Quick answer
Florida Atlantic Owls defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 24–21 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Florida Atlantic Owls 24, Central Michigan Chippewas 21.
Game summary
Florida Atlantic Owls edged Central Michigan Chippewas 24–21 in Week 1 of the 2008 season.
- Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 8 plays.
- Passing leader: Dan LeFevour post (2117) — 0.0 pass yds, +2.04 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Charles Pierre — 0.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Antonio Brown — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 24 | |
| 0 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Dan LeFevour post (2117) — 0.0 yds · +2.04 EPA/play +4.07 EPA
- Rusty Smith middle (2226) — 0.0 yds · +1.89 EPA/play +3.77 EPA
- Rusty Smith flag (2226) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.51 EPA/play +3.51 EPA
Rushing
- Charles Pierre (2226) — 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA
- Dan LeFevour (2117) — 0.0 yds -0.55 EPA
- DiIvory Edgecomb (2226) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
Receiving
- Antonio Brown (2117) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.53 EPA
- Cortez Gent (2226) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.95 EPA
- Bryan Anderson (2117) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.05 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan LeFevour post | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | +2.04 | +4.07 | |
| Rusty Smith middle | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | +1.89 | +3.77 | |
| Rusty Smith flag | 1 | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | +3.51 | +3.51 | |
| Dan LeFevour swing | 5 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | +0.67 | +3.36 | |
| Rusty Smith sideline | 5 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | +0.48 | +2.40 | |
| Dan LeFevour | 15 | 6.7% | 0 | 1 | +0.14 | +2.08 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 | 0 | +3.42 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 6 | 0 | -1.14 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 8 | 0 | -0.37 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | +0.34 | Rush TD | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | +4.26 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -4.72 | Fumble | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | -3.25 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -1.83 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 4 | 0 | -1.86 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 9 | 0 | +1.41 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | -1.35 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 8 | 0 | -0.44 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 5 | 0 | -0.94 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | -3.63 | Punt |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q1 · Florida Atlantic Owls · Rusty Smith sacked by John Williams for a loss of 3 yards, fumbled, forced by John Williams, recovered by CMich Nick Bellore at the CMich 42. (-6.08 EPA)
- Q4 · Florida Atlantic Owls · Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the CMich 9. (-5.08 EPA)
- Q1 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Dan LeFevour pass intercepted by Carldayle Brantley at the FlAtl 34, returned for no gain to the FlAtl 34. (-4.38 EPA)
- Q1 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Dan LeFevour rush for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, recovered by CMich Dan LeFevour at the FlAtl 43. (-4.38 EPA)
- Q3 · Florida Atlantic Owls · Rusty Smith flag pass complete to Chris Bonner for 52 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.51 EPA)
- Q4 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Dan LeFevour middle pass incomplete, broken up by Frantz Joseph. (-3.05 EPA)
- Q4 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Dan LeFevour pass complete to Kito Poblah for 12 yards to the FlAtl 15 for a 1ST down. (+3.01 EPA)
- Q1 · Florida Atlantic Owls · Rusty Smith pass complete to William Rose for 29 yards to the CMich 38 for a 1ST down. (+2.94 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Florida Atlantic Owls controlled the final (24–21) in Week 1.
- Passing edge: Dan LeFevour post (2117) — yds.
- EPA edge: FAU 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 Florida Atlantic Owls vs Central Michigan Chippewas?
Florida Atlantic Owls 24, Central Michigan Chippewas 21 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.
Who won Florida Atlantic Owls vs Central Michigan Chippewas?
Florida Atlantic Owls won with a final score of 24–21.
Where can I find the Florida Atlantic Owls vs Central Michigan Chippewas box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=283612117.
Who led Florida Atlantic Owls vs Central Michigan Chippewas in passing?
Dan LeFevour post (2117) led passers with 0.0 yards.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Florida Atlantic Owls at Central Michigan Chippewas in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Florida Atlantic Owls
Now 1-1 W
Central Michigan Chippewas
Now 1-1 L