Notre Dame Fighting Irish 23–31 Clemson Tigers: Final Score & Recap | Week 10, 2023

Quick answer

Clemson Tigers defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 31–23 in Week 10, 2023. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 23, Clemson Tigers 31.

Game summary

Clemson Tigers beat Notre Dame Fighting Irish 31–23 in Week 10 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Cade Klubnik (Clemson) — 131.0 pass yds, 1 TD, -0.47 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Phil Mafah — 186.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Chris Tyree — 4 rec, 29.0 yds.
EPA edge: Notre Dame (-0.229/play) vs Clemson (-0.263/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	3	12	12	0	23
Clemson Tigers	9	6	6	0	31

Scoring Map

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

NDNotre Dame Fighting Irish

+3OPP 26

+3OPP 13

CLEMClemson Tigers

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Notre Dame
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 43 yards
Clemson
Q1TD
PMPhil Mafah
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Phil Mafah rushes 41 yards for a touchdown
Clemson
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
3-9
Field goal good from 21 yards
Notre Dame
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
6-9
Field goal good from 30 yards
Clemson
Q2TD
TBTyler Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Cade Klubnik pass to Tyler Brown for a touchdown (9 yards)
Notre Dame
Q2TD
SHSam Hartman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Sam Hartman — Interception returned for a touchdown
Notre Dame
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
15-15
Field goal good from 23 yards
Notre Dame
Q3TD
AEAudric Estime
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-15
Audric Estime rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Clemson
Q3TD
PMPhil Mafah
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Phil Mafah rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Notre Dame
Q3TD
SHSam Hartman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-21
Sam Hartman rushes 26 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Cade Klubnik (Clemson) — 131.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.47 EPA/play -12.82 EPA
Sam Hartman (Notre Dame) — 176.0 yds · -0.44 EPA/play -14.09 EPA

Rushing

Phil Mafah (Clemson) — 186.0 yds · 2 TD -0.03 EPA
Audric Estime (Notre Dame) — 77.0 yds · 1 TD -0.11 EPA
Sam Hartman (Notre Dame) — 81.0 yds · 1 TD +0.87 EPA

Receiving

Chris Tyree (Notre Dame) — 4 rec · 29.0 yds +0.04 EPA
Troy Stellato (Clemson) — 3 rec · 27.0 yds -0.65 EPA
Audric Estime (Notre Dame) — 4 rec · 33.0 yds +0.16 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cade Klubnik	Clemson	27	48.1%	131	1	-0.47	-12.82
Sam Hartman	Notre Dame	32	40.6%	176	0	-0.44	-14.09

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Notre Dame	Clemson
Plays	61	69
EPA / play	-0.229	-0.263
Total EPA	-13.94	-18.13
Success rate	34.4%	39.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.440	-0.475
Rush EPA / play	+0.005	-0.127
Yards	362	318

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Notre Dame	6	55	+1.37	Field goal
Q1	Clemson	4	15	-1.99	Punt
Q1	Notre Dame	3	-2	-3.02	Punt
Q1	Clemson	1	41	+3.44	Rush TD
Q1	Notre Dame	3	2	-3.04	Punt
Q1	Clemson	9	24	-3.84	Field goal
Q1	Notre Dame	7	63	+1.40	Field goal
Q2	Clemson	9	75	+5.52	Pass TD
Q2	Notre Dame	2	27	-8.36	Touchdown
Q2	Notre Dame	11	60	+1.41	Field goal
Q2	Clemson	8	48	-7.16	Interception
Q3	Notre Dame	1	2	+0.73	Rush TD
Q3	Clemson	11	71	+4.77	Rush TD
Q3	Notre Dame	4	74	+6.84	Rush TD
Q3	Clemson	5	19	-1.72	Punt
Q3	Notre Dame	3	2	-2.02	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Sam Hartman — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.49 EPA)
Q3 · Clemson Tigers · Cade Klubnik pass intercepted (-5.4 EPA)
Q4 · Clemson Tigers · Fumble (-3.71 EPA)
Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Sam Hartman pass to Audric Estime for 22 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.68 EPA)
Q1 · Clemson Tigers · Punt (-3.58 EPA)
Q1 · Clemson Tigers · Phil Mafah rushes 41 yards for a touchdown (+3.44 EPA)
Q4 · Clemson Tigers · TEAM rushes for a loss of 15 yards (3rd & 4) (-3.27 EPA)
Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Sam Hartman pass intercepted (-3.13 EPA)

Key takeaways

Clemson Tigers controlled the final (31–23) in Week 10.
Passing edge: Cade Klubnik (Clemson) — 131.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Notre Dame at -0.229 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Clemson Tigers?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 23, Clemson Tigers 31 in Week 10 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Clemson Tigers?

Clemson Tigers won with a final score of 23–31.

Where can I find the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Clemson Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525441.

Who led Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Clemson Tigers in passing?

Cade Klubnik (Clemson) led passers with 131.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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