Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: 2005 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34–20 in Week 1, 2005. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 20, Ohio State Buckeyes 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0	0	0	0	20
Ohio State Buckeyes	0	0	0	0	34

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Troy Smith (194.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.40 EPA/play +11.18 EPA
• Brady Quinn (87.0) — 0.0 yds · +0.07 EPA/play +3.23 EPA

Rushing

• Antonio Pittman (194.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA
• Darius Walker (87.0) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.21 EPA
• Troy Smith (194.0) — 0.0 yds -0.33 EPA

Receiving

• Maurice Stovall (87.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.37 EPA
• Ted Ginn Jr (194.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.22 EPA
• Darius Walker (87.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Troy Smith	194.0	28	7.1%	0	2	+0.40	+11.18
Brady Quinn	87.0	44	0.0%	0	0	+0.07	+3.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ND	OSU
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	194.0	3	0	-0.62	Ended
Q1	87.0	4	0	-5.68	Ended
Q1	194.0	4	0	-4.15	Fumble
Q1	87.0	10	0	-1.82	Punt
Q1	194.0	1	0	+4.38	Pass TD
Q1	194.0	6	0	+0.95	Ended
Q1	87.0	1	0	+1.94	Rush TD
Q1	87.0	5	0	+2.11	Ended
Q2	194.0	6	0	+3.47	Ended
Q2	87.0	2	0	-1.31	Punt
Q2	194.0	1	0	+5.84	Pass TD
Q2	194.0	3	0	+0.66	Ended
Q2	87.0	7	0	+1.54	Punt
Q2	194.0	8	0	-5.01	Fumble
Q2	87.0	2	0	-1.61	Punt
Q2	194.0	3	0	+5.90	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · 194.0 · Troy Smith sacked by Victor Abiamiri and Corey Mays, fumbled at the OSU 15, recovered by Ronald Talley at the OSU 15, tackled by Victor Abiamiri and Corey Mays. (-6.0 EPA)
2. Q2 · 194.0 · Troy Smith pass complete to Santonio Holmes for 85 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.84 EPA)
3. Q4 · 194.0 · Antonio Pittman rush for 60 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.22 EPA)
4. Q2 · 194.0 · Troy Smith rush for 2 yards, fumbled at the NDame 9, recovered by Ambrose Wooden at the NDame 9. (-4.79 EPA)
5. Q2 · 194.0 · Ted Ginn Jr rush for 68 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.39 EPA)
6. Q1 · 194.0 · Troy Smith pass complete to Ted Ginn Jr for 56 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.38 EPA)
7. Q4 · 87.0 · Brady Quinn pass complete to Maurice Stovall for 17 yards to the OSU 8 for a 1ST down. (+4.1 EPA)
8. Q1 · 87.0 · Brady Quinn sacked by AJ Hawk at the OSU 14 for a loss of 7 yards. (-4.01 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (34–20) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Troy Smith (194.0) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: ND at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 20, Ohio State Buckeyes 34 in Week 1 of the 2005 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 20–34.

Where can I find the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Ohio State Buckeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=260020194.

Who led Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Ohio State Buckeyes in passing?

Troy Smith (194.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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