Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2013 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 29–16 in Week 1, 2013. Final score: Rutgers Scarlet Knights 16, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 29.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	9	3	0	3	16
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	9	3	3	12	29

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tommy Rees (87) — 0.0 yds · +0.41 EPA/play +15.85 EPA
• Chas Dodd (164) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.18 EPA/play -4.18 EPA

Rushing

• Tarean Folston (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.09 EPA
• Cam McDaniel (87) — 0.0 yds +0.00 EPA
• Paul James (164) — 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA

Receiving

• TJ Jones (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.89 EPA
• Chris Brown (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.37 EPA
• Troy Niklas (87) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +2.08 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Rees	87	39	0.0%	0	0	+0.41	+15.85
Chas Dodd	164	23	4.3%	0	1	-0.18	-4.18

Team EPA comparison

Stat	RUTG	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	4	0	+1.55	Ended
Q1	164	1	0	+2.55	Pass TD
Q1	164	4	0	+3.87	Ended
Q1	87	1	0	+1.17	Rush TD
Q1	87	6	0	+3.08	Ended
Q1	164	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	164	6	0	-5.59	Ended
Q1	87	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	87	13	0	-2.65	Ended
Q2	164	1	0	+0.50	Ended
Q2	87	8	0	+0.30	Punt
Q2	164	4	0	+1.33	Interception
Q2	87	9	0	+0.68	Missed FG
Q2	164	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	164	11	0	-3.18	Ended
Q2	87	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Nick Marsh punt for 36 yards, returned by TJ Jones for a loss of 7 yards, fumbled, recovered by Rutgr Quentin Gause at the NDame 21. (+5.79 EPA)
2. Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Chas Dodd pass intercepted by Kendall Moore at the Rutgr 22, returned for no gain to the Rutgr 22. (-5.46 EPA)
3. Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Chas Dodd pass complete to Brandon Coleman for 51 yards to the NDame 21 for a 1ST down. (+4.77 EPA)
4. Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Justin Goodwin pass intercepted by KeiVarae Russell at the NDame 1, returned for no gain to the NDame 1. (-4.12 EPA)
5. Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Chas Dodd pass intercepted by Dan Fox at the Rutgr 37, returned for 1 yard to the Rutgr 36. (-3.79 EPA)
6. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Kyle Brindza 44 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.47 EPA)
7. Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Chas Dodd pass incomplete to Michael Burton. (-3.37 EPA)
8. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tommy Rees pass complete to Troy Niklas for 26 yards to the Rutgr 6 for a 1ST down. (+3.05 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (29–16) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tommy Rees (87) — yds.
• EPA edge: RUTG 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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights 16, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 29 in Week 1 of the 2013 college football season.

Who won Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 16–29.

Where can I find the Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=333620087.

Who led Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?

Tommy Rees (87) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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