South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Iowa Hawkeyes: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Iowa Hawkeyes defeated South Carolina Gamecocks 31–10 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: South Carolina Gamecocks 10, Iowa Hawkeyes 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Carolina Gamecocks	0	0	0	9	10
Iowa Hawkeyes	12	6	9	0	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Chris Smelley (2579) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +8.44 EPA
• Richard Stanzi (2294) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +8.32 EPA
• Stephen Garcia (2579) — 0.0 yds · +0.43 EPA/play +5.60 EPA

Rushing

• Shonn Greene (2294) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD -0.10 EPA
• Jewel Hampton (2294) — 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA
• Stephen Garcia (2579) — 0.0 yds -1.17 EPA

Receiving

• Kenny McKinley (2579) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.76 EPA
• Jason Barnes (2579) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.77 EPA
• Brandon Myers (2294) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.91 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chris Smelley	2579	19	5.3%	0	1	+0.44	+8.44
Richard Stanzi	2294	17	5.9%	0	1	+0.49	+8.32
Stephen Garcia	2579	13	0.0%	0	0	+0.43	+5.60
Kenny McKinley	2579	1	0.0%	0	0	+2.39	+2.39

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SC	IOWA
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	2579	5	0	+2.23	Ended
Q1	2294	4	0	-1.77	Missed FG
Q1	2579	1	0	-3.22	Fumble
Q1	2294	1	0	+0.80	Rush TD
Q1	2579	1	0	-0.93	Ended
Q1	2294	3	0	-0.13	Ended
Q1	2294	1	0	+1.62	Pass TD
Q1	2579	1	0	-1.29	Ended
Q1	2294	12	0	+0.82	Ended
Q2	2579	3	0	+0.34	Ended
Q2	2294	3	0	+0.55	Interception
Q2	2579	4	0	-0.94	Punt
Q2	2579	4	0	+1.36	Interception
Q2	2579	2	0	+0.83	Ended
Q2	2294	9	0	+4.51	Rush TD
Q2	2579	2	0	+1.54	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Stephen Garcia pass intercepted by Tyler Sash at the Iowa 29, returned for 45 yards to the SCaro 26, fumbled, recovered by Iowa at the SCaro 26 for 45 yards, lateral to NA for no gain. (-6.53 EPA)
2. Q4 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Chris Smelley pass complete to Eric Baker for 42 yards to the Iowa 10 for a 1ST down. (+4.36 EPA)
3. Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Richard Stanzi pass intercepted by Chris Culliver at the SCaro 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-4.29 EPA)
4. Q1 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Stephen Garcia pass intercepted by Tyler Sash at the SCaro 47, returned for 29 yards to the SCaro 18. (-4.28 EPA)
5. Q3 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Chris Smelley pass complete to Moe Brown for 9 yards, fumbled, recovered by Iowa at the SCaro 43. (-4.25 EPA)
6. Q4 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Chris Smelley pass complete to Jared Cook for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.71 EPA)
7. Q3 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Shonn Greene rush for no gain to the SCaro 1. (-3.49 EPA)
8. Q2 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Stephen Garcia pass intercepted by Bradley Fletcher at the Iowa 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-3.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Iowa Hawkeyes controlled the final (31–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Chris Smelley (2579) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: SC 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 South Carolina Gamecocks vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

South Carolina Gamecocks 10, Iowa Hawkeyes 31 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won South Carolina Gamecocks vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Iowa Hawkeyes won with a final score of 10–31.

Where can I find the South Carolina Gamecocks vs Iowa Hawkeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=290012294.

Who led South Carolina Gamecocks vs Iowa Hawkeyes in passing?

Chris Smelley (2579) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for South Carolina Gamecocks at Iowa Hawkeyes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.