Notre Dame vs Indiana Preview - What the Film Says About The First Round Matchup

[@bascardigan7935]

When Brooks asks a question at a press conference you can tell that Kirby respects Brooks because he knows Brooks understands the game.

[@cristopheroneal221]

I’ve noticed that too!

[@fortmason6987]

Damn right

[@BPierce777]

Or...he likes him because of predictable, softball questions.

[@bascardigan7935]

@@BPierce777 this guy hasn’t watched any interviews guys

[@dustindavis5397]

@@BPierce777someone still salty Texas “#1 defense” lost to a back up?

[@Andrew-vb2ct]

You mentioned no difference maker on the interior D Line, their impact guy Howard Cross was out this game

[@Joseph-t5b4n]

Just was thinking about that myself at about 11 mins in

[@KyleJonesDrJones]

Yeah and he didn't know Leonard Moore's name. I'm 7 minutes in and wondering if I should keep going if this guys doesn't really do the HW.

[@hittingsensei]

It’s a film study where he studies a game and break down their defense and their concepts he isn’t a professional name knower or fan of the team 😂 just making people knowledgeable about their defensive schemes and how they match up against the offense they’re playing

[@williamhopkins7065]

​@hittingsensei if your going to make proclamation of a team or unit, then seems like it be good to maybe know, who's in the game. Kinda elps assessment.

[@tateconti6311]

@@KyleJonesDrJonesexactly. He also said Christian Gray was the best cb in the country which makes 0 sense

[@alexwhite9717]

These film studies are making me a Certified Ball Knower. Thank you Brooks

[@c.j.4620]

This might the smartest football channel on YT, and it's got charm.

[@aguyUsingTheWeb]

Same

[@AustinEddie-o5g]

Great analysis and details with tape. Best channel in regards to college football analysis for fans that want more than Fluff talk about coach, individual players, and BS cliches etc.. You present the actual TEAM gameplay with personal groups, team structure O schemes, D schemes, etc. in the particular games. Real gameplay, real understanding and analysis. Thanks. It’s definitely entertaining, informative, real analysis real critique when deserved but in context and with good vibes of love of the game etc style. Definitely appreciated. Actually it’s one of a kind imo.

[@AA62185]

You kept saying 1.7 yards per carry against OSU and Michigan…. IU RBs got 4.4 yards per carry against OSU and 3.4 yards per carry against Michigan. If you want to count a fumbled punt against OSU and sack yards, fine by me- but we can’t really make that a commentary on the run scheme, can we? It’s the pass protection that has been an issue for the Hoosiers.

[@donaldshotts4429]

And frankly IU got outcoached vs OS defense. Michigan 2H I'd lay that on the Oline working in a new guy and just being out of rhythm. First half was fine and if they didn't bump the guy on the only Off PI of the season then it's 21-3 at half game over. OS though? No max protects, no quick slants, no wheel routes behind the blitzes, one busted screen I think. Just poor communication, poor playcalling. I trust Cignetti to straighten it out. Louisville had some key turnovers and lost 31-24 ND but outgained them 395-280. They're a step below OS athletically and they don't have that speed outside so IU can easily put 8 in the box. ND kicking is poor too. I think it's a close game

[@jaysuave13]

I'm seeing and hearing more channels and networks talk about you and your film studies. It's great seeing the FGN grow nationally. Yall otw! Keep grinding that tape fam. JAMAL here! Give'em 3 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@AkshatShekhar-d7b]

Irish fan and your comments both pro and con are spot on. Keep it up

[@brianwatson1191]

Yo this dropped at the perfect time to get through the work week. Good stuff brooks

[@rytram12]

If you watched the film, you would know that IU had no trouble running the ball on OSU. The run stats were demolished by Rourke getting sacked repeatedly to the tune of like -60 yards.

[@c.j.4620]

Delp and Lawson are going to be key in the passing game, but everything will depend on the ability to move bodies up front and run the ball. If Georgia can force them to be more aggressive against the run, Georgia will simplify Gunner's reads and get big plays.

