Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2007 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 33–3 in Week 1, 2007. Final score: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 33, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 3.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	6	9	3	12	33
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0	0	3	0	3

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Taylor Bennett (59) — 0.0 yds · +0.15 EPA/play +2.87 EPA
• Jimmy Clausen (87) — 0.0 yds · +0.06 EPA/play +0.36 EPA
• Demaryius Thomas (59) — 0.0 yds · -1.33 EPA/play -1.33 EPA

Rushing

• Tashard Choice (59) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.17 EPA
• Demetrius Jones (87) — 0.0 yds -1.24 EPA
• Travis Thomas (87) — 0.0 yds -1.34 EPA

Receiving

• James Johnson. (59) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.91 EPA
• Greg Smith (59) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.54 EPA
• Tashard Choice (59) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Taylor Bennett	59	19	0.0%	0	0	+0.15	+2.87
Jimmy Clausen	87	6	0.0%	0	0	+0.06	+0.36
Demaryius Thomas	59	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.33	-1.33
TEAM	59	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.56	-1.56
Demetrius Jones	87	4	0.0%	0	0	-0.82	-3.29
Evan Sharpley	87	21	0.0%	0	0	-0.33	-6.90

Team EPA comparison

Stat	GT	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	87	2	0	+1.05	Ended
Q1	59	7	0	+0.62	Ended
Q1	87	3	0	-2.38	Punt
Q1	59	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	59	6	0	-0.08	Ended
Q1	87	3	0	-2.38	Punt
Q1	59	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	59	4	0	-2.35	Ended
Q1	87	12	0	-10.38	Fumble
Q2	59	1	0	+3.75	Rush TD
Q2	59	6	0	-0.64	Ended
Q2	87	3	0	-2.34	Punt
Q2	59	2	0	-1.37	Punt
Q2	87	3	0	-2.45	Punt
Q2	59	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	59	4	0	-0.24	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Demetrius Jones rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled at the NDame 44, recovered by Avery Roberson at the NDame 44. (-6.68 EPA)
2. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Evan Sharpley sacked by Michael Johnson at the NDame 17 for a loss of 5 yards. (-5.02 EPA)
3. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Demetrius Jones rush for a loss of 5 yards, fumbled at the NDame 32, recovered by GTech at the NDame 32. (-4.94 EPA)
4. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Evan Sharpley pass complete to Robby Parris for 12 yards to the GTech 25 for a 1ST down. (+4.7 EPA)
5. Q2 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Tashard Choice rush for 22 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.75 EPA)
6. Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Tashard Choice rush for 45 yards to the NDame 24 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+3.38 EPA)
7. Q1 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Travis Bell 29 yard field goal BLOCKED. (-3.25 EPA)
8. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Evan Sharpley pass complete to Robby Parris for 12 yards to the NDame 44 for a 1ST down. (+3.23 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets controlled the final (33–3) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Taylor Bennett (59) — yds.
• EPA edge: GT 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 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 33, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 3 in Week 1 of the 2007 college football season.

Who won Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won with a final score of 33–3.

Where can I find the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=272440087.

Who led Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?

Taylor Bennett (59) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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