BYU Cougars 23–49 Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2005

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated BYU Cougars 49–23 in Week 8, 2005. Final score: BYU Cougars 23, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 49.

Game summary

Notre Dame Fighting Irish rolled past BYU Cougars 49–23 in Week 8 of the 2005 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Brady Quinn (87.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 6 TD, +0.38 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Naufahu Tahi — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Maurice Stovall — 4 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
BYU Cougars	0	0	0	0	23
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0	0	0	0	49

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

BYUBYU Cougars

+3OPP 28

NDNotre Dame Fighting Irish

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

252.0
Q1TD
JHJonny Harline
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
John Beck pass complete to Jonny Harline for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
87.0
Q1TD
MSMaurice Stovall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Brady Quinn pass complete to Maurice Stovall for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
252.0
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
0-0
Jared McLaughlin 45 yard field goal GOOD.
87.0
Q2TD
MSMaurice Stovall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Brady Quinn pass complete to Maurice Stovall for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
87.0
Q2TD
JSJeff Samardzija
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Brady Quinn pass complete to Jeff Samardzija for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
87.0
Q3TD
MSMaurice Stovall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Brady Quinn pass complete to Maurice Stovall for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
87.0
Q3TD
MSMaurice Stovall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Brady Quinn pass complete to Maurice Stovall for 36 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
252.0
Q3TD
TWTodd Watkins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
John Beck pass complete to Todd Watkins for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
252.0
Q3TD
JBJohn Beck
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
John Beck rush for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
87.0
Q3TD
JSJeff Samardzija
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Brady Quinn pass complete to Jeff Samardzija for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
252.0
Q4TD
TTEAM
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
John Beck pass intercepted by Tom Zbikowski at the NDame 12, returned for 88 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Brady Quinn (87.0) — 0.0 yds · 6 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +17.23 EPA
John Beck (252.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +8.29 EPA
TEAM (252.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.50 EPA/play +3.50 EPA

Rushing

Naufahu Tahi (252.0) — 0.0 yds -0.17 EPA
Curtis Brown (252.0) — 0.0 yds -0.52 EPA
Asaph Schwapp (87.0) — 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA

Receiving

Maurice Stovall (87.0) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.95 EPA
Jeff Samardzija (87.0) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.49 EPA
Jonny Harline (252.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.22 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brady Quinn	87.0	45	13.3%	6	+0.38	+17.23
John Beck	252.0	43	4.7%	2	+0.19	+8.29
TEAM	252.0	1	100.0%	1	+3.50	+3.50

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BYU	ND
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	EPA	Result
Q1	87.0	6	+0.51	Ended
Q1	252.0	9	+1.49	Interception
Q1	87.0	7	+2.22	Pass TD
Q1	252.0	8	+0.15	Field goal
Q2	252.0	1	-0.87	Ended
Q2	87.0	5	-0.15	Fumble
Q2	252.0	3	-1.45	Punt
Q2	87.0	3	-1.95	Punt
Q2	252.0	3	-2.28	Punt
Q2	87.0	8	+0.43	Pass TD
Q2	252.0	7	-0.81	Missed FG
Q2	87.0	1	+2.33	Pass TD
Q2	87.0	7	+5.62	Ended
Q2	252.0	3	-3.47	Punt
Q2	87.0	1	-2.11	Punt
Q3	252.0	4	+2.59	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · 87.0 · Brady Quinn pass complete to Jeff Samardzija for a loss of 66 yards to the NDame 15. (-4.49 EPA)
Q3 · 252.0 · John Beck pass complete to Todd Watkins for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.25 EPA)
Q1 · 252.0 · John Beck pass intercepted by Mike Richardson at the 50 yard line, returned for no gain, fumbled at the BYU 48, forced by Curtis Brown, recovered by BYU at the BYU 48, tackled by Curtis Brown. (-4.18 EPA)
Q3 · 252.0 · John Beck pass complete to Jonny Harline for 24 yards to the NDame 16 for a 1ST down. (+3.8 EPA)
Q4 · 252.0 · John Beck pass intercepted by Tom Zbikowski at the NDame 12, returned for 88 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.5 EPA)
Q2 · 252.0 · John Beck sacked by Derek Landri and Victor Abiamiri at the BYU 23 for a loss of 13 yards. (-3.09 EPA)
Q3 · 252.0 · John Beck rush for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.06 EPA)
Q4 · 252.0 · John Beck pass incomplete to Todd Watkins. (-2.92 EPA)

Key takeaways

Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (49–23) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Brady Quinn (87.0) — yds, 6 TD.
EPA edge: BYU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of BYU Cougars vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

BYU Cougars 23, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 49 in Week 8 of the 2005 college football season.

Who won BYU Cougars vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 23–49.

Where can I find the BYU Cougars vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=252950087.

Who led BYU Cougars vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?

Brady Quinn (87.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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