Quick answer
Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated USC Trojans 20–16 in Week 13, 2010. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 20, USC Trojans 16.
Game summary
Notre Dame Fighting Irish edged USC Trojans 20–16 in Week 13 of the 2010 season.
- Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 7 plays.
- Passing leader: Tommy Rees (87) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, -0.01 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Marc Tyler — 0.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Michael Floyd — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 20 | |
| 3 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Tommy Rees (87) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.13 EPA
- Dillon Baxter (30) — 0.0 yds · -0.18 EPA/play -0.18 EPA
- Team (87) — 0.0 yds · -2.13 EPA/play -2.13 EPA
Rushing
- Marc Tyler (30) — 0.0 yds -0.56 EPA
- Cierre Wood (87) — 0.0 yds -0.21 EPA
- Robert Hughes (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.40 EPA
Receiving
- Michael Floyd (87) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.41 EPA
- Robert Woods (30) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA
- Ronald Johnson (30) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Rees | 28 | 7.1% | 0 | 2 | -0.01 | -0.13 | |
| Dillon Baxter | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.18 | -0.18 | |
| Team | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -2.13 | -2.13 | |
| Mitch Mustain | 34 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.24 | -8.16 |
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 | 4 | 0 | +0.89 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | -1.12 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -1.38 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 2 | 0 | -0.36 | Interception | |
| Q1 | 7 | 0 | +0.25 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -1.89 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -2.88 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +1.61 | Pass TD | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +0.22 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 5 | 0 | +3.33 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 4 | 0 | -4.51 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +1.28 | Pass TD | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | -1.20 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 14 | 0 | +4.09 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | -1.18 | Punt |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tommy Rees sacked by Nick Perry and Team, fumbled, recovered by USC Nick Perry at the NDame 10, Nick Perry for 8 yards, to the NDame 2. (-5.66 EPA)
- Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tommy Rees pass intercepted by Devon Kennard at the NDame 29, returned for 8 yards to the NDame 21, tackled by Cierre Wood and Duval Kamara. (-5.01 EPA)
- Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tommy Rees pass intercepted by Marshall Jones at the NDame 38, returned for no gain to the NDame 38. (-4.65 EPA)
- Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tommy Rees pass intercepted by Chris Galippo at the NDame 31, returned for no gain to the NDame 31. (-4.24 EPA)
- Q3 · USC Trojans · Marc Tyler rush for no gain to the NDame 1, tackled by Kapron Lewis-Moore. (-3.38 EPA)
- Q4 · USC Trojans · Mitch Mustain pass complete to Robert Woods for 34 yards to the USC 48, tackled by Jamoris Slaughter for a 1ST down. (+3.28 EPA)
- Q4 · USC Trojans · Mitch Mustain pass intercepted by Harrison Smith at the NDame 1, returned for no gain to the NDame 1. (-3.17 EPA)
- Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tommy Rees pass complete to Tyler Eifert for 22 yards to the USC 1, tackled by Tony Burnett for a 1ST down. (+3.14 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (20–16) in Week 13.
- Passing edge: Tommy Rees (87) — 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 20, USC Trojans 16 in Week 13 of the 2010 college football season.
Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs USC Trojans?
Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 20–16.
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=303310030.
Who led Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs USC Trojans in passing?
Tommy Rees (87) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
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Season records after this game
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W
USC Trojans
Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L