Central Michigan Chippewas 17–41 Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2023

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 41–17 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Central Michigan Chippewas 17, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 41.

Game summary

Notre Dame Fighting Irish rolled past Central Michigan Chippewas 41–17 in Week 3 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Sam Hartman (Notre Dame) — 330.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.75 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Audric Estime — 236.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jayden Thomas — 4 rec, 63.0 yds.
EPA edge: Notre Dame (+0.464/play) vs Central Michigan (-0.067/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Michigan Chippewas	6	6	3	0	17
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	12	6	9	9	41

Scoring Map

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

CMUCentral Michigan Chippewas

+3OPP 33

+3OPP 14

NDNotre Dame Fighting Irish

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Notre Dame
Q1TD
TMTobias Merriweather
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Sam Hartman pass to Tobias Merriweather for a touchdown (75 yards)
Central Michigan
Q1TD
MBMyles Bailey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Myles Bailey rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Notre Dame
Q1TD
AEAudric Estime
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Audric Estime rushes 17 yards for a touchdown
Notre Dame
Q2TD
CTChris Tyree
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Sam Hartman pass to Chris Tyree for a touchdown (76 yards)
Central Michigan
Q2TD
JBJase Bauer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Jase Bauer rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Notre Dame
Q3TD
SHSam Hartman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Sam Hartman rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Central Michigan
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
15-24
Field goal good from 23 yards
Notre Dame
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
15-27
Field goal good from 50 yards
Notre Dame
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
15-30
Field goal good from 31 yards
Notre Dame
Q4TD
HSHolden Staes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-36
Sam Hartman pass to Holden Staes for a touchdown (4 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Sam Hartman (Notre Dame) — 330.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.75 EPA/play +19.58 EPA
Steve Angeli (Notre Dame) — 12.0 yds · +0.54 EPA/play +1.07 EPA
Jase Bauer (Central Michigan) — 115.0 yds · -0.24 EPA/play -4.97 EPA

Rushing

Audric Estime (Notre Dame) — 236.0 yds · 1 TD +0.64 EPA
Myles Bailey (Central Michigan) — 59.0 yds · 1 TD -0.04 EPA
Jase Bauer (Central Michigan) — 38.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA

Receiving

Jayden Thomas (Notre Dame) — 4 rec · 63.0 yds +0.74 EPA
Rico Flores Jr. (Notre Dame) — 3 rec · 60.0 yds +1.40 EPA
Chris Tyree (Notre Dame) — 2 rec · 88.0 yds +4.61 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sam Hartman	Notre Dame	26	61.5%	330	3	+0.75	+19.58
Steve Angeli	Notre Dame	2	50.0%	12	0	+0.54	+1.07
Jase Bauer	Central Michigan	21	42.9%	115	0	-0.24	-4.97

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Central Michigan	Notre Dame
Plays	53	65
EPA / play	-0.067	+0.464
Total EPA	-3.55	+30.13
Success rate	34.0%	53.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.237	+0.737
Rush EPA / play	+0.044	+0.256
Yards	268	640

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Central Michigan	3	9	-1.39	Punt
Q1	Notre Dame	4	91	+7.61	Pass TD
Q1	Central Michigan	6	50	+4.02	Rush TD
Q1	Notre Dame	11	75	+5.93	Rush TD
Q1	Central Michigan	3	3	-2.64	Punt
Q1	Notre Dame	3	87	+6.39	Pass TD
Q2	Central Michigan	3	-2	-3.10	Punt
Q2	Notre Dame	7	24	-1.68	Missed FG
Q2	Central Michigan	5	26	-1.32	Missed FG
Q2	Notre Dame	3	15	-0.59	Punt
Q2	Central Michigan	9	74	+4.75	Rush TD
Q2	Notre Dame	8	74	+5.62	Rush TD
Q3	Central Michigan	4	32	-0.04	Punt
Q3	Notre Dame	4	70	+2.42	Punt
Q3	Central Michigan	11	60	+2.10	Field goal
Q3	Notre Dame	4	53	+0.58	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Sam Hartman pass to Tobias Merriweather for a touchdown (75 yards) (+6.43 EPA)
Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Sam Hartman pass to Chris Tyree for a touchdown (76 yards) (+6.21 EPA)
Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Audric Estime rushes 17 yards for a touchdown (+4.46 EPA)
Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Audric Estime rushes for 62 yards (3rd & 2) (+3.57 EPA)
Q2 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Field goal missed (-3.08 EPA)
Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Sam Hartman pass to Chris Tyree for 12 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.02 EPA)
Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Jase Bauer rushes for 2 yards (4th & 1) (+2.87 EPA)
Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Jase Bauer pass to Jesse Prewitt III for 37 yards (1st & 20) (+2.82 EPA)

Key takeaways

Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (41–17) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Sam Hartman (Notre Dame) — 330.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Notre Dame at 0.464 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 Central Michigan Chippewas vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Central Michigan Chippewas 17, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 41 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Central Michigan Chippewas vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 17–41.

Where can I find the Central Michigan Chippewas vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525437.

Who led Central Michigan Chippewas vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?

Sam Hartman (Notre Dame) led passers with 330.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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