Ball State Cardinals vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated Ball State Cardinals 45–13 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Ball State Cardinals 13, Tulsa Golden Hurricane 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ball State Cardinals	6	6	0	0	13
Tulsa Golden Hurricane	9	12	6	12	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nate Davis (2050) — 0.0 yds · +0.42 EPA/play +6.29 EPA
• David Johnson screen (202) — 0.0 yds · +2.46 EPA/play +2.46 EPA
• David Johnson (202) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +1.57 EPA

Rushing

• Tarrion Adams (202) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.36 EPA
• MiQuale Lewis (2050) — 0.0 yds -0.61 EPA
• Jamad Williams (202) — 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA

Receiving

• Damaris Johnson (202) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +2.00 EPA
• Tarrion Adams (202) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.59 EPA
• Briggs Orsbon (2050) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.52 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nate Davis	2050	15	0.0%	0	0	+0.42	+6.29
David Johnson screen	202	1	0.0%	0	0	+2.46	+2.46
David Johnson	202	25	12.0%	0	3	+0.06	+1.57
Jacob Bower deep	202	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.07	-0.07
Davis, Nate	2050	3	0.0%	0	0	-3.20	-9.59

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BALL	TLSA
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	202	5	0	-0.27	Ended
Q1	2050	2	0	-1.98	Punt
Q1	202	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	202	6	0	+1.12	Ended
Q1	2050	1	0	+2.06	Rush TD
Q1	2050	4	0	+3.07	Ended
Q1	202	3	0	-3.37	Punt
Q1	2050	8	0	-3.06	Fumble
Q1	202	1	0	+2.96	Pass TD
Q1	202	3	0	-0.52	Ended
Q1	2050	5	0	-4.96	Fumble
Q2	202	2	0	-0.39	Ended
Q2	2050	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2050	8	0	+0.17	Ended
Q2	202	1	0	+4.43	Rush TD
Q2	202	5	0	+0.67	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Davis, Nate sacked for loss of 7 yards to the BALLST40 (TEAM), fumble by Davis, Nate recovered by TULSA at BALLST40. (-4.62 EPA)
2. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Nate Davis pass intercepted by John Destin at the Tulsa 15, returned for no gain to the Tulsa 15. (-4.6 EPA)
3. Q2 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Tarrion Adams rush for 56 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.43 EPA)
4. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Davis, Nate sacked for loss of 5 yards to the TULSA49 (TEAM), fumble by Davis, Nate recovered by TULSA at TULSA45. (-3.97 EPA)
5. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Nate Davis rush for 20 yards to the Tulsa 7 for a 1ST down. (+3.66 EPA)
6. Q3 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · A.J. Whitmore rush for a loss of 13 yards to the BalSt 42. (-3.64 EPA)
7. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Nate Davis pass complete to Briggs Orsbon for 33 yards to the Tulsa 22 for a 1ST down. (+3.53 EPA)
8. Q2 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Team punt blocked by Team, Jeremy Hill for 4 yards, to the Tulsa 22. (-3.52 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Tulsa Golden Hurricane controlled the final (45–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Nate Davis (2050) — yds.
• EPA edge: BALL 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 Ball State Cardinals vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane?

Ball State Cardinals 13, Tulsa Golden Hurricane 45 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Ball State Cardinals vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane?

Tulsa Golden Hurricane won with a final score of 13–45.

Where can I find the Ball State Cardinals vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=290060202.

Who led Ball State Cardinals vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane in passing?

Nate Davis (2050) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Ball State Cardinals at Tulsa Golden Hurricane in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.