USC Trojans vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2007 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 38– in Week 8, 2007. Final score: USC Trojans 38, Notre Dame Fighting Irish .

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
USC Trojans	6	9	12	6	38
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0	0	0	0

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Mark Sanchez (30) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · -0.03 EPA/play -0.90 EPA
• Evan Sharpley (87) — 0.0 yds · -0.53 EPA/play -19.68 EPA

Rushing

• Chauncey Washington (30) — 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• Armando Allen Jr. (87) — 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA
• Stafon Johnson (30) — 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Fred Davis (30) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.00 EPA
• John Carlson (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Robby Parris (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.61 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mark Sanchez	30	36	11.1%	0	4	-0.03	-0.90
Evan Sharpley	87	37	0.0%	0	0	-0.53	-19.68

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USC	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	30	2	0	-1.23	Ended
Q1	87	6	0	-2.25	Punt
Q1	30	6	0	-2.10	Pass TD
Q1	87	3	0	-3.22	Punt
Q1	30	6	0	-0.45	Punt
Q1	87	5	0	-1.33	Punt
Q1	30	3	0	-2.11	Punt
Q2	87	3	0	+0.52	Ended
Q2	30	7	0	+1.70	Field goal
Q2	87	2	0	-0.79	Punt
Q2	30	2	0	-1.13	Punt
Q2	87	3	0	-1.69	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	+2.21	Pass TD
Q2	30	9	0	+3.38	Ended
Q2	87	3	0	-2.05	Punt
Q2	30	6	0	-2.18	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · USC Trojans · Greg Woidneck punt for 43 yards, returned by Munir Prince for no gain to the NDame 10, fumbled at the NDame 10, recovered by Chauncey Washington. (+5.07 EPA)
2. Q2 · USC Trojans · Greg Woidneck punt blocked for no gain. (-4.04 EPA)
3. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Brandon Walker 40 yard field goal BLOCKED. (-3.98 EPA)
4. Q4 · USC Trojans · Joe McKnight rush for 51 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.8 EPA)
5. Q3 · USC Trojans · Mark Sanchez pass complete to Vidal Hazelton for 48 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.38 EPA)
6. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Evan Sharpley pass complete to Travis Thomas for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled at the NDame 13, forced by Cary Harris, recovered by Keith Rivers at the NDame 13, tackled by Cary Harris. (-3.29 EPA)
7. Q2 · USC Trojans · Usc penalty 53 yard illegal formation accepted, no play. (-2.94 EPA)
8. Q4 · USC Trojans · Joe McKnight rush for 1 yard to the USC 49 for a 1ST down, Notre Dame penalty 15 yard face mask accepted. (+2.46 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (38–) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Mark Sanchez (30) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: USC 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 USC Trojans vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

USC Trojans 38, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 0 in Week 8 of the 2007 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 38–0.

Where can I find the USC Trojans vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=272930087.

Who led USC Trojans vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?

Mark Sanchez (30) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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