Memphis Tigers vs. South Florida Bulls: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

South Florida Bulls defeated Memphis Tigers 41–14 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Memphis Tigers 14, South Florida Bulls 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Memphis Tigers	6	6	0	0	14
South Florida Bulls	12	9	9	6	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Matt Grothe (58) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.40 EPA/play +10.06 EPA
• Arkelon Hall (235) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +1.50 EPA
• Theo Wilson (58) — 0.0 yds · +0.85 EPA/play +0.85 EPA

Rushing

• Matt Grothe (58) — 0.0 yds +0.39 EPA
• Curtis Steele (235) — 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA
• Mike Ford (58) — 0.0 yds -0.20 EPA

Receiving

• Duke Calhoun (235) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.31 EPA
• Carlton Mitchell (58) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.15 EPA
• Taurus Johnson (58) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.41 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Matt Grothe	58	25	12.0%	0	3	+0.40	+10.06
Arkelon Hall	235	26	3.8%	0	1	+0.06	+1.50
Theo Wilson	58	1	0.0%	0	0	+0.85	+0.85
Brett Toney	235	4	0.0%	0	0	+0.05	+0.21
Steven Black	235	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.52	-0.52
Grant Gregory	58	5	0.0%	0	0	-0.77	-3.83

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MEM	USF
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	58	4	0	+1.47	Ended
Q1	235	1	0	+0.84	Rush TD
Q1	235	4	0	+1.22	Ended
Q1	58	1	0	+0.91	Rush TD
Q1	235	1	0	+1.96	Ended
Q1	58	5	0	+1.40	Ended
Q1	235	3	0	-1.73	Punt
Q1	58	6	0	-1.13	Punt
Q1	235	8	0	-1.13	Punt
Q1	58	1	0	+2.16	Pass TD
Q1	58	3	0	-3.11	Ended
Q2	235	1	0	+1.88	Pass TD
Q2	235	12	0	+0.77	Ended
Q2	58	12	0	+5.84	Pass TD
Q2	235	5	0	-1.52	Punt
Q2	58	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · South Florida Bulls · A.J. Love rush for 5 yards to the Memph 38. (-3.94 EPA)
2. Q4 · South Florida Bulls · Grant Gregory rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, forced by Team, recovered by Memph at the SFla 47. (-3.8 EPA)
3. Q3 · South Florida Bulls · Matt Grothe pass complete to Dontavia Bogan for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.78 EPA)
4. Q3 · South Florida Bulls · Matt Grothe rush for 32 yards to the SFla 49 for a 1ST down. (+3.43 EPA)
5. Q4 · Memphis Tigers · Brett Toney rush for no gain to the SFla 38. (-3.4 EPA)
6. Q2 · South Florida Bulls · Matt Grothe pass complete to Ben Busbee for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.31 EPA)
7. Q1 · Memphis Tigers · Arkelon Hall pass complete to Duke Calhoun for 6 yards to the Memph 48 for a 1ST down. (+3.13 EPA)
8. Q3 · Memphis Tigers · Arkelon Hall pass incomplete to Duke Calhoun. (-2.98 EPA)

Key takeaways

• South Florida Bulls controlled the final (41–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Matt Grothe (58) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: MEM 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 Memphis Tigers vs South Florida Bulls?

Memphis Tigers 14, South Florida Bulls 41 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Memphis Tigers vs South Florida Bulls?

South Florida Bulls won with a final score of 14–41.

Where can I find the Memphis Tigers vs South Florida Bulls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=283550058.

Who led Memphis Tigers vs South Florida Bulls in passing?

Matt Grothe (58) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Memphis Tigers at South Florida Bulls in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.