Notre Dame Fighting Irish 56–23 Stanford Cardinal: Final Score & Recap | Week 13, 2023

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Stanford Cardinal 56–23 in Week 13, 2023. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 56, Stanford Cardinal 23.

Game summary

Notre Dame Fighting Irish dominated Stanford Cardinal 56–23 in Week 13 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 13 plays.
Passing leader: Sam Hartman (Notre Dame) — 140.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.56 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Audric Estime — 238.0 yds, 4 TD.
Receiving leader: E.J. Smith — 7 rec, 116.0 yds.
EPA edge: Notre Dame (+0.267/play) vs Stanford (-0.162/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	6	18	18	0	56
Stanford Cardinal	12	3	0	12	23

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 17

+3

+3OPP 39

OPP 43

STANStanford Cardinal

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Stanford
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 34 yards
Notre Dame
Q1TD
AEAudric Estime
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Audric Estime rushes 39 yards for a touchdown
Stanford
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
6-6
Field goal good from 23 yards
Stanford
Q1TD
TBTiger Bachmeier
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Tiger Bachmeier rushes 14 yards for a touchdown
Notre Dame
Q2TD
JGJaden Greathouse
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Sam Hartman pass to Jaden Greathouse for a touchdown (15 yards)
Stanford
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 39
Score
12-15
Field goal good from 56 yards
Notre Dame
Q2TD
AEAudric Estime
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
Audric Estime rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Notre Dame
Q2TD
GPGi'Bran Payne
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-15
Gi'Bran Payne rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Notre Dame
Q3TD
AEAudric Estime
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-15
Audric Estime rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Notre Dame
Q3TD
JFJordan Faison
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-15
Sam Hartman pass to Jordan Faison for a touchdown (45 yards)
Notre Dame
Q3TD
AEAudric Estime
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
42-15
Audric Estime rushes 25 yards for a touchdown
Stanford
Q4FG
Points+6
Yard line
OPP 43
Score
42-21
Blocked Field Goal Touchdown (60 yards)
Stanford
Q4TD
JLJustin Lamson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
42-27
Justin Lamson rushes 4 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Sam Hartman (Notre Dame) — 140.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.56 EPA/play +7.79 EPA
Ari Patu (Stanford) — 37.0 yds · +0.45 EPA/play +2.69 EPA
Beau Nelson (Stanford) — 8.0 yds · -0.74 EPA/play -3.70 EPA

Rushing

Audric Estime (Notre Dame) — 238.0 yds · 4 TD +0.70 EPA
Justin Lamson (Stanford) — 82.0 yds · 1 TD +0.59 EPA
Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame) — 47.0 yds -0.10 EPA

Receiving

E.J. Smith (Stanford) — 7 rec · 116.0 yds +1.40 EPA
Elic Ayomanor (Stanford) — 7 rec · 58.0 yds +0.43 EPA
Jordan Faison (Notre Dame) — 3 rec · 66.0 yds +2.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sam Hartman	Notre Dame	14	57.1%	140	2	+0.56	+7.79
Ari Patu	Stanford	6	50.0%	37	0	+0.45	+2.69
Beau Nelson	Stanford	5	20.0%	8	0	-0.74	-3.70
Justin Lamson	Stanford	6	33.3%	19	0	-0.87	-5.21
Steve Angeli	Notre Dame	1	0.0%	9	0	-5.77	-5.77
Ashton Daniels	Stanford	28	53.6%	125	0	-0.30	-8.45

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Notre Dame	Stanford
Plays	63	72
EPA / play	+0.267	-0.162
Total EPA	+16.82	-11.64
Success rate	68.3%	30.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.134	-0.326
Rush EPA / play	+0.308	+0.112
Yards	531	360

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Stanford	6	59	+1.07	Field goal
Q1	Notre Dame	3	39	-2.91	Fumble
Q1	Stanford	5	6	-3.33	Punt
Q1	Notre Dame	4	78	+6.40	Rush TD
Q1	Stanford	7	70	+2.11	Field goal
Q1	Stanford	2	30	+2.75	Rush TD
Q1	Notre Dame	10	75	+6.16	Pass TD
Q2	Stanford	3	5	-2.25	Punt
Q2	Notre Dame	2	-2	-4.98	Interception
Q2	Stanford	3	0	-3.10	Field goal
Q2	Notre Dame	10	75	+5.91	Rush TD
Q2	Stanford	5	13	-1.55	Ended
Q2	Notre Dame	9	56	+5.46	Rush TD
Q2	Stanford	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Notre Dame	10	75	+5.40	Rush TD
Q3	Stanford	8	21	-3.87	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Steve Angeli pass intercepted (-5.77 EPA)
Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · Blocked Field Goal Touchdown (60 yards) (-5.59 EPA)
Q1 · Stanford Cardinal · Ashton Daniels pass to E.J. Smith for 53 yards (2nd & 9) (+4.41 EPA)
Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Fumble (-4.2 EPA)
Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Gi'Bran Payne rushes 3 yards for a touchdown (+4.16 EPA)
Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jadarian Price rushes for 1 yard (1st & 15) (-4.05 EPA)
Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Sam Hartman pass intercepted (-3.94 EPA)
Q2 · Stanford Cardinal · Field goal good from 56 yards (+3.71 EPA)

Key takeaways

Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (56–23) in Week 13.
Passing edge: Sam Hartman (Notre Dame) — 140.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Notre Dame at 0.267 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 Stanford Cardinal?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 56, Stanford Cardinal 23 in Week 13 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Stanford Cardinal?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 56–23.

Where can I find the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Stanford Cardinal box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401524065.

Who led Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Stanford Cardinal in passing?

Sam Hartman (Notre Dame) led passers with 140.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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