Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 49–21 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 21, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 49.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	0	6	6	6	21
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	6	18	18	0	49

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Greg Alexander crossing (62) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +2.58 EPA/play +12.91 EPA
• Jimmy Clausen deep out (87) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +4.52 EPA/play +9.04 EPA
• Jimmy Clausen crossing (87) — 0.0 yds · +4.03 EPA/play +8.05 EPA

Rushing

• Robert Hughes (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.30 EPA
• Jonas Gray (87) — 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• Armando Allen Jr (87) — 0.0 yds -0.89 EPA

Receiving

• Aaron Bain (62) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.93 EPA
• Greg Salas (62) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.47 EPA
• Michael Washington (62) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.21 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Greg Alexander crossing	62	5	40.0%	0	2	+2.58	+12.91
Jimmy Clausen deep out	87	2	100.0%	0	2	+4.52	+9.04
Jimmy Clausen crossing	87	2	0.0%	0	0	+4.03	+8.05
Greg Alexander slant	62	5	0.0%	0	0	+1.12	+5.59
Jimmy Clausen screen	87	6	16.7%	0	1	+0.83	+4.96
Jimmy Clausen post	87	1	100.0%	0	1	+4.94	+4.94

Team EPA comparison

Stat	HAW	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	-1.17	Ended
Q1	62	3	0	-3.25	Punt
Q1	87	1	0	+0.46	Rush TD
Q1	87	8	0	+9.03	Ended
Q1	62	8	0	-0.37	Punt
Q1	87	8	0	+2.80	Pass TD
Q2	87	7	0	-0.04	Ended
Q2	62	5	0	+0.16	Interception
Q2	87	1	0	+4.52	Pass TD
Q2	87	2	0	+0.27	Ended
Q2	62	1	0	+2.20	Pass TD
Q2	62	5	0	-0.33	Ended
Q2	87	1	0	+1.67	Pass TD
Q2	87	5	0	+1.89	Ended
Q2	62	3	0	-2.28	Punt
Q2	87	1	0	-1.72	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen crossing pass complete to Golden Tate for 27 yards to the Hawa 5, Hawaii penalty 3 yard Personal Foul on Inoke Funaki accepted for a 1ST down. (+6.8 EPA)
2. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen post pass complete to Golden Tate for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.94 EPA)
3. Q3 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Greg Alexander crossing pass complete to Michael Washington for 42 yards to the NDame 47 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+4.55 EPA)
4. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen deep out pass complete to Golden Tate for 69 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.52 EPA)
5. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen deep out pass complete to Golden Tate for 40 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.52 EPA)
6. Q4 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Inoke Funaki deep pass complete to Michael Washington for 27 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.85 EPA)
7. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Daniel Kelly kickoff for 66 yards returned by Armando Allen Jr for 96 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.71 EPA)
8. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen sideline pass complete to Kyle Rudolph for 29 yards to the Hawa 5 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+3.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (49–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Greg Alexander crossing (62) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: HAW 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 Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 21, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 49 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 21–49.

Where can I find the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=283590087.

Who led Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?

Greg Alexander crossing (62) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors at Notre Dame Fighting Irish in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.