Total Yards
Ohio State496
Notre Dame405
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Notre Dame at Ohio State
Jan 1, 2016 • Completed • Neutral Site
BATTLEFROG FIESTA BOWL
Season 2015PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Notre Dame
FBS Independents
Final Score
28 - 44
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Ohio State211
Notre Dame284
Rushing Yards
Ohio State285
Notre Dame121
Turnovers
Ohio State1
Notre Dame2
Game Conditions
Temperature50°F
Wind2 mph SE
Humidity
34%
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 State32:45
Notre Dame27:15
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Ohio State beats Notre Dame 44-28
Ohio State defeated Notre Dame 44-28 in Week 1 of the 2015 postseason slate, finishing with a 496-405 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Ohio State set the terms early in a game that finished 44-28. Ezekiel Elliott 2 Yd Run (Sean Nuernberger Kick) came with {'seconds': 53, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Ohio State the first major swing.
Ohio State's box score carried the story: 496 total yards, 285 rushing yards, and 211 passing yards. Notre Dame finished with 405 total yards, including 121 on the ground and 284 through the air.
Ohio State converted 10-18 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Ohio State led 28-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ezekiel Elliott 47 Yd Run (Sean Nuernberger Kick).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Ezekiel Elliott 2 Yd Run (Sean Nuernberger Kick) (Ohio State led 7-0 over Notre Dame).
Passing Touchdown
Michael Thomas 15 Yd pass from J.T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger Kick) (Ohio State led 14-0 over Notre Dame).
Rushing Touchdown
Ezekiel Elliott 1 Yd Run (Sean Nuernberger Kick) (Ohio State led 21-7 over Notre Dame).
Rushing Touchdown
Ezekiel Elliott 1 Yd Run (Sean Nuernberger Kick) (Ohio State led 28-7 over Notre Dame).
Rushing Touchdown
Josh Adams 3 Yd Run (Justin Yoon Kick) (Notre Dame led 7-14 over Ohio State).
Rushing Touchdown
DeShone Kizer 1 Yd Run (Justin Yoon Kick) (Notre Dame led 14-28 over Ohio State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-28
Ohio State defeated Notre Dame.
Total yards
496-405
Ohio State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
285
Ohio State averaged 5.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
211
Ohio State averaged 6.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-18
Ohio State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
Notre Dame's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Ohio State | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 496 | 405 |
| Passing Yards | 211 | 284 |
| Rushing Yards | 285 | 121 |
| First Downs | 27 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-18 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-45 | 3-20 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-31 | 22-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 54 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 14 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 32:45 | 27:15 |