USC Trojans vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2015 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated USC Trojans 41–31 in Week 7, 2015. Final score: USC Trojans 31, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
USC Trojans	15	12	6	0	31
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	12	3	0	12	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jalen Greene (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +6.71 EPA/play +6.71 EPA
• Torii Hunter Jr. (87) — 0.0 yds · +2.44 EPA/play +2.43 EPA
• Cody Kessler (30) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.80 EPA

Rushing

• C.J. Prosise (87) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.17 EPA
• DeShone Kizer (87) — 0.0 yds +0.44 EPA
• Tre Madden (30) — 0.0 yds -0.46 EPA

Receiving

• C.J. Prosise (87) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.40 EPA
• JuJu Smith-Schuster (30) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.28 EPA
• Tre Madden (30) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.89 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jalen Greene	30	1	100.0%	0	1	+6.71	+6.71
Torii Hunter Jr.	87	1	100.0%	0	0	+2.44	+2.43
Cody Kessler	30	47	63.8%	0	2	+0.04	+1.80
DeShone Kizer	87	28	50.0%	0	2	-0.14	-3.95

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	1	0	+0.50	Ended
Q1	30	12	0	-2.49	Touchdown
Q1	87	1	0	+2.28	Rush TD
Q1	87	3	0	+4.50	Ended
Q1	30	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	30	6	0	-0.61	Ended
Q1	87	1	0	+5.95	Pass TD
Q1	30	1	0	+1.22	Rush TD
Q1	30	7	0	+4.03	Ended
Q2	87	1	0	-0.02	Ended
Q2	30	6	0	+2.62	Missed FG
Q2	87	3	0	-3.10	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	+6.64	Pass TD
Q2	30	1	0	-0.76	Ended
Q2	87	3	0	-2.01	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	+6.71	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · USC Trojans · Jalen Greene pass complete to JuJu Smith-Schuster for 75 yds for a TD, (Alex Wood KICK) (+6.71 EPA)
2. Q2 · USC Trojans · Adoree' Jackson 83 Yd pass from Cody Kessler (Alex Wood Kick) (+6.64 EPA)
3. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Will Fuller 75 Yd pass from DeShone Kizer (Justin Yoon Kick) (+5.95 EPA)
4. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · DeShone Kizer pass complete to Torii Hunter Jr. for 9 yds Torii Hunter Jr. fumbled, forced by Adoree' Jackson, recovered by USC Cameron Smith (-5.61 EPA)
5. Q3 · USC Trojans · Ronald Jones II run for 65 yds to the NDame 7 for a 1ST down (+5.3 EPA)
6. Q4 · USC Trojans · Cody Kessler pass intercepted Max Redfield return for 19 yds to the USC 32 (-4.72 EPA)
7. Q1 · USC Trojans · Amir Carlisle 5 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Justin Yoon Kick) (-4.13 EPA)
8. Q1 · USC Trojans · Cody Kessler pass complete to JuJu Smith-Schuster for 37 yds to the NDame 6 for a 1ST down (+4.03 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (41–31) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Jalen Greene (30) — yds, 1 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 31, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 41 in Week 7 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 31–41.

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=400757053.

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

Jalen Greene (30) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 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.