Western Carolina Catamounts vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2007 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Western Carolina Catamounts 52–6 in Week 1, 2007. Final score: Western Carolina Catamounts 6, Alabama Crimson Tide 52.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Carolina Catamounts	0	3	0	3	6
Alabama Crimson Tide	12	21	0	12	52

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• John Parker Wilson (333) — 0.0 yds · +0.37 EPA/play +8.95 EPA
• Greg McElroy (333) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.61 EPA/play +4.92 EPA
• Adam Hearns (2717) — 0.0 yds · +0.34 EPA/play +2.41 EPA

Rushing

• Terry Grant (333) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD -0.12 EPA
• Mike Malone (2717) — 0.0 yds -0.66 EPA
• Willie Harper (2717) — 0.0 yds -0.20 EPA

Receiving

• Nick Walker (333) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.52 EPA
• Eddie Cohen (2717) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.66 EPA
• DJ Hall (333) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.48 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
John Parker Wilson	333	24	0.0%	0	0	+0.37	+8.95
Greg McElroy	333	8	12.5%	0	1	+0.61	+4.92
Adam Hearns	2717	7	0.0%	0	0	+0.34	+2.41
Todd Spitzer	2717	19	0.0%	0	0	-0.15	-2.78

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WCU	ALA
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	2717	3	0	-1.44	Ended
Q1	333	1	0	+0.50	Rush TD
Q1	333	9	0	+3.95	Ended
Q1	2717	8	0	-1.83	Punt
Q1	333	10	0	+0.10	Missed FG
Q1	2717	3	0	-2.46	Punt
Q1	333	1	0	+3.16	Rush TD
Q2	2717	2	0	+3.21	Ended
Q2	333	1	0	+3.27	Field goal
Q2	333	1	0	-2.19	Ended
Q2	2717	1	0	-0.04	Ended
Q2	333	1	0	-1.24	Ended
Q2	2717	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q2	333	1	0	+0.91	Pass TD
Q2	333	20	0	+2.00	Ended
Q2	333	1	0	-1.67	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Roy Upchurch rush for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.38 EPA)
2. Q4 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Mike Malone rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Alab 19. (-4.3 EPA)
3. Q2 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Todd Spitzer pass complete to Michael Hines for 15 yards to the Alab 40 for a 1ST down. (+3.79 EPA)
4. Q4 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Todd Spitzer rush for 2 yards, fumbled at the Alab 49, forced by Demarcus Waldrop, recovered by Alfred McCullough at the Alab 49. (-3.57 EPA)
5. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Terry Grant rush for 14 yards to the WCaro 4 for a 1ST down, Westrn Carolina penalty 5 yard personal foul accepted. (+3.27 EPA)
6. Q2 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Adam Hearns pass complete to Eddie Cohen for 35 yards to the Alab 16 for a 1ST down. (+3.24 EPA)
7. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Terry Grant rush for 47 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.16 EPA)
8. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Terry Grant rush for 11 yards to the WCaro 35, Alabama penalty 15 yard personal foul on Mike McCoy accepted. (-2.92 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (52–6) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: John Parker Wilson (333) — yds.
• EPA edge: WCU 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 Western Carolina Catamounts vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Western Carolina Catamounts 6, Alabama Crimson Tide 52 in Week 1 of the 2007 college football season.

Who won Western Carolina Catamounts vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 6–52.

Where can I find the Western Carolina Catamounts vs Alabama Crimson Tide box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=272440333.

Who led Western Carolina Catamounts vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

John Parker Wilson (333) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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