Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. USC Trojans: 2014 Week 14 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 49–14 in Week 14, 2014. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 14, USC Trojans 49.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0	6	6	0	14
USC Trojans	18	12	12	0	49

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cody Kessler (30) — 0.0 yds · 6 TD · +0.55 EPA/play +22.48 EPA
• Malik Zaire (87) — 0.0 yds · +0.31 EPA/play +5.82 EPA
• TEAM (87) — 0.0 yds · -0.21 EPA/play -0.21 EPA

Rushing

• Justin Davis (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.04 EPA
• Javorius Allen (30) — 0.0 yds -0.02 EPA
• Greg Bryant (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +1.10 EPA

Receiving

• Nelson Agholor (30) — 12 rec · 0.0 yds +0.59 EPA
• William Fuller (87) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• JuJu Smith (30) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cody Kessler	30	41	78.0%	0	6	+0.55	+22.48
Malik Zaire	87	19	47.4%	0	0	+0.31	+5.82
TEAM	87	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.21	-0.21
Everett Golson	87	19	36.8%	0	0	-0.47	-8.97

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	87	2	0	+0.54	Ended
Q1	30	1	0	+2.26	Pass TD
Q1	30	4	0	+0.14	Ended
Q1	87	3	0	-2.80	Punt
Q1	30	7	0	+2.73	Pass TD
Q1	87	2	0	-2.00	Punt
Q1	30	1	0	+4.38	Pass TD
Q1	30	3	0	+0.62	Ended
Q1	87	7	0	-1.52	Punt
Q1	30	9	0	+0.42	Punt
Q1	87	3	0	-2.29	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	+3.27	Ended
Q2	87	9	0	+1.32	Missed FG
Q2	30	5	0	-1.01	Punt
Q2	87	1	0	+2.15	Rush TD
Q2	87	2	0	+3.56	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Kyle Brindza 44 yd FG MISSED (-5.16 EPA)
2. Q1 · USC Trojans · George Farmer 48 Yd pass from Cody Kessler (Andre Heidari Kick) (+4.38 EPA)
3. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Malik Zaire pass complete to Chris Brown for 49 yds to the USC 11 for a 1ST down (+3.72 EPA)
4. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Everett Golson pass intercepted Gerald Bowman return for 24 yds to the USC 49 (-3.63 EPA)
5. Q3 · USC Trojans · George Farmer run for 4 yds to the USC 29 (-3.58 EPA)
6. Q3 · USC Trojans · Cody Kessler pass complete to JuJu Smith for 22 yds to the NDame 9 for a 1ST down (+3.51 EPA)
7. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Everett Golson pass complete to William Fuller for 23 yds to the NDame 47 for a 1ST down (+3.32 EPA)
8. Q2 · USC Trojans · TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the USC 26 (+3.27 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (49–14) in Week 14.
• Passing edge: Cody Kessler (30) — yds, 6 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 USC Trojans?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 14, USC Trojans 49 in Week 14 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 14–49.

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=400548318.

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

Cody Kessler (30) led passers with 0.0 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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