Quick answer
Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Stanford Cardinal 28–21 in Week 6, 2008. Final score: Stanford Cardinal 21, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 28.
Game summary
Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat Stanford Cardinal 28–21 in Week 6 of the 2008 season.
- Scoring: 7 touchdowns across 7 plays.
- Passing leader: Jimmy Clausen (87) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.51 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Toby Gerhart — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: Ryan Whalen — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 21 | |
| 6 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 28 |
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 +16.94 EPA
- Tavita Pritchard (24) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.03 EPA/play -0.76 EPA
Rushing
- Toby Gerhart (24) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.36 EPA
- Anthony Kimble (24) — 0.0 yds +0.19 EPA
- Armando Allen Jr (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.13 EPA
Receiving
- Ryan Whalen (24) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.63 EPA
- Armando Allen Jr (87) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA
- David Grimes (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.68 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Clausen | 33 | 9.1% | 0 | 3 | +0.51 | +16.94 | |
| Tavita Pritchard | 26 | 7.7% | 0 | 2 | -0.03 | -0.76 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 | 0 | +4.27 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | -1.97 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | +2.61 | Interception | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | +1.92 | Pass TD | |
| Q1 | 8 | 0 | +2.97 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 11 | 0 | -0.03 | Interception | |
| Q2 | 4 | 0 | -0.60 | Missed FG | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | -0.02 | Interception | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +5.28 | Pass TD | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | -1.33 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | -1.84 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +1.16 | Rush TD | |
| Q2 | 7 | 0 | +3.49 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +0.44 | Rush TD | |
| Q2 | 7 | 0 | +3.89 | Ended | |
| Q3 | 4 | 0 | +1.86 | Ended |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen pass complete to Michael Floyd for 48 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.28 EPA)
- Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · Tavita Pritchard pass complete to Anthony Kimble, fumbled, recovered by NDame Pat Kuntz at the Stanf 18 for 4 yards, lateral to Doug Baldwin for 4 yards, lateral to Pat Kuntz for 2 yards, to the Stanf 16. (-5.1 EPA)
- Q1 · Stanford Cardinal · Tavita Pritchard pass intercepted by Pat Kuntz at the NDame 32, returned for no gain to the NDame 32. (-4.94 EPA)
- Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Harrison Smith rush for 23 yards to the Stanf 44 for a 1ST down. (+3.6 EPA)
- Q3 · Stanford Cardinal · Aaron Zagory 42 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.43 EPA)
- Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · Tavita Pritchard pass complete to Ryan Whalen for 27 yards to the NDame 1 for a 1ST down. (+3.36 EPA)
- Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jimmy Clausen pass complete to Kyle Rudolph for 24 yards to the Stanf 31 for a 1ST down. (+2.9 EPA)
- Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · Tavita Pritchard pass complete to Doug Baldwin for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.64 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (28–21) in Week 6.
- Passing edge: Jimmy Clausen (87) — yds, 3 TD.
- EPA edge: STAN 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 Stanford Cardinal vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?
Stanford Cardinal 21, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 28 in Week 6 of the 2008 college football season.
Who won Stanford Cardinal vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?
Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 21–28.
Where can I find the Stanford Cardinal vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282780087.
Who led Stanford Cardinal 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 Stanford Cardinal at Notre Dame Fighting Irish in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Stanford Cardinal
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W