Total Yards
Notre Dame352
Boston College349
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2009)
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Boston College at Notre Dame
Oct 24, 2009 • Completed
Season 2009RegularWeek 8
Away
Boston College
ACC
Final Score
16 - 20
BCND
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Notre Dame
FBS Independents
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Notre Dame261
Boston College279
Rushing Yards
Notre Dame106
Boston College70
Turnovers
Notre Dame0
Boston College5
Game Conditions
Temperature42°F
Wind15 mph W
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Notre Dame vs Boston College box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Notre Dame20:08
Boston College16:32
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Notre Dame holds off Boston College 20-16
Notre Dame finished ahead of Boston College 20-16 on Oct 24, 2009. The result came in week 8 of the 2009 season.
Notre Dame finished ahead of Boston College 20-16 on Oct 24, 2009. The result came in week 8 of the 2009 season.
Notre Dame built the decisive edge with a 4-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Notre Dame 352; Boston College 349. Another key split was passing yards: Notre Dame 261; Boston College 279.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Notre Dame 352; Boston College 349
Passing yards
Notre Dame 261; Boston College 279
Rushing yards
Notre Dame 106; Boston College 70
Turnovers
Notre Dame 0; Boston College 5
First downs
Notre Dame 22; Boston College 16
Possession time
Notre Dame 20:08; Boston College 16:32
Third downs
Notre Dame 5-15; Boston College 6-13
Completions-attempts
Notre Dame 26-39; Boston College 17-35
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Notre Dame | Boston College |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 352 | 349 |
| Passing Yards | 261 | 279 |
| Rushing Yards | 106 | 70 |
| First Downs | 22 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-15 | 6-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-62 | 6-45 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 5 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-39 | 17-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 20:08 | 16:32 |