Tag: Chase Brice

What They Are Saying: Chase Brice shines in App State’s upset win over Coastal

Former Clemson and current Appalachian State quarterback Chase Brice shined in the Mountaineers’ 30-27, upset victory over No. 14 Coastal Carolina on Wednesday night at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Brice, who transferred to App State after …

Former Clemson and current Appalachian State quarterback Chase Brice shined in the Mountaineers’ 30-27, upset victory over No. 14 Coastal Carolina on Wednesday night at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C.

Brice, who transferred to App State after graduating from Duke last year, completed 18-of-28 passes for a career-high 347 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for 34 yards on five carries.

Brice led App State to its first win against a ranked opponent since the team’s upset of Michigan in 2007. He has now thrown for 1,840 yards and 10 touchdowns with five interceptions through seven games this season.

Twitter was buzzing about Brice’s performance against the Chanticleers. Check out what some had to say about the former Tiger QB:

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Quarterback depth ‘not a concern’ for Streeter

Following the conclusion of the MLB draft last weekend, all eyes were on Clemson’s quarterback room and the looming decisions of incoming freshmen Will Taylor and Bubba Chandler. While Clemson will continue on with Will Taylor aboard and without …

Following the conclusion of the MLB draft last weekend, all eyes were on Clemson’s quarterback room and the looming decisions of incoming freshmen Will Taylor and Bubba Chandler.

While Clemson will continue on with Will Taylor aboard and without Bubba Chandler, who decided to pursue professional baseball, quarterbacks coach Brandon Streeter isn’t worried. In fact, Streeter is more excited than anything to see what his five guys can do once fall camp rolls around.

“I think we’re gonna have five guys that I feel really good about,” Streeter said. “Obviously, there’s a lot to do and it is a little more thin than most years, but as you all recall, the year that we won the national championship in 2018, after that fourth game losing Kelly [Bryant], it was Trevor [Lawrence], Chase [Brice], Ben Batson, and then Hunter Renfrow. It was two guys that you felt good about, but we’re gonna be deeper this year and now it’s a matter of getting them ready to play.”

Despite what some would consider a lack of depth, starter D.J. Uiagalelei has more experience coming into his second season than Lawrence did in his national championship campaign, something Streeter thinks could be a real difference maker come kickoff this fall.

“Obviously, losing Bubba, we lost that number and a little bit more depth,” Streeter said. “Coming in in June is very very hard to learn offense and be very comfortable with it, but I’ve been very impressed with Will Taylor and also with Billy Wiles. I think both those kids are gonna be capable and are going to be able to help us. Obviously, you got D.J. who has more experience than Trevor did going into Trevor’s freshman year when we won the whole thing, so I’m really not concerned.”

With guys like Hunter Helms, Taisun Phommachanh, and the freshmen Taylor and Wiles sitting behind Uiagalelei, Streeter is confident in his quarterback room, despite some of their lack of experience, seeing a parallel between the way Brice became “that guy” in 2018 against Syracuse and the potential he sees within this year’s group.

“I think there’s a couple guys that don’t have much experience, but neither did Chase have much experience until that Syracuse game,” the quarterbacks coach said. “Chase did something special in that game and the team rallied around him and that sort of thing. We have guys on this team that are capable of doing something like that for sure.”

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Notre Dame vs. Duke: Fourth-Quarter Analysis

There’s no doubt this game was torture for a lot of people.

There’s no doubt this game was torture for a lot of people. When was Notre Dame going to look like the national-title contender it’s supposed to be? We need a little more time to see that in earnest. Regardless, the Irish will take their 27-13 season-opening win over Duke.

Notre Dame (1-0, 1-0) continued its drive from the end of the third quarter by mainly going to the ground game that worked so well. Then, Ian Book hit Kyren Williams for an 18-yard completion that got the Irish into the red zone. After two incomplete passes, Book hit Avery Davis in the end zone for a 17-yard touchdown pass that could have been caught by him or Blue Devils safety Michael Carter II.

Duke (0-1, 0-1) couldn’t get anything going on its ensuing possession, and the Irish moved again upon getting the ball back. Chris Tyree ran 25 yards on the drive’s first play, and Book hit Michael Mayer for 14 yards to get into Blue Devils territory. That set up a 34-yard field goal for Jonathan Doerer, the game’s final score. As the cherry on top of the victory, Adetokunbo Ogundeji recovered a fumble after a sack on Chase Brice that ended Duke’s final drive.

If Notre Dame wants to beat Clemson later in the season, it will have to do a little better than what it showed Saturday. It came out flat but slowly found its footing on both sides of the ball. Hopefully, that can be chalked up to opening-day jitters more than anything else. Regardless, it’s a good beginning to a season with high expectations.

