Total Yards
Ohio State617
Notre Dame348
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2005)
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Notre Dame at Ohio State
Jan 2, 2006 • Completed
Tostitos Fiesta Bowl
Season 2005PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Notre Dame
FBS Independents
Final Score
20 - 34
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Ohio State355
Notre Dame327
Rushing Yards
Ohio State275
Notre Dame62
Turnovers
Ohio State3
Notre Dame0
Game Conditions
Temperature78°F
Wind6 mph E
Humidity
19%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Ohio State vs Notre Dame box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Ohio State18:43
Notre Dame17:57
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Ohio State beats Notre Dame 34-20
Ohio State finished ahead of Notre Dame 34-20 on Jan 3, 2006. The result came in week 1 of the 2005 season.
Ohio State finished ahead of Notre Dame 34-20 on Jan 3, 2006. The result came in week 1 of the 2005 season.
Ohio State built the decisive edge with a 14-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Ohio State 617; Notre Dame 348. Another key split was passing yards: Ohio State 355; Notre Dame 327.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Ohio State 617; Notre Dame 348
Passing yards
Ohio State 355; Notre Dame 327
Rushing yards
Ohio State 275; Notre Dame 62
Turnovers
Ohio State 3; Notre Dame 0
First downs
Ohio State 27; Notre Dame 22
Possession time
Ohio State 18:43; Notre Dame 17:57
Third downs
Ohio State 8-12; Notre Dame 8-17
Completions-attempts
Ohio State 19-28; Notre Dame 29-45
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Ohio State | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 617 | 348 |
| Passing Yards | 355 | 327 |
| Rushing Yards | 275 | 62 |
| First Downs | 27 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-12 | 8-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-28 | 29-45 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 18:43 | 17:57 |