Michigan Wolverines vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Michigan Wolverines 24–17 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Michigan Wolverines 17, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan Wolverines	0	9	0	6	17
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	12	6	3	0	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Dylan McCaffrey (130) — 0.0 yds · +0.05 EPA/play +0.28 EPA
• Shea Patterson (130) — 0.0 yds · -0.24 EPA/play -7.93 EPA
• Brandon Wimbush (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.34 EPA/play -8.11 EPA

Rushing

• Karan Higdon (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.09 EPA
• Brandon Wimbush (87) — 0.0 yds +0.51 EPA
• Jafar Armstrong (87) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.18 EPA

Receiving

• Grant Perry (130) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.39 EPA
• Donovan Peoples-Jones (130) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• Zach Gentry (130) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.60 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dylan McCaffrey	130	6	66.7%	0	0	+0.05	+0.28
Shea Patterson	130	33	60.6%	0	0	-0.24	-7.93
Brandon Wimbush	87	24	50.0%	0	1	-0.34	-8.11

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MICH	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	130	3	0	+0.62	Ended
Q1	87	3	0	-3.27	Punt
Q1	130	10	0	-1.43	Punt
Q1	87	1	0	+2.91	Pass TD
Q1	87	6	0	-0.81	Ended
Q1	130	6	0	-0.87	Punt
Q1	87	1	0	+1.76	Rush TD
Q1	87	6	0	+8.21	Ended
Q2	130	1	0	-1.43	Ended
Q2	87	8	0	-0.94	Punt
Q2	130	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q2	87	15	0	+1.72	Rush TD
Q2	130	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	130	7	0	-1.39	Ended
Q3	87	4	0	-0.67	Ended
Q3	130	4	0	-2.66	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Ambry Thomas 99 Yd Kickoff Return (Quinn Nordin Kick) (+6.35 EPA)
2. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Brandon Wimbush run for 5 yds to the Mich 26 for a 1ST down MICHIGAN Penalty, Face Mask (13 yards) (Tyree Kinnel) to the Mich 13 for a 1ST down (+5.81 EPA)
3. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Shea Patterson pass intercepted Julian Okwara return for no gain to the NDame 36 (-5.06 EPA)
4. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Will Hart run for a loss of 11 yards to the NDame 27 (-4.36 EPA)
5. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Shea Patterson pass complete to Nico Collins for 52 yds to the NDame 28 for a 1ST down (+4.21 EPA)
6. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Shea Patterson sacked by Jerry Tillery for a loss of 8 yards to the Mich 29 Shea Patterson fumbled, forced by Jerry Tillery, recovered by NDame Te'von Coney , return for 0 yards , return for 8 yds to the Mich 29 (-3.93 EPA)
7. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Shea Patterson sacked by Khalid Kareem for a loss of 16 yards to the NDame 41 (-3.92 EPA)
8. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Brandon Wimbush pass intercepted Brandon Watson return for 19 yds to the Mich 49 (-3.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (24–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Dylan McCaffrey (130) — yds.
• EPA edge: MICH 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 Michigan Wolverines vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Michigan Wolverines 17, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 24 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Michigan Wolverines vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

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

Where can I find the Michigan Wolverines vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012888.

Who led Michigan Wolverines vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?

Dylan McCaffrey (130) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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