Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2012 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 42–14 in Week 1, 2012. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 14, Alabama Crimson Tide 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0	0	6	6	14
Alabama Crimson Tide	12	12	6	6	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• AJ McCarron (333) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.59 EPA/play +16.62 EPA
• Everett Golson (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +8.69 EPA

Rushing

• T.J. Yeldon (333) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA
• Eddie Lacy (333) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.21 EPA
• Theo Riddick (87) — 0.0 yds -0.24 EPA

Receiving

• TJ Jones (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.31 EPA
• DaVaris Daniels (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.97 EPA
• Amari Cooper (333) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
AJ McCarron	333	28	14.3%	0	4	+0.59	+16.62
Everett Golson	87	35	2.9%	0	1	+0.25	+8.69

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ND	ALA
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	333	7	0	+2.59	Ended
Q1	87	5	0	-1.68	Punt
Q1	333	1	0	+0.59	Pass TD
Q1	333	9	0	+3.30	Ended
Q1	87	3	0	-1.77	Punt
Q1	333	1	0	+1.85	Rush TD
Q1	333	4	0	+1.09	Ended
Q2	87	2	0	-5.59	Ended
Q2	333	1	0	+2.51	Pass TD
Q2	333	8	0	+2.88	Ended
Q2	87	6	0	-0.09	Punt
Q2	333	6	0	-1.67	Punt
Q2	87	4	0	+0.23	Punt
Q2	333	3	0	-2.38	Punt
Q2	87	5	0	-2.80	Ended
Q2	333	8	0	+1.97	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Everett Golson pass complete to TJ Jones for 31 yards to the Alab 32 for a 1ST down. (+4.89 EPA)
2. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Everett Golson pass complete to DaVaris Daniels for 28 yards to the Alab 17 for a 1ST down. (+3.5 EPA)
3. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Everett Golson pass intercepted by Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix at the Alab 3, returned for no gain to the Alab 3. (-3.46 EPA)
4. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · AJ McCarron pass complete to Christion Jones for 27 yards to the NDame 11 for a 1ST down. (+3.09 EPA)
5. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Everett Golson pass incomplete to DaVaris Daniels, broken up by Dee Milliner. (-2.92 EPA)
6. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · AJ McCarron pass complete to Kevin Norwood for 29 yards to the Alab 48 for a 1ST down. (+2.73 EPA)
7. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Everett Golson pass complete to DaVaris Daniels for 31 yards to the Alab 44 for a 1ST down. (+2.67 EPA)
8. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Everett Golson pass complete to Tyler Eifert for 6 yards to the NDame 25. (-2.67 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (42–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: AJ McCarron (333) — yds, 4 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 Alabama Crimson Tide?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 14, Alabama Crimson Tide 42 in Week 1 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 14–42.

Where can I find the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Alabama Crimson Tide box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=330070333.

Who led Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

AJ McCarron (333) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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