[@Sulleyndirish1607]

Bro you do a wonderful job at breaking down film but #29 is not the first rounder you’re thinking of. That’s Benjamin Morrison who is out for the year. #29 is a sophomore, #15 is the freshman, #8 is also a freshman at safety. That secondary is young with the exception of #0, watts

[@AkshatShekhar-d7b]

8’s a soph but what does it say that they survived Morrison being out and actually got better? 15 is an absolute monster as a true freshman and though I’m more pessimistic on 29, guy is coming off a real nagging injury and looked like a Morrison clone before he got hurt. Gonna be a great game

[@michaeltinch8945]

Can we get the vols vs ohio state next bro

[@TheFilmGuyNetwork]

It’s otw fam

[@michaeltinch8945]

@ bet! Preciate ya

[@marcthomas5641]

Yes. Make this happen. Please.

[@TheRealPurpleHand]

I'd be very surprised if you don't get a breakdown of each of the playoff brackets.

[@ZB_Snickers]

ND didn't have their best defense tackle this game FYI

[@DreDawg007]

Great stuff as always brooks. Baffles me how this network not at 100k yet. Too many casuals out here

[@HoosierFilms]

Indiana didn’t get boxed in the run game vs OSU, both backs had 70 yards and averaged 4.5 YPC combined, the problem was the sack yards lost and punt fumble lost which makes the team total look bad, but the backs especially Tyson Lawton actually had good games. If Indiana actually runs the ball instead of drop backs as much they can gash ND. I’m a ND football fan so I hope this doesn’t happen but it def can, and the idea IU ran 1.5 YPC v OSU is preposterous. Watch the damn games fully instead of clips and team stats.

[@denniscarney5249]

Lol, you got the wrong guy to be talking about not watching games. This dude watches more ball in one year than you've seen in your life. How 'bout you PAY ATTENTION to the lesson he's offering you? My man covers games on Saturday and grinds 3-4 SEC games a week. So, if he ain't got around to covering piddly Ole IU vs OSU before he filmed it -- don't worry, it's coming! Better show up and do a better job of listening for that one.

[@denniscarney5249]

BTW -- idk where you got the idea Ellison had a good game -- he only had 60 yards vs OSU and 20 vs UM. Looks like Lawton should be getting the Ollie Gordon workload..

[@noahwert9970]

​@@denniscarney5249 as an IU fan Lawton definitely has more juice but is more likely to get stood up at the line. Ellison is also much better at pass pro so he gets more run.

[@patrickcangany2615]

@@denniscarney5249the ND fan is right, read and understand what he is saying. I know you are a fan boy to this guy but the facts make your comment look childish .

[@denniscarney5249]

@patrickcangany2615 guess I'm not communicating effectively. I'm not disputing that Lawton definitely performed better than BA's comments indicate. NEVER said anything about the guy being wrong. Simply stated that which should be obvious -- a credentialed media member running a YT channel primarily focused on recruiting for SI, with a secondary channel focused on UGA/SEC ain't exactly watching IU on replay.

[@ZB_Snickers]

ND has a fast defense. Just swarm to the ball

[@flipnotmyson]

This dude is from the B1G and Guy does know ball. Enjoyed and appreciate ya.

[@jadenhood4793]

Hey Film Guy, How do you get all these tapes?

[@kendriclowe9070]

ND fan here. I agree 99% of your take your objective i respect that. Keep doing your thing man 🤝

[@BurgerKingsPersonalChef]

I'm really hoping that Howard Cross III is back for Notre Dame. The three games before he got injured this year he was starting to find his groove like last year, and I believe his presence really solidifies the otherwise vulnerable Dine, even with two edge rushers out for the season with injury. Great analysis!

[@Andrew-vb2ct]

The already announced he is back

[@BurgerKingsPersonalChef]

for extra context- When Howard Cross is in the game, they can't double team Riley Mills (99) the whole game. That opens up the center duo (and leads to their nationally 1st ranked sack number for nose tackles at 19)

[@BurgerKingsPersonalChef]

@@Andrew-vb2ct Yeah, thanks for the clarification- I didn't specify. I meant physically 100%. It was a huge relief to hear both him and Love are going to be on the field.

