Tag: Notre Dame vs Wisconsin

I would have awarded the game ball to Graham Mertz the Wisconsin QB who threw 4 picks and two for TD’s – Cam Hart got 2 and Jack Kiser an Drew White each had a pick six sealing the game.

Chris Tyree had a big kick return for 96 yards that really triggered the ND resurgence. The whole defense played great especially when Wisconsin was 3rd & 4th short. Really good play by ND’s front 7 especially the D linemen.

I’d give another game ball to ND’s punter Bramblett who consistently backed up Wisconsin deep in their territory.

Once again the ND OL was awful especially the LT and RG. Kristofic played well at LG but I would switch him to RG and insert Rocco Spindler as LG. They were raving about him all Spring and summer. He was a very highly rated recruit and barring an injury he needs to play this year.

QB situation is worsening every game with Jack Coan getting battered until he got hurt and left the game. I like Drew Pyne. – cocky, self assured and he can pass. If he was 6’2″ he would have started this year. It’s a perfect chance to replace Coan who is injured.

Finally some good game highlights:

Here is the Brian Kelly post game press conference:

Even though I hate these early games – this game in Chicago starts at 11 AM Chicago time. I’m not too worried except if ND comes out sleep walking.

I saw the opener Wisconsin vs. Penn State and I was not impressed with either team and definitely not impressed with the Badgers QB Graham Mertz. If ND can harass this guy and get in his face he will melt down.

Wisconsin does have a very good front seven so I would go all air express against them, but ND must protect Jack Coan. I expect Wisconsin will zero in on Kyren Williams and I think Chris Tyree will have a monster game receiving passes.

I know everyone is predicting a close game – I think Kyle Hamilton gets 4 picks.

In Other news ND’s 2023 Class just picked up 4 Star RB Sedrick Irvin 5’10 190 out of Florida.

Score Prediction: Notre Dame 30 Wisconsin 17

Here is the Brian Kelly pre-game press conference: