Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Clemson Tigers: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Clemson Tigers 26–21 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 26, Clemson Tigers 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers	0	9	15	3	26
Clemson Tigers	0	6	6	0	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Joe Ganz (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.52 EPA/play +14.02 EPA
• Cullen Harper (228) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.13 EPA/play -4.02 EPA

Rushing

• Quentin Castille (158) — 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• James Davis (228) — 0.0 yds -0.93 EPA
• C.J. Spiller (228) — 0.0 yds -0.23 EPA

Receiving

• Aaron Kelly (228) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.94 EPA
• Jacoby Ford (228) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.81 EPA
• Marlon Lucky (158) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.35 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joe Ganz	158	27	7.4%	0	2	+0.52	+14.02
Cullen Harper	228	32	6.2%	0	2	-0.13	-4.02

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NEB	CLEM
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	228	3	0	+0.82	Ended
Q1	158	5	0	-2.53	Punt
Q1	228	10	0	-1.76	Ended
Q1	158	6	0	-1.23	Punt
Q1	228	3	0	-3.38	Punt
Q1	158	3	0	-2.78	Punt
Q1	228	3	0	-2.77	Punt
Q2	158	1	0	-1.45	Ended
Q2	228	1	0	+4.61	Pass TD
Q2	228	1	0	-1.69	Ended
Q2	158	8	0	-6.07	Touchdown
Q2	158	3	0	+1.27	Ended
Q2	228	1	0	-0.48	Punt
Q2	158	3	0	-0.23	Punt
Q2	228	2	0	-1.36	Punt
Q2	158	2	0	-1.51	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Joe Ganz rush, fumbled, recovered by Clem DeAndre McDaniel at the Neb 28, DeAndre McDaniel for 28 yards, to the Neb 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (-8.81 EPA)
2. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Joe Ganz pass intercepted by Crezdon Butler at the Clem 28, returned for 59 yards to the Neb 13. (-7.04 EPA)
3. Q1 · Clemson Tigers · Cullen Harper pass complete to Jacoby Ford for 46 yards to the Clem 49 for a 1ST down. (+5.3 EPA)
4. Q3 · Clemson Tigers · Jimmy Maners punt for 35 yards, returned by Niles Paul for no gain, fumbled, recovered by Clem at the Clem 44. (+4.85 EPA)
5. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Quentin Castille rush for 58 yards to the Clem 17 for a 1ST down. (+4.64 EPA)
6. Q2 · Clemson Tigers · Cullen Harper pass complete to Aaron Kelly for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.61 EPA)
7. Q1 · Clemson Tigers · James Davis rush for no gain to the Neb 32. (-4.48 EPA)
8. Q3 · Clemson Tigers · Cullen Harper pass intercepted by Blake Lawrence at the Clem 13, returned for 3 yards to the Clem 10. (-4.38 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (26–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Joe Ganz (158) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: NEB 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Clemson Tigers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 26, Clemson Tigers 21 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Clemson Tigers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 26–21.

Where can I find the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Clemson Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=290010228.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Clemson Tigers in passing?

Joe Ganz (158) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Nebraska Cornhuskers at Clemson Tigers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.