Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. USC Trojans: 2024 Week 14 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated USC Trojans 49–35 in Week 14, 2024. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 49, USC Trojans 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	6	6	18	0	49
USC Trojans	0	12	6	24	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tyler Buchner (Notre Dame) — 23.0 yds · +4.48 EPA/play +4.48 EPA
• Riley Leonard (Notre Dame) — 149.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.33 EPA/play -7.56 EPA
• Jayden Maiava (USC) — 542.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.32 EPA/play -15.49 EPA

Rushing

• Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame) — 99.0 yds · 1 TD +0.24 EPA
• Jadarian Price (Notre Dame) — 105.0 yds · 1 TD +0.34 EPA
• Quinten Joyner (USC) — 83.0 yds +0.68 EPA

Receiving

• Makai Lemon (USC) — 9 rec · 133.0 yds +0.57 EPA
• Mitchell Evans (Notre Dame) — 5 rec · 59.0 yds +1.20 EPA
• Zachariah Branch (USC) — 4 rec · 45.0 yds +0.08 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tyler Buchner	Notre Dame	1	100.0%	23	0	+4.48	+4.48
Riley Leonard	Notre Dame	23	65.2%	149	1	-0.33	-7.56
Jayden Maiava	USC	49	53.1%	542	2	-0.32	-15.49

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Notre Dame	USC
Plays	60	77
EPA / play	+0.202	-0.007
Total EPA	+12.13	-0.57
Success rate	53.3%	51.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.036	-0.225
Rush EPA / play	+0.320	+0.396
Yards	445	756

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	USC	10	58	-1.07	Ended
Q1	Notre Dame	13	72	+5.72	Rush TD
Q1	USC	5	24	+0.17	Punt
Q1	Notre Dame	2	22	-4.46	Fumble
Q2	USC	4	36	+2.62	Ended
Q2	Notre Dame	1	0	-0.84	Ended
Q2	USC	1	1	+0.73	Rush TD
Q2	Notre Dame	11	66	+1.58	Missed FG
Q2	USC	3	6	-1.26	Punt
Q2	Notre Dame	7	50	+5.25	Pass TD
Q2	USC	5	63	+5.82	Pass TD
Q2	Notre Dame	1	8	-0.74	Ended
Q3	Notre Dame	6	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q3	USC	8	62	+4.09	Rush TD
Q3	Notre Dame	5	54	+5.50	Rush TD
Q3	USC	6	14	-2.46	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · USC Trojans · Jayden Maiava — Interception returned for a touchdown (-10.53 EPA)
2. Q4 · USC Trojans · Jayden Maiava — Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.44 EPA)
3. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Riley Leonard pass intercepted (-5.69 EPA)
4. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Fumble (-5.49 EPA)
5. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tyler Buchner pass to Mitchell Evans for 23 yards (4th & 9) (+4.48 EPA)
6. Q3 · USC Trojans · Jayden Maiava pass to Kyle Ford for 29 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.35 EPA)
7. Q2 · USC Trojans · J. Lane catch for a touchdown (12 yards) (+4.22 EPA)
8. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · E. Raridon catch for a touchdown (12 yards) (+3.99 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (49–35) in Week 14.
• Passing edge: Tyler Buchner (Notre Dame) — 23.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Notre Dame at 0.202 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 USC Trojans?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 49, USC Trojans 35 in Week 14 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs USC Trojans?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 49–35.

Where can I find the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628571.

Who led Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs USC Trojans in passing?

Tyler Buchner (Notre Dame) led passers with 23.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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