Texas Longhorns vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2015 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Texas Longhorns 38–3 in Week 1, 2015. Final score: Texas Longhorns 3, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Texas Longhorns	0	0	3	0	3
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	12	3	12	6	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Malik Zaire (87) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.82 EPA/play +18.88 EPA
• DeShone Kizer (87) — 0.0 yds · -0.91 EPA/play -0.91 EPA
• Jerrod Heard (251) — 0.0 yds · -0.46 EPA/play -1.38 EPA

Rushing

• C.J. Prosise (87) — 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA
• Johnathan Gray (251) — 0.0 yds +0.17 EPA
• Malik Zaire (87) — 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA

Receiving

• Daje Johnson (251) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA
• Will Fuller (87) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.11 EPA
• Amir Carlisle (87) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.88 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Malik Zaire	87	23	82.6%	0	3	+0.82	+18.88
DeShone Kizer	87	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.91	-0.91
Jerrod Heard	251	3	33.3%	0	0	-0.46	-1.38
Tyrone Swoopes	251	19	36.8%	0	0	-0.31	-5.95

Team EPA comparison

Stat	TEX	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	251	2	0	+0.44	Ended
Q1	87	1	0	+1.62	Rush TD
Q1	87	8	0	+8.56	Ended
Q1	251	3	0	-2.00	Punt
Q1	87	1	0	+3.29	Pass TD
Q1	87	6	0	+1.32	Ended
Q1	251	3	0	-2.39	Punt
Q1	87	6	0	+0.30	Punt
Q2	251	7	0	+0.02	Missed FG
Q2	87	7	0	-1.51	Punt
Q2	251	3	0	-1.52	Punt
Q2	87	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	87	3	0	-0.30	Ended
Q2	251	3	0	-2.36	Ended
Q2	87	4	0	-1.85	Punt
Q2	251	3	0	-0.84	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · C.J. Prosise run for a loss of 1 yard to the Texas 29 for a 1ST down TEXAS Penalty, Horse Collar Tackle (Naashon Hughes) to the Texas 14 for a 1ST down (+4.82 EPA)
2. Q3 · Texas Longhorns · Tyrone Swoopes pass complete to John Burt for 48 yds to the NDame 24 for a 1ST down (+3.71 EPA)
3. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Will Fuller 66 Yd pass from Malik Zaire (Justin Yoon Kick) (+3.57 EPA)
4. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Will Fuller 16 Yd pass from Malik Zaire (Justin Yoon Kick) (+3.29 EPA)
5. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Malik Zaire pass complete to Corey Robinson for 20 yds to the Texas 15 for a 1ST down (+3.19 EPA)
6. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Malik Zaire pass complete to Chris Brown for 17 yds to the NDame 45 for a 1ST down (+3.02 EPA)
7. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · C.J. Prosise run for a loss of 6 yards to the NDame 44 (-2.46 EPA)
8. Q1 · Texas Longhorns · D'Onta Foreman run for a loss of 1 yard to the Texas 43 (-2.23 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (38–3) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Malik Zaire (87) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: TEX 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 Texas Longhorns vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Texas Longhorns 3, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 38 in Week 1 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Texas Longhorns vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 3–38.

Where can I find the Texas Longhorns vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763403.

Who led Texas Longhorns vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?

Malik Zaire (87) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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