Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Georgia Bulldogs: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Georgia Bulldogs defeated Georgia Southern Eagles 45–21 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Georgia Southern Eagles 21, Georgia Bulldogs 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Georgia Southern Eagles	0	0	6	12	21
Georgia Bulldogs	9	12	12	6	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Matthew Stafford (61) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +9.11 EPA
• Joe Cox (61) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.15 EPA/play +5.73 EPA
• Antonio Henton (290) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +1.20 EPA

Rushing

• Darell Norman (290) — 0.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• Caleb King (61) — 0.0 yds +0.08 EPA
• Knowshon Moreno (61) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.47 EPA

Receiving

• Tim Camp. (290) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.57 EPA
• Marcus Russ (290) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +2.04 EPA
• Tim Camp (290) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.56 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Matthew Stafford	61	21	9.5%	0	2	+0.43	+9.11
Joe Cox	61	5	20.0%	0	1	+1.15	+5.73
Antonio Henton	290	19	5.3%	0	1	+0.06	+1.20
Lee Chapple	290	18	0.0%	0	0	+0.06	+1.10

Team EPA comparison

Stat	GASO	UGA
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	290	7	0	+1.72	Ended
Q1	61	3	0	-4.82	Fumble
Q1	290	8	0	-2.86	Missed FG
Q1	61	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	61	3	0	-2.14	Ended
Q1	290	3	0	-1.72	Punt
Q1	61	2	0	+3.38	Rush TD
Q1	61	3	0	+0.10	Ended
Q1	290	4	0	-4.39	Punt
Q2	61	1	0	+1.39	Rush TD
Q2	61	6	0	+5.36	Ended
Q2	290	3	0	-1.38	Punt
Q2	61	8	0	-0.07	Punt
Q2	290	9	0	-1.43	Punt
Q2	61	1	0	+4.29	Pass TD
Q2	61	3	0	-0.03	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Georgia Southern Eagles · Antonio Henton pass complete to Leander Barney for 34 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.36 EPA)
2. Q1 · Georgia Bulldogs · Richard Samuel rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by GeoSo Chris Covington at the Geo 35. (-5.78 EPA)
3. Q2 · Georgia Southern Eagles · Antonio Henton pass intercepted by Dannell Ellerbe at the Geo 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-5.25 EPA)
4. Q3 · Georgia Southern Eagles · Lee Chapple pass complete to Marcus Russ for 21 yards to the Geo 27 for a 1ST down. (+5.05 EPA)
5. Q2 · Georgia Bulldogs · Matthew Stafford pass complete to Kris Durham for 61 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.29 EPA)
6. Q4 · Georgia Bulldogs · Joe Cox pass complete to Michael Moore for 32 yards to the GeoSo 11 for a 1ST down. (+3.85 EPA)
7. Q1 · Georgia Southern Eagles · Jesse Hartley 36 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.75 EPA)
8. Q4 · Georgia Southern Eagles · Georgia penalty 5 yard offside accepted. (+3.42 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Georgia Bulldogs controlled the final (45–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Matthew Stafford (61) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: GASO 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 Georgia Southern Eagles vs Georgia Bulldogs?

Georgia Southern Eagles 21, Georgia Bulldogs 45 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Georgia Southern Eagles vs Georgia Bulldogs?

Georgia Bulldogs won with a final score of 21–45.

Where can I find the Georgia Southern Eagles vs Georgia Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282430061.

Who led Georgia Southern Eagles vs Georgia Bulldogs in passing?

Matthew Stafford (61) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Georgia Southern Eagles at Georgia Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.