Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Georgia Bulldogs: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Georgia Bulldogs 23–10 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 23, Georgia Bulldogs 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	0	12	6	3	23
Georgia Bulldogs	0	0	6	0	10

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Riley Leonard (Notre Dame) — 87.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.10 EPA/play -2.22 EPA
• Gunner Stockton (Georgia) — 174.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.27 EPA/play -9.23 EPA

Rushing

• Riley Leonard (Notre Dame) — 91.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• Trevor Etienne (Georgia) — 31.0 yds -0.65 EPA
• Jadarian Price (Notre Dame) — 32.0 yds -0.20 EPA

Receiving

• Dillon Bell (Georgia) — 5 rec · 21.0 yds -0.57 EPA
• Jordan Faison (Notre Dame) — 4 rec · 46.0 yds +0.93 EPA
• Dominic Lovett (Georgia) — 3 rec · 36.0 yds +0.71 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Riley Leonard	Notre Dame	23	60.9%	87	1	-0.10	-2.22
Gunner Stockton	Georgia	34	55.9%	174	1	-0.27	-9.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Notre Dame	Georgia
Plays	58	57
EPA / play	-0.158	-0.364
Total EPA	-9.17	-20.74
Success rate	34.5%	31.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.096	-0.272
Rush EPA / play	-0.199	-0.500
Yards	247	267

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Georgia	5	-13	-7.00	Punt
Q1	Notre Dame	1	4	-0.58	Ended
Q1	Georgia	11	52	-1.53	Fumble
Q1	Notre Dame	5	25	-0.43	Punt
Q2	Georgia	2	54	+3.00	Ended
Q2	Notre Dame	7	49	-0.00	Field goal
Q2	Georgia	5	20	-1.03	Punt
Q2	Notre Dame	4	20	-0.83	Punt
Q2	Georgia	3	0	-1.39	Punt
Q2	Notre Dame	9	32	-0.50	Field goal
Q2	Georgia	1	-12	-3.59	Fumble
Q2	Notre Dame	1	13	+4.13	Pass TD
Q2	Georgia	2	16	-0.62	Ended
Q3	Notre Dame	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q3	Georgia	4	20	-1.15	Punt
Q3	Notre Dame	3	2	-3.05	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Kickoff (+5.52 EPA)
2. Q1 · Georgia Bulldogs · Fumble (-4.26 EPA)
3. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Riley Leonard pass to Beaux Collins for a touchdown (13 yards) (+4.13 EPA)
4. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Riley Leonard rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.98 EPA)
5. Q4 · Georgia Bulldogs · Penalty (4th & 13) (+3.97 EPA)
6. Q2 · Georgia Bulldogs · Fumble (-3.59 EPA)
7. Q3 · Georgia Bulldogs · Gunner Stockton pass to Cash Jones for a touchdown (32 yards) (+3.55 EPA)
8. Q1 · Georgia Bulldogs · Penalty (3rd & 12) (+3.53 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (23–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Riley Leonard (Notre Dame) — 87.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Notre Dame at -0.158 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 Georgia Bulldogs?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 23, Georgia Bulldogs 10 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Georgia Bulldogs?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 23–10.

Where can I find the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Georgia Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401677184.

Who led Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Georgia Bulldogs in passing?

Riley Leonard (Notre Dame) led passers with 87.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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