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You are listening to the Dan Patrick show on Fox Sports Radio.

He's Brady Quinn, Fox College Football analyst, Big Noon kickoff,

and two pros and a cup of Joe, the radio show that precedes ours on Fox Sports Radio.

And Brady Quinn joining us on the program. How nervous are you

for this game coming up tonight? Well, first off, let me answer that question by saying this.

Fritzy sounds very much like Bill Belichick when he calls in for these radio hits. I just want

you to know it's a very similar demeanor from Fritzy and Bill Belichick. They almost sound like the same person. But in regards to tonight's game, there's some nerves there. I mean, look, this is a really good Penn State football team. You know, Notre Dame's banged up. I think if you look at the matchup of these two teams, you know, it's going to come down to the effectiveness of running the football and stopping the run. And I think if you look at Penn State, they've got a couple of backs

and Kayron Allen, Nick Singleton, who's been phenomenal. Their tied in, Tyler Warren will be a part

of that rushing attack. And for Notre Dame, you know, Riley Leonard and Jeremiah, I love his health

and status is obviously of some concern. He's an incredible player. Jadarian Price can kind of take over that load along with Williams as well, the freshman. But that's, you know, this is going to be a good game. The spread tight for a reason. And I think it's going to pee potentially a really ugly game to watch, though, Dan, when it's all said and done. Meaning? A defensive football. You know, I think you're going to see a lot of back and forth punting. Special teams will play a role. I'll be shocked if they give Notre Dame's returners' opportunity to actually return the football. Given that if there's one distinct advantage for Notre Dame this game, it is their special teams play,

especially the way it's been throughout the course of the year.

Figgle kicking hasn't necessarily been as good consistently, but Jeter was great, obviously, in the most recent game.

So Brady will be on the field tonight, Urban Meyer, Matt Liner, Vince Wilfork.

That'll be pregame.

You know, I was wondering about or how you thought,

being a former Notre Dame athlete. James Franklin was at the press conference with Marcus Freeman,

and he says, hey, no offense to you, but, you know, everybody should be in a conference.

So there's only one school that you're talking about when you say everybody should be in a conference here.

Do you see a scenario at any point in the next five years where Notre Dame is in a conference?

I don't. And I think there's only two ways that hand would be forced.

You know, the first would be if they weren't able to play for a national championship in football

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