Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Clemson Tigers: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Clemson Tigers 34–10 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Alabama Crimson Tide 34, Clemson Tigers 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Alabama Crimson Tide	12	9	6	3	34
Clemson Tigers	0	3	6	0	10

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• John Parker Wilson (333) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +8.68 EPA
• Cullen Harper (228) — 0.0 yds · -0.10 EPA/play -2.62 EPA

Rushing

• Glen Coffee (333) — 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA
• Mark Ingram (333) — 0.0 yds +0.06 EPA
• Roy Upchurch (333) — 0.0 yds -0.11 EPA

Receiving

• Nick Walker (333) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.77 EPA
• Tyler Grisham (228) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA
• Aaron Kelly (228) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
John Parker Wilson	333	25	8.0%	0	2	+0.35	+8.68
Cullen Harper	228	26	0.0%	0	0	-0.10	-2.62

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ALA	CLEM
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	228	6	0	+2.40	Ended
Q1	333	1	0	+0.56	Rush TD
Q1	333	6	0	+1.17	Ended
Q1	228	3	0	-2.81	Punt
Q1	333	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	333	5	0	-1.20	Ended
Q1	228	2	0	-5.65	Fumble
Q1	333	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	333	15	0	+1.14	Field goal
Q2	228	4	0	+1.54	Interception
Q2	333	1	0	-0.56	Ended
Q2	228	1	0	+1.64	Ended
Q2	333	1	0	-0.52	Ended
Q2	228	1	0	-0.42	Ended
Q2	333	1	0	+0.85	Pass TD
Q2	333	13	0	+2.47	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Clemson Tigers · Leigh Tiffin kickoff for 66 yards returned by C.J. Spiller for 96 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+7.23 EPA)
2. Q1 · Clemson Tigers · Jamie Cumbie rush for no gain, fumbled, forced by Cory Reamer, recovered by Alab at the Clem 31. (-4.88 EPA)
3. Q1 · Clemson Tigers · Cullen Harper pass complete to Jacoby Ford for 47 yards to the Alab 25 for a 1ST down. (+4.27 EPA)
4. Q2 · Clemson Tigers · Cullen Harper pass intercepted by Marquis Johnson at the Alab 28, returned for 7 yards to the Alab 35. (-3.11 EPA)
5. Q4 · Clemson Tigers · Cullen Harper pass complete to Durrell Barry for 8 yards to the Alab 13. (-3.09 EPA)
6. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · John Parker Wilson pass complete to Mike McCoy for 24 yards to the Clem 20 for a 1ST down. (+2.58 EPA)
7. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Leigh Tiffin 54 yard field goal GOOD. (+2.35 EPA)
8. Q1 · Clemson Tigers · Cullen Harper sacked by Brandon Deaderick for a loss of 11 yards to the Alab 26. (-2.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (34–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: John Parker Wilson (333) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: ALA 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 Alabama Crimson Tide vs Clemson Tigers?

Alabama Crimson Tide 34, Clemson Tigers 10 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Alabama Crimson Tide vs Clemson Tigers?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 34–10.

Where can I find the Alabama Crimson Tide vs Clemson Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282430228.

Who led Alabama Crimson Tide vs Clemson Tigers in passing?

John Parker Wilson (333) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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