Kentucky Wildcats vs. East Carolina Pirates: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Kentucky Wildcats defeated East Carolina Pirates 25–19 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Kentucky Wildcats 25, East Carolina Pirates 19.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kentucky Wildcats	0	3	12	3	25
East Carolina Pirates	3	12	3	6	19

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Patrick Pinkney (151) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +4.79 EPA
• Mike Hartline (96) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +3.44 EPA

Rushing

• Tony Dixon (96) — 0.0 yds -0.21 EPA
• Brandon Simmons (151) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.30 EPA
• Patrick Pinkney (151) — 0.0 yds -0.92 EPA

Receiving

• Kyrus Lanxter (96) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.02 EPA
• Davon Drew (151) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +2.50 EPA
• Darryl Freeney (151) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.35 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Patrick Pinkney	151	33	3.0%	0	1	+0.14	+4.79
Mike Hartline	96	29	3.4%	0	1	+0.12	+3.44

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UK	ECU
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	151	2	0	-0.15	Ended
Q1	96	9	0	-1.67	Missed FG
Q1	151	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	96	1	0	+0.94	Ended
Q1	151	9	0	+2.26	Ended
Q1	151	1	0	-0.68	Ended
Q1	96	2	0	-2.02	Ended
Q1	96	1	0	-0.68	Ended
Q1	151	3	0	-2.75	Ended
Q2	96	1	0	-2.42	Ended
Q2	151	1	0	-1.74	Ended
Q2	96	1	0	-0.07	Ended
Q2	151	2	0	-0.90	Ended
Q2	151	1	0	+0.82	Ended
Q2	96	2	0	-1.42	Ended
Q2	96	1	0	-0.59	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Norman Whitley rush, fumbled, recovered by Kent Ventrell Jenkins at the Kent 44, Ventrell Jenkins for 56 yards, to the ECaro 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (-9.18 EPA)
2. Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Matt Dodge kickoff for 69 yards returned by David Jones for 99 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+7.38 EPA)
3. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Patrick Pinkney pass complete to Darryl Freeney for 80 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.93 EPA)
4. Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Patrick Pinkney pass complete to Davon Drew for 40 yards to the Kent 44 for a 1ST down. (+4.22 EPA)
5. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Patrick Pinkney pass complete to Davon Drew for 42 yards to the Kent 9 for a 1ST down. (+4.17 EPA)
6. Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Kentucky penalty 15 yard roughing the kicker accepted. (+3.87 EPA)
7. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Mike Hartline pass complete to Gene McCaskill for 48 yards to the ECaro 7 for a 1ST down. (+3.11 EPA)
8. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Brandon Simmons rush for 28 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.01 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Kentucky Wildcats controlled the final (25–19) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Patrick Pinkney (151) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: UK 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 Kentucky Wildcats vs East Carolina Pirates?

Kentucky Wildcats 25, East Carolina Pirates 19 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Kentucky Wildcats vs East Carolina Pirates?

Kentucky Wildcats won with a final score of 25–19.

Where can I find the Kentucky Wildcats vs East Carolina Pirates box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=290020151.

Who led Kentucky Wildcats vs East Carolina Pirates in passing?

Patrick Pinkney (151) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Kentucky Wildcats at East Carolina Pirates in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.