
Records
| Team | Overall W-L | Conf. W-L |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame | 3-0 | 0-0 |
| Central Michigan | 1-1 | 0-0 |
Opening Odds and Betting Trends
| Team | Spread | O/U | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame | -34.5 | 54.5 | -6494 |
| Central Michigan | +34.5 | 54.5 | +2000 |
| Team | ATS Record | Cover % | ATS +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame | 3-0-0 | 100% | 12.3 |
| Central Michigan | 0-2-0 | 0% | -7 |
| Team | O/U Record | PPG | O/U +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame | 2-1-0 | 43.5 | 6.5 |
| Central Michigan | 1-1-0 | 7 | 16 |
| Notre Dame Offensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Name | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight | WR-X | Tobias Merriweather | SO | 0.95 | 4.65 | 6' 4'' | 204 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR-Z | Jayden Thomas | RS SO | 0.9 | 3.99 | 6' 1'' | 221 |
| WR-SL | Chris Tyree | SR | 0.97 | 4.86 | 5' 9'' | 192 |
| LT | Joe Alt | JR | 0.89 | 3.9 | 6' 8'' | 322 |
| LG | Pat Coogan | RS SO | 0.87 | 3.74 | 6' 5'' | 303 |
| OC | Zeke Correll | GR | 0.96 | 4.73 | 6' 3'' | 306 |
| RG | Rocco Spindler | RS SO | 0.97 | 4.9 | 6' 4'' | 314 |
| RT | Blake Fisher | RS SO | 0.97 | 4.93 | 6' 6'' | 312 |
| TE | Mitchell Evans | JR | 0.88 | 3.82 | 6' 5'' | 251 |
| QB | Sam Hartman | GR/TR | 0.94 | 4.51 | 6' 1'' | 212 |
| RB | Audric Estimé | JR | 0.7 | 2 | 5' 11'' | 227 |
| Average | 0.91 | 4.18 | ||||
| Central Michigan Defensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Name | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDE | Michael Heldman | RS SO | 0.81 | 3.12 | 6' 4'' | 260 |
| NT | Robi Stuart | GR | 0.77 | 2.73 | 6' 3'' | 300 |
| DT | Jacques Bristol | SR | 0.77 | 2.73 | 6' 1'' | 295 |
| RDE | Kade Kostus | SO | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 2'' | 255 |
| WLB | Fernando Sanchez III | RS SO | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 3'' | 235 |
| MLB | Kyle Moretti | JR | 0.8 | 3 | 6' 2'' | 245 |
| SLB | Justin Whiteside | JR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 0'' | 220 |
| LCB | Donte Kent | JR | 0.7 | 2 | 5' 11'' | 190 |
| SS | Trey Jones | JR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 2'' | 215 |
| FS | Elijah Rikard | RS SO | 0.83 | 3.34 | 6' 1'' | 195 |
| RCB | La'Vario Wiley | RS JR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 1'' | 185 |
| Average | 0.74 | 2.45 | ||||
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wide Receivers | 0.94 | 6' 0.7'' | 205.7 |
| Off. Linemen | 0.93 | 6' 5.2'' | 311.4 |
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Backs | 0.73 | 6' 0.8'' | 196.3 |
| Def. Linemen | 0.76 | 6' 2.5'' | 277.5 |
| Central Michigan Offensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Starters | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR-X | Chris Parker | RS SO | 0.82 | 3.17 | 6' 3'' | 195 |
| WR-Z | Stephan Bracey Jr. | JR/TR | 0.85 | 3.52 | 5' 10'' | 190 |
| WR-SL | Tyson Davis | RS SO | 0.81 | 3.11 | 5' 10'' | 180 |
| LT | Davis Heinzen | RS SO | 0.82 | 3.19 | 6' 5'' | 300 |
| LG | Cade Klimczak | JR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 1'' | 285 |
