Kentucky Wildcats vs. Clemson Tigers: 2009 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Clemson Tigers defeated Kentucky Wildcats 21–13 in Week 1, 2009. Final score: Kentucky Wildcats 13, Clemson Tigers 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kentucky Wildcats	0	0	0	0	13
Clemson Tigers	0	0	0	0	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kyle Parker (228.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +3.05 EPA
• Randall Cobb (96.0) — 0.0 yds · +0.27 EPA/play +0.80 EPA
• Morgan Newton (96.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.45 EPA/play -9.47 EPA

Rushing

• Derrick Locke (96.0) — 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• C.J. Spiller (228.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.27 EPA
• Randall Cobb (96.0) — 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA

Receiving

• Derrick Locke (96.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• Michael Palmer (228.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• Gene McCaskill (96.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.84 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kyle Parker	228.0	13	7.7%	0	1	+0.23	+3.05
Randall Cobb	96.0	3	0.0%	0	0	+0.27	+0.80
Morgan Newton	96.0	21	4.8%	0	1	-0.45	-9.47

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UK	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	96.0	1	0	-0.66	Ended
Q1	228.0	1	0	+2.83	Pass TD
Q1	228.0	3	0	+3.52	Ended
Q1	96.0	9	0	-1.80	Punt
Q1	228.0	6	0	-0.77	Punt
Q1	96.0	1	0	+2.75	Pass TD
Q1	96.0	6	0	+0.94	Ended
Q1	228.0	6	0	-4.96	Punt
Q2	96.0	9	0	+0.44	Punt
Q2	228.0	1	0	+1.12	Rush TD
Q2	228.0	4	0	+1.47	Ended
Q2	96.0	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	96.0	10	0	-1.15	Ended
Q3	228.0	3	0	-2.58	Punt
Q3	96.0	5	0	-0.93	Punt
Q3	228.0	10	0	+0.59	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · 96.0 · Morgan Newton pass complