Total Yards
Florida State442
Notre Dame431
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Notre Dame at Florida State
Sep 5, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 1
Away
Notre Dame
FBS Independents
Final Score
41 - 38
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Passing Yards
Florida State178
Notre Dame366
Rushing Yards
Florida State264
Notre Dame65
Turnovers
Florida State3
Notre Dame1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature81°F
Wind4 mph S
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Florida State29:25
Notre Dame30:35
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Notre Dame edges Florida State 41-38
Notre Dame defeated Florida State 41-38 in Week 1 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 431-442 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Notre Dame set the terms early in a game that finished 41-38. Jack Coan pass complete to Michael Mayer for 41 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Doerer KICK) came with {'seconds': 49, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Notre Dame the first major swing.
Notre Dame's box score carried the story: 431 total yards, 65 rushing yards, and 366 passing yards. Florida State finished with 442 total yards, including 264 on the ground and 178 through the air.
Notre Dame converted 6-17 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Notre Dame led 17-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jonathan Doerer 48 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jack Coan pass complete to Michael Mayer for 41 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Doerer KICK) (Notre Dame led 7-0 over Florida State).
Rushing Touchdown
Jashaun Corbin run for 89 yds for a TD, (Ryan Fitzgerald KICK) (Florida State led 7-7 over Notre Dame).
Rushing Touchdown
Jordan Travis run for 2 yds for a TD, (Ryan Fitzgerald KICK) (Florida State led 14-7 over Notre Dame).
Passing Touchdown
Jack Coan pass complete to Joe Wilkins Jr. for 23 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Doerer KICK) (Notre Dame led 17-14 over Florida State).
Field Goal Good
Jonathan Doerer 48 yd FG GOOD (Notre Dame led 10-14 over Florida State).
Passing Touchdown
Jack Coan pass complete to Kevin Austin Jr. for 37 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Doerer KICK) (Notre Dame led 24-20 over Florida State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
41-38
Notre Dame defeated Florida State.
Total yards
431-442
Notre Dame held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
65
Notre Dame averaged 1.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
366
Notre Dame averaged 10.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-17
Notre Dame's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-16
Florida State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Florida State | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 442 | 431 |
| Passing Yards | 178 | 366 |
| Rushing Yards | 264 | 65 |
| First Downs | 19 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-16 | 6-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-54 | 5-38 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-26 | 26-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 29:25 | 30:35 |