Total Yards
Alabama437
Notre Dame375
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Notre Dame at Alabama
Jan 1, 2021 • Completed • Neutral Site
Rose Bowl Game Presented by Capital One - CFP Semifinal
Season 2020PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Notre Dame
FBS Independents
Final Score
14 - 31
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Passing Yards
Alabama297
Notre Dame236
Rushing Yards
Alabama140
Notre Dame139
Turnovers
Alabama0
Notre Dame1
Game Conditions
ConditionLight Rain
Temperature40°F
Wind12 mph W
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Alabama26:17
Notre Dame33:43
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Alabama beats Notre Dame 31-14
Alabama defeated Notre Dame 31-14 in Week 1 of the 2020 postseason slate, finishing with a 437-375 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Alabama set the terms early in a game that finished 31-14. Mac Jones pass complete to Jahleel Billingsley for 12 yds for a TD (Will Reichard KICK) came with {'seconds': 19, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Alabama the first major swing.
Alabama's box score carried the story: 437 total yards, 140 rushing yards, and 297 passing yards. Notre Dame finished with 375 total yards, including 139 on the ground and 236 through the air.
Alabama converted 6-10 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Alabama led 21-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Will Reichard 41 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Mac Jones pass complete to Jahleel Billingsley for 12 yds for a TD (Will Reichard KICK) (Alabama led 14-0 over Notre Dame).
Passing Touchdown
Mac Jones pass complete to DeVonta Smith for 26 yds for a TD (Will Reichard KICK) (Alabama led 7-0 over Notre Dame).
Passing Touchdown
Mac Jones pass complete to DeVonta Smith for 34 yds for a TD (Will Reichard KICK) (Alabama led 21-7 over Notre Dame).
Rushing Touchdown
Kyren Williams run for 1 yd for a TD (Jonathan Doerer KICK) (Notre Dame led 7-14 over Alabama).
Passing Touchdown
Mac Jones pass complete to DeVonta Smith for 7 yds for a TD (Will Reichard KICK) (Alabama led 28-7 over Notre Dame).
Rushing Touchdown
Ian Book run for 1 yd for a TD (Jonathan Doerer KICK) (Notre Dame led 14-31 over Alabama).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-14
Alabama defeated Notre Dame.
Total yards
437-375
Alabama held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
140
Alabama averaged 5.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
297
Alabama averaged 9.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-10
Alabama's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-16
Notre Dame's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Alabama | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 437 | 375 |
| Passing Yards | 297 | 236 |
| Rushing Yards | 140 | 139 |
| First Downs | 24 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-10 | 8-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-59 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-30 | 28-42 |
| Rushing Attempts | 25 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 26:17 | 33:43 |