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Clemson Tigers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2020 Week 16 Recap

Tigers defeat Irish 34–10 in Week 16

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Clemson Tigers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Week 16).

Clemson Tigers 34 10-2 Winner
Final 34–10
Notre Dame Fighting Irish 10 10-2
Winner
Clemson Tigers
Final score
34–10
Halftime
Clemson Tigers 21–3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Top passer
Trevor Lawrence

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Quick answer

Clemson Tigers defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34–10 in Week 16, 2020. Final score: Clemson Tigers 34, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 10.

Game summary

Clemson Tigers rolled past Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34–10 in Week 16 of the 2020 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: Trevor Lawrence (228) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.06 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Kyren Williams — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Amari Rodgers — 8 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Clemson Tigers6156334
Notre Dame Fighting Irish300610

Scoring Map

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

CLEMClemson Tigers
NDNotre Dame Fighting Irish

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLEM
    Q1TD
    ARAmari Rodgers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Amari Rodgers 67 Yd pass from Trevor Lawrence (B.T. Potter Kick)

  2. ND
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    6-3

    Jonathan Doerer 51 Yd Field Goal

  3. CLEM
    Q2TD
    TETravis Etienne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-3

    Travis Etienne 44 Yd Run (B.T. Potter Kick)

  4. CLEM
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    15-3

    B.T. Potter 27 Yd Field Goal

  5. CLEM
    Q2TD
    EWE.J. Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-3

    E.J. Williams 33 Yd pass from Trevor Lawrence (B.T. Potter Kick)

  6. CLEM
    Q3TD
    TLTrevor Lawrence

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-3

    Trevor Lawrence 34 Yd Run (B.T. Potter Kick)

  7. ND
    Q4TD
    CTChris Tyree

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-9

    Chris Tyree 21 Yd Run (Jonathan Doerer Kick)

  8. CLEM
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    30-9

    B.T. Potter 37 Yd Field Goal

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Trevor Lawrence (228) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +2.11 EPA
  • D.J. Uiagalelei (228) — 0.0 yds · -1.02 EPA/play -1.02 EPA
  • TEAM (228) — 0.0 yds · -0.55 EPA/play -1.11 EPA

Rushing

  • Kyren Williams (87) — 0.0 yds -0.41 EPA
  • Trevor Lawrence (228) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA
  • Travis Etienne (228) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +1.02 EPA

Receiving

  • Amari Rodgers (228) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.39 EPA
  • E.J. Williams (228) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.76 EPA
  • Cornell Powell (228) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.40 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Trevor Lawrence2283865.8%02+0.06+2.11
D.J. Uiagalelei22810.0%00-1.02-1.02
TEAM22820.0%00-0.55-1.11
Ian Book873455.9%00-0.08-2.86

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q18710+1.21Ended
Q122810+4.84Pass TD
Q122820+0.20Ended
Q18760+0.49Missed FG
Q122870-5.26Interception
Q18700Field goal
Q187100+0.03Ended
Q28710-2.56Ended
Q222810+6.36Rush TD
Q222890-0.03Ended
Q28740-0.46Ended
Q222800Field goal
Q222870+0.64Ended
Q28730-2.70Punt
Q222810+2.76Pass TD
Q222850+1.67Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Clemson Tigers · Travis Etienne 44 Yd Run (B.T. Potter Kick) (+6.36 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Clemson Tigers · Trevor Lawrence pass intercepted Kyle Hamilton return for 14 yds to the NDame 38 (-5.9 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Clemson Tigers · Amari Rodgers 67 Yd pass from Trevor Lawrence (B.T. Potter Kick) (+4.84 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jonathan Doerer 24 yd FG MISSED (-3.41 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Ian Book pass incomplete to Avery Davis (-3.38 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Clemson Tigers · Jonathan Doerer kickoff for 62 yds , Travis Etienne return for 37 yds to the Clem 40 (-3.31 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Chris Tyree 21 Yd Run (Jonathan Doerer Kick) (+3.28 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Clemson Tigers · Trevor Lawrence pass complete to E.J. Williams for 15 yds to the Clem 36 for a 1ST down (+2.79 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Clemson Tigers controlled the final (34–10) in Week 16.
  • Passing edge: Trevor Lawrence (228) — yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: CLEM 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 Clemson Tigers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Clemson Tigers 34, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 10 in Week 16 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Clemson Tigers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Clemson Tigers won with a final score of 34–10.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401256001.

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

Trevor Lawrence (228) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Clemson Tigers

Entered 9-2 Now 10-2 W

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Entered 10-1 Now 10-2 L