San Diego State Aztecs vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2008 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated San Diego State Aztecs 21–13 in Week 2, 2008. Final score: San Diego State Aztecs 13, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
San Diego State Aztecs	0	6	6	0	13
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0	6	0	12	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jimmy Clausen (87) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.51 EPA/play +13.73 EPA
• Ryan Lindley (21) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +3.55 EPA

Rushing

• Robert Hughes (87) — 0.0 yds -0.65 EPA
• Armando Allen Jr (87) — 0.0 yds -0.47 EPA
• Brandon Sullivan (21) — 0.0 yds -0.61 EPA

Receiving

• Matthew Kawulok (21) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.39 EPA
• Golden Tate (87) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.27 EPA
• Darren Mougey (21) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.23 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jimmy Clausen	87	27	11.1%	0	3	+0.51	+13.73
Ryan Lindley	21	41	2.4%	0	1	+0.09	+3.55

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SDSU	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	21	2	0	+0.02	Ended
Q1	87	5	0	+0.87	Missed FG
Q1	21	9	0	-0.03	Punt
Q1	87	4	0	-1.99	Punt
Q1	21	3	0	+0.27	Punt
Q1	87	3	0	-2.14	Punt
Q1	21	6	0	-1.54	Punt
Q2	87	1	0	+4.03	Pass TD
Q2	87	1	0	-0.76	Ended
Q2	21	1	0	-0.01	Punt
Q2	87	3	0	-4.74	Ended
Q2	21	1	0	-0.87	Punt
Q2	87	3	0	-0.53	Punt
Q2	21	1	0	+0.52	Rush TD
Q2	21	1	0	+3.35	Ended
Q2	87	1	0	-1.33	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · San Diego State Aztecs · Brandon Sullivan rush for 3 yards, fumbled, recovered by NDame in the endzone. (-6.73 EPA)
2. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen pass intercepted by Vonnie Holmes at the SDSt 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-5.76 EPA)
3. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Robert Hughes rush for 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by SDSt at the SDSt 3. (-5.02 EPA)
4. Q3 · San Diego State Aztecs · Ryan Lindley pass intercepted by Kerry Neal at the SDSt 19, returned for 2 yards to the SDSt 17. (-4.89 EPA)
5. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen pass complete to Michael Floyd for 22 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.03 EPA)
6. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Armando Allen Jr rush for 14 yards, fumbled, recovered by SDSt at the NDame 42. (-3.76 EPA)
7. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen pass complete to Golden Tate for 38 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.75 EPA)
8. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen pass intercepted by T.J. McKay at the SDSt 40, returned for 16 yards to the NDame 44. (-3.7 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (21–13) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Jimmy Clausen (87) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: SDSU 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 San Diego State Aztecs vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

San Diego State Aztecs 13, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 21 in Week 2 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won San Diego State Aztecs vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 13–21.

Where can I find the San Diego State Aztecs vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282500087.

Who led San Diego State Aztecs vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?

Jimmy Clausen (87) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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