Northwestern Wildcats vs. UCLA Bruins: 2005 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UCLA Bruins defeated Northwestern Wildcats 50–38 in Week 1, 2005. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 38, UCLA Bruins 50.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	0	0	0	0	38
UCLA Bruins	0	0	0	0	50

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Brett Basanez (77.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +15.48 EPA
• TEAM (26.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +7.13 EPA/play +14.26 EPA
• Drew Olson (26.0) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +3.41 EPA

Rushing

• Chris Markey (26.0) — 0.0 yds -0.31 EPA
• Kahlil Bell (26.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.41 EPA
• Tyrell Sutton (77.0) — 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA

Receiving

• Tyrell Sutton (77.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA
• Shaun Herbert (77.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.25 EPA
• Mark Philmore (77.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.78 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brett Basanez	77.0	53	3.8%	0	2	+0.29	+15.48
TEAM	26.0	2	100.0%	0	2	+7.13	+14.26
Drew Olson	26.0	22	13.6%	0	3	+0.15	+3.41

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NU	UCLA
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	26.0	2	0	+3.11	Rush TD
Q1	77.0	1	0	-0.43	Ended
Q1	26.0	10	0	+12.62	Pass TD
Q1	26.0	3	0	+1.20	Ended
Q1	77.0	1	0	+2.29	Rush TD
Q1	26.0	1	0	+0.80	Ended
Q1	77.0	3	0	-0.12	Ended
Q1	26.0	2	0	+2.31	Pass TD
Q1	26.0	2	0	+2.21	Ended
Q1	77.0	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	26.0	1	0	-0.66	Ended
Q1	77.0	12	0	+2.24	Ended
Q1	77.0	1	0	+0.35	Ended
Q1	26.0	2	0	-1.28	Ended
Q2	77.0	2	0	+0.34	Ended
Q2	26.0	1	0	+3.39	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · 26.0 · Drew Olson pass intercepted by Nick Roach at the UCLA 35, returned for 35 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+8.25 EPA)
2. Q1 · 26.0 · Drew Olson pass intercepted by Kevin Mims at the UCLA 26, returned for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.01 EPA)
3. Q4 · 26.0 · Joel Howells kickoff for 8 yards returned by Brandon Breazell for 43 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.87 EPA)
4. Q4 · 26.0 · Chris Markey rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled at the NWest 42, recovered by Mark Koehn at the NWest 42. (-5.42 EPA)
5. Q2 · 26.0 · Drew Olson pass complete to Ryan Moya for 58 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.26 EPA)
6. Q1 · 26.0 · Drew Olson rush for 8 yards to the NWest 28 for a 1ST down. (+4.31 EPA)
7. Q2 · 77.0 · Joel Howells 37 yard field goal BLOCKED. (-4.05 EPA)
8. Q3 · 77.0 · Tyrell Sutton rush for 3 yards, fumbled at the NWest 17, recovered by Jarrad Page at the NWest 17. (-4.0 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UCLA Bruins controlled the final (50–38) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Brett Basanez (77.0) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: NU 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 Northwestern Wildcats vs UCLA Bruins?

Northwestern Wildcats 38, UCLA Bruins 50 in Week 1 of the 2005 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs UCLA Bruins?

UCLA Bruins won with a final score of 38–50.

Where can I find the Northwestern Wildcats vs UCLA Bruins box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=253640026.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs UCLA Bruins in passing?

Brett Basanez (77.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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