Buffalo State Bengals vs. Boston College Eagles: 2005 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Boston College Eagles defeated Buffalo State Bengals 27–21 in Week 1, 2005. Final score: Buffalo State Bengals 21, Boston College Eagles 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Buffalo State Bengals	0	0	0	0	21
Boston College Eagles	0	0	0	0	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Matt Ryan (103.0) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +1.14 EPA
• Taylor Tharp (68.0) — 0.0 yds · -0.14 EPA/play -0.68 EPA
• Jared Zabransky (68.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.24 EPA/play -9.18 EPA

Rushing

• L.V. Whitworth (103.0) — 0.0 yds -0.32 EPA
• Andre Callender (103.0) — 0.0 yds -0.35 EPA
• Lee Marks (68.0) — 0.0 yds -0.44 EPA

Receiving

• Will Blackmon (103.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +2.15 EPA
• Larry Lester (103.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.21 EPA
• Legedu Naanee (68.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.81 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Matt Ryan	103.0	36	8.3%	0	3	+0.03	+1.14
Taylor Tharp	68.0	5	0.0%	0	0	-0.14	-0.68
Jared Zabransky	68.0	38	2.6%	0	1	-0.24	-9.18

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BSU	BC
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	103.0	7	0	+1.12	Ended
Q1	68.0	7	0	-3.82	Ended
Q1	103.0	5	0	-0.61	Punt
Q1	68.0	4	0	-3.62	Interception
Q1	103.0	11	0	+8.18	Pass TD
Q2	68.0	7	0	-0.49	Ended
Q2	103.0	1	0	+5.78	Pass TD
Q2	103.0	3	0	-0.98	Ended
Q2	68.0	3	0	-1.72	Punt
Q2	103.0	1	0	+2.52	Pass TD
Q2	68.0	4	0	-4.73	Fumble
Q2	103.0	3	0	-2.56	Punt
Q2	68.0	3	0	-0.99	Punt
Q2	103.0	4	0	-1.40	Punt
Q2	68.0	4	0	+0.13	Punt
Q2	103.0	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · 103.0 · Johnny Ayers punt for 42 yards, returned by Quinton Jones for 92 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (-6.77 EPA)
2. Q2 · 68.0 · Jared Zabransky pass complete to Jeff Carpenter for 55 yards, fumbled at the BC 32, forced by JoLonn Dunbar, recovered by Ray Henderson, returned by Ray Henderson for 55 yards at the BoiSt 13, tackled by JoLonn Dunbar. (-6.62 EPA)
3. Q2 · 103.0 · Matt Ryan pass complete to Will Blackmon for 53 yards to the BoiSt 1 for a 1ST down. (+6.26 EPA)
4. Q1 · 68.0 · Jared Zabransky pass intercepted by Ryan Glasper at the BC 19, returned for 12 yards to the BC 31. (-5.9 EPA)
5. Q2 · 103.0 · Matt Ryan pass complete to Will Blackmon for 35 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.78 EPA)
6. Q3 · 68.0 · Jared Zabransky pass complete to Drisan James for 53 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.56 EPA)
7. Q1 · 68.0 · Antwaun Carter rush for a loss of 1 yard to the BC 35. (-4.59 EPA)
8. Q3 · 103.0 · Matt Ryan pass intercepted by Marty Tadman at the BC 38, returned for 3 yards, fumbled at the BC 33, forced by Tyler DiPace, recovered by Korey Hall at the BC 33, tackled by Tyler DiPace. (-4.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Boston College Eagles controlled the final (27–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Matt Ryan (103.0) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: BSU 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 Buffalo State Bengals vs Boston College Eagles?

Buffalo State Bengals 21, Boston College Eagles 27 in Week 1 of the 2005 college football season.

Who won Buffalo State Bengals vs Boston College Eagles?

Boston College Eagles won with a final score of 21–27.

Where can I find the Buffalo State Bengals vs Boston College Eagles box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=253620103.

Who led Buffalo State Bengals vs Boston College Eagles in passing?

Matt Ryan (103.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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