[@darkmoonblade7342]

Hey guys ND fan here, really enjoyed the breakdown. Cheers!

[@ThomasCooney-vh4gj]

Awesome video Bro!

[@ZB_Snickers]

The play at 12:30 was offensive pass interference. Just wasn't called

[@dustindavis5397]

Then it wasn’t OPI. Don’t be one of “those guys”.

[@ZB_Snickers]

@dustindavis5397 you can't block DB's when the ball is in the air and catch the ball beyond the line of scrimmage. Just use a different example, and not one that is used as a textbook example of an illegal pick play

[@austinfigueroa4851]

@@dustindavis5397he’s absolutely right that’s a textbook pick play and should be OPI

[@TheRealPurpleHand]

@jwill, is there a "Jonathan" counter?

[@trentmullins1916]

BROOKS PLEASE DO TENNESSEE VS OHIO STANK . GO VOLS 🍊🍊

[@HoosierFilms]

Wait Christian grey got toasted v usc. He had a pick 6 sure but he got beat 75% of the time lol

[@coledowdy5489]

I bet u think u know ball , its prob best to just keep quiet around here

[@austinfigueroa4851]

He was also defending against a Lincoln Riley scheme and Maeava had his best game of the year, he’s fine

[@BurgerKingsPersonalChef]

I was incredibly impressed with Maiava in this game. Notre Dame's corners got beat the worst they have in two years, but that's because that young man was throwing some gorgeous dimes. Perfect placement beats perfect defense a good chunk of the time, and he was able to gash a really really good secondary in Notre Dame.

[@IrishCarBombMeets12TeamPlayoff]

He really did, that kid balled tf out!

[@mickeydooley2230]

Yeah, Morrison being out makes a huge difference.

[@KyleJonesDrJones]

Our two best edge rushers getting hurt early in the season doesn't help either.

[@YoutubingSince2004]

This is hard and so detailed. Subscribed bro 💯 go Irish!! 🍀🍀🍀

[@Hottakehater]

@TheFilmGuyNetwork Just want to point out, we were missing our starting defensive nose and Captain Howard Cross the last few games, and he'll be back for IU. 180 of USCs yards came in the last 5 minutes after ND went up 49-28. Mills and Cross work real well together in the middle. If you wanna know what NDs D line looks like, watch the Louisville tape. I think your drastically underestimating NDs Dline based on what theyve looked like without Cross.

[@kfizz21]

That Mark Martin Eagle One shirt is FIRE🔥🔥🔥

[@Dawgfan12345]

Another heater 🔥

[@Live2Grind24]

👏Thanks!

[@noahwert9970]

I'm curious to see how iu deals with the blitz. Notre Dame loves to blitz and that's what gave us trouble from the 2nd drive on against OSU. Assuming more running/screens/slants into holes would be called this time around.

[@leslierowell392]

BA, a question. Doesn’t Gunner’s strong run game and short pass ability actually make him an ideal QB to attack the weaknesses of ND’s defense? Take the corners deep and out of the game and attack the rest of the ND personnel.

[@Rjnupe]

Man I was just looking for a film study 😎

[@jessepitt7531]

When the film guy uploads. I sit down shut up and grind the tape.(I’ve never played football)

[@Focolocodawg]

Film guy out here saving Christmas with his tape grinding.

[@mattmartinez1491]

I like Indiana in this one.

[@Kevinyaheard]

When that Tennessee vid dropping? Got $ for you soon as it does!

[@Clemsnman]

Do Clemson vs Texas next, please.

[@mickeydooley2230]

I'm taking Clemson. I think Texas is a bit overrated.

[@nicholasschreiber1515]

anyone know how he gets the all 22? Crazy how locked in he is

[@Jdubu0248]

It's a media copy. So you gotta have credentials, I think. He's with Sports Illustrated.

[@mbd501]

Interesting film study, but what about the other side of the ball for each team?

[@devildoc4257]

The best pass rusher howard Cross hasn't played in a while. He will be back.

[@jkgjr8279]

Be a damn shame to man handle their d line & our receivers getting zero separation…😂…let Frazier & Etienne eat! Also think our tight ends will have field days. I like our chances against either one, GO DAWGS.

