Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2020 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 31–14 in Week 1, 2020. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 14, Alabama Crimson Tide 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0	6	0	6	14
Alabama Crimson Tide	12	6	6	3	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Mac Jones (333) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +13.15 EPA
• Ian Book (87) — 0.0 yds · +0.23 EPA/play +9.15 EPA
• TEAM (87) — 0.0 yds · -0.15 EPA/play -0.15 EPA

Rushing

• Kyren Williams (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.28 EPA
• Najee Harris (333) — 0.0 yds +0.15 EPA
• Ian Book (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.14 EPA

Receiving

• Michael Mayer (87) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.94 EPA
• Kyren Williams (87) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• DeVonta Smith (333) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.63 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mac Jones	333	30	83.3%	0	4	+0.44	+13.15
Ian Book	87	40	67.5%	0	0	+0.23	+9.15
TEAM	87	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.15	-0.15
Drew Pyne	87	1	100.0%	0	0	-0.48	-0.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ND	ALA
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	8	0	+4.62	Ended
Q1	333	1	0	+1.56	Pass TD
Q1	333	4	0	+4.54	Ended
Q1	87	6	0	-1.07	Punt
Q1	333	1	0	+2.78	Pass TD
Q1	333	6	0	+2.56	Ended
Q1	87	5	0	-1.47	Punt
Q2	333	1	0	+1.88	Ended
Q2	87	6	0	+1.24	Missed FG
Q2	333	9	0	-1.34	Punt
Q2	87	6	0	-0.87	Punt
Q2	333	1	0	+2.88	Pass TD
Q2	333	5	0	+2.06	Ended
Q2	87	1	0	+2.23	Rush TD
Q2	87	6	0	+0.30	Ended
Q3	333	4	0	-0.16	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Ian Book pass complete to Avery Davis for 15 yds to the Alab 40 for a 1ST down (+3.13 EPA)
2. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Ian Book pass intercepted Christian Harris return for no gain to the Alab 38 (-3.08 EPA)
3. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Ian Book pass complete to Chris Tyree for 27 yds to the Alab 45 for a 1ST down (+2.93 EPA)
4. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Mac Jones pass complete to DeVonta Smith for 34 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) (+2.88 EPA)
5. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Mac Jones pass complete to DeVonta Smith for 26 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) (+2.78 EPA)
6. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Ian Book pass incomplete to Avery Davis (-2.71 EPA)
7. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jonathan Doerer kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback (-2.56 EPA)
8. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Ian Book sacked by Christian Barmore for a loss of 14 yards to the NDame 30 (-2.42 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (31–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Mac Jones (333) — yds, 4 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 Alabama Crimson Tide?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 14, Alabama Crimson Tide 31 in Week 1 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 14–31.

Where can I find the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Alabama Crimson Tide box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401240152.

Who led Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

Mac Jones (333) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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