Total Yards
Clemson296
Notre Dame432
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Notre Dame at Clemson
Oct 4, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 5
Away
Notre Dame
FBS Independents
Final Score
22 - 24
NDC
Home
Clemson
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Clemson84
Notre Dame321
Rushing Yards
Clemson212
Notre Dame111
Turnovers
Clemson1
Notre Dame4
Game Conditions
Temperature65°F
Wind9 mph E
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
0.05 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
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Box Score Comparison
Clemson vs Notre Dame box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Clemson30:02
Notre Dame29:58
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Clemson edges Notre Dame 24-22
Clemson defeated Notre Dame 24-22 in Week 5 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 296-432 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Clemson set the terms early in a game that finished 24-22. Deshaun Watson pass complete to Artavis Scott for 13 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) came with {'seconds': 43, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Clemson the first major swing.
Clemson's box score carried the story: 296 total yards, 212 rushing yards, and 84 passing yards. Notre Dame finished with 432 total yards, including 111 on the ground and 321 through the air.
Clemson converted 5-15 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-4, Clemson led 14-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Greg Huegel 35 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Deshaun Watson pass complete to Artavis Scott for 13 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (Clemson led 14-0 over Notre Dame).
Field Goal Good
Justin Yoon 46 yd FG GOOD (Notre Dame led 3-14 over Clemson).
Passing Touchdown
Deshaun Watson pass complete to Jordan Leggett for 6 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (Clemson led 7-0 over Notre Dame).
Rushing Touchdown
Deshaun Watson run for 21 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (Clemson led 21-3 over Notre Dame).
Passing Touchdown
Torii Hunter Jr. 1 Yd pass from DeShone Kizer (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) (Notre Dame led 22-24 over Clemson).
Field Goal Good
Greg Huegel 35 yd FG GOOD (Clemson led 24-9 over Notre Dame).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-22
Clemson defeated Notre Dame.
Total yards
296-432
Clemson held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
212
Clemson averaged 4.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
84
Clemson averaged 4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-15
Clemson's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-12
Notre Dame's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Clemson | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 296 | 432 |
| Passing Yards | 84 | 321 |
| Rushing Yards | 212 | 111 |
| First Downs | 15 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-15 | 4-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-44 | 6-40 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-21 | 19-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 30:02 | 29:58 |