[@nicoschmidt7618]

2 impact makers inside were out for USC. Well have one back for IU and the other potentially back for later in the playoffs. And our coverage isn't even on first string, besides Gray, and its damn good. I think you will see half the rush yards with Cross back and I honestly would take Aiamava and USC's playmakers with Licoln Riley over IU with Curt Cignetti even if the record doesn't show it. If ND wins or remains par with turnovers this could be a blowout

[@KyleJonesDrJones]

We know the DL isn't special, but our All-american (last year) DT was hurt this game, and our two best edges were hurt for the season earlier in the season. Feels like you maybe should have done a little bit more HW, but no hate from us.

[@KyleJonesDrJones]

More honest feedback - I think you knoe ball from what you say about the plays, but you really don't know anything about ND's roster or talent, and it shows. If you had done a little more HW your comments would be a lot more accurate. Also, why is there nothing about ND's offense or IU's defense? Is there another preview coming to address those?

[@jackdunn6570]

Missing our best dlineman in Howard Cross, I get you’re just strictly looking at film and probably not looking into injuries but he’s a massive factor and I don’t think you mentioned he’s been absent

[@Death2Commies]

not Indyninny ... take a look at the Viles !

[@chrisayres2340]

HOWARD CROSS WILL BE A HUGE PLUS and was a reason why usc was able to move that los against the irish....hinish is a REAL TRY HARD GUY who is going to be hold up against indiana ol talent...but to do a film breakdown and not mention rylie mills(by name, and did not have a great 2024 if you ask me but can SHOW OUT and does have day 2/3 nfl talent) and HOWARD CROSS(who also has day 2/3 nfl talent) who have 30 plus college starts???still APPRECIATE THE VIDEO AND THE BREAKDOWN, THANK YOU

[@hobsonschoice8649]

If inDiana's players regress into the traditional indiana mindset ND will win by 3 tds. If cig keeps them away from that and more of what they were earlier in the season I think it's a slight irish edge , but anything can happen . The hoosiers lost their best olineman b4 the michigan game for the season . they also lost some momentum when Rourke was out with his finger injury. Should be a good game.

[@chrisayres2340]

notre dame linebacker room is ONE of the BEST in the country, KISER is a TRY HARD, 2nd/3rd day nfl player, if jd bertand can start for the falcons currently, #24 kiser will be on a nfl roster and is a listed 6-2/230, #34 drayk bowen-true sophomore was on3 9th ranked linebacker, who has held off Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa(KVA)-true freshman was on3 4th ranked linebacker (who WAS INJURED FOR THIS GAME for MORE SNAPS)...the rover position is manned by possibly 2 of the BEST ATHLETES on the entire team and both high 4 star, low 5 star players...#3 jaylen sneed is a redshirt sophomore and was the 3rd ranked linebacker of his class and #4 jaiden ausberry is a true sophomore who was the 19th ranked linebacker in his class and from LSU's backyard and killed their room/program when they failed to land him....THE VYPER position is also a split d-line/backer position and their starter has been hurt since the purdue game, but to replace him they have #40 josh burnham who was the 8th best linebacker and #44 Junior Tuihalamaka was the 19th best linebacker in his class...all of these players with the exception of kiser have at least 2 years of eligibility after 2024 and on their heels are madden faraimo the 4th best linebacker in the 25 class to go along with 3/4 star players anthony sacca and ko'o kia and if he can GET ON THE FIELD, injured right after the spring game and probably had the best game of all the players mentioned above in that game, back from his mormon mission is Kahanu Kia(ko'o's older brother)...zinter and kahoun are a couple of 3 star young players that will either find the portal or a spot on special teams, BUT QUITE A ROOM(SEC CALIBER)

[@Shawn3167]

Just admit. Without all the hated that ND's defense is good

[@jamesskeeter]

My boys ND HAVE A GOOD INTERIOR LINE WITH WATTS, CROSS YALE TEAMS CAN RUN ON US AIN'T NO RUNNING BACK GOIN TO HAVE 120 YARDS ON US YES WE HAVE DA BEST SECONDARY IN THE NATION AND WE GOT A LOT OF KEY PEOPLE OUT ON OUR DEFENSE WE GOT THE TOP CORNERBACK IN THE NATION OUT

[@williamhopkins7065]

So i dont have to listen to this while thing. Does he ever mention they are missing their starting defensive 1 tech, howard cross??? Seems important. Cross doesnt get knocked back.

