Total Yards
Clemson285
Notre Dame329
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Notre Dame at Clemson
Nov 4, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 10
Away
Notre Dame
FBS Independents
Final Score
23 - 31
NDC
Home
Clemson
ACC
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Clemson109
Notre Dame146
Rushing Yards
Clemson176
Notre Dame183
Turnovers
Clemson2
Notre Dame3
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature64°F
Wind5 mph SE
Humidity
31%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Clemson vs Notre Dame box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Clemson31:48
Notre Dame28:12
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Clemson holds off Notre Dame 31-23
Clemson defeated Notre Dame 31-23 in Week 10 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 285-329 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Clemson set the terms early in a game that finished 31-23. Jonathan Weitz 21 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Clemson the first major swing.
Clemson's box score carried the story: 285 total yards, 176 rushing yards, and 109 passing yards. Notre Dame finished with 329 total yards, including 183 on the ground and 146 through the air.
Clemson converted 5-15 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Clemson led 24-9 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Phil Mafah run for 41 yds for a TD (Jonathan Weitz KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Jonathan Weitz 21 yd FG GOOD (Clemson led 10-3 over Notre Dame).
Rushing Touchdown
Phil Mafah run for 41 yds for a TD (Jonathan Weitz KICK) (Clemson led 7-3 over Notre Dame).
Field Goal Good
Spencer Shrader 43 yd FG GOOD (Notre Dame led 3-0 over Clemson).
Field Goal Good
Spencer Shrader 30 yd FG GOOD (Notre Dame led 6-10 over Clemson).
Interception Return Touchdown
Sam Hartman pass intercepted for a TD Jeremiah Trotter Jr. return for 28 yds for a TD (Jonathan Weitz KICK) (Notre Dame led 6-24 over Clemson).
Field Goal Good
Spencer Shrader 23 yd FG GOOD (Notre Dame led 9-24 over Clemson).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-23
Clemson defeated Notre Dame.
Total yards
285-329
Clemson held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
176
Clemson averaged 4.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
109
Clemson averaged 4.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-15
Clemson's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-13
Notre Dame's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Clemson | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 285 | 329 |
| Passing Yards | 109 | 146 |
| Rushing Yards | 176 | 183 |
| First Downs | 19 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-15 | 3-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 5-40 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-26 | 13-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 31:48 | 28:12 |