Quick answer
Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 21–10 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 10, Ohio State Buckeyes 21.
Game summary
Ohio State Buckeyes beat Notre Dame Fighting Irish 21–10 in Week 1 of the 2022 season.
- Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 5 plays.
- Passing leader: Tyler Buchner (Notre Dame) — 173.0 pass yds, +0.23 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: TreVeyon Henderson — 106.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Emeka Egbuka — 9 rec, 90.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Ohio State (+0.178/play) vs Notre Dame (+0.008/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Ohio State Buckeyes | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
NDNotre Dame Fighting IrishField goal good from 33 yards
C.J. Stroud pass to Emeka Egbuka for a touchdown (31 yards)
Audric Estime rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
C.J. Stroud pass to Xavier Johnson for a touchdown (24 yards)
Miyan Williams rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
OSUOhio State BuckeyesFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- Notre Dame
Q1FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 16
- Score
- 3-0
Field goal good from 33 yards
- Ohio State
Q1TD EEEmeka EgbukaPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 3-6
C.J. Stroud pass to Emeka Egbuka for a touchdown (31 yards)
- Notre Dame
Q2TD AEAudric EstimePoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 9-6
Audric Estime rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
- Ohio State
Q3TD XJXavier JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 9-12
C.J. Stroud pass to Xavier Johnson for a touchdown (24 yards)
- Ohio State
Q4TD MWMiyan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 9-18
Miyan Williams rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Tyler Buchner (Notre Dame) — 173.0 yds · +0.23 EPA/play +4.82 EPA
- C.J. Stroud (Ohio State) — 218.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.11 EPA/play +3.90 EPA
Rushing
- TreVeyon Henderson (Ohio State) — 106.0 yds +0.29 EPA
- Miyan Williams (Ohio State) — 84.0 yds · 1 TD +0.34 EPA
- Audric Estime (Notre Dame) — 21.0 yds · 1 TD -0.26 EPA
Receiving
- Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State) — 9 rec · 90.0 yds +0.30 EPA
- Marvin Harrison Jr. (Ohio State) — 5 rec · 56.0 yds -0.08 EPA
- Michael Mayer (Notre Dame) — 5 rec · 32.0 yds +0.27 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Buchner | Notre Dame | 21 | 47.6% | 173 | 0 | +0.23 | +4.82 |
| C.J. Stroud | Ohio State | 35 | 68.6% | 218 | 2 | +0.11 | +3.90 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | Notre Dame | Ohio State |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 48 | 69 |
| EPA / play | +0.008 | +0.178 |
| Total EPA | +0.39 | +12.28 |
| Success rate | 31.2% | 49.3% |
| Pass EPA / play | +0.229 | +0.111 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.164 | +0.246 |
| Yards | 283 | 410 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Notre Dame | 4 | 71 | +2.12 | Field goal |
| Q1 | Ohio State | 4 | 22 | -1.64 | Punt |
| Q1 | Notre Dame | 3 | 10 | -0.50 | Punt |
| Q1 | Ohio State | 4 | 39 | +2.94 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | Notre Dame | 3 | -1 | -3.31 | Punt |
| Q1 | Ohio State | 3 | 9 | -1.42 | Punt |
| Q1 | Notre Dame | 10 | 87 | +7.14 | Rush TD |
| Q2 | Ohio State | 6 | 40 | +0.36 | Punt |
| Q2 | Notre Dame | 5 | 23 | -0.29 | Punt |
| Q2 | Ohio State | 10 | 55 | +0.38 | Missed FG |
| Q2 | Notre Dame | 3 | 6 | -0.45 | Punt |
| Q2 | Ohio State | 1 | -1 | -0.65 | Ended |
| Q3 | Ohio State | 3 | 4 | -2.79 | Punt |
| Q3 | Notre Dame | 6 | 20 | -2.07 | Punt |
| Q3 | Ohio State | 8 | 31 | +0.16 | Punt |
| Q3 | Notre Dame | 6 | 23 | -1.28 | Punt |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tyler Buchner pass to Lorenzo Styles for 69 yards (1st & 10) (+4.77 EPA)
- Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · C.J. Stroud pass to Emeka Egbuka for a touchdown (31 yards) (+4.19 EPA)
- Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · C.J. Stroud pass to Xavier Johnson for a touchdown (24 yards) (+4.1 EPA)
- Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Penalty (4th & 3) (+3.38 EPA)
- Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tyler Buchner rushes for 21 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.27 EPA)
- Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tyler Buchner pass to Michael Mayer for 17 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.16 EPA)
- Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tyler Buchner pass to Matt Salerno for 31 yards (3rd & 2) (+2.83 EPA)
- Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tyler Buchner pass to Braden Lenzy for 32 yards (1st & 10) (+2.72 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (21–10) in Week 1.
- Passing edge: Tyler Buchner (Notre Dame) — 173.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Ohio State at 0.178 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 Ohio State Buckeyes?
Notre Dame Fighting Irish 10, Ohio State Buckeyes 21 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.
Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Ohio State Buckeyes?
Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 10–21.
Where can I find the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Ohio State Buckeyes box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401404124.
Who led Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Ohio State Buckeyes in passing?
Tyler Buchner (Notre Dame) led passers with 173.0 yards.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ohio State Buckeyes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Now 0-1 L
Ohio State Buckeyes
Now 1-0 W
Fantasy · fantasyhq.co
