Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. USC Trojans: 2008 Week 14 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 38–3 in Week 14, 2008. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 3, USC Trojans 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0	0	0	3	3
USC Trojans	6	15	6	6	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Mark Sanchez (30) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +9.41 EPA
• Mitch Mustain (30) — 0.0 yds · -0.47 EPA/play -0.47 EPA
• Jimmy Clausen (87) — 0.0 yds · -0.52 EPA/play -12.41 EPA

Rushing

• James Aldridge (87) — 0.0 yds -0.41 EPA
• C.J. Gable (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.16 EPA
• Marc Tyler (30) — 0.0 yds +0.15 EPA

Receiving

• Damian Williams (30) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.23 EPA
• Patrick Turner (30) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.83 EPA
• Armando Allen Jr (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.47 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mark Sanchez	30	29	6.9%	0	2	+0.32	+9.41
Mitch Mustain	30	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.47	-0.47
Jimmy Clausen	87	24	0.0%	0	0	-0.52	-12.41

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ND	USC
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	+2.73	Ended
Q1	87	3	0	-1.94	Punt
Q1	30	1	0	+0.75	Rush TD
Q1	30	11	0	-0.82	Ended
Q1	87	3	0	-2.33	Punt
Q1	30	1	0	-0.06	Interception
Q1	87	3	0	-4.18	Interception
Q2	30	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	30	7	0	+0.23	Ended
Q2	87	3	0	-1.95	Punt
Q2	30	5	0	+4.22	Pass TD
Q2	87	3	0	-2.82	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	+3.82	Rush TD
Q2	30	3	0	-3.15	Ended
Q2	87	3	0	-2.11	Punt
Q2	30	3	0	-3.83	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · USC Trojans · Mark Sanchez pass complete to Damian Williams for 8 yards to the ND 45. (-5.08 EPA)
2. Q1 · USC Trojans · Mark Sanchez pass intercepted by Robert Blanton at the NDame 42, returned for no gain to the NDame 42. (-4.98 EPA)
3. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen pass intercepted by Kaluka Maiava at the USC 43, returned for 2 yards to the USC 45. (-4.95 EPA)
4. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · James Aldridge rush for no gain, fumbled, forced by Jurrell Casey, recovered by USC Michael Morgan at the NDame 23. (-4.62 EPA)
5. Q2 · USC Trojans · Joe McKnight rush for 55 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.82 EPA)
6. Q2 · USC Trojans · Mark Sanchez pass complete to Patrick Turner for 30 yards to the NDame 11 for a 1ST down. (+3.71 EPA)
7. Q3 · USC Trojans · Mark Sanchez pass intercepted by Kyle McCarthy at the NDame 0, returned for 8 yards to the NDame 8 out-of-bounds. (-3.42 EPA)
8. Q4 · USC Trojans · Mark Sanchez pass complete to Patrick Turner for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.39 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (38–3) in Week 14.
• Passing edge: Mark Sanchez (30) — yds, 2 TD.
• 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 USC Trojans?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 3, USC Trojans 38 in Week 14 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 3–38.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=283340030.

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

Mark Sanchez (30) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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