Syracuse Orange vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2020 Week 14 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Syracuse Orange 45–21 in Week 14, 2020. Final score: Syracuse Orange 21, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Syracuse Orange	0	6	6	6	21
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	3	18	12	6	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ian Book (87) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.11 EPA/play +4.25 EPA
• Dillon Markiewicz (183) — 0.0 yds · -0.31 EPA/play -0.31 EPA
• Rex Culpepper (183) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.26 EPA/play -7.64 EPA

Rushing

• Sean Tucker (183) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.04 EPA
• Kyren Williams (87) — 0.0 yds -0.17 EPA
• Ian Book (87) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.67 EPA

Receiving

• Taj Harris (183) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.41 EPA
• Javon McKinley (87) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.34 EPA
• Anthony Queeley (183) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.22 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ian Book	87	39	61.5%	0	3	+0.11	+4.25
Dillon Markiewicz	183	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.31	-0.31
Rex Culpepper	183	30	53.3%	0	1	-0.26	-7.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SYR	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	3	0	+1.16	Ended
Q1	183	6	0	-0.08	Punt
Q1	87	5	0	-0.58	Punt
Q1	183	7	0	-0.91	Punt
Q1	87	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	87	11	0	+2.10	Ended
Q2	183	1	0	-0.37	Ended
Q2	87	6	0	+6.41	Pass TD
Q2	183	3	0	-0.84	Punt
Q2	87	1	0	+3.77	Pass TD
Q2	183	4	0	-4.60	Fumble
Q2	87	1	0	+3.47	Rush TD
Q2	87	4	0	+0.31	Ended
Q2	183	3	0	-2.80	Punt
Q2	87	8	0	-2.74	Ended
Q2	183	1	0	+2.18	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Cooper Lutz 80 Yd Run (Andre Szmyt Kick) (+7.42 EPA)
2. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Chris Tyree 94 Yd Run (Dawson Goepferich Kick) (+6.76 EPA)
3. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Javon McKinley 28 Yd pass from Ian Book (Jonathan Doerer Kick) (+5.4 EPA)
4. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Ian Book run for a loss of 1 yard to the Syrac 43 Ian Book fumbled, recovered by Syrac Marlowe Wax (-5.24 EPA)
5. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Rex Culpepper pass intercepted Daelin Hayes return for 13 yds to the Syrac 33 (-5.17 EPA)
6. Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Rex Culpepper sacked by Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa for a loss of 4 yards to the Syrac 21 Rex Culpepper fumbled, forced by Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa, recovered by NDame Marist Liufau , return for 0 yards , return for 12 yds to the Syrac 21 (-4.41 EPA)
7. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Sean Tucker 40 Yd Run (Andre Szmyt Kick) (+4.24 EPA)
8. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Ian Book pass intercepted Ja'Had Carter return for 11 yds to the Syrac 31 (-4.0 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (45–21) in Week 14.
• Passing edge: Ian Book (87) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: SYR 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 Syracuse Orange vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Syracuse Orange 21, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 45 in Week 14 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Syracuse Orange vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 21–45.

Where can I find the Syracuse Orange vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401234662.

Who led Syracuse Orange vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?

Ian Book (87) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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