Navy Midshipmen vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Navy Midshipmen 42–3 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Navy Midshipmen 3, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Navy Midshipmen	0	0	0	3	3
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	12	12	6	6	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sam Hartman (Notre Dame) — 251.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.78 EPA/play +17.91 EPA
• Steve Angeli (Notre Dame) — 2.0 yds · -0.28 EPA/play -0.28 EPA
• TEAM (Notre Dame) — 0.0 yds · -0.34 EPA/play -0.34 EPA

Rushing

• Audric Estime (Notre Dame) — 85.0 yds · 1 TD +0.21 EPA
• Daba Fofana (Navy) — 56.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• Tai Lavatai (Navy) — 32.0 yds +0.62 EPA

Receiving

• Jayden Thomas (Notre Dame) — 4 rec · 63.0 yds +1.90 EPA
• Chris Tyree (Notre Dame) — 3 rec · 36.0 yds +0.16 EPA
• Jaden Greathouse (Notre Dame) — 3 rec · 68.0 yds +1.92 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sam Hartman	Notre Dame	23	82.6%	251	4	+0.78	+17.91
Steve Angeli	Notre Dame	1	100.0%	2	0	-0.28	-0.28
TEAM	Notre Dame	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.34	-0.34
Xavier Arline	Navy	2	0.0%	-10	0	-1.64	-3.27
Tai Lavatai	Navy	7	42.9%	34	0	-0.85	-5.96

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Navy	Notre Dame
Plays	54	57
EPA / play	-0.130	+0.394
Total EPA	-7.02	+22.45
Success rate	38.9%	66.7%
Pass EPA / play	-1.026	+0.692
Rush EPA / play	+0.049	+0.161
Yards	171	434

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Notre Dame	13	81	+4.97	Rush TD
Q1	Navy	7	38	-3.17	Ended
Q1	Notre Dame	7	63	+4.43	Rush TD
Q1	Navy	7	17	-1.51	Punt
Q2	Notre Dame	4	78	+5.25	Pass TD
Q2	Navy	13	61	+2.21	Missed FG
Q2	Notre Dame	9	65	+5.20	Pass TD
Q3	Navy	3	7	-1.98	Punt
Q3	Notre Dame	6	63	+3.57	Pass TD
Q3	Navy	3	-4	-1.84	Punt
Q3	Notre Dame	5	13	-2.13	Missed FG
Q3	Navy	7	-10	-3.23	Punt
Q3	Notre Dame	7	60	+3.05	Pass TD
Q4	Navy	14	62	+2.48	Field goal
Q4	Notre Dame	6	11	-1.88	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Sam Hartman pass to Jayden Thomas for a touchdown (14 yards) (+4.39 EPA)
2. Q4 · Navy Midshipmen · Tai Lavatai rushes for 2 yards (4th & 1) (+3.97 EPA)
3. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Audric Estime rushes for a loss of 10 yards (3rd & 2) (-3.53 EPA)
4. Q1 · Navy Midshipmen · Tai Lavatai to Amin Hassan — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.15 EPA)
5. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Sam Hartman pass to Audric Estime for 22 yards (3rd & 12) (+2.96 EPA)
6. Q2 · Navy Midshipmen · Field goal missed (-2.84 EPA)
7. Q4 · Navy Midshipmen · Tai Lavatai pass to Brandon Chatman for 39 yards (1st & 10) (+2.78 EPA)
8. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Sam Hartman pass to Jaden Greathouse for a touchdown (35 yards) (+2.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (42–3) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Sam Hartman (Notre Dame) — 251.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Notre Dame at 0.394 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 Navy Midshipmen vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Navy Midshipmen 3, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 42 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Navy Midshipmen vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 3–42.

Where can I find the Navy Midshipmen vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525434.

Who led Navy Midshipmen vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?

Sam Hartman (Notre Dame) led passers with 251.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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