Notre Dame vs. Central Michigan: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 16

Updated Sep. 16, 2023 1:33 p.m. ET

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Audric Estime will lead the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (3-0) into their battle versus the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-1) at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday at 2:30 PM ET.

This game will be available on Peacock.

Learn more about the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Central Michigan Chippewas.

How to Watch Notre Dame vs. Central Michigan

• When: Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 2:30 PM ET
• Location: Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana
• TV: Watch on Peacock

Notre Dame's 2023 Schedule

Fighting Irish 2023 Stats & Insights

• Notre Dame has been making things happen on both sides of the ball this year, ranking 20th-best in total offense (485.7 yards per game) and seventh-best in total defense (223 yards allowed per game).
• Notre Dame owns the 36th-ranked offense this year in terms of passing yards (291.7 passing yards per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking eighth-best with only 123.3 passing yards allowed per game.
• The Fighting Irish have been a difficult matchup for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (12th-best with 47.7 points per game) and scoring defense (12th-best with 10 points allowed per game) this year.
• The Fighting Irish are averaging 194 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 38th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, they rank 39th, giving up 99.7 rushing yards per contest.
• Offensively, Notre Dame has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking seventh-best in the FBS by averaging a 59.4% third-down conversion rate. The defense ranks 50th on defense (34% third-down percentage allowed).
• The Fighting Irish have forced five total turnovers (14th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over two times (34th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +3, the 12th-best in college football.

Notre Dame 2023 Key Players

Central Michigan's 2023 Schedule

Chippewas 2023 Stats & Insights

• Central Michigan has lots of room to get better, as it ranks 22nd-worst in total yards per game (324.5) and 11th-worst in total yards surrendered per game (472).
• Central Michigan has been outplayed on both offense and defense in terms of passing this season, ranking 12th-worst in passing yards (150 per game) and fourth-worst in passing yards surrendered (386 per game).
• The Chippewas rank 89th in points per game (26), but they've been worse on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 18th-worst in the FBS with 36.5 points allowed per contest.
• From an offensive perspective, the Chippewas are putting up 174.5 rushing yards per game (53rd-ranked). They rank 30th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (86 rushing yards given up per game).
• Central Michigan ranks ninth-worst in third-down conversion percentage (26.7%), but it has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 76th in the FBS with a 40.7% third-down rate allowed.
• After forcing two turnovers (74th in the FBS) and turning the ball over three times (69th in the FBS) this season, the Chippewas sport the 83rd-ranked turnover margin of -1.

Central Michigan 2023 Key Players

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