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Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Virginia Tech Hokies: 2018 Week 6 Recap

Irish defeat Hokies 45–23 in Week 6

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (Week 6).

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 45 6-1 Winner
Final 45–23
Virginia Tech Hokies 23 3-3
Winner
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Final score
45–23
Halftime
Notre Dame Fighting Irish 9–15 Virginia Tech Hokies
Top passer
Ian Book

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Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 45–23 in Week 6, 2018. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 45, Virginia Tech Hokies 23.

Game summary

Notre Dame Fighting Irish rolled past Virginia Tech Hokies 45–23 in Week 6 of the 2018 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 11 plays.
  • Passing leader: Ian Book (87) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.34 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Dexter Williams — 0.0 yds, 3 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Damon Hazelton — 12 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish90121245
Virginia Tech Hokies3120623

Scoring Map

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

NDNotre Dame Fighting Irish
VTVirginia Tech Hokies

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. VT
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-3

    Brian Johnson 39 yd FG GOOD

  2. ND
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-3

    Justin Yoon 31 yd FG GOOD

  3. ND
    Q1TD
    DWDexter Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-3

    Dexter Williams run for 1 yd for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK)

  4. VT
    Q2TD
    DHDamon Hazelton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-9

    Ryan Willis pass complete to Damon Hazelton for 3 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK)

  5. VT
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-12

    Brian Johnson 22 yd FG GOOD

  6. VT
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-15

    Brian Johnson 43 yd FG GOOD

  7. ND
    Q3TD
    MBMiles Boykin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-15

    Ian Book pass complete to Miles Boykin for 40 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK)

  8. ND
    Q3TD
    DWDexter Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-15

    Dexter Williams run for 97 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK)

  9. ND
    Q4TD
    DWDexter Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-15

    Dexter Williams run for 31 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK)

  10. VT
    Q4TD
    EKEric Kumah

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-21

    Ryan Willis pass complete to Eric Kumah for 15 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK)

  11. ND
    Q4TD
    MBMiles Boykin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    33-21

    Ian Book pass complete to Miles Boykin for 5 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Ian Book (87) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +11.23 EPA
  • Ryan Willis (259) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +4.69 EPA

Rushing

  • Dexter Williams (87) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.48 EPA
  • Ryan Willis (259) — 0.0 yds -0.20 EPA
  • Steven Peoples (259) — 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA

Receiving

  • Damon Hazelton (259) — 12 rec · 0.0 yds +0.66 EPA
  • Miles Boykin (87) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.19 EPA
  • Eric Kumah (259) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.00 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Ian Book873375.8%02+0.34+11.23
Ryan Willis2594864.6%02+0.10+4.69

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q18730-0.59Ended
Q125900Field goal
Q1259120+4.38Ended
Q18700Field goal
Q18740+0.51Ended
Q125930-2.35Punt
Q18710+0.41Rush TD
Q187100+5.62Ended
Q28710-0.02Ended
Q225990+0.61Fumble
Q225930+0.22Ended
Q28730-0.52Punt
Q225940+0.42Field goal
Q28710-4.71Interception
Q225930-0.21Punt
Q28760-0.12Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Dexter Williams run for 97 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK) (+7.85 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Ian Book pass intercepted Reggie Floyd return for 5 yds to the NDame 42 (-4.71 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Ian Book pass complete to Miles Boykin for 40 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK) (+4.3 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Steven Peoples run for 41 yds to the NDame 1 for a 1ST down (+3.98 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Ryan Willis pass complete to Eric Kumah for 15 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK) (+3.66 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Ryan Willis pass complete to Steven Peoples for 20 yds to the NDame 17 for a 1ST down (+3.66 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Dexter Williams run for 31 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK) (+3.61 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · TEAM run for a loss of 16 yards to the NDame 43 (-3.52 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (45–23) in Week 6.
  • Passing edge: Ian Book (87) — yds, 2 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 Virginia Tech Hokies?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 45, Virginia Tech Hokies 23 in Week 6 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 45–23.

Where can I find the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Virginia Tech Hokies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401013143.

Who led Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Virginia Tech Hokies in passing?

Ian Book (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 Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Virginia Tech Hokies in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W

Virginia Tech Hokies

Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L