UCLA Bruins vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2006 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated UCLA Bruins 20–17 in Week 8, 2006. Final score: UCLA Bruins 17, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UCLA Bruins	0	12	0	3	17
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	6	3	3	6	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Brady Quinn (87) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +5.42 EPA
• Patrick Cowan (26) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +3.53 EPA
• TEAM (26) — 0.0 yds · -6.21 EPA/play -6.21 EPA

Rushing

• Darius Walker (87) — 0.0 yds -0.93 EPA
• Chris Markey (26) — 0.0 yds -0.52 EPA
• Brady Quinn (87) — 0.0 yds -0.42 EPA

Receiving

• Jeff Samardzija (87) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.14 EPA
• David Grimes (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.66 EPA
• Marcus Everett (26) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brady Quinn	87	45	4.4%	0	2	+0.12	+5.42
Patrick Cowan	26	30	6.7%	0	2	+0.12	+3.53
TEAM	26	1	0.0%	0	0	-6.21	-6.21

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UCLA	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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	26	6	0	+1.43	Ended
Q1	87	2	0	-2.77	Punt
Q1	87	7	0	+0.17	Pass TD
Q1	26	6	0	-4.10	Ended
Q1	87	3	0	-2.12	Punt
Q1	26	5	0	-2.27	Missed FG
Q1	87	20	0	-8.90	Field goal
Q2	26	3	0	+3.54	Pass TD
Q2	87	3	0	-2.30	Punt
Q2	26	2	0	-1.79	Punt
Q2	87	5	0	-3.01	Punt
Q2	26	8	0	+6.45	Pass TD
Q3	87	13	0	+2.12	Field goal
Q3	26	2	0	-2.23	Punt
Q3	87	2	0	-1.24	Missed FG
Q3	26	2	0	-5.28	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · UCLA Bruins · Patrick Cowan, fumbled at the UCLA 28, recovered by Trevor Laws at the UCLA 28. (-6.21 EPA)
2. Q2 · UCLA Bruins · Patrick Cowan pass complete to Marcus Everett for 54 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.84 EPA)
3. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Brady Quinn pass complete to Jeff Samardzija for 45 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.78 EPA)
4. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Darius Walker rush for 3 yards, fumbled at the NDame 39, forced by Bruce Davis, recovered by Aaron Whittington at the NDame 39. (-5.73 EPA)
5. Q2 · UCLA Bruins · Patrick Cowan pass complete to William Snead for 36 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.3 EPA)
6. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Brady Quinn rush for 3 yards to the UCLA 3. (-3.84 EPA)
7. Q1 · UCLA Bruins · Patrick Cowan rush for no gain to the UCLA 44. (-3.53 EPA)
8. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Brady Quinn rush for no gain to the UCLA 35. (-3.42 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (20–17) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Brady Quinn (87) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: UCLA 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 UCLA Bruins vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

UCLA Bruins 17, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 20 in Week 8 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won UCLA Bruins vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 17–20.

Where can I find the UCLA Bruins vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262940087.

Who led UCLA Bruins vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?

Brady Quinn (87) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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