Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Navy Midshipmen: 2008 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Navy Midshipmen 27–21 in Week 12, 2008. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 27, Navy Midshipmen 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0	3	12	3	27
Navy Midshipmen	6	6	0	12	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ricky Dobbs (2426) — 0.0 yds · +0.04 EPA/play +0.31 EPA
• Jarod Bryant (2426) — 0.0 yds · -0.18 EPA/play -0.55 EPA
• Evan Sharpley (87) — 0.0 yds · -0.91 EPA/play -0.91 EPA

Rushing

• James Aldridge (87) — 0.0 yds -0.11 EPA
• Robert Hughes (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.21 EPA
• Ricky Dobbs (2426) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.31 EPA

Receiving

• Allen Jr Armand (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.43 EPA
• David Grimes (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.48 EPA
• Tyree Barnes (2426) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +2.30 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ricky Dobbs	2426	7	0.0%	0	0	+0.04	+0.31
Jarod Bryant	2426	3	0.0%	0	0	-0.18	-0.55
Evan Sharpley	87	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.91	-0.91
Jimmy Clausen	87	17	0.0%	0	0	-0.17	-2.97

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ND	NAVY
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	5	0	-0.07	Ended
Q1	2426	5	0	-2.37	Touchdown
Q1	2426	3	0	-1.34	Ended
Q1	87	5	0	-4.29	Fumble
Q1	2426	3	0	-2.47	Punt
Q1	87	12	0	-1.53	Field goal
Q2	2426	2	0	-4.22	Fumble
Q2	87	2	0	+0.37	Interception
Q2	2426	1	0	+2.68	Rush TD
Q2	2426	4	0	+1.61	Ended
Q2	87	3	0	-1.89	Punt
Q2	2426	4	0	-0.79	Punt
Q2	87	5	0	-2.41	Punt
Q2	2426	3	0	-2.11	Punt
Q2	87	4	0	-0.86	Punt
Q3	2426	3	0	-2.19	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen sacked for a loss of 5 yards, fumbled, recovered by Navy Jabaree Tuani at the Navy 34. (-6.04 EPA)
2. Q1 · Navy Midshipmen · Team punt blocked by Mike Anello, Toryan Smith for 14 yards, to the Navy 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (-5.9 EPA)
3. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jonas Gray rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by Navy Nate Frazier at the Navy 5. (-4.98 EPA)
4. Q2 · Navy Midshipmen · Eric Kettani rush for no gain, fumbled, recovered by NDame Justin Brown at the NDame 47. (-4.47 EPA)
5. Q4 · Navy Midshipmen · Ricky Dobbs pass complete to Tyree Barnes for 40 yards to the NDame 1 for a 1ST down. (+4.21 EPA)
6. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen pass intercepted by Ketric Buffin at the Navy 47, returned for no gain to the Navy 47. (-4.07 EPA)
7. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen pass intercepted by Ketric Buffin at the Navy 19, returned for no gain to the Navy 19. (-3.76 EPA)
8. Q4 · Navy Midshipmen · Shun White rush for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.66 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (27–21) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Ricky Dobbs (2426) — yds.
• 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 Navy Midshipmen?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 27, Navy Midshipmen 21 in Week 12 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 27–21.

Where can I find the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=283202426.

Who led Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Navy Midshipmen in passing?

Ricky Dobbs (2426) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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