Notre Dame vs. Duke: Third-Quarter Analysis

Little by little, we’re seeing glimpses of how Notre Dame is expected to play this season.

Little by little, we’re seeing glimpses of how Notre Dame is expected to play this season. It may not be pretty, but the Irish are getting the job done. They lead Duke, 17-13, after three quarters.

The Blue Devils’ first possession of the second half was cut short when Jalon Calhoun, their leading receiver from last year, fumbled a reception and saw Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah make the recovery. However, it wasn’t all good for the Irish as Kyle Hamilton limped off the field and has yet to return. Gotta give something to get something, I suppose.

Out of a timeout and with eight minutes left in the quarter, Kyren Williams took the ball on a fourth-and-1 and ran it 26 yards for his second touchdown of the game. So far, this kid looks to be worth the hype. Of course, he got a little help on a nice block from Javon McKinley.

It turned out the Irish needed that 17-6 lead because the Blue Devils aren’t going away. After the Irish went three-and-out deep in their own territory, Chase Brice took advantage of a short field and made a couple of nice passes to lead a touchdown drive. He finished it off himself by running in from 2 yards out.

Notre Dame vs. Duke: Second-Quarter Analysis

Well, that’s a little more like it. Though it may not seem so, Notre Dame finally looks something like the team it’s expected to be in 2020.

Well, that’s a little more like it. Though it may not seem so, Notre Dame finally looks something like the team it’s expected to be in 2020. Thanks to a little trickery, the Irish find themselves ahead of Duke at halftime, 10-6.

When it looked like another Irish drive would die early, Jay Bramblett successfully executed a late punt. It woke the offense up, as evidenced by Kyren Williams’ 11-yard run, which was added onto by a face-mask penalty, and a nice catch by Jafar Armstrong, who took it 20 yards to the Duke 2. Williams ran it in for the Irish’s first touchdown of the season one play later.

The defense was picked apart on a drive that Duke got down to the Notre Dame 2. With the Blue Devils threatening to retake the lead on third-and-goal, Isaiah Foskey got to Chase Brice and ultimately was credited with a 10-yard sack after a replay review. Charlie Ham salvaged the drive with a 30-yard field, his second of the game and his career.

On the next drive, the Irish had a chance to extend their lead further after Williams caught an Ian Book pass and ran 75 yards to the Duke 11. But Book made an ill-advised throw into traffic, and Lummie Young IV intercepted it in the end zone for a touchback. Book then threw another interception when he got back on the field, but an offsides penalty wiped it out. The drive continued, and Jonathan Doerer kicked a 48-yard field goal as the clock expired on the first half.

Notre Dame vs. Duke: First-Quarter Analysis

If Notre Dame was hoping to come out fast in its opener, the first quarter was anything but, resulting in a 3-0 Duke lead.

If Notre Dame was hoping to come out fast in its opener, the first quarter was anything but, resulting in a 3-0 Duke lead.

The Irish allowed the Blue Devils to get on the outskirts of field-goal range on the game’s first possession before forcing a turnover on downs. The next time Duke had the ball, Chase Brice hit Eli Pancol for a 55-yard completion, and it was lackluster tackling execution that allowed Pancol to get to the Notre Dame 8-yard line. Though the Irish held the Blue Devils to a 29-yard field goal by Charlie Ham, the first of his collegiate career, it was a disappointing drive given that it started on the Duke 10.

The offense looked even worse, going three-and-out on its first three possessions. The lowlight came when Ian Book got sacked by Rocky Shelton II for a 10-yard loss. Just a wild guess here, but you probably need to pick up first downs to have a chance at winning a football game. Anyone wanna argue that?

Tale of the Tape: Leading Receivers – Javon McKinley vs. Jalon Calhoun

The number of quality receivers Ian Book had to throw to last year was almost unfair.

The number of quality receivers Ian Book had to throw to last year was almost unfair. So when Javon McKinley is Notre Dame’s top returnee at that position, it might seem a little underwhelming, especially given his history with injuries and inconsistency. The good news is he’s had a knack for some big plays in the opportunities he’s gotten. His receptions should increase this season, so his yards per catch should decrease.

Jalon Calhoun led Duke and ACC freshmen in receiving in 2019. Though his numbers might not jump out much, it’s a testament to how evenly the Blue Devils distributed the ball. Less than five yards a game separate their top three receivers, which included returning tight end Noah Gray. The question will be whether transfer Chase Brice has developed enough chemistry with Calhoun and Gray during workouts.

Calhoun has the advantage in this matchup as far as health, chances and regular output. But for all we know, another Irish receiver not named McKinley will emerge and blow away everyone else. We’d all like that, wouldn’t we?

