Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Pittsburgh Panthers: 2020 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 45–3 in Week 8, 2020. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 45, Pittsburgh Panthers 3.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	6	12	15	0	45
Pittsburgh Panthers	3	6	0	0	3

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ian Book (87) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +10.30 EPA
• Nick Patti (221) — 0.0 yds · -0.16 EPA/play -0.96 EPA
• Brendon Clark (87) — 0.0 yds · -0.69 EPA/play -2.05 EPA

Rushing

• Kyren Williams (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.13 EPA
• C'Bo Flemister (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA
• Vincent Davis (221) — 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA

Receiving

• Michael Mayer (87) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.77 EPA
• Taysir Mack (221) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.32 EPA
• Jordan Addison (221) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.10 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ian Book	87	32	50.0%	0	3	+0.32	+10.30
Nick Patti	221	6	33.3%	0	0	-0.16	-0.96
Brendon Clark	87	3	33.3%	0	0	-0.69	-2.05
Davis Beville	221	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.46	-2.91
Joey Yellen	221	27	37.0%	0	0	-0.59	-15.85

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ND	PITT
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	5	0	+0.76	Ended
Q1	221	3	0	-3.54	Punt
Q1	87	6	0	-1.09	Punt
Q1	221	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	221	8	0	+0.28	Ended
Q1	87	1	0	+3.55	Pass TD
Q1	87	10	0	+2.55	Ended
Q2	221	1	0	-1.89	Touchdown
Q2	221	4	0	-0.64	Ended
Q2	87	1	0	+1.19	Rush TD
Q2	87	7	0	-0.07	Ended
Q2	221	3	0	-4.58	Interception
Q2	87	6	0	-2.66	Punt
Q2	221	3	0	-1.88	Punt
Q2	87	1	0	+6.56	Pass TD
Q2	87	3	0	-1.83	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Isaiah Foskey 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Jonathan Doerer Kick) (-6.98 EPA)
2. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Ben Skowronek 73 Yd pass from Ian Book (Jonathan Doerer Kick) (+6.55 EPA)
3. Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Joey Yellen pass intercepted Bo Bauer return for 16 yds to the Pitt 46 (-5.68 EPA)
4. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Ben Skowronek 34 Yd pass from Ian Book (Jonathan Doerer Kick) (+3.55 EPA)
5. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jafar Armstrong run for a loss of 7 yards to the Pitt 20 (-3.42 EPA)
6. Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Joey Yellen pass complete to Shocky Jacques-Louis for 22 yds to the NDame 27 for a 1ST down (+3.25 EPA)
7. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Book, Ian pass incomplete to McKinley, Javon, PENALTY PITTSBURGH pass interference (Woods, A.J.) 12 yards to the PITTSBURGH2, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN NOTREDAME. (+3.19 EPA)
8. Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Joey Yellen pass complete to Jordan Addison for 33 yds to the NDame 40 for a 1ST down (+3.13 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (45–3) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Ian Book (87) — yds, 3 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 Pittsburgh Panthers?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 45, Pittsburgh Panthers 3 in Week 8 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 45–3.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401234622.

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