Purdue Boilermakers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2008 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Purdue Boilermakers 38–21 in Week 5, 2008. Final score: Purdue Boilermakers 21, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Purdue Boilermakers	6	6	6	0	21
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0	6	18	3	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jimmy Clausen (87) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.98 EPA/play +23.63 EPA
• Curtis Painter (2509) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.65 EPA/play +21.42 EPA

Rushing

• Armando Allen Jr (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.18 EPA
• Kory Sheets (2509) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.11 EPA
• Robert Hughes (87) — 0.0 yds -0.52 EPA

Receiving

• Desmond Tardy (2509) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.49 EPA
• Greg Orton (2509) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.72 EPA
• Michael Floyd (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.55 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jimmy Clausen	87	24	12.5%	0	3	+0.98	+23.63
Curtis Painter	2509	33	6.1%	0	2	+0.65	+21.42

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PUR	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	4	0	+3.53	Ended
Q1	2509	4	0	+1.88	Missed FG
Q1	87	9	0	-2.86	Ended
Q1	2509	1	0	+3.27	Rush TD
Q1	2509	7	0	+1.23	Ended
Q1	87	3	0	-2.59	Punt
Q1	2509	4	0	-3.68	Punt
Q2	87	1	0	-0.78	Ended
Q2	2509	5	0	+1.51	Punt
Q2	87	1	0	+2.07	Pass TD
Q2	87	4	0	+3.27	Ended
Q2	2509	1	0	+1.30	Pass TD
Q2	2509	9	0	+5.93	Interception
Q2	2509	4	0	+0.72	Ended
Q2	87	4	0	+1.86	Missed FG
Q3	2509	4	0	+5.43	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Purdue Boilermakers · Curtis Painter pass complete to Desmond Tardy for 54 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.83 EPA)
2. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen pass complete to David Grimes for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.18 EPA)
3. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Brandon Walker 31 yard field goal MISSED. (-4.18 EPA)
4. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · James Aldridge rush for no gain to the Prdue 39. (-4.17 EPA)
5. Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Curtis Painter pass incomplete. (-3.76 EPA)
6. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen pass complete to Michael Floyd for 38 yards to the Prdue 8 for a 1ST down. (+3.75 EPA)
7. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen pass complete to Golden Tate for 38 yards to the Prdue 46 for a 1ST down. (+3.35 EPA)
8. Q1 · Purdue Boilermakers · Kory Sheets rush for 22 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.27 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (38–21) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Jimmy Clausen (87) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: PUR 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 Purdue Boilermakers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Purdue Boilermakers 21, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 38 in Week 5 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Purdue Boilermakers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 21–38.

Where can I find the Purdue Boilermakers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282710087.

Who led Purdue Boilermakers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?

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

Full analytics box score

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