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Notre Dame at Duke
Sep 30, 2023 • Completed
Away
Notre Dame
FBS Independents

Final Score
21 - 14

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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
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Game Conditions
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Notre Dame holds off Duke 21-14
Notre Dame defeated Duke 21-14 in Week 5 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 381-323 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Notre Dame set the terms early in a game that finished 21-14. Audric Estime 6 Yd Run (Spencer Shrader Kick) came with {'seconds': 0, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Notre Dame the first major swing.
Notre Dame's box score carried the story: 381 total yards, 159 rushing yards, and 222 passing yards. Duke finished with 323 total yards, including 189 on the ground and 134 through the air.
Notre Dame converted 3-15 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Notre Dame led 10-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Spencer Shrader 45 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Audric Estime 6 Yd Run (Spencer Shrader Kick) (Notre Dame led 7-0 over Duke).
Field Goal Good
Spencer Shrader 35 Yd Field Goal (Notre Dame led 10-0 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Jordan Waters 1 Yd Run (Todd Pelino Kick) (Duke led 7-13 over Notre Dame).
Field Goal Good
Spencer Shrader 45 Yd Field Goal (Notre Dame led 13-0 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Audric Estime 30 Yd Run (Sam Hartman Pass to Rico Flores Jr. for Two-Point Conversion) (Notre Dame led 21-14 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Jordan Moore 3 Yd pass from Riley Leonard (Todd Pelino Kick) (Duke led 14-13 over Notre Dame).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-14
Notre Dame defeated Duke.
Total yards
381-323
Notre Dame held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
159
Notre Dame averaged 5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
222
Notre Dame averaged 7.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-15
Notre Dame's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-15
Duke's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Duke | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 323 | 381 |
| Passing Yards | 134 | 222 |
| Rushing Yards | 189 | 159 |
| First Downs | 17 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-15 | 3-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-28 | 12-70 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-27 | 15-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 31:45 | 28:15 |