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Toledo Rockets vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2021 Week 2 Recap

Irish defeat Rockets 32–29 in Week 2

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Toledo Rockets vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Week 2).

Toledo Rockets 29 1-2
Final 29–32
Notre Dame Fighting Irish 32 2-1 Winner
Winner
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Final score
29–32
Halftime
Toledo Rockets 9–18 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Top passer
Tyler Buchner

Top CFB performers · Rockets

Top CFB performers · Irish

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Toledo Rockets 32–29 in Week 2, 2021. Final score: Toledo Rockets 29, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 32.

Game summary

Notre Dame Fighting Irish edged Toledo Rockets 32–29 in Week 2 of the 2021 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 11 plays.
  • Passing leader: Tyler Buchner (87) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +2.02 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Bryant Koback — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Michael Mayer — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Toledo Rockets6301229
Notre Dame Fighting Irish61201532

Scoring Map

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

TOLToledo Rockets
NDNotre Dame Fighting Irish

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. TOL
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-0

    Thomas Cluckey 32 Yd Field Goal

  2. TOL
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    6-0

    Thomas Cluckey 31 Yd Field Goal

  3. ND
    Q1TD
    MMMichael Mayer

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Michael Mayer 4 Yd pass from Jack Coan (Jonathan Doerer Kick)

  4. ND
    Q2TD
    TTEAM

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Chris McDonald 27 Yd Interception Return (Thomas Cluckey Kick)

  5. TOL
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-12

    Thomas Cluckey 23 Yd Field Goal

  6. ND
    Q2TD
    KWKyren Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-18

    Kyren Williams 43 Yd Run (Jonathan Doerer Kick)

  7. ND
    Q4TD
    MMMichael Mayer

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-24

    Michael Mayer 18 Yd pass from Jack Coan (Avery Davis Pass to Kyren Williams for Two-Point Conversion)

  8. TOL
    Q4TD
    DFDequan Finn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-24

    Dequan Finn 26 Yd Run (Thomas Cluckey Kick)

  9. TOL
    Q4TD
    BKBryant Koback

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-24

    Bryant Koback 8 Yd pass from Carter Bradley (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)

  10. ND
    Q4TD
    CTChris Tyree

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-30

    Chris Tyree 55 Yd pass from Tyler Buchner (Jonathan Doerer Kick)

  11. ND
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    21-33

    Jonathan Doerer 48 Yd Field Goal

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Tyler Buchner (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.02 EPA/play +6.05 EPA
  • Carter Bradley (2649) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.05 EPA
  • Jack Coan (87) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.51 EPA

Rushing

  • Bryant Koback (2649) — 0.0 yds -0.26 EPA
  • Kyren Williams (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.29 EPA
  • Chris Tyree (87) — 0.0 yds -0.71 EPA

Receiving

  • Michael Mayer (87) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.88 EPA
  • Devin Maddox (2649) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.92 EPA
  • Kevin Austin Jr. (87) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Tyler Buchner873100.0%01+2.02+6.05
Carter Bradley26493060.0%01+0.04+1.05
Jack Coan873756.8%02+0.01+0.51
Dequan Finn2649540.0%00-0.65-3.24
TEAM8710.0%00-7.37-7.37

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1264920-1.47Ended
Q18730-2.83Punt
Q1264930-2.52Punt
Q18730-3.29Punt
Q1264950+0.23Field goal
Q18780-3.74Fumble
Q1264900Field goal
Q1264960+2.72Ended
Q18710+1.29Pass TD
Q18750+0.46Ended
Q28770-6.36Touchdown
Q2264900Field goal
Q2264980-3.40Ended
Q28750-4.36Ended
Q2264930-2.25Punt
Q28710+3.85Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Chris McDonald 27 Yd Interception Return (Thomas Cluckey Kick) (-7.37 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jack Coan sacked by Quinyon Mitchell for a loss of 8 yards to the Toled 44 Jack Coan fumbled, forced by Quinyon Mitchell, recovered by Toled Quinyon Mitchell , return for 2 yds to the Toled 44 (-6.51 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Toledo Rockets · Carter Bradley pass complete to Devin Maddox for 66 yds to the NDame 11 for a 1ST down (+6.39 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Toledo Rockets · Bryant Koback run for 67 yds to the NDame 22 for a 1ST down (+4.57 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Chris Tyree 55 Yd pass from Tyler Buchner (Jonathan Doerer Kick) (+4.38 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Kyren Williams run for 6 yds to the Toled 27 Kyren Williams fumbled, forced by Desjuan Johnson, recovered by Toled Zachary Ford (-4.36 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Toledo Rockets · Dequan Finn 26 Yd Run (Thomas Cluckey Kick) (+4.18 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Michael Mayer 18 Yd pass from Jack Coan (Avery Davis Pass to Kyren Williams for Two-Point Conversion) (+4.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (32–29) in Week 2.
  • Passing edge: Tyler Buchner (87) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: TOL 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 Toledo Rockets vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Toledo Rockets 29, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 32 in Week 2 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Toledo Rockets vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 29–32.

Where can I find the Toledo Rockets vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282705.

Who led Toledo Rockets vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?

Tyler Buchner (87) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Toledo Rockets

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W