Virginia Cavaliers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2024 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Virginia Cavaliers 35–14 in Week 12, 2024. Final score: Virginia Cavaliers 14, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Cavaliers	0	0	6	6	14
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	6	18	6	0	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Riley Leonard (Notre Dame) — 213.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.23 EPA
• Malachi Fields (Virginia) — 0.0 yds · -1.09 EPA/play -1.09 EPA
• Tony Muskett (Virginia) — 86.0 yds · -0.10 EPA/play -1.52 EPA

Rushing

• Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame) — 137.0 yds · 2 TD +0.35 EPA
• Xavier Brown (Virginia) — 52.0 yds -0.09 EPA
• Riley Leonard (Notre Dame) — 33.0 yds -0.38 EPA

Receiving

• Malachi Fields (Virginia) — 3 rec · 81.0 yds +1.66 EPA
• Mitchell Evans (Notre Dame) — 4 rec · 34.0 yds +0.80 EPA
• Tyler Neville (Virginia) — 4 rec · 27.0 yds -0.10 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Riley Leonard	Notre Dame	34	64.7%	213	3	+0.01	+0.23
Malachi Fields	Virginia	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.09	-1.09
Tony Muskett	Virginia	16	50.0%	86	0	-0.10	-1.52
Anthony Colandrea	Virginia	21	38.1%	123	0	-0.74	-15.49

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Virginia	Notre Dame
Plays	67	69
EPA / play	-0.225	+0.058
Total EPA	-15.10	+4.01
Success rate	26.9%	40.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.476	+0.007
Rush EPA / play	+0.103	+0.108
Yards	348	421

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Notre Dame	4	20	+0.67	Rush TD
Q1	Virginia	3	7	-2.19	Punt
Q1	Notre Dame	3	6	-2.31	Punt
Q1	Virginia	5	40	-2.11	Ended
Q1	Notre Dame	3	11	-2.18	Punt
Q1	Virginia	3	5	-2.13	Punt
Q1	Notre Dame	3	17	-0.86	Punt
Q1	Virginia	6	22	-1.30	Punt
Q2	Notre Dame	3	6	-2.33	Punt
Q2	Virginia	7	37	-5.54	Fumble
Q2	Notre Dame	8	58	+4.02	Pass TD
Q2	Virginia	3	7	-1.43	Punt
Q2	Notre Dame	3	15	-0.79	Punt
Q2	Virginia	3	48	-5.52	Interception
Q2	Notre Dame	1	2	+0.88	Pass TD
Q2	Virginia	4	22	-2.34	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Tony Muskett rushes 18 yards for a touchdown (+6.35 EPA)
2. Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Anthony Colandrea pass intercepted (-4.64 EPA)
3. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Jeremiyah Love rushes 76 yards for a touchdown (+4.42 EPA)
4. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Riley Leonard pass intercepted (-4.38 EPA)
5. Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Fumble (-4.13 EPA)
6. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Riley Leonard pass to Mitchell Evans for a touchdown (16 yards) (+3.94 EPA)
7. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Riley Leonard pass to Jayden Harrison for 25 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.74 EPA)
8. Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Kickoff (+3.49 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (35–14) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Riley Leonard (Notre Dame) — 213.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Notre Dame at 0.058 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 Virginia Cavaliers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Virginia Cavaliers 14, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 35 in Week 12 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Virginia Cavaliers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 14–35.

Where can I find the Virginia Cavaliers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628985.

Who led Virginia Cavaliers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish in passing?

Riley Leonard (Notre Dame) led passers with 213.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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