Total Yards
Notre Dame551
Oklahoma State605
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Oklahoma State at Notre Dame
Jan 1, 2022 • Completed • Neutral Site
PlayStation Fiesta Bowl
Season 2021PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Oklahoma State
Big 12
Final Score
37 - 35
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Passing Yards
Notre Dame509
Oklahoma State371
Rushing Yards
Notre Dame42
Oklahoma State234
Turnovers
Notre Dame2
Oklahoma State2
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature54°F
Wind14 mph W
Humidity
33%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Notre Dame vs Oklahoma State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Notre Dame30:54
Oklahoma State29:06
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Oklahoma State edges Notre Dame 37-35
Oklahoma State defeated Notre Dame 37-35 in Week 1 of the 2021 postseason slate, finishing with a 605-551 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Oklahoma State set the terms early in a game that finished 37-35. Chris Tyree 53 Yd pass from Jack Coan (Jonathan Doerer Kick) came with {'seconds': 5, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Notre Dame the first major swing.
Oklahoma State's box score carried the story: 605 total yards, 234 rushing yards, and 371 passing yards. Notre Dame finished with 551 total yards, including 42 on the ground and 509 through the air.
Oklahoma State converted 3-14 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Oklahoma State led 14-28 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tanner Brown 41 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Chris Tyree 53 Yd pass from Jack Coan (Jonathan Doerer Kick) (Notre Dame led 14-0 over Oklahoma State).
Passing Touchdown
Jaden Bray 9 Yd pass from Spencer Sanders (Tanner Brown Kick) (Oklahoma State led 7-14 over Notre Dame).
Passing Touchdown
Lorenzo Styles Jr. 29 Yd pass from Jack Coan (Jonathan Doerer Kick) (Notre Dame led 7-0 over Oklahoma State).
Passing Touchdown
Michael Mayer 16 Yd pass from Jack Coan (Jonathan Doerer Kick) (Notre Dame led 21-7 over Oklahoma State).
Passing Touchdown
Tay Martin 9 Yd pass from Spencer Sanders (Tanner Brown Kick) (Oklahoma State led 14-28 over Notre Dame).
Passing Touchdown
Michael Mayer 7 Yd pass from Jack Coan (Jonathan Doerer Kick) (Notre Dame led 28-7 over Oklahoma State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
37-35
Oklahoma State defeated Notre Dame.
Total yards
605-551
Oklahoma State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
234
Oklahoma State averaged 5.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
371
Oklahoma State averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-14
Oklahoma State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
11-20
Notre Dame's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Notre Dame | Oklahoma State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 551 | 605 |
| Passing Yards | 509 | 371 |
| Rushing Yards | 42 | 234 |
| First Downs | 27 | 34 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 11-20 | 3-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-45 | 4-45 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 38-68 | 34-51 |
| Rushing Attempts | 21 | 44 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 13 |
| Possession Time | 30:54 | 29:06 |