Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2023 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 58–7 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Pittsburgh Panthers 7, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 58.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Pittsburgh Panthers	6	0	12	6	7
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0	9	12	12	58

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nate Yarnell (Pittsburgh) — 75.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.33 EPA/play +10.00 EPA
• Steve Angeli (Notre Dame) — 92.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.03 EPA/play +7.20 EPA
• Sam Hartman (Notre Dame) — 277.0 yds · -0.13 EPA/play -3.19 EPA

Rushing

• Audric Estime (Notre Dame) — 114.0 yds · 3 TD +0.13 EPA
• C'Bo Flemister (Pittsburgh) — 24.0 yds -0.38 EPA
• Jadarian Price (Notre Dame) — 35.0 yds · 1 TD +0.08 EPA

Receiving

• Daejon Reynolds (Pittsburgh) — 6 rec · 31.0 yds -0.35 EPA
• Mitchell Evans (Notre Dame) — 5 rec · 66.0 yds +0.73 EPA
• Bub Means (Pittsburgh) — 3 rec · 63.0 yds +1.85 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nate Yarnell	Pittsburgh	3	66.7%	75	1	+3.33	+10.00
Steve Angeli	Notre Dame	7	85.7%	92	1	+1.03	+7.20
Sam Hartman	Notre Dame	25	68.0%	277	0	-0.13	-3.19
Christian Veilleux	Pittsburgh	30	46.7%	129	0	-0.64	-19.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Pittsburgh	Notre Dame
Plays	50	64
EPA / play	-0.345	+0.049
Total EPA	-17.23	+3.16
Success rate	26.0%	53.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.462	+0.125
Rush EPA / play	-0.096	-0.027
Yards	309	533

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Notre Dame	9	43	-2.11	Interception
Q1	Pittsburgh	3	7	-2.27	Touchdown
Q1	Pittsburgh	3	6	-2.42	Punt
Q1	Notre Dame	6	45	-2.61	Interception
Q1	Pittsburgh	5	24	-0.87	Punt
Q1	Notre Dame	6	30	-4.15	Ended
Q2	Pittsburgh	4	15	-2.14	Interception
Q2	Notre Dame	4	63	+4.47	Rush TD
Q2	Pittsburgh	8	53	+0.76	Missed FG
Q2	Notre Dame	6	27	-0.89	Punt
Q2	Pittsburgh	3	19	-2.45	Interception
Q2	Notre Dame	3	25	+0.69	Field goal
Q3	Pittsburgh	5	3	-5.32	Punt
Q3	Notre Dame	3	80	+5.46	Rush TD
Q3	Pittsburgh	3	49	-7.29	Touchdown
Q3	Pittsburgh	2	1	-2.72	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.46 EPA)
2. Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Punt return touchdown (-6.01 EPA)
3. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Sam Hartman — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-5.41 EPA)
4. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Sam Hartman pass intercepted (-4.93 EPA)
5. Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-4.83 EPA)
6. Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Nate Yarnell pass to Karter Johnson for 50 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.73 EPA)
7. Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Nate Yarnell pass to Konata Mumpfield for a touchdown (25 yards) (+4.64 EPA)
8. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Sam Hartman pass intercepted (-3.98 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (58–7) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Nate Yarnell (Pittsburgh) — 75.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Notre Dame at 0.049 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 Pittsburgh Panthers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Pittsburgh Panthers 7, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 58 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Pittsburgh Panthers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 7–58.

Where can I find the Pittsburgh Panthers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525440.

Who led Pittsburgh Panthers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?

Nate Yarnell (Pittsburgh) led passers with 75.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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