Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Florida State Seminoles: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Florida State Seminoles 41–38 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 41, Florida State Seminoles 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	6	9	18	0	3	41
Florida State Seminoles	6	6	6	15	0	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jack Coan (87) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.40 EPA/play +14.25 EPA
• McKenzie Milton (52) — 0.0 yds · +0.18 EPA/play +1.28 EPA
• Jordan Travis (52) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.27 EPA/play -6.18 EPA

Rushing

• Kyren Williams (87) — 0.0 yds -0.32 EPA
• Jashaun Corbin (52) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.65 EPA
• Treshaun Ward (52) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.46 EPA

Receiving

• Michael Mayer (87) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.48 EPA
• Kyren Williams (87) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.79 EPA
• Kevin Austin Jr. (87) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jack Coan	87	36	72.2%	0	4	+0.40	+14.25
McKenzie Milton	52	7	71.4%	0	0	+0.18	+1.28
Jordan Travis	52	23	39.1%	0	2	-0.27	-6.18

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ND	FSU
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	52	4	0	-0.91	Ended
Q1	87	6	0	-3.66	Ended
Q1	52	1	0	+7.56	Rush TD
Q1	52	1	0	-1.66	Ended
Q1	87	4	0	-0.90	Punt
Q1	52	3	0	-2.95	Punt
Q1	87	3	0	-2.60	Punt
Q1	52	3	0	-2.63	Punt
Q1	87	1	0	+4.56	Pass TD
Q1	87	4	0	+0.95	Ended
Q2	52	2	0	-1.33	Ended
Q2	87	3	0	-1.18	Punt
Q2	52	3	0	-1.70	Punt
Q2	87	1	0	+3.86	Pass TD
Q2	87	4	0	+0.91	Ended
Q2	52	3	0	-2.45	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Florida State Seminoles · Jashaun Corbin 89 Yd Run (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick) (+7.56 EPA)
2. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jack Coan pass complete to Kyren Williams for 55 yds to the FlaSt 21 for a 1ST down (+5.3 EPA)
3. Q3 · Florida State Seminoles · Jordan Travis pass complete to Ja'Khi Douglas for 60 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (+5.0 EPA)
4. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Michael Mayer 41 Yd pass from Jack Coan (Jonathan Doerer Kick) (+4.56 EPA)
5. Q4 · Florida State Seminoles · Andrew Parchment 8 Yd pass from Jordan Travis (Jordan Travis Pass to Keyshawn Helton for Two-Point Conversion) (+4.41 EPA)
6. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jack Coan pass complete to Kyren Williams for no gain to the FlaSt 44 (-3.92 EPA)
7. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jack Coan pass complete to Joe Wilkins Jr. for 23 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Doerer KICK) (+3.86 EPA)
8. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jack Coan pass complete to Kevin Austin Jr. for 37 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Doerer KICK) (+3.69 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (41–38) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Jack Coan (87) — 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 Florida State Seminoles?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 41, Florida State Seminoles 38 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Florida State Seminoles?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 41–38.

Where can I find the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Florida State Seminoles box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282614.

Who led Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Florida State Seminoles in passing?

Jack Coan (87) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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