Virginia Cavaliers vs. Fresno State Bulldogs: 2004 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Fresno State Bulldogs defeated Virginia Cavaliers 37–34 in Week 1, 2004. Final score: Virginia Cavaliers 34, Fresno State Bulldogs 37.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Virginia Cavaliers	12	6	3	6	0	34
Fresno State Bulldogs	6	3	6	12	6	37

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Paul Pinegar (278) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.94 EPA/play +27.24 EPA
• Marques Hagans (258) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +9.22 EPA
• Wali Lundy (258) — 0.0 yds · -0.76 EPA/play -0.76 EPA

Rushing

• Bryson Sumlin (278) — 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA
• Wendell Mathis (278) — 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA
• Wali Lundy (258) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.15 EPA

Receiving

• Heath Miller () (258) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.16 EPA
• Joe Fernandez () (278) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.35 EPA
• Michael McGrew () (258) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.03 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Paul Pinegar	278	29	17.2%	0	5	+0.94	+27.24
Marques Hagans	258	26	3.8%	0	1	+0.35	+9.22
Wali Lundy	258	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.76	-0.76

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UVA	FRES
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	258	7	0	+0.08	Ended
Q1	278	2	0	-1.59	Ended
Q1	258	5	0	+3.92	Pass TD
Q1	278	9	0	+6.73	Pass TD
Q1	278	1	0	+0.48	Ended
Q1	258	8	0	+2.75	Rush TD
Q2	278	5	0	+1.63	Field goal
Q2	258	3	0	-1.79	Ended
Q2	278	3	0	-1.40	Ended
Q2	258	8	0	+1.75	Ended
Q2	278	8	0	+0.62	Ended
Q2	258	3	0	-2.89	Ended
Q2	278	3	0	-2.22	Ended
Q2	258	5	0	+3.81	Rush TD
Q3	278	9	0	+4.19	Ended
Q3	258	6	0	+0.61	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Fresno State Bulldogs · 15 yard penalty on Cavaliers. (-5.52 EPA)
2. Q3 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Wendell Mathis (FSU) rushed left side for 57 yards. (+5.06 EPA)
3. OT · Fresno State Bulldogs · Paul Pinegar (FSU) pass across the middle complete to Stephen Spach (FSU) for a 25 yard touchdown. (+4.74 EPA)
4. Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Marques Hagans (UVA) pass left side complete to Heath Miller (UVA) for 33 yards. (+4.1 EPA)
5. Q4 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Paul Pinegar (FSU) pass right side complete to Jaron Fairman (FSU) for a 3 yard touchdown. (+3.93 EPA)
6. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Marques Hagans (UVA) rushed right side for 46 yards. (+3.74 EPA)
7. Q3 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Paul Pinegar (FSU) pass right side complete to Jermaine Jamison (FSU) for a 22 yard touchdown. (+3.53 EPA)
8. Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · 15 yard penalty on Bulldogs. (+2.96 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Fresno State Bulldogs controlled the final (37–34) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Paul Pinegar (278) — yds, 5 TD.
• EPA edge: UVA at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Virginia Cavaliers vs Fresno State Bulldogs?

Virginia Cavaliers 34, Fresno State Bulldogs 37 in Week 1 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Virginia Cavaliers vs Fresno State Bulldogs?

Fresno State Bulldogs won with a final score of 34–37.

Where can I find the Virginia Cavaliers vs Fresno State Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=243620278.

Who led Virginia Cavaliers vs Fresno State Bulldogs in passing?

Paul Pinegar (278) led passers with 0.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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