Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. LSU Tigers: 2006 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

LSU Tigers defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 41–14 in Week 1, 2006. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 14, LSU Tigers 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	6	6	0	0	14
LSU Tigers	12	6	12	6	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• JaMarcus Russell (99) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +4.77 EPA
• Brady Quinn (87) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +4.53 EPA

Rushing

• Darius Walker (87) — 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA
• Keiland Williams (99) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.31 EPA
• Justin Vincent (99) — 0.0 yds -0.00 EPA

Receiving

• Jeff Samardzija (87) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.75 EPA
• Early Doucet (99) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.72 EPA
• Dwayne Bowe (99) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
JaMarcus Russell	99	29	6.9%	0	2	+0.16	+4.77
Brady Quinn	87	27	7.4%	0	2	+0.17	+4.53

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ND	LSU
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	99	2	0	-6.46	Fumble
Q1	87	1	0	+3.02	Pass TD
Q1	87	7	0	+2.67	Ended
Q1	99	1	0	+1.80	Pass TD
Q1	99	7	0	+3.08	Ended
Q1	87	4	0	-1.57	Punt
Q1	99	1	0	+0.60	Rush TD
Q1	99	1	0	+1.85	Ended
Q1	87	14	0	-3.71	Ended
Q2	99	1	0	+2.08	Rush TD
Q2	99	4	0	+3.46	Ended
Q2	87	1	0	+3.14	Pass TD
Q2	87	6	0	+3.91	Ended
Q2	99	5	0	+0.02	Missed FG
Q2	87	10	0	+1.07	Interception
Q2	99	4	0	-1.97	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · LSU Tigers · JaMarcus Russell sacked by Terrail Lambert, fumbled at the LSU 21, recovered by Tom Zbikowski at the LSU 21, tackled by Terrail Lambert. (-7.28 EPA)
2. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Brady Quinn pass intercepted by Laron Landry at the LSU 35, returned for 32 yards to the NDame 33. (-6.04 EPA)
3. Q3 · LSU Tigers · JaMarcus Russell pass complete to Brandon LaFell for 58 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.82 EPA)
4. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Brady Quinn pass intercepted by Jonathan Zenon at the LSU 33, returned for 9 yards to the LSU 42. (-4.43 EPA)
5. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Carl Gioia 34 yard field goal MISSED. (-4.31 EPA)
6. Q2 · LSU Tigers · JaMarcus Russell pass complete to Early Doucet for 58 yards to the NDame 5 for a 1ST down. (+4.03 EPA)
7. Q4 · LSU Tigers · JaMarcus Russell pass intercepted by Mike Richardson at the NDame 0, returned for 20 yards to the NDame 20. (-3.31 EPA)
8. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Brady Quinn pass complete to Darius Walker for 22 yards to the NDame 43 for a 1ST down. (+3.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

• LSU Tigers controlled the final (41–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: JaMarcus Russell (99) — 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 LSU Tigers?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 14, LSU Tigers 41 in Week 1 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs LSU Tigers?

LSU Tigers won with a final score of 14–41.

Where can I find the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs LSU Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=270030099.

Who led Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs LSU Tigers in passing?

JaMarcus Russell (99) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Notre Dame Fighting Irish at LSU Tigers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.