Total Yards
Stanford227
Notre Dame509
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2021)
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Notre Dame at Stanford
Nov 28, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 13
Away
Notre Dame
FBS Independents
Final Score
45 - 14
NDS
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Stanford
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Stanford172
Notre Dame341
Rushing Yards
Stanford55
Notre Dame168
Turnovers
Stanford2
Notre Dame1
Game Conditions
Temperature61°F
Wind9 mph NW
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Stanford vs Notre Dame box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Stanford25:50
Notre Dame34:10
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Notre Dame pulls away from Stanford 45-14
Notre Dame defeated Stanford 45-14 in Week 13 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 509-227 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Notre Dame set the terms early in a game that finished 45-14. Jack Coan pass complete to Braden Lenzy for 16 yds for a TD (Jonathan Doerer KICK) came with {'seconds': 39, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Notre Dame the first major swing.
Notre Dame's box score carried the story: 509 total yards, 168 rushing yards, and 341 passing yards. Stanford finished with 227 total yards, including 55 on the ground and 172 through the air.
Notre Dame converted 2-11 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Notre Dame led 24-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jonathan Doerer 36 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jack Coan pass complete to Braden Lenzy for 16 yds for a TD (Jonathan Doerer KICK) (Notre Dame led 7-0 over Stanford).
Rushing Touchdown
Kyren Williams run for 1 yd for a TD (Jonathan Doerer KICK) (Notre Dame led 24-0 over Stanford).
Passing Touchdown
Jack Coan pass complete to George Takacs for 2 yds for a TD (Jonathan Doerer KICK) (Notre Dame led 14-0 over Stanford).
Field Goal Good
Jonathan Doerer 36 yd FG GOOD (Notre Dame led 17-0 over Stanford).
Rushing Touchdown
Austin Jones run for 5 yds for a TD (Joshua Karty KICK) (Stanford led 7-24 over Notre Dame).
Rushing Touchdown
Jack Coan run for 1 yd for a TD (Jonathan Doerer KICK) (Notre Dame led 31-7 over Stanford).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-14
Notre Dame defeated Stanford.
Total yards
509-227
Notre Dame held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
168
Notre Dame averaged 4.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
341
Notre Dame averaged 9.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-11
Notre Dame's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-11
Stanford's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Stanford | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 227 | 509 |
| Passing Yards | 172 | 341 |
| Rushing Yards | 55 | 168 |
| First Downs | 11 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-64 | 4-35 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-25 | 27-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 22 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 25:50 | 34:10 |