Memphis Tigers vs. Florida Atlantic Owls: 2007 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Florida Atlantic Owls defeated Memphis Tigers 44–27 in Week 1, 2007. Final score: Memphis Tigers 27, Florida Atlantic Owls 44.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Memphis Tigers	6	12	6	0	27
Florida Atlantic Owls	15	12	6	6	44

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Rusty Smith (2226) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.78 EPA/play +23.42 EPA
• Martin Hankins (235) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.40 EPA/play +14.73 EPA
• Sean Clayton (2226) — 0.0 yds · +0.16 EPA/play +0.16 EPA

Rushing

• Joseph Doss (235) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Charles Pierre (2226) — 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA
• William Rose (2226) — 0.0 yds -0.56 EPA

Receiving

• Jason Harmon (2226) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.02 EPA
• William Rose (2226) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.77 EPA
• Joseph Doss (235) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Rusty Smith	2226	30	16.7%	0	5	+0.78	+23.42
Martin Hankins	235	37	8.1%	0	3	+0.40	+14.73
Sean Clayton	2226	1	0.0%	0	0	+0.16	+0.16
Will Hudgens	235	7	0.0%	0	0	-0.68	-4.77

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MEM	FAU
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	235	4	0	+0.36	Ended
Q1	2226	5	0	-1.12	Punt
Q1	235	4	0	-1.78	Punt
Q1	2226	4	0	+4.99	Pass TD
Q1	235	3	0	-2.73	Punt
Q1	2226	5	0	-2.80	Field goal
Q1	235	7	0	+4.36	Pass TD
Q1	2226	9	0	+1.63	Pass TD
Q2	235	9	0	+5.61	Pass TD
Q2	2226	7	0	+3.51	Pass TD
Q2	235	10	0	+2.93	Field goal
Q2	2226	4	0	+3.19	Pass TD
Q2	235	5	0	+0.69	Field goal
Q3	2226	1	0	+0.95	Interception
Q3	235	4	0	+0.86	Punt
Q3	2226	2	0	+1.81	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Florida Atlantic Owls · Rusty Smith pass intercepted by LeRico Mathis at the Memph 8, returned for 34 yards to the Memph 42. (-5.28 EPA)
2. Q2 · Memphis Tigers · Martin Hankins pass complete to Earnest Williams for 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.74 EPA)
3. Q3 · Memphis Tigers · Team punt BLOCKED, recovered by FlAtl Austin Jensen at Memph 19. (-3.67 EPA)
4. Q1 · Florida Atlantic Owls · Matt Reagan kickoff for 60 yards returned by DiIvory Edgecomb for 62 yards to the Memph 28. (+3.55 EPA)
5. Q2 · Memphis Tigers · Martin Hankins pass complete to Duke Calhoun for 16 yards to the FlAtl 8 for a 1ST down. (+3.39 EPA)
6. Q2 · Memphis Tigers · Martin Hankins pass complete to Carlos Singleton for 41 yards to the FlAtl 21 for a 1ST down. (+3.11 EPA)
7. Q2 · Florida Atlantic Owls · Rusty Smith pass complete to Cortez Gent for 31 yards to the Memph 19 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds. (+2.76 EPA)
8. Q1 · Florida Atlantic Owls · William Rose rush for 15 yards to the Memph 37 for a 1ST down. (-2.7 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Florida Atlantic Owls controlled the final (44–27) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Rusty Smith (2226) — yds, 5 TD.
• EPA edge: MEM 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 Memphis Tigers vs Florida Atlantic Owls?

Memphis Tigers 27, Florida Atlantic Owls 44 in Week 1 of the 2007 college football season.

Who won Memphis Tigers vs Florida Atlantic Owls?

Florida Atlantic Owls won with a final score of 27–44.

Where can I find the Memphis Tigers vs Florida Atlantic Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=273550235.

Who led Memphis Tigers vs Florida Atlantic Owls in passing?

Rusty Smith (2226) led passers with 0.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Memphis Tigers at Florida Atlantic Owls in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.