Nevada Wolf Pack vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2009 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Nevada Wolf Pack 35– in Week 1, 2009. Final score: Nevada Wolf Pack , Notre Dame Fighting Irish 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Nevada Wolf Pack	0	0	0	0
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0	0	0	0	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jimmy Clausen (87.0) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.95 EPA/play +17.09 EPA
• Dayne Crist (87.0) — 0.0 yds · -0.20 EPA/play -0.39 EPA
• Tyler Lantrip (2440.0) — 0.0 yds · -0.25 EPA/play -1.01 EPA

Rushing

• Vai Taua (2440.0) — 0.0 yds -0.33 EPA
• Armando Allen Jr (87.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.03 EPA
• Jonas Gray (87.0) — 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA

Receiving

• Tray Session (2440.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.86 EPA
• Kyle Rudolph (87.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.71 EPA
• Michael Floyd (87.0) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +2.61 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jimmy Clausen	87.0	18	22.2%	0	4	+0.95	+17.09
Dayne Crist	87.0	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.20	-0.39
Tyler Lantrip	2440.0	4	0.0%	0	0	-0.25	-1.01
Colin Kaepernick	2440.0	22	0.0%	0	0	-0.08	-1.68

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NEV	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	87.0	8	0	+1.13	Ended
Q1	2440.0	7	0	+1.62	Missed FG
Q1	87.0	1	0	+3.76	Pass TD
Q1	87.0	11	0	-1.25	Ended
Q2	2440.0	7	0	-0.47	Interception
Q2	87.0	1	0	+0.78	Rush TD
Q2	87.0	7	0	+3.66	Ended
Q2	2440.0	7	0	-2.93	Ended
Q2	87.0	3	0	-3.26	Punt
Q2	2440.0	3	0	-1.12	Punt
Q2	87.0	1	0	+3.38	Pass TD
Q2	87.0	1	0	-0.23	Ended
Q2	2440.0	3	0	-2.23	Punt
Q2	87.0	1	0	+3.50	Pass TD
Q3	87.0	3	0	-0.36	Ended
Q3	2440.0	7	0	-2.79	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · 2440.0 · Vai Taua rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, recovered by NDame Kapron Lewis-Moore at the NDame 7. (-7.63 EPA)
2. Q2 · 2440.0 · Vai Taua rush for a loss of 1 yard to the NDame 20. (-4.64 EPA)
3. Q3 · 2440.0 · Colin Kaepernick pass intercepted by Kyle McCarthy at the NDame 31, returned for 23 yards to the Nevad 46 out-of-bounds. (-4.0 EPA)
4. Q1 · 2440.0 · Richard Drake 38 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.98 EPA)
5. Q1 · 87.0 · Jimmy Clausen pass complete to Kyle Rudolph for 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.76 EPA)
6. Q2 · 87.0 · Jimmy Clausen pass complete to Michael Floyd for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.5 EPA)
7. Q3 · 87.0 · Jimmy Clausen pass complete to Michael Floyd for 88 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.4 EPA)
8. Q2 · 87.0 · Jimmy Clausen pass complete to Michael Floyd for 70 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.38 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (35–) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Jimmy Clausen (87.0) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: NEV 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 Nevada Wolf Pack vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Nevada Wolf Pack 0, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 35 in Week 1 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Nevada Wolf Pack vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 0–35.

Where can I find the Nevada Wolf Pack vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=292480087.

Who led Nevada Wolf Pack vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?

Jimmy Clausen (87.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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