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California at Notre Dame
Sep 17, 2022 • Completed
Away
California
ACC

Final Score
17 - 24

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Game Conditions
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Notre Dame holds off California 24-17
Notre Dame defeated California 24-17 in Week 3 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 297-296 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Notre Dame set the terms early in a game that finished 24-17. D. Pyne pass,to C. Tyree for 21 yds for a TD, (B. Grupe KICK) came with {'seconds': 54, 'minutes': 8} left in the quarter 2, giving Notre Dame the first major swing.
Notre Dame's box score carried the story: 297 total yards, 147 rushing yards, and 150 passing yards. California finished with 296 total yards, including 112 on the ground and 184 through the air.
Notre Dame converted 3-12 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Notre Dame led 7-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Blake Grupe 47 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
D. Pyne pass,to C. Tyree for 21 yds for a TD, (B. Grupe KICK) (Notre Dame led 7-7 over California).
Passing Touchdown
Jack Plummer pass complete to J. Michael Sturdivant for 18 yds for a TD, (Dario Longhetto KICK) (California led 7-0 over Notre Dame).
Field Goal Good
Dario Longhetto 34 Yd Field Goal (California led 10-7 over Notre Dame).
Rushing Touchdown
J. Plummer run for 1 yd for a TD, (D. Longhetto KICK) (California led 17-14 over Notre Dame).
Rushing Touchdown
A. Estime run for 1 yd for a TD, (B. Grupe KICK) (Notre Dame led 14-10 over California).
Field Goal Good
Blake Grupe 47 Yd Field Goal (Notre Dame led 17-17 over California).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-17
Notre Dame defeated California.
Total yards
297-296
Notre Dame held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
147
Notre Dame averaged 3.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
150
Notre Dame averaged 6.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-12
Notre Dame's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-15
California's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Notre Dame | California |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 297 | 296 |
| Passing Yards | 150 | 184 |
| Rushing Yards | 147 | 112 |
| First Downs | 17 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 4-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-66 | 6-59 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-23 | 16-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 33:02 | 26:58 |