Notre Dame vs. Clemson Short Report | Nov 4, 2023

Notre Dame

23 - 31

Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC)

Clemson, SC

Nov 4, 2023

Clemson

Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC)

Clemson, SC

Nov 4, 2023

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Game Recap

Clemson defeated Notre Dame with a final score of 31-23. The game saw strong defensive and offensive performances, particularly from Clemson's Phil Mafah, who scored two touchdowns. Notre Dame's Sam Hartman struggled with interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown by Jeremiah Trotter Jr.

Notre Dame started strong with an early field goal, but Clemson quickly responded with dominant rushing and defensive plays. Despite a strong third-quarter push by Notre Dame, Clemson's defense held firm in the final quarter to secure the victory.

Key Plays:

Spencer Shrader (Notre Dame Fighting Irish)

Kicked a 43-yard field goal to open the scoring

Phil Mafah (Clemson Tigers)

Rushed for 41-yard touchdown, giving Clemson a 7-3 lead

Jonathan Weitz (Clemson Tigers)

Kicked a 21-yard field goal to extend Clemson's lead to 10-3

Phil Mafah (Clemson Tigers)

Aided Cade Klubnik with a crucial run setting up a 9-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Brown; an impactful play that spurred Clemson further ahead

Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (Clemson Tigers)

Intercepted Sam Hartman and returned it for a 28-yard touchdown, putting Clemson up 24-6

Audric Estimé (Notre Dame Fighting Irish)

Rushed for a 2-yard touchdown, narrowing the gap to 24-16

Phil Mafah (Clemson Tigers)

Rushed for a 1-yard touchdown, extending Clemson's lead to 31-16

Sam Hartman (Notre Dame Fighting Irish)

Rushed for a 26-yard touchdown, keeping Notre Dame's hopes alive at 31-23

Kylon Griffin (Clemson Tigers)

Intercepted Sam Hartman, effectively ending Notre Dame's final comeback attempt
Standout Players:
  • Phil Mafah (Clemson Tigers, RB)

    Rushed for 186 yards on 36 attempts with 2 touchdowns, including critical plays that extended Clemson's lead
  • Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (Clemson Tigers, LB)

    Had an interception returned for a touchdown and recorded 11 total tackles (9 solo, 2 assisted), along with 2 sacks
  • Audric Estimé (Notre Dame Fighting Irish, RB)

    Rushed for 87 yards on 17 attempts with a touchdown, also added 33 receiving yards
  • Sam Hartman (Notre Dame Fighting Irish, QB)

    Struggled with accuracy, passing for 146 yards with 2 interceptions, but contributed significantly with 68 rushing yards and a touchdown
  • Spencer Shrader (Notre Dame Fighting Irish, K)

    A perfect day kicking, making all three field goal attempts
Team
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2
3
4
T

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

3

6

14

0

23

Clemson Tigers

10

14

7

0

31

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