Quick answer
Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Boston College Eagles 19–16 in Week 12, 2015. Final score: Boston College Eagles 16, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 19.
Game summary
Notre Dame Fighting Irish edged Boston College Eagles 19–16 in Week 12 of the 2015 season.
- Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 7 plays.
- Passing leader: Jeff Smith (103) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.04 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Josh Adams — 0.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Chris Brown — 6 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 16 | |
| 9 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Jeff Smith (103) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +0.22 EPA
- DeShone Kizer (87) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.29 EPA
- John Fadule (103) — 0.0 yds · -0.43 EPA/play -7.35 EPA
Rushing
- Josh Adams (87) — 0.0 yds -0.59 EPA
- C.J. Prosise (87) — 0.0 yds -0.65 EPA
- Tyler Rouse (103) — 0.0 yds -0.66 EPA
Receiving
- Chris Brown (87) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.56 EPA
- Amir Carlisle (87) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.04 EPA
- Will Fuller (87) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.30 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Smith | 6 | 66.7% | 0 | 1 | +0.04 | +0.22 | |
| DeShone Kizer | 36 | 52.8% | 0 | 2 | -0.01 | -0.29 | |
| John Fadule | 17 | 41.2% | 0 | 0 | -0.43 | -7.35 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 | +2.09 | Pass TD | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | -2.55 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 4 | 0 | -5.08 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | -4.35 | Fumble | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -2.98 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal | |
| Q1 | 7 | 0 | +1.66 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | -1.26 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | -2.77 | Interception | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | -0.03 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | +0.02 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 5 | 0 | -1.95 | Interception | |
| Q2 | 4 | 0 | -0.50 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 9 | 0 | -7.58 | Fumble | |
| Q2 | 8 | 0 | -0.87 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | -3.05 | Punt |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · DeShone Kizer pass intercepted, touchback. John Johnson return for no gain (-6.38 EPA)
- Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Josh Adams run for a loss of 2 yards to the BC 16 Josh Adams fumbled, forced by Matt Milano, recovered by BC Matt Milano , return for 13 yds to the BC 16 (-6.28 EPA)
- Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tyler Newsome punt for 50 yds , Sherman Alston returns for a loss of 6 yards to the BC 4 Sherman Alston fumbled, recovered by NDame Scott Daly (+5.63 EPA)
- Q4 · Boston College Eagles · Jeff Smith run for 80 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (+5.6 EPA)
- Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · C.J. Prosise run for 19 yds to the BC 32 C.J. Prosise fumbled, forced by Justin Simmons, recovered by BC Justin Simmons (-4.35 EPA)
- Q3 · Boston College Eagles · Myles Willis run for no gain to the NDame 27 (-3.64 EPA)
- Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Yoon, Justin field goal attempt from 44 MISSED - hit right upright, spot at BOSTCOLL26, clock 00:30, PENALTY BOSTCOLL roughing the kicker (Johnson, John) 13 yards to the BOSTCOLL13, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN NOTREDAME. (+3.45 EPA)
- Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · DeShone Kizer pass complete to Will Fuller for 32 yds to the BC 21 for a 1ST down (+3.12 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (19–16) in Week 12.
- Passing edge: Jeff Smith (103) — yds, 1 TD.
- EPA edge: BC 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 Boston College Eagles vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?
Boston College Eagles 16, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 19 in Week 12 of the 2015 college football season.
Who won Boston College Eagles vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?
Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 16–19.
Where can I find the Boston College Eagles vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400756986.
Who led Boston College Eagles vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?
Jeff Smith (103) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Boston College Eagles at Notre Dame Fighting Irish in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Boston College Eagles
Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Entered 9-2 Now 10-2 W