Syracuse Orange vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2008 Week 13 Recap

Quick answer

Syracuse Orange defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 24–23 in Week 13, 2008. Final score: Syracuse Orange 24, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Syracuse Orange	3	6	0	12	24
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	3	9	9	0	23

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jimmy Clausen (87) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +1.89 EPA
• Antwon Bailey (183) — 0.0 yds · +1.68 EPA/play +1.68 EPA
• Cameron Dantley (183) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.19 EPA

Rushing

• Armando Allen Jr (87) — 0.0 yds -0.26 EPA
• Curtis Brinkley (183) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.40 EPA
• Antwon Bailey (183) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.51 EPA

Receiving

• David Grimes (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.63 EPA
• Golden Tate (87) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.54 EPA
• Donte Davis (183) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jimmy Clausen	87	39	5.1%	0	2	+0.05	+1.89
Antwon Bailey	183	1	0.0%	0	0	+1.68	+1.68
Cameron Dantley	183	27	3.7%	0	1	-0.01	-0.19
Team	87	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.89	-0.89

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SYR	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	183	3	0	-1.92	Field goal
Q1	87	2	0	-4.05	Ended
Q1	183	1	0	+1.68	Ended
Q1	87	8	0	+0.52	Ended
Q1	183	3	0	-1.59	Missed FG
Q1	183	3	0	+1.51	Ended
Q1	87	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	183	1	0	+0.23	Ended
Q1	87	8	0	+0.29	Pass TD
Q2	87	2	0	+0.89	Ended
Q2	183	3	0	-0.97	Punt
Q2	87	1	0	+0.54	Ended
Q2	183	3	0	-1.40	Ended
Q2	87	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	87	9	0	-0.62	Ended
Q2	183	1	0	+0.70	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Curtis Brinkley rush, fumbled, recovered by NDame Toryan Smith at the Syrac 33, Toryan Smith for 8 yards, lateral to Gary Gray for 20 yards, to the Syrac 5. (-6.65 EPA)
2. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen pass complete to Golden Tate for 35 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.86 EPA)
3. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Eric Maust punt for 46 yards, returned by Ryan Howard for no gain, fumbled, forced by Mike Anello, recovered by NDame John Ryan at the Syrac 23. (+5.59 EPA)
4. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Notre Dame penalty 10 yard holding on Dan Wenger accepted, no play. (-4.36 EPA)
5. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Patrick Shadle 47 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.71 EPA)
6. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen pass complete to Golden Tate for 40 yards to the Syrac 34 for a 1ST down. (+3.69 EPA)
7. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Cameron Dantley pass complete to Donte Davis for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.6 EPA)
8. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · James Aldridge rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Syrac 37. (-3.41 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Syracuse Orange controlled the final (24–23) in Week 13.
• Passing edge: Jimmy Clausen (87) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: SYR 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 Syracuse Orange vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Syracuse Orange 24, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 23 in Week 13 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Syracuse Orange vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Syracuse Orange won with a final score of 24–23.

Where can I find the Syracuse Orange vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=283270087.

Who led Syracuse Orange vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?

Jimmy Clausen (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 Syracuse Orange at Notre Dame Fighting Irish in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.