Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2018 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 19–14 in Week 7, 2018. Final score: Pittsburgh Panthers 14, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 19.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Pittsburgh Panthers	6	0	6	0	14
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0	6	6	6	19

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ian Book (87) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +5.29 EPA
• Qadree Ollison (221) — 0.0 yds · -0.62 EPA/play -0.62 EPA
• Jeff George (221) — 0.0 yds · -2.12 EPA/play -2.12 EPA

Rushing

• Qadree Ollison (221) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.33 EPA
• Ian Book (87) — 0.0 yds -0.60 EPA
• Dexter Williams (87) — 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA

Receiving

• Chris Finke (87) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.69 EPA
• Alize Mack (87) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA
• Rafael Araujo-Lopes (221) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.00 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ian Book	87	35	74.3%	0	2	+0.15	+5.29
Qadree Ollison	221	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.62	-0.62
Jeff George	221	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.12	-2.12
Kenny Pickett	221	28	67.9%	0	0	-0.15	-4.17

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PITT	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	4	0	-3.14	Interception
Q1	221	1	0	+1.99	Rush TD
Q1	221	16	0	+0.79	Ended
Q1	87	8	0	-2.31	Punt
Q2	87	11	0	+0.15	Field goal
Q2	221	3	0	-2.00	Punt
Q2	87	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	87	9	0	-0.79	Ended
Q2	221	3	0	-1.57	Punt
Q2	87	5	0	-0.98	Punt
Q2	221	7	0	-1.00	Punt
Q3	87	1	0	+1.01	Pass TD
Q3	87	7	0	+1.54	Ended
Q3	221	10	0	+2.18	Missed FG
Q3	87	9	0	-1.44	Interception
Q3	221	0	0	—	Touchdown

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Ian Book pass intercepted Jazzee Stocker return for 15 yds to the Pitt 22 (-5.4 EPA)
2. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Ian Book pass intercepted Jason Pinnock return for 9 yds to the Pitt 38 (-5.27 EPA)
3. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Miles Boykin 35 Yd pass from Ian Book (Justin Yoon Kick) (+3.74 EPA)
4. Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · NOTRE DAME Penalty, Defensive Offside (Nicco Fertitta) to the Pitt 34 for a 1ST down (+3.41 EPA)
5. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Ian Book run for a loss of 2 yards to the Pitt 38 (-3.29 EPA)
6. Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Alex Kessman 36 yd FG MISSED (-3.25 EPA)
7. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Ian Book pass complete to Chris Finke for 26 yds to the Pitt 35 for a 1ST down (+3.08 EPA)
8. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Ian Book run for 2 yds to the NDame 49 NOTRE DAME Penalty, Offensive Holding (Trevor Ruhland) to the NDame 39 (-3.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (19–14) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Ian Book (87) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: PITT 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 Pittsburgh Panthers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Pittsburgh Panthers 14, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 19 in Week 7 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Pittsburgh Panthers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 14–19.

Where can I find the Pittsburgh Panthers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401013148.

Who led Pittsburgh Panthers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish 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 Pittsburgh Panthers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.