California Golden Bears vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2022 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated California Golden Bears 24–17 in Week 3, 2022. Final score: California Golden Bears 17, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
California Golden Bears	0	9	6	0	17
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0	6	6	9	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• D. Pyne (Notre Dame) — 27.0 yds · 2 TD · +2.39 EPA/play +4.78 EPA
• Drew Pyne (Notre Dame) — 113.0 yds · -0.11 EPA/play -2.45 EPA
• Jack Plummer (California) — 119.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.52 EPA/play -23.90 EPA

Rushing

• Audric Estime (Notre Dame) — 85.0 yds -0.04 EPA
• Chris Tyree (Notre Dame) — 70.0 yds -0.15 EPA
• Jaydn Ott (California) — 31.0 yds -0.45 EPA

Receiving

• Jeremiah Hunter (California) — 5 rec · 66.0 yds +0.53 EPA
• J. Michael Sturdivant (California) — 4 rec · 61.0 yds +1.88 EPA
• Mavin Anderson (California) — 4 rec · 38.0 yds +0.39 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
D. Pyne	Notre Dame	2	100.0%	27	2	+2.39	+4.78
Drew Pyne	Notre Dame	23	65.2%	113	0	-0.11	-2.45
Jack Plummer	California	46	34.8%	119	1	-0.52	-23.90

Team EPA comparison

Stat	California	Notre Dame
Plays	70	68
EPA / play	-0.200	-0.105
Total EPA	-14.01	-7.13
Success rate	30.0%	42.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.520	+0.093
Rush EPA / play	+0.412	-0.220
Yards	276	313

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Notre Dame	3	0	-1.82	Punt
Q1	California	3	7	-2.55	Punt
Q1	Notre Dame	3	8	-1.20	Punt
Q1	California	3	5	-2.97	Punt
Q1	Notre Dame	3	7	-1.65	Punt
Q1	California	4	-8	-5.29	Punt
Q1	Notre Dame	3	5	-2.65	Punt
Q1	California	10	58	+1.20	Missed FG
Q1	Notre Dame	2	6	-5.54	Fumble
Q2	California	4	33	+2.87	Pass TD
Q2	Notre Dame	10	55	+1.68	Pass TD
Q2	California	10	79	+2.12	Field goal
Q2	Notre Dame	8	46	-0.25	Punt
Q3	California	3	-8	-4.00	Punt
Q3	Notre Dame	9	46	+3.35	Rush TD
Q3	California	9	63	+5.47	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Fumble (-6.52 EPA)
2. Q4 · California Golden Bears · Jack Plummer rushes for 16 yards (4th & 8) (+3.9 EPA)
3. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · D. Pyne pass to C. Tyree for a touchdown (21 yards) (+3.3 EPA)
4. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Penalty (4th & 5) (+3.22 EPA)
5. Q1 · California Golden Bears · Jack Plummer pass to J. Michael Sturdivant for 17 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.12 EPA)
6. Q2 · California Golden Bears · Jack Plummer rushes for 21 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.12 EPA)
7. Q4 · California Golden Bears · Jack Plummer sacked for a loss of 8 yards (4th & 10) (-2.83 EPA)
8. Q3 · California Golden Bears · Punt for 10 yards (+2.81 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (24–17) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: D. Pyne (Notre Dame) — 27.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Notre Dame at -0.105 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 California Golden Bears vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

California Golden Bears 17, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 24 in Week 3 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won California Golden Bears vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 17–24.

Where can I find the California Golden Bears vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401403987.

Who led California Golden Bears vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?

D. Pyne (Notre Dame) led passers with 27.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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