USC Trojans vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2011 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 31–17 in Week 8, 2011. Final score: USC Trojans 31, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
USC Trojans	12	3	0	6	31
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0	9	6	6	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Matt Barkley (30) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +5.76 EPA
• Tommy Rees (87) — 0.0 yds · +0.08 EPA/play +2.60 EPA
• Dayne Crist (87) — 0.0 yds · +0.50 EPA/play +2.49 EPA

Rushing

• Curtis McNeal (30) — 0.0 yds -0.29 EPA
• Marc Tyler (30) — 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA
• Cierre Wood (87) — 0.0 yds -1.20 EPA

Receiving

• Robert Woods (30) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.50 EPA
• Tyler Eifert (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.35 EPA
• Cierre Wood (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Matt Barkley	30	33	9.1%	0	3	+0.17	+5.76
Tommy Rees	87	33	0.0%	0	0	+0.08	+2.60
Dayne Crist	87	5	0.0%	0	0	+0.50	+2.49
Andrew Hendrix	87	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.83	-0.83

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USC	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	2	0	-0.73	Ended
Q1	30	1	0	+0.58	Pass TD
Q1	30	5	0	+3.31	Ended
Q1	87	3	0	-1.97	Punt
Q1	30	1	0	+0.77	Pass TD
Q1	30	12	0	+2.83	Ended
Q1	87	3	0	-4.11	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	-0.03	Ended
Q2	87	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	87	9	0	+2.14	Ended
Q2	30	4	0	-0.35	Punt
Q2	87	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q2	30	12	0	-1.48	Field goal
Q2	87	5	0	-2.19	Punt
Q2	30	6	0	-3.37	Ended
Q2	87	8	0	-9.78	Touchdown

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Dayne Crist rush, fumbled, recovered by USC Jawanza Starling at the USC 20, Jawanza Starling for 80 yards, to the NDame 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (-12.64 EPA)
2. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Andre Heidari kickoff for 66 yards returned by George Atkinson III for 96 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.38 EPA)
3. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Cierre Wood rush for a loss of 7 yards, fumbled, recovered by USC Chris Galippo at the NDame 18. (-5.53 EPA)
4. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tommy Rees pass intercepted by Nickell Robey at the USC 45, returned for 6 yards to the NDame 49. (-4.79 EPA)
5. Q4 · USC Trojans · Curtis McNeal rush for 2 yards to the NDame 4. (-4.68 EPA)
6. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Dayne Crist pass complete to Tyler Eifert for 11 yards to the USC 24 for a 1ST down. (+4.01 EPA)
7. Q2 · USC Trojans · Marc Tyler rush for no gain to the NDame 36. (-3.72 EPA)
8. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jonas Gray rush for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.1 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (31–17) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Matt Barkley (30) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: USC 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 USC Trojans vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

USC Trojans 31, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 17 in Week 8 of the 2011 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 31–17.

Where can I find the USC Trojans vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=312950087.

Who led USC Trojans vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?

Matt Barkley (30) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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