Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Clemson Tigers: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Clemson Tigers defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 30–3 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 3, Clemson Tigers 30.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	3	0	0	0	3
Clemson Tigers	3	18	6	0	30

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Trevor Lawrence (228) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +8.09 EPA
• Chase Brice (228) — 0.0 yds · -0.59 EPA/play -1.18 EPA
• Ian Book (87) — 0.0 yds · -0.36 EPA/play -13.96 EPA

Rushing

• Dexter Williams (87) — 0.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• Travis Etienne (228) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.24 EPA
• Ian Book (87) — 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA

Receiving

• Miles Boykin (87) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.23 EPA
• Justyn Ross (228) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.66 EPA
• Amari Rodgers (228) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.02 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Trevor Lawrence	228	42	64.3%	0	3	+0.19	+8.09
Chase Brice	228	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.59	-1.18
Ian Book	87	39	43.6%	0	0	-0.36	-13.96

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ND	CLEM
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	5	0	-0.42	Ended
Q1	228	6	0	-2.30	Punt
Q1	87	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	87	9	0	+1.33	Ended
Q1	228	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	228	8	0	-0.35	Ended
Q1	87	1	0	-5.57	Fumble
Q1	228	3	0	-2.96	Ended
Q1	87	4	0	-1.31	Punt
Q2	87	1	0	-0.03	Ended
Q2	228	1	0	+5.50	Pass TD
Q2	228	3	0	+0.36	Ended
Q2	87	4	0	-0.84	Punt
Q2	228	1	0	+6.27	Pass TD
Q2	228	7	0	+0.36	Ended
Q2	87	5	0	-2.09	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Clemson Tigers · Justyn Ross 42 Yd pass from Trevor Lawrence (Greg Huegel Kick) (+6.27 EPA)
2. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Ian Book run for 2 yds to the Clem 47 Ian Book fumbled, forced by Clelin Ferrell, recovered by Clem Clelin Ferrell (-5.57 EPA)
3. Q2 · Clemson Tigers · Tee Higgins 19 Yd pass from Trevor Lawrence (Greg Huegel Kick) (+5.5 EPA)
4. Q2 · Clemson Tigers · Justyn Ross 52 Yd pass from Trevor Lawrence (Greg Huegel PAT blocked) (+4.18 EPA)
5. Q4 · Clemson Tigers · Travis Etienne run for 4 yds to the NDame 12 Travis Etienne fumbled, recovered by NDame Asmar Bilal , return for 4 yds to the NDame 12 (-4.05 EPA)
6. Q4 · Clemson Tigers · Lyn-J Dixon run for a loss of 1 yard to the NDame 18 (-3.71 EPA)
7. Q3 · Clemson Tigers · Travis Etienne 62 Yd Run (Greg Huegel Kick) (+3.67 EPA)
8. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Ian Book pass incomplete to Miles Boykin, broken up by Isaiah Simmons (-3.41 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Clemson Tigers controlled the final (30–3) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Trevor Lawrence (228) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: ND 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 Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Clemson Tigers?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 3, Clemson Tigers 30 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Clemson Tigers?

Clemson Tigers won with a final score of 3–30.

Where can I find the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Clemson Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401032079.

Who led Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Clemson Tigers in passing?

Trevor Lawrence (228) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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