Notre Dame Louisville Preview, Predictions & Bets | 2024

[@gordonbutler5142]

If you look under the hood the last game was the best from ND in terms of passing. Leonard was actually staying in the pocket and going through reads and delivering the ball. The first quarter was not good but the rest was much better. Can they keep it up against a better Louisville defense? Who knows.

[@jeffreyrakes4221]

Need to put Steve angeli in for QB. She is accurate and he can throw the ball more than 20/25 yards down the field

[@RonaldNolter-ih4ry]

She 😮

[@michaelhackler6293]

Not this weekend. ND will come alive on THIS WEEKEND. AIR AND GROUND !!!

[@calebp6335]

Caullin Lacy will be back for Louisville this game. He was dressed and warming up for GT last weekend.

[@DannyHerron]

I was worried until I watched you guys. You’ve been so horribly wrong about ND even when you pick em to win. Now I’m confident they’ll win. Weird to say.

[@tomas746]

Yeah the things they are saying lol I don’t even think they watch football

[@normanjohnston8346]

34-20 Louisville

[@guildguitars6349]

Riley Leonard isn’t the answer, and never was the answer. From day one of Leonard’s announcement to transfer, I was simply baffled as to why Freeman would even consider bringing him in. RL had a good 2022 season, but was just an average passer. Then in 2023, he plays the first five games and gets hurt as the game with ND ends. Through those games he has 3 touchdown passes and 1 interception, and completed just 44% of his passes against ND. After the injury he added 2 more interceptions to finish the season with 3 and 3. So after demonstrating that he was an above average runner who could sometimes throw in 2022, but who declined massively the following season and couldn’t throw, Freeman decides he is the answer for a team that has one of the best groups of running backs in the country? Really? RL is a good runner, there’s no question about that. But what I am seeing after four games against perhaps the weakest part of their schedule is a quarterback with no confidence who can’t lead his team. The star running backs aren’t getting the touches they deserve because the coaching staff has to dilute the play calling and coddle their senior quarterback. The receivers are looking annoyed as well because they are getting open, but their quarterback can’t consistently get them the ball in space. I think you guys are right on the money. Unless ND can provide a balanced attack, Louisville will simply load the box to stop the run, then confuse the heck out of Riley on 3rd down as he is forced to try and throw, which could prove very challenging for ND. The potential good news for that is if Louisville is winning at halftime, or if Riley has a particularly bad first quarter, I think Freeman will be forced to bring in Steve. That will provide Notre Dame with considerably more options on offense, and may prove challenging for Louisville as Steve throws very well, and Louisville will then have to respect the pass. This game is Notre Dame‘s season. A win, and they are technically still alive. A loss, and their playoff hopes are over. If that happens, there is no longer any reason to keep Riley at quarterback, because the reason he was brought in in the first place is no longer a possibility. This could be the game of the year.

[@bradparnell614]

Caullin Lacy is actually a game-time decision. He's back to practicing.

[@westword6558]

Rl miss spring ball and it shows but last 3 quarters he’s coming along

[@jeffreyrakes4221]

Marcus Freeman has got a really big decision to make about the quarterbacks because I don't think we are going to make the playoffs with Riley Leonard as quarterback. If he can't throw more than 12 yards down the field and he keeps going in front and behind the receiver something's wrong. Change the quarterback

[@zaneronau723]

Cards are wild!

[@thom4it]

Louisville is 18th in the nation at stopping the run. ND is not in the top 50.

[@irishron4861]

They’re just in the top 10 scoring defenses. Because that is, the object of playing the game

[@rolandowagner7775]

I believe ND is #18 in run offense. Granted, a lot of that is Riley running the ball.

[@trxulyking3487]

I can tell yall don’t do research cause lacy is back

[@davero9704]

If Notre Dame loses to Louisville fans might be wanting Urban Meyer but ND fired Willinghan to get Urban Meyer but Urban went to Florida.

[@Dmob17]

These guys want ND to lose so badly 😂 they all picked against ND when they played A&M and ended up getting burned. Give me the Irish at home by 10. Leonard throws for two TD’s and rights the ship ☘️

[@Dmob17]

Check the receipts!

[@Northwoods_Outdoors]

Riley Leonard can’t hit 5 yard throws and the team is still making the same mistakes that we had assumed freeman would fix in year 3. I think Louisville wins by 10.

[@honest_hummingbird_57538]

Ye I’m a Louisville fan and it sucks that nobody is giving us attention even when we went to the acc tital game last yewr

[@timparker5246]

I saw some of those throws a lot of those weren't his fault; you guys are used to seeing guys like Claypool, Finke, Maier, Austin, Lenzy, and Boynkin catching the ball. They aren't there anymore.