 

 

Tale of the Tape: Starting Quarterbacks – Ian Book vs. Chase Brice

The starting quarterbacks for Saturday’s Notre Dame-Duke matchup couldn’t be more different.

The starting quarterbacks for Saturday’s Notre Dame-Duke matchup couldn’t be more different. For the Irish, you have a seasoned leader in Ian Book who’s ready to add one more chapter to his legacy in South Bend. Meanwhile, the Blue Devils will start Clemson transfer Chase Brice. After backing up Trevor Lawrence for two seasons, Brice will have the chance to write his own story in Durham:

It’s almost unfair to compare last year’s numbers for these two quarterbacks since one was their offense’s primary leader and the other wasn’t. However, that alone tells you the Irish will have the advantage in this area Saturday. Book should be calm and collected in familiar surroundings, and Brice is making his Duke debut on the road against a team many feel could make the College Football Playoff. Plus, even though Notre Dame Stadium only will be 20 percent full, simply kicking off a new beginning in one’s career inside such a historic venue has to be intimidating for anyone.

Duke names their starting QB against Notre Dame

The Blue Devils gave up some valuable intel when they announced their season opening quarterback. Advantage Irish.

Clemson has been a quarterback factory, with many of them highly ranked who can’t crack the starting lineup transferring to different programs. Duke was the benefactor of Trevor Lawrence’s greatness, as Chase Brice transferred to Durham looking for an opportunity to start. Well, that opportunity has become reality, as Duke named Brice their starter.

The Irish will face a former 3-star recruit who in limited playing time behind Lawrence completed 82-of-136 passes for 1,023 yards and 9 TD’s with 4 INT’s. Brice also rushed for 187 yards and 1 TD on 30 attempts.

Duke struggled at the quarterback position last year after first round pick Daniel Jones went off the to NFL. Brice is a solid quarterback, but obviously is not Lawrence and will not have the talented skill position players Clemson has at their disposal.

Now that Clark Lea and the rest of this defensive staff know who they are going up against they can properly game plan for Brice. Honestly, this isn’t the smartest decision by Duke head coach David Cutcliffe. He could have announced to the team his intentions, and not make it known to everyone, giving Duke an advantage without the Irish knowing who would be behind center the first snap. Now this is a wash, as Brian Kelly and Lea will surely be looking over old Clemson tape to get a feel for what Brice can do. Duke’s announcement is Notre Dame’s gain in this situation.

Trevor Lawrence supports Clemson backup QB’s decision to transfer: ‘Love you dude’

Clemson backup quarterback Chase Brice plans to transfer from Clemson for his final years of eligibility.

In the days since LSU beat Clemson in the national championship game, there have been significant changes to both teams’ rosters and coaching staffs. And that now includes Clemson backup quarterback Chase Brice moving on.

The Tigers’ backup, a redshirt sophomore, announced Thursday on Twitter than he plans to transfer to another program with two years of eligibility remaining. However, Brice is a grad transfer, meaning he’ll be eligible to play immediately in the 2020-21 season.

In a lengthy post on Twitter, Brice thanked his teammates, coaches, fans and family, calling his time at Clemson “the best three years of my life” and saying he’ll “always be proud to have been a Clemson Tiger.” He wrote, in part:

“During my time at Clemson, I’ve wanted to stay the course and be the best quarterback, best competitor, best student, best person and best teammate I could be and tried to represent the Clemson Family with as much class and character as I possibly could. And while it’s both exciting and sad to say, today, I’m announcing my intention to transfer from Clemson and continue my college football career elsewhere.”

Reacting to the news, Lawrence surely understands why Brice is transferring. Lawrence will be at Clemson for at least one more year, and, as one of the best quarterbacks in college football, it doesn’t seem like anyone can steal that starting position away from him.

So in response, Lawrence tweeted his support for Brice, even if he’s sad about the move.

After redshirting in 2017, Brice has been starter Trevor Lawrence’s backup for most of the last two seasons. (He was also behind former Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant, who lost his starting job to Lawrence and transferred after the 2018 season.) And because of that, he really hasn’t played much.

He threw for a season-high 106 yards and ran for his only touchdown of the season in the Tigers’ dominant win over Virginia in the ACC championship game.

But perhaps his most memorable game in his brief time at Clemson is from 2018 when he stepped in to help lead the team to a four-point win over Syracuse. At that point, Bryant had announced his plans to transfer after the first four games of the season — he was still eligible to redshirt that year — and Lawrence was injured in the first half against the Orange. So Brice came in.

While it was far from a perfect game — he went 7-for-13 for 83 yards and an interception — he helped Clemson rally in the comeback win, as the Tigers remained undefeated in what turned out to be a 15-0 national championship year.

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