Quick answer
Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 17–14 in Week 4, 2023. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 17, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 14.
Game summary
Ohio State Buckeyes edged Notre Dame Fighting Irish 17–14 in Week 4 of the 2023 season.
- Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 5 plays.
- Passing leader: Sam Hartman (Notre Dame) — 188.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.53 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: TreVeyon Henderson — 104.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: Emeka Egbuka — 7 rec, 96.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Notre Dame (+0.155/play) vs Ohio State (+0.070/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ohio State Buckeyes | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 17 |
 Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
OSUOhio State BuckeyesField goal good from 31 yards
TreVeyon Henderson rushes 61 yards for a touchdown
Gi'Bran Payne rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Sam Hartman pass to Rico Flores Jr. for a touchdown (2 yards)
Chip Trayanum rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
NDNotre Dame Fighting IrishFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- Ohio State
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 14
- Score
- 3-0
Field goal good from 31 yards
- Ohio State
Q3TD THTreVeyon HendersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 9-0
TreVeyon Henderson rushes 61 yards for a touchdown
- Notre Dame
Q3TD GPGi'Bran PaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 9-6
Gi'Bran Payne rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
- Notre Dame
Q4TD RFRico Flores Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 9-12
Sam Hartman pass to Rico Flores Jr. for a touchdown (2 yards)
- Ohio State
Q4TD CTChip TrayanumPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 15-12
Chip Trayanum rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Sam Hartman (Notre Dame) — 188.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.53 EPA/play +13.22 EPA
- Kyle McCord (Ohio State) — 240.0 yds · +0.24 EPA/play +9.14 EPA
Rushing
- TreVeyon Henderson (Ohio State) — 104.0 yds · 1 TD -0.15 EPA
- Audric Estime (Notre Dame) — 70.0 yds -0.12 EPA
- Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame) — 57.0 yds +0.43 EPA
Receiving
- Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State) — 7 rec · 96.0 yds +1.21 EPA
- Cade Stover (Ohio State) — 7 rec · 52.0 yds +0.78 EPA
- Mitchell Evans (Notre Dame) — 6 rec · 70.0 yds +1.49 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Hartman | Notre Dame | 25 | 68.0% | 188 | 1 | +0.53 | +13.22 |
| Kyle McCord | Ohio State | 38 | 55.3% | 240 | 0 | +0.24 | +9.14 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | Ohio State | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 64 | 64 |
| EPA / play | +0.070 | +0.155 |
| Total EPA | +4.51 | +9.94 |
| Success rate | 35.9% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA / play | +0.240 | +0.529 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.178 | -0.084 |
| Yards | 375 | 365 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Ohio State | 8 | 33 | -0.68 | Punt |
| Q1 | Notre Dame | 14 | 71 | -0.17 | Ended |
| Q1 | Ohio State | 3 | 8 | -1.61 | Punt |
| Q1 | Notre Dame | 6 | 39 | -0.42 | Missed FG |
| Q2 | Ohio State | 13 | 55 | -2.33 | Ended |
| Q2 | Notre Dame | 5 | 32 | +0.18 | Punt |
| Q2 | Ohio State | 11 | 51 | -0.50 | Field goal |
| Q2 | Notre Dame | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | Ended |
| Q3 | Notre Dame | 8 | 36 | -2.99 | Ended |
| Q3 | Ohio State | 1 | 61 | +4.65 | Rush TD |
| Q3 | Notre Dame | 13 | 75 | +6.71 | Rush TD |
| Q3 | Ohio State | 7 | 39 | -0.01 | Punt |
| Q4 | Notre Dame | 11 | 86 | +7.38 | Pass TD |
| Q4 | Ohio State | 7 | 54 | -1.72 | Ended |
| Q4 | Notre Dame | 5 | 21 | -0.75 | Punt |
| Q4 | Ohio State | 14 | 74 | +6.71 | Rush TD |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · TreVeyon Henderson rushes 61 yards for a touchdown (+4.64 EPA)
- Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Kyle McCord pass to Emeka Egbuka for 21 yards (3rd & 19) (+4.29 EPA)
- Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Kyle McCord pass to Xavier Johnson for 40 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.71 EPA)
- Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Sam Hartman pass to Mitchell Evans for 25 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.71 EPA)
- Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Kyle McCord — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.65 EPA)
- Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Sam Hartman rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.39 EPA)
- Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Sam Hartman pass to Chris Tyree for 25 yards (2nd & 11) (+3.29 EPA)
- Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Sam Hartman pass to Jaden Greathouse for 28 yards (2nd & 7) (+3.04 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (17–14) in Week 4.
- Passing edge: Sam Hartman (Notre Dame) — 188.0 yds, 1 TD.
- EPA edge: Notre Dame at 0.155 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 Ohio State Buckeyes vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?
Ohio State Buckeyes 17, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 14 in Week 4 of the 2023 college football season.
Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?
Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 17–14.
Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401521330.
Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?
Sam Hartman (Notre Dame) led passers with 188.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Ohio State Buckeyes at Notre Dame Fighting Irish in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Ohio State Buckeyes
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Entered 5-0 Now 5-1 L
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