Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Duke Blue Devils: 2023 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Duke Blue Devils 21–14 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 21, Duke Blue Devils 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	6	3	3	6	21
Duke Blue Devils	0	0	6	6	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• TEAM (Notre Dame) — 0.0 yds · -0.36 EPA/play -0.36 EPA
• Sam Hartman (Notre Dame) — 215.0 yds · -0.08 EPA/play -2.66 EPA
• Riley Leonard (Duke) — 130.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.23 EPA/play -6.59 EPA

Rushing

• Audric Estime (Notre Dame) — 96.0 yds · 2 TD -0.03 EPA
• Riley Leonard (Duke) — 112.0 yds -0.01 EPA
• Jordan Waters (Duke) — 45.0 yds · 1 TD -0.14 EPA

Receiving

• Jalon Calhoun (Duke) — 3 rec · 41.0 yds -0.04 EPA
• Mitchell Evans (Notre Dame) — 6 rec · 134.0 yds +1.52 EPA
• Rico Flores Jr. (Notre Dame) — 2 rec · 28.0 yds -0.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
TEAM	Notre Dame	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.36	-0.36
Sam Hartman	Notre Dame	32	46.9%	215	0	-0.08	-2.66
Riley Leonard	Duke	29	41.4%	130	1	-0.23	-6.59

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Notre Dame	Duke
Plays	63	67
EPA / play	+0.032	-0.099
Total EPA	+1.99	-6.61
Success rate	28.6%	35.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.091	-0.227
Rush EPA / play	+0.167	-0.000
Yards	396	343

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Notre Dame	8	87	+7.54	Rush TD
Q1	Duke	9	47	-0.13	Missed FG
Q1	Notre Dame	9	50	+1.20	Punt
Q1	Duke	2	14	-4.57	Interception
Q1	Notre Dame	3	1	-2.53	Field goal
Q2	Duke	3	-9	-3.55	Punt
Q2	Notre Dame	5	14	-2.15	Punt
Q2	Duke	5	28	-0.70	Punt
Q2	Notre Dame	4	41	-0.65	Missed FG
Q2	Duke	3	0	-2.14	Punt
Q2	Notre Dame	3	6	-1.18	Punt
Q2	Duke	10	63	+0.73	Missed FG
Q3	Duke	3	5	-2.58	Punt
Q3	Notre Dame	9	48	+0.33	Field goal
Q3	Duke	11	75	+6.85	Rush TD
Q3	Notre Dame	3	-2	-3.41	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Audric Estime rushes 30 yards for a touchdown (+5.13 EPA)
2. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jeremiyah Love rushes for 34 yards (4th & 4) (+4.86 EPA)
3. Q1 · Duke Blue Devils · Riley Leonard pass intercepted (-4.05 EPA)
4. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Riley Leonard pass to Jordan Moore for 26 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.56 EPA)
5. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Jaquez Moore rushes for 34 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.45 EPA)
6. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Sam Hartman pass to Mitchell Evans for 14 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.45 EPA)
7. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Sam Hartman pass to Mitchell Evans for 28 yards (2nd & 9) (+3.31 EPA)
8. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Fumble (-3.04 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (21–14) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: TEAM (Notre Dame) — yds.
• EPA edge: Notre Dame at 0.032 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 Duke Blue Devils?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 21, Duke Blue Devils 14 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Duke Blue Devils?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 21–14.

Where can I find the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Duke Blue Devils box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525438.

Who led Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Duke Blue Devils in passing?

TEAM (Notre Dame) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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