Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. USC Trojans: 2012 Week 13 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated USC Trojans 22–13 in Week 13, 2012. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 22, USC Trojans 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	9	6	3	3	22
USC Trojans	0	9	0	3	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Everett Golson (87) — 0.0 yds · +0.26 EPA/play +6.72 EPA
• Max Wittek (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.11 EPA
• Team (87) — 0.0 yds · -0.17 EPA/play -0.17 EPA

Rushing

• Theo Riddick (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.16 EPA
• Silas Redd (30) — 0.0 yds -0.06 EPA
• Curtis McNeal (30) — 0.0 yds -0.33 EPA

Receiving

• Robert Woods (30) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.16 EPA
• Tyler Eifert (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA
• Marqise Lee (30) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.99 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Everett Golson	87	26	0.0%	0	0	+0.26	+6.72
Max Wittek	30	23	4.3%	0	1	+0.01	+0.11
Team	87	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.17	-0.17
Team	30	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.21	-1.21

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ND	USC
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	30	5	0	+1.93	Ended
Q1	87	12	0	+5.32	Rush TD
Q1	30	7	0	-1.37	Punt
Q1	87	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	87	16	0	-0.22	Field goal
Q2	87	3	0	-1.21	Punt
Q2	30	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	30	8	0	+0.88	Ended
Q2	87	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	87	12	0	+1.35	Ended
Q2	30	1	0	+2.49	Pass TD
Q3	30	2	0	+0.79	Ended
Q3	87	0	0	—	Field goal
Q3	87	8	0	+3.75	Ended
Q3	30	3	0	-2.08	Punt
Q3	87	3	0	-2.99	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · USC Trojans · Max Wittek pass incomplete to Soma Vainuku. (-4.87 EPA)
2. Q3 · USC Trojans · Max Wittek pass intercepted by Manti Te'o at the USC 37, returned for no gain to the USC 37. (-4.52 EPA)
3. Q4 · USC Trojans · Max Wittek pass complete to Marqise Lee for 53 yards to the NDame 2 for a 1ST down. (+4.33 EPA)
4. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Kyle Brindza 34 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.2 EPA)
5. Q4 · USC Trojans · Curtis McNeal rush for no gain to the NDame 1. (-2.82 EPA)
6. Q2 · USC Trojans · Max Wittek pass complete to Robert Woods for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.48 EPA)
7. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Kyle Brindza 52 yard field goal GOOD. (+2.41 EPA)
8. Q4 · USC Trojans · Max Wittek pass incomplete to Marqise Lee. (-2.34 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (22–13) in Week 13.
• Passing edge: Everett Golson (87) — yds.
• 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 22, USC Trojans 13 in Week 13 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs USC Trojans?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 22–13.

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=323290030.

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

Everett Golson (87) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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