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South Florida Bulls vs. East Carolina Pirates: 2006 Week 1 Recap

Bulls defeat Pirates 24–7 in Week 1

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for South Florida Bulls vs. East Carolina Pirates (Week 1).

South Florida Bulls 24 2-0 Winner
Final 24–7
East Carolina Pirates 7 0-2
Winner
South Florida Bulls
Final score
24–7
Halftime
South Florida Bulls 21–6 East Carolina Pirates
Top passer
Matt Grothe

Top CFB performers · Bulls

Top CFB performers · Pirates

Quick answer

South Florida Bulls defeated East Carolina Pirates 24–7 in Week 1, 2006. Final score: South Florida Bulls 24, East Carolina Pirates 7.

Game summary

South Florida Bulls rolled past East Carolina Pirates 24–7 in Week 1 of the 2006 season.

  • Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 5 plays.
  • Passing leader: Matt Grothe (58) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.28 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Benjamin Williams — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Bobby Good — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
South Florida Bulls1290024
East Carolina Pirates60007

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

USFSouth Florida Bulls
ECUEast Carolina Pirates

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Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ECU
    Q1TD
    BGBobby Good

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    James Pinkney pass complete to Bobby Good for 48 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  2. USF
    Q1TD
    BWBenjamin Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Benjamin Williams rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

  3. USF
    Q1TD
    BWBenjamin Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Benjamin Williams rush for 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  4. USF
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 21
    Score
    15-6

    Delbert Alvarado 38 yard field goal GOOD.

  5. USF
    Q2TD
    AJAmarri Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-6

    Matt Grothe pass complete to Amarri Jackson for 37 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Matt Grothe (58) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +3.02 EPA
  • Rob Kass (151) — 0.0 yds · +0.04 EPA/play +0.68 EPA
  • James Pinkney (151) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.28 EPA

Rushing

  • Benjamin Williams (58) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.27 EPA
  • Dominique Lindsay (151) — 0.0 yds +0.44 EPA
  • Pat Julmiste (58) — 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA

Receiving

  • Bobby Good (151) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +2.57 EPA
  • Aundrae Allison (151) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA
  • Taurus Johnson (58) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.74 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Matt Grothe58119.1%01+0.28+3.02
Rob Kass151180.0%00+0.04+0.68
James Pinkney151234.3%01-0.01-0.28
Pat Julmiste5880.0%00-0.12-0.98

Team EPA comparison

StatUSFECU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q15820+0.11Ended
Q115130-1.29Punt
Q15830-1.73Punt
Q115180+10.32Pass TD
Q15890-2.24Rush TD
Q115130-2.90Punt
Q15810+1.68Rush TD
Q115120-4.22Fumble
Q25810+0.39Ended
Q215130-1.30Punt
Q25850-1.65Punt
Q215140+0.26Ended
Q25870-1.53Field goal
Q215150-1.42Punt
Q25850+3.37Pass TD
Q315190-0.55Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · James Pinkney pass complete to Bobby Good for 48 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+7.11 EPA)
  2. Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Brand Fractious rush for 2 yards, fumbled at the SFla 14, forced by Woody George, recovered by Woody George at the SFla 14. (-6.77 EPA)
  3. Q3 · South Florida Bulls · Ricky Ponton rush for 3 yards, fumbled at the ECaro 20, recovered by Scotty Robinson at the ECaro 20. (-4.4 EPA)
  4. Q2 · South Florida Bulls · Matt Grothe pass complete to Amarri Jackson for 37 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.27 EPA)
  5. Q1 · South Florida Bulls · Benjamin Williams rush for no gain to the ECaro 1. (-3.82 EPA)
  6. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · James Pinkney rush for 2 yards, fumbled at the ECaro 16, recovered by Stephen Nicholas at the ECaro 16. (-3.7 EPA)
  7. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · James Pinkney pass complete to Kevin Roach for 21 yards to the ECaro 42 for a 1ST down. (+3.63 EPA)
  8. Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · James Pinkney sacked by Louis Gachette at the SFla 36 for a loss of 11 yards. (-3.34 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • South Florida Bulls controlled the final (24–7) in Week 1.
  • Passing edge: Matt Grothe (58) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: USF 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 South Florida Bulls vs East Carolina Pirates?

South Florida Bulls 24, East Carolina Pirates 7 in Week 1 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won South Florida Bulls vs East Carolina Pirates?

South Florida Bulls won with a final score of 24–7.

Where can I find the South Florida Bulls vs East Carolina Pirates box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=263570151.

Who led South Florida Bulls vs East Carolina Pirates in passing?

Matt Grothe (58) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for South Florida Bulls at East Carolina Pirates in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

South Florida Bulls

Now 2-0 W

East Carolina Pirates

Now 0-2 L