USC Trojans vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2013 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated USC Trojans 14–10 in Week 8, 2013. Final score: USC Trojans 10, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
USC Trojans	6	3	0	0	10
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	6	6	0	0	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tommy Rees (87) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.58 EPA/play +12.25 EPA
• Cody Kessler (30) — 0.0 yds · +0.04 EPA/play +1.18 EPA
• Andrew Hendrix (87) — 0.0 yds · -1.26 EPA/play -5.06 EPA

Rushing

• Silas Redd (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.08 EPA
• Cam McDaniel (87) — 0.0 yds -0.88 EPA
• George Atkinson III (87) — 0.0 yds +0.07 EPA

Receiving

• Darreus Rogers (30) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.81 EPA
• Nelson Agholor (30) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.78 EPA
• Troy Niklas (87) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.62 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Rees	87	21	9.5%	0	2	+0.58	+12.25
Cody Kessler	30	31	0.0%	0	0	+0.04	+1.18
Andrew Hendrix	87	4	0.0%	0	0	-1.26	-5.06

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	10	0	+5.65	Pass TD
Q1	30	1	0	+0.31	Rush TD
Q1	30	12	0	+5.51	Ended
Q1	87	14	0	-4.86	Ended
Q2	30	3	0	+0.10	Punt
Q2	87	1	0	+2.50	Pass TD
Q2	87	4	0	+4.20	Ended
Q2	30	8	0	-0.24	Punt
Q2	87	3	0	+1.38	Punt
Q2	30	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	30	4	0	-3.73	Ended
Q2	87	3	0	-1.63	Punt
Q2	30	6	0	+1.20	Missed FG
Q3	30	3	0	-2.49	Ended
Q3	87	3	0	-2.24	Punt
Q3	30	3	0	-2.96	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Kyle Brindza punt for 47 yards, returned by Nelson Agholor for 48 yards to the NDame 20, NOTRE DAME penalty 5 yard Illegal Formation accepted. (+7.29 EPA)
2. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Cam McDaniel rush for a loss of 3 yards to the USC 4. (-4.72 EPA)
3. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Cam McDaniel rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, forced by Hayes Pullard, recovered by USC Su'a Cravens at the NDame 34. (-4.47 EPA)
4. Q3 · USC Trojans · Cody Kessler pass intercepted by Jaylon Smith at the NDame 41, returned for a loss of 1 yards to the NDame 40. (-4.43 EPA)
5. Q2 · USC Trojans · Andre Heidari 40 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.48 EPA)
6. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Cam McDaniel rush for 36 yards to the USC 11 for a 1ST down. (+3.12 EPA)
7. Q4 · USC Trojans · Andre Heidari 46 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.1 EPA)
8. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tommy Rees pass complete to DaVaris Daniels for 23 yards to the USC 20 for a 1ST down. (+2.92 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (14–10) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Tommy Rees (87) — yds, 2 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 10, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 14 in Week 8 of the 2013 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 10–14.

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=332920087.

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

Tommy Rees (87) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 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.