[@justinjenkins2811]

Unfortunately I agree also lol. Go Irish ☘️

[@Alahulapuuloakealahelenokaahu]

Leonard’s first scoring toss of the season was over thirty-five yards; so much for your falsified claim that he can’t complete a five yard pass

[@devinzabel708]

It was Miami of Ohio….

[@timcepin3386]

Lifelong NDFB fan here. Louisville 20, ND 10.

[@Surge308]

I’d be surprised if we only give up 20 tbh

[@timloftus1034]

@@timcepin3386 Anyone that's an actual ND fan can't expect us to win this game. Unless Freeman has a change of heart and we see Angeli

[@rolandowagner7775]

Riley's gotta start getting better in the short passing game. He started to show a little in longer passes last week. There's no way Riley is that bad in shorting passing. He's got to improve. But yeah, I've been saying for weeks that I want to see Angeli getting a few series during each game just to provide some comparison. ND finds a way to win. They play better against better teams.

[@austinfigueroa4851]

For a gambling show you guys seem to not understand sharp money moves. Very rarely do we see an almost overnight 4 point move after the line opened. It reminds me of the line movement for Notre Dame when they played Clemson a couple years ago. It may not make sense but this feels like a 10-14 point win for Notre Dame according to Vegas.

[@DevinZabel-d7e]

sounds like you dont know ball lol

[@RaymondHarton]

Not if you've been watching games it don't lol

[@bobbyyoung4243]

You're right,It doesn't make sense!!! The ville by 20

[@austinfigueroa4851]

@@DevinZabel-d7e sounds like you don’t know sports betting

[@austinfigueroa4851]

@@RaymondHarton I’ve been watching the games and yes Notre Dame feels like they shouldn’t be favored in this game at all, so then why does Vegas have them as a 7 point favorite? Pay attention to the sharp money and you’ll see the results before they happen.

[@CoreyChristensen14]

You’re talking out of your ass if you think an 11-1 ND is kept out of the playoff lmao

[@irishron4861]

Any year, unless there’s 12 undefeated teams left

[@rolandowagner7775]

Totally agree. If ND wins out, they should make the playoffs easily and ranked top 10 at least. They're already around 16-17 in rankings. Not far to go.

[@tl7975]

@@rolandowagner7775 Don’t worry about it. They ain’t winning out.

[@deanmckinney1267]

I think it’s hilarious that people are not looking at what both of these teams done so far not to mention what happened last year. Ville handled everybody they’ve played and I don’t think Notre Dame will be any different. Should be close, but it wouldn’t surprise me if Louisville ran off with it

[@jasonvillalobos8737]

I rewatched the Louisville GT game and by all accounts GT should’ve won the game. They shot themselves in the foot several times: turning the ball over on downs on the 1 yd line, 2 botched FG attempts; one of which was blocked and returned for a TD. Everything went wrong for GT and they were still very much in that game. I think Notre Dame gets it done against Louisville but I would not be surprised at all if GT beats them in a few weeks.

[@GavinSizemore]

Everything went wrong for GT??? Officials hounded Louisville and put us in the worst field position when they allowed the timeout after the snap and made us start at their 1yd line, which resulted in the safety (with the help of our RB lol). Regardless, Saturday will be a great game.

[@jasonvillalobos8737]

@@GavinSizemore resulted in a safety, yes, but that still a TD off the board for them plus that FG attempt that was blocked and returned for a TD . . . Sounds like a shitty day at the office for me. lol

[@devinzabel708]

Atleast we can say we didn’t lose to NIU lol

[@Phantomsshot615]

@@GavinSizemore yet GT shot themselves in the foot 😂😂

[@Phantomsshot615]

@@devinzabel708 NIU could probably beat Louisville. And I’m not even joking when I say that. They are known for upsets. Bone yard wins. Louisville lost to south Florida…. Who in a lot of ways is worse then NIU

[@GBU61]

As long as Freeman is the head coach, ND will find a way to lose a few games each year. This team does not have the QB play, coaching or the ability or overcome adversity. If Louisville plays to standard, it will win.

[@sbnative574]

ND would never hire Urban Meyer. ND had a chance before UM settled on Florida. Don't forget UM was an assist under Lou Holtz. UM knows ND and the academic restrictions. The only way UR takes the job is if ND gives him full control and works with on academic waivers. Marcus Freeman is coaching with one arm behind his back. Does not have full control!

[@RonaldNolter-ih4ry]

Louiville has good athletic players all over there defence secondary experienced all top playersin loiville secadaey q.riley can pick u off&The safetys,Too.