| OC | Dominic Serapiglia III | RS JR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 1'' | 325 |
| RG | Deiyantei Powell-Woods | SR | 0.77 | 2.73 | 6' 5'' | 300 |
| RT | Brayden Swartout | JR | 0.81 | 3.06 | 6' 7'' | 300 |
| TE | Mitchel Collier | RS SO | 0.79 | 2.89 | 6' 3'' | 240 |
| QB | Bert Emanuel Jr. | RS FR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 3'' | 220 |
| RB | Myles Bailey | JR | 0.83 | 3.27 | 5' 10'' | 225 |
| Average | 0.78 | 2.81 | ||||
| Notre Dame Defensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Starters | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Javontae Jean-Baptiste | GR/TR | 0.92 | 4.22 | 6' 4'' | 260 |
| NT | Howard Cross III | GR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 0'' | 288 |
| DT | Rylie Mills | SR | 0.93 | 4.39 | 6' 5'' | 306 |
| VYPER | Jordan Botelho | SR | 0.95 | 4.61 | 6' 2'' | 264 |
| WLB | Marist Liufau | GR | 0.89 | 3.88 | 6' 2'' | 239 |
| MLB | JD Bertrand | GR | 0.9 | 3.96 | 6' 1'' | 233 |
| ROVER | Jack Kiser | GR | 0.89 | 3.92 | 6' 1'' | 232 |
| LCB | Cam Hart | GR | 0.88 | 3.75 | 6' 2'' | 207 |
| RS | Xavier Watts | RS JR | 0.89 | 3.88 | 5' 11'' | 204 |
| RCB | Benjamin Morrison | SO | 0.9 | 4.01 | 6' 0'' | 185 |
| NB | Thomas Harper | GR/TR | 0.89 | 3.9 | 5' 10'' | 195 |
| Average | 0.89 | 3.87 | ||||
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wide Receivers | 0.83 | 6' 0.3'' | 188.3 |
| Off. Lineman | 0.76 | 6' 3.8'' | 302 |
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Backs | 0.89 | 6' 0'' | 195.7 |
| Def. Linemen | 0.85 | 6' 3'' | 284.7 |
Notre Dame Off. vs. Central Michigan Def.
| Category | Notre Dame Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Central Michigan Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Yds/G | 269.5 | 43 | 230.6 | 99 | 279 | Opp. Pass Yds/G |
| Pass Yds/A | 11 | 5 | 7.1 | 103 | 8.5 | Opp. Pass Yds/A |
| Compl. % | 71.4% | 20 | 61.3% | 28 | 54.6% | Opp. Compl. % |
| Sack % Allowed | 7.6% | 88 | 5.3% | 66 | 5.7% | Sack % |
| Rush Yds/G | 180.5 | 36 | 141.4 | 62 | 127 | Opp. Rush Yds/G |
| Rush Yds/A | 5.2 | 25 | 4 | 74 | 4.1 | Opp. Rush Yds/A |
| Plays/G | 61 | 118 | 68.7 | 46 | 66 | Opp. Plays/G |
| Seconds/Play | 27 | 86 | 26.2 | 25 | 23.2 | Opp. Seconds/Play |
| Time of Poss % | 47.6% | 89 | 50.1% | 18 | 42.6% | Opp. Time of Poss % |
Central Michigan Off. vs. Notre Dame Def.
| Category | Central Michigan Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Notre Dame Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Yds/G | 96 | 127 | 230.6 | 20 | 151.5 | Opp. Pass Yds/G |
| Pass Yds/A | 3.8 | 131 | 7.1 | 26 | 5.5 | Opp. Pass Yds/A |
| Compl. % | 52% | 113 | 61.3% | 9 | 45.5% | Opp. Compl. % |
| Sack % Allowed | 10.7% | 113 | 5.3% | 73 | 5.2% | Sack % |
| Rush Yds/G | 123 | 78 | 141.4 | 43 | 105 | Opp. Rush Yds/G |
| Rush Yds/A | 3 | 101 | 4 | 27 | 2.7 | Opp. Rush Yds/A |
| Plays/G | 69 | 62 | 68.7 | 63 | 68 | Opp. Plays/G |
| Seconds/Play | 29.9 | 122 | 26.2 | 76 | 26.6 | Opp. Seconds/Play |
| Time of Poss % | 57.4% | 18 | 50.1% | 89 | 52.4% | Opp. Time of Poss % |
Down Analysis: Notre Dame Off. vs. Central Michigan Def.
| Category | Notre Dame Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Central Michigan Def. | Category | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Down Pass % | 41.4% | 80 | 44.4% | 13 | 59.3% | Opp. 1st Down Pass % | |
| 1st Down Rush % | 58.6% | 54 | 55.6% | 121 | 40.7% | Opp. 1st Down Rush % | |
| 1st Down Pass Success % | 61.1% | 24 | 51.4% | 117 | 60% | Opp. 1st Down Pass Success % | |
| 1st Down Rush Success % | 56.9% | 45 | 50.8% | 34 | 37.5% | Opp. 1st Down Rush Success % | |
| 1st Down Explosiveness % | 19.5% | 14 | 12.8% | 128 | 20.3% | Opp. 1st Down Explosiveness % | |
| 1st Down Overall Success % | 58.6% | 27 | 51.4% | 92 | 50.8% | Opp. 1st Down Overall Success % | |
| 2nd Down Pass % | 48.3% | 71 | 48.3% | 4 | 71.1% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass % | |
| 2nd Down Rush % | 51.7% | 63 | 51.7% | 130 | 28.9% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush % | |
| 2nd Down Pass Success % | 55.2% | 28 | 46.1% | 50 | 37% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass Success % | |
| 2nd Down Rush Success % | 71% | 6 | 48.8% | 125 | 63.6% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush Success % | |
| 2nd Down Explosiveness % | 15% | 47.5 | 13.1% | 25.5 | 5.3% | Opp. 2nd Down Explosiveness % | |
| 2nd Down Overall Success % | 63.3% | 9 | 47.5% | 85 | 44.7% | Opp. 2nd Down Overall Success % | |
| 3rd Down Pass % | 54.5% | 95 | 61.5% | 10 | 84.6% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass % | |
| 3rd Down Rush % | 45.5% | 39 | 38.5% | 124 | 15.4% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush % | |
| 3rd Down Pass Success % | 50% | 15 | 37% | 79 | 36.4% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass Success % | |
| 3rd Down Rush Success % | 66.7% | 29 | 53.4% | 123 | 75% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush Success % | |
| 3rd Down Explosiveness % | 18.2% | 22 | 11.5% | 77 | 11.5% | Opp. 3rd Down Explosiveness % | |
| 3rd Down Conversion % | 47.6% | 35 | 39.6% | 63 | 38.5% | Opp. 3rd Down Conversion % |
Down Analysis: Central Michigan Off. vs. Notre Dame Def.
| Category | Central Michigan Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Notre Dame Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Down Pass % | 36.4% | 104 | 44.4% | 89 | 39.5% | Opp. 1st Down Pass % |
| 1st Down Rush % | 63.6% | 29 | 55.6% | 45 | 60.5% | Opp. 1st Down Rush % |
| 1st Down Pass Success % | 40% | 116 | 51.4% | 9 | 23.3% | Opp. 1st Down Pass Success % |
| 1st Down Rush Success % | 48.6% | 83 | 50.8% | 90 | 50% | Opp. 1st Down Rush Success % |
| 1st Down Explosiveness % | 10.9% | 82 | 12.8% | 51 | 9.2% | Opp. 1st Down Explosiveness % |
| 1st Down Overall Success % | 45.5% | 103 | 51.4% | 31 | 39.5% | Opp. 1st Down Overall Success % |
| 2nd Down Pass % | 35.6% | 114 | 48.3% | 125 | 36.1% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass % |
| 2nd Down Rush % | 64.4% | 20 | 51.7% | 9 | 63.9% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush % |
| 2nd Down Pass Success % | 31.3% | 115 | 46.1% | 44 | 36.4% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass Success % |
| 2nd Down Rush Success % | 37.9% | 105 | 48.8% | 18 | 28.2% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush Success % |
| 2nd Down Explosiveness % | 8.9% | 99 | 13.1% | 32 | 6.6% | Opp. 2nd Down Explosiveness % |
| 2nd Down Overall Success % | 35.6% | 120 | 47.5% | 14 | 31.1% | Opp. 2nd Down Overall Success % |
| 3rd Down Pass % | 42.9% | 124 | 61.5% | 99 | 57.4% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass % |
| 3rd Down Rush % | 57.1% | 10 | 38.5% | 35 | 42.6% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush % |
| 3rd Down Pass Success % | 16.7% | 123 | 37% | 39 | 25.9% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass Success % |
| 3rd Down Rush Success % | 43.8% | 99 | 53.4% | 55 | 45% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush Success % |
| 3rd Down Explosiveness % | 10.7% | 68 | 11.5% | 29 | 4.3% | Opp. 3rd Down Explosiveness % |
| 3rd Down Conversion % | 18.8% | 126 | 39.6% | 53 | 36.4% | Opp. 3rd Down Conversion % |
Redzone and Goal to Go: Notre Dame Off. vs. Central Michigan Def.
| Category | Notre Dame Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Central Michigan Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redzone Pass % | 45.5% | 46 | 39.3% | 77 | 40% | Opp. Redzone Pass % |
| Redzone Rush % | 54.5% | 87 | 60.7% | 56 | 60% | Opp. Redzone Rush % |
| Redzone Pass Success % | 70% | 19 | 45.2% | 124 | 83.3% | Opp. Redzone Pass Success % |
| Redzone Rush Success % | 91.7% | 4 | 50.2% | 125 | 77.8% | Opp. Redzone Rush Success % |
| Redzone FG Atts (Season) | 0 | 28 | 1.6 | 133 | 0 | Opp. Redzone FG Atts (Season) |
| Redzone Plays/TD | 2.4 | 4 | 6.1 | 129 | 2.4 | Opp. Redzone Plays/TD |
| Goal to Go Pass % | 16.7% | 87 | 28.2% | 20 | 57.1% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass % |
| Goal to Go Rush % | 83.3% | 39 | 67.3% | 105 | 42.9% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush % |
| Goal to Go Pass Success % | 100% | 1 | 43.9% | 104 | 75% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass Success % |
| Goal to Go Rush Success % | 80% | 18 | 53.6% | 100 | 66.7% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush Success % |
| Goal to Go Plays/TD | 1.5 | 16 | 3.5 | 114 | 1.6 | Opp. Goal to Go Plays/TD |
Redzone and Goal to Go: Central Michigan Off. vs. Notre Dame Def.
| Category | Central Michigan Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Notre Dame Def. | Category | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redzone Pass % | 36.8% | 76 | 39.3% | 33 | 57.1% | Opp. Redzone Pass % | ||
| Redzone Rush % | 63.2% | 56 | 60.7% | 104 | 42.9% | Opp. Redzone Rush % | ||
| Redzone Pass Success % | 42.9% | 62 | 45.2% | 25 | 16.7% | Opp. Redzone Pass Success % | ||
| Redzone Rush Success % | 41.7% | 94 | 50.2% | 25 | 22.2% | Opp. Redzone Rush Success % | ||
| Redzone FG Atts (Season) | 0 | 28 | 1.6 | 1 | 6 | Opp. Redzone FG Atts (Season) | ||
| Redzone Plays/TD | 8 | 106 | 6.1 | 6 | 18.5 | Opp. Redzone Plays/TD | ||
| Goal to Go Pass % | 20% | 80 | 28.2% | 18 | 60% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass % | ||
| Goal to Go Rush % | 80% | 43 | 67.3% | 109 | 40% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush % | ||
| Goal to Go Pass Success % | 50% | 48 | 43.9% | 57 | 16.7% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass Success % | ||
| Goal to Go Rush Success % | 37.5% | 97 | 53.6% | 35 | 25% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush Success % | ||
| Goal to Go Plays/TD | 6 | 113 | 3.5 | 12 | 8.5 | Opp. Goal to Go Plays/TD |