[@JonathanKitchens]

Howard Cross is the best DL and he was out

[@Shawn3167]

Notre dame will play zone against Indiana. 😊Whoops!!!!

[@rodhayes7777]

Hi Film Guy, I really think Indiana will win this game. The Hoosiers are on a mission this year. That's just what I believe will happen.

[@TheFilmGuyNetwork]

I could see it honestly

[@Joe.H.]

Which teams mission is to not win would you say? Just word salad.. you either have the talent and coaching or you don't. This ain't Hollywood.

[@coop1osrs]

@@Joe.H.let em have hope it’s the only reason we went to the 12 team playoff 😂

[@ThomasCooney-vh4gj]

@@Joe.H.I know right? They on a mission. Good for them because that mission wasn’t too difficult considering they beat 2 teams w 6wins and 1 w/ 7 and that’s it! All other wins were against bottom feeders! Literally bottom of the standings!

[@PapaJoe224]

Good luck to your Hoosiers versus the fighting Irish; however, if Indiana gets the W all they’ve done is get the opportunity to go to the sugar bowl and come face-to-face with the end of the mission.

[@briancarroll1917]

This dude definitely got non denominational Assembly of God pastor in his blood.

[@Midokun3]

IFFFFFF ND wins this game, UGA will win as long as their secondary can hold up and smael mondon plays good drop coverage. ND’s lines of scrimmage are ANEMIC. People comparing RL to HK are wrong. We win these. This will be a fist fight that we win close in the 4th.

[@Surge308]

We’ve had a shit ton of injuries on the lines unfortunately. Lot of freshmen playing. But we do have Howard Cross coming back and he’s arguably our best D lineman

[@AkshatShekhar-d7b]

Pass blocking might be anemic but ND o-line is straight up maulers in the run game. Georgia run D has not been as good as the best years despite bottling Texas twice. D-line def the worst part of the defense because no sexy edge guy but that interior is fearsome with Cross and Mills.

[@Midokun3]

@@AkshatShekhar-d7b your linemen are literally sub 300 pounds. You will struggle in the trenches. The only way Georgia loses is by RL taking the top off of the secondary. Good luck with that lol

[@Midokun3]

Or running for 250+. He’s no Haynes king man

[@Midokun3]

@@Surge308 you guys aren’t a bad team by any means. I just don’t see how you get in a fist fight with UGA and win.

[@bd2378]

They gave up 35 points to USC's 2nd string QB and RB. Lol.

[@Jumbo-D]

ND 42 - IU 10

[@marioncampbell2589]

I was watching video and sent you shots from this game.2nd play, Xavier Watts, safety is in OLB and is suckered bad! He allowed an undercut as safety earlier.

[@Sulleyndirish1607]

This is a wild thought but you’re gonna miss a play every once in a while. Watts is an all American safety two years in a row. He makes plays every game and is the backbone of our defense

[@samclark3370]

Nagurski winner last season and 1st team AA this season.

[@donaldshotts4429]

If ND has such lockdown coverage then how did Louisville's guy go for 264 3tds? Rourke is better then him

[@treesway5411]

People are way over confident in ND. I think Indiana wins by at least 14

[@marcthomas5641]

See Brooks when you quit blowing UGA and breakdown other teams and matchups, people watch and "like" your videos. Love your film breakdown. Nobody outside the state of GA likes the pups though...except some of the bandwagon fans maybe jumping ship from Bama because they are circling the drain. Speaking of falling apart...Clemsons recruiting class for 25 is done. Ranked 27th nationally. Lmao

[@matthewjoiner6977]

He doesn’t blow UGA buddy lmao, quit crying bc he said something against your team lol

[@paulkindlon5496]

Damn this guy is obnoxious. Good lord....

[@bwidd2]

First

[@ZB_Snickers]

Also, USC is significantly better than IU