[@patrickturner4581]

If Michigan can beat USC just running, so can the Irish against Louisville. Revenge from last year, home game and Georgia Tech out gained the Cardinal. In fact it took a blocked field goal return for TD and a fumble recovery in end zone to preserve a victory. Louisville has played only one good opponent, Georgia Tech, which they barely defeated.

[@user-gh3pz7do4o]

ND needs to stop getting transfer QBs from the ACC. RL is having the same stats as he did at Duke. He missed spring ball since he was hurt. Freeman's teams need to be way more consistent. Will be a great game. Picking ND 27- UL 20.

[@RonaldNolter-ih4ry]

They won't next year they got 3 that can play by first game in 2025;

[@chrisclark8373]

Caullin Lacy could be back this week btw

[@thom4it]

Yes he will be back.

[@GavinSizemore]

@@thom4it Did Brohm confirm it?

[@AlwaysSlimShadyBro]

We need urban big time

[@bobbyyoung4243]

Chris peterson!!

[@AlwaysSlimShadyBro]

@@bobbyyoung4243 yes either or

[@timcepin3386]

If not Pope then UNLV coach or Chuck Martin.

[@AlwaysSlimShadyBro]

@@timcepin3386 Chuck Martin is another fucking bk dead beat.

[@coryruth]

I think folks are over analyzing ND. The issue is NDs play against significantly lesser teams. Go back and look at how ND plays in big games against ranked opponents. My guess is that ND wins by two touchdowns.

[@devinzabel708]

I mean it was a big game last year and they lost. Didn’t seem to get up for that lol

[@coryruth]

@devinzabel708 when you start the season in Dublin, Ireland, and schedule 8 straight games with no bye week, including four straight prime time games and three straight top 15 games - they were bound to lose that game. They ran out of gas.

[@jacobmears3549]

Didn’t Haynes king go for over 100 yards?

[@tylerbrutcher9300]

Notre dame fan here, and louisville is gonna win by a landslide. 34-14 UOFL.

[@charleslewis8757]

😂

[@tl7975]

Louisville wins.

[@RonaldNolter-ih4ry]

They blitz to often N.Dame focus on these run lanes, with this team,they throw a lot at u in run game ,not sure they can throw deep on us.Notredame Will still take There deep shots,Nice if q. riley dont play at c.back for Louisville.

[@RonaldNolter-ih4ry]

Riley can beat them if they load box.he might miss acouple there working with his passing plays finding what oass plays hes good at .

[@trascents866]

Didn’t Georgia Tech lose to Syracuse?

[@RaymondHarton]

We are hungry over here in ND land. Go ahead and go 9-3 one more time. # Conversations

[@RonaldNolter-ih4ry]

Hec i d take Lane kiffin.😊

[@UniteAgainstEvil]

Louisville in a blowout 31-0

[@charleslewis8757]

😂

[@Zapatos-xg2yb]

Serious question...when these guys talk about a Notre Dame game in-depth like this, have they ever picked Notre Dame? I feel like these guys are always ND haters. BTW....PLEASE GIVE ME URBAN MEYER!!!

[@timcepin3386]

They are.

[@RonaldNolter-ih4ry]

Louisville can run watch .

[@RonaldNolter-ih4ry]

This is the best& toughest& Very athletic team Louiville 2 Fumbles getting punched out wirh this team will be a.lost

[@RonaldNolter-ih4ry]

Give me a break meyer now.they wont fire freeman any time soon, hell they kept horrible charlie Weis 5 years .

[@RonaldNolter-ih4ry]

10-2 can make Playoff if they get there.

[@Bibleverseoftheday1982]

ND 35 -20.

[@WhiteAngloSaxon]

Louisville 45 ND 9

[@rolandowagner7775]

@@WhiteAngloSaxon I'd love to see people put money on these ridiculous predictions. Hot air blabbing and $10 might get you a cup of coffee. ND wins.

[@KyleRedmond-j1d]

Notre dame likes to win big games and lose small games notre dame by 3

[@rolandowagner7775]

Agreed, but they better not blow it against another inferior team this year.

[@mt_2330]

Leonard sucks why do you media talking heads hype him up? His best season in 2022 he never faced a defense that was top 50.. the ACC is trash.. there’s one team that’s done anything in that conference and that’s been Clemson the rest of the conference the talent that comes from there in the portal or whatever isn’t that good..

[@RonaldNolter-ih4ry]

No they cant beat this team with just running& there decent against run Louisville dot underestimate this team.

[@Irishdave761]

Everyone is going with Louisville and the Notre Dame players will use that as bulletin board material I would hate to be Louisville Sat

[@devinzabel708]

The defense that made this ND team look like a bunch of sissies last year is back. Oh and news flash your offense is bad this year

[@irishron4861]

This game reminds me of Caleb Williams and USC yukking it up in 2022. We all know how that turned out last year

[@donaldahern9930]

ND QB running into a wall ,can't pass past 5 yards. Poor coaching decisions, playing against a winning team.I will be suprised if ND wins.Season is over.

