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Navy Midshipmen vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2017 Week 12 Recap

Irish defeat Midshipmen 24–17 in Week 12

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Navy Midshipmen vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Week 12).

Navy Midshipmen 17 6-4
Final 17–24
Notre Dame Fighting Irish 24 10-2 Winner
Winner
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Final score
17–24
Halftime
Navy Midshipmen 9–9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Top passer
Brandon Wimbush

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Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Navy Midshipmen 24–17 in Week 12, 2017. Final score: Navy Midshipmen 17, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 24.

Game summary

Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat Navy Midshipmen 24–17 in Week 12 of the 2017 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Brandon Wimbush (87) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.39 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Zach Abey — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Kevin Stepherson — 5 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Navy Midshipmen096017
Notre Dame Fighting Irish366624

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

NAVYNavy Midshipmen
NDNotre Dame Fighting Irish

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ND
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-3

    Justin Yoon 29 Yd Field Goal

  2. ND
    Q2TD
    BWBrandon Wimbush

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-9

    Brandon Wimbush 2 Yd Run (Justin Yoon Kick)

  3. NAVY
    Q2TD
    ZAZach Abey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-9

    Zach Abey 1 Yd Run (Owen White Kick)

  4. NAVY
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-9

    Owen White 39 Yd Field Goal

  5. ND
    Q3TD
    KSKevin Stepherson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-15

    Kevin Stepherson 30 Yd pass from Brandon Wimbush (Justin Yoon Kick)

  6. NAVY
    Q3TD
    CSCraig Scott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-15

    Craig Scott 12 Yd pass from Zach Abey (Owen White Kick)

  7. ND
    Q4TD
    KSKevin Stepherson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-21

    Kevin Stepherson 9 Yd pass from Brandon Wimbush (Justin Yoon Kick)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Brandon Wimbush (87) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +6.98 EPA
  • Zach Abey (2426) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.37 EPA/play +2.24 EPA
  • Garret Lewis (2426) — 0.0 yds · -0.62 EPA/play -0.62 EPA

Rushing

  • Zach Abey (2426) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.00 EPA
  • Anthony Gargiulo (2426) — 0.0 yds +0.08 EPA
  • Josh Adams (87) — 0.0 yds +0.02 EPA

Receiving

  • Kevin Stepherson (87) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.39 EPA
  • Chase Claypool (87) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA
  • Miles Boykin (87) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.47 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Brandon Wimbush871850.0%02+0.39+6.98
Zach Abey2426650.0%01+0.37+2.24
Garret Lewis242610.0%00-0.62-0.62
Darryl Bonner242610.0%00-2.74-2.74

Team EPA comparison

StatNAVYND
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1242680+2.72Ended
Q18700Field goal
Q187100+1.01Ended
Q12426110-6.66Ended
Q18740-0.39Rush TD
Q28760+0.92Ended
Q2242610+1.14Rush TD
Q22426130+0.39Ended
Q28780+0.37Punt
Q2242600Field goal
Q2242640-1.68Ended
Q38710-0.25Ended
Q3242690+1.04Missed FG
Q38710+2.86Pass TD
Q38740+2.72Ended
Q3242610+3.02Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Navy Midshipmen · Owen White punt for 43 yds , Chris Finke returns for a loss of 5 yards to the NDame 39 Chris Finke fumbled, recovered by Navy Taylor Heflin (+5.79 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Navy Midshipmen · Zach Abey pass intercepted Troy Pride Jr. return for a loss of 5 yards to the NDame 14 (-4.3 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Navy Midshipmen · Zach Abey pass complete to Anthony Gargiulo for 21 yds to the NDame 10 for a 1ST down (+3.76 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Navy Midshipmen · Anthony Gargiulo run for 19 yds to the NDame 45 for a 1ST down (+3.36 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Navy Midshipmen · Owen White 37 yd FG MISSED (-3.31 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Navy Midshipmen · NOTRE DAME Penalty, Defensive Offside (5 Yards) to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down (+3.02 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Navy Midshipmen · Craig Scott 12 Yd pass from Zach Abey (Owen White Kick) (+3.02 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Kevin Stepherson 9 Yd pass from Brandon Wimbush (Justin Yoon Kick) (+2.96 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (24–17) in Week 12.
  • Passing edge: Brandon Wimbush (87) — yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: NAVY 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 Navy Midshipmen vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Navy Midshipmen 17, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 24 in Week 12 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Navy Midshipmen vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 17–24.

Where can I find the Navy Midshipmen vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400934582.

Who led Navy Midshipmen vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?

Brandon Wimbush (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 Navy Midshipmen at Notre Dame Fighting Irish in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Navy Midshipmen

Entered 6-3 Now 6-4 L

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Entered 9-2 Now 10-2 W