Florida State Seminoles vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2011 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Florida State Seminoles defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 18–14 in Week 1, 2011. Final score: Florida State Seminoles 18, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Florida State Seminoles	6	0	3	15	18
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0	0	6	0	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Andrew Hendrix (87) — 0.0 yds · -0.01 EPA/play -0.11 EPA
• Tommy Rees (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.15 EPA/play -3.88 EPA
• EJ Manuel (52) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.29 EPA/play -10.17 EPA

Rushing

• Cierre Wood (87) — 0.0 yds -0.29 EPA
• Devonta Freeman (52) — 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• Theo Riddick (87) — 0.0 yds -0.37 EPA

Receiving

• Tyler Eifert (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.08 EPA
• Michael Floyd (87) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.66 EPA
• Rashad Greene (52) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.76 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Andrew Hendrix	87	8	0.0%	0	0	-0.01	-0.11
Tommy Rees	87	26	3.8%	0	1	-0.15	-3.88
EJ Manuel	52	35	5.7%	0	3	-0.29	-10.17

Team EPA comparison

Stat	FSU	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	52	1	0	+0.64	Ended
Q1	87	8	0	-1.13	Missed FG
Q1	87	1	0	-0.36	Ended
Q1	52	2	0	-2.00	Ended
Q1	52	1	0	-0.16	Ended
Q1	87	2	0	-1.11	Ended
Q1	87	1	0	-0.45	Ended
Q1	52	2	0	-3.68	Ended
Q1	52	2	0	-8.11	Touchdown
Q1	87	7	0	+0.93	Interception
Q1	87	1	0	+0.12	Ended
Q1	52	3	0	-1.87	Punt
Q2	87	1	0	-0.15	Ended
Q2	52	3	0	-0.78	Ended
Q2	52	1	0	+0.61	Ended
Q2	87	4	0	-0.99	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Florida State Seminoles · EJ Manuel pass complete to Devonta Freeman, fumbled, forced by Manti Te'o, recovered by NDame Zeke Motta at the FlaSt 29, Zeke Motta for 29 yards, to the FlaSt 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (-7.82 EPA)
2. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tommy Rees pass intercepted by Lamarcus Joyner at the FlaSt 0, returned for 22 yards to the FlaSt 22. (-7.12 EPA)
3. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Andrew Hendrix pass intercepted by Nigel Bradham at the NDame 35, returned for 17 yards to the NDame 18. (-5.96 EPA)
4. Q3 · Florida State Seminoles · Kyle Brindza kickoff for 68 yards returned by Lamarcus Joyner for 77 yards to the NDame 21. (+4.63 EPA)
5. Q3 · Florida State Seminoles · EJ Manuel sacked by Aaron Lynch for a loss of 15 yards to the NDame 29. (-3.93 EPA)
6. Q4 · Florida State Seminoles · EJ Manuel pass complete to Rashad Greene for 42 yards to the NDame 19 for a 1ST down. (+3.77 EPA)
7. Q3 · Florida State Seminoles · EJ Manuel pass complete to Rashad Greene for 33 yards to the NDame 46 for a 1ST down. (+3.75 EPA)
8. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tommy Rees pass intercepted by Terrence Brooks at the FlaSt 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-3.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Florida State Seminoles controlled the final (18–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Andrew Hendrix (87) — yds.
• EPA edge: FSU 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 Florida State Seminoles vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Florida State Seminoles 18, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 14 in Week 1 of the 2011 college football season.

Who won Florida State Seminoles vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Florida State Seminoles won with a final score of 18–14.

Where can I find the Florida State Seminoles vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=313630087.

Who led Florida State Seminoles vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?

Andrew Hendrix (87) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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