[@isaacperry8195]

My fellow Notre Dame fans are delusional. Leanord has an ok second half against bottom feeder winless miami ohio and all of a sudden he's now an elite passer who will carry us. Get out of here. Louisville by 17 if we don't play Angeli.

[@patrickturner4581]

Interesting you don't apply the same logic towards Michigan you do against ND. Michigan apologists, after the Wolverines finally play on the road losing at three to four games this year, you guys will still make excuses for Michigan. It's getting real old. Not to mention the NCAA violations pending against this program.

[@jonathanrolon7457]

I think it is hilarious how many people see this game going for Louisville. The NIU game was a fluke! Can we all just realize how much of an absolutely fluke that was? It is typical of ND to do this. And, if they come out to play…it won’t be close.

[@JustSomeDude_.]

Louisville is a very good team this year

[@bobbyyoung4243]

The NIU game was no fluke!! They handled ND 😂😂

[@Arista54]

ND hasnt shown themselves to be better at all. That first half again moh proved that to me

[@DCSk8er529]

No, Marcus Freeman HANDED that game to NIU with his stupid decision to keep Leonard in the game. If you need to block a kick to win, you didn't handle them. Oh yeah, NIU just had en embarassing loss. Kinda shows what a fluke that was.

[@harwoodcarnal8523]

First of all, I think Notre Dame sticks with the Freeman learning curve. He's done just about everything else right and he'll get the on-field aspect soon enough with the quality of his coordinators & staff. Hell will freeze over before Urban Meyer coaches at ND again. Too many criminal players, poor personal choices and (alleged) health problems to be a viable candidate. Should they make a move, they'd be more likely to go after Chucky.

[@DCSk8er529]

Learning curve my ass. This is year three. He ran out of excuses

[@MichaelDeutschman]

MF is not capable in coaching a high school team

[@irishron4861]

@harwoodcarnal8523…I’ll back you up here. I wonder if any of these naysayers were around to watch a Gerry Faust coached Irish team? If not they’ve had to have been for Bob Davie, Ty Willingham, and/or Charlie Weis. Freeman is on the same plateau if not slightly better than Kelly after their first three years. No names that have been mentioned by the media or random KZbin posters will ever sniff the ND job. IMO they’ll give him 5 if not 6 years because of the AD change to produce consistent playoff teams.

[@bwnotredame06]

Die Hard Notre Dame fan since 1986. This Offense is trash as long as Riley is QB1. I Love Marcus Freeman, but he's lost this team, and is making bonehead decisions. Riley shoukd have been benched at half time vs NIU. That loss alone is going to cost this program deeply for at least the next 3 years. All this build up of a program, just to throw it away. I'm sick. I'm sick of Losing. 😔 Go Irish.

[@jhold7553]

Notre Dame is bad but Louisville has never and will never be a top tier team or make the playoff no matter how many teams you put in it. Jeff Brohm has been a bad coach everywhere he has been.

[@AudiokultRadio]

Get out of here with that Urban Meyer Crap. The guy sucks as a recruiter. I wouldn't take him for free. I am content with the lumps with MF as he gets experience

[@campbellsportsinc]

Louisville CAN'T run on Notre Dame ☘️🤣🤡🤡 ROTFLMFAO with 2 yards a carry 🚨

[@LifeOfKehoe]

Yeah just like we couldn’t run on y’all last year 😂

[@zaneronau723]

It’s the same sorry talking points every year. Don’t sleep on the Louisville team with Brohm at the helm

[@campbellsportsinc]

Louisville got an upset with a beat up Notre Dame team playing in 4 straight prime time night games YOU ARE NOT ON NOTRE DAME LEVEL WITHOUT ADVANTAGES to equalize the talent differences

[@thom4it]

GT is 19th in the nation at stopping the run, ND isn't in the top 50.

[@jakeskeeters9523]

It blows me away how year after year ND fans talk like they are so superior, but always underachieves. Cards by 10

[@jonathanrolon7457]

I think it is hilarious how many people see this game going for Louisville. The NIU game was a fluke! Can we all just realize how much of an absolutely fluke that was? It is typical of ND to do this. And, if they come out to play…it won’t be close.

[@timloftus1034]

I'm an ND fan and it wasn't a fluke. Miami looked like the better team halfway through the game last week. We have a QB who can throw but he's on the bench. They need to use both

[@irishron4861]

@jonathanrolon7457….losing to NIU was a fluke, as was dropping 67 on sad sad sad Purdue. I’d take something in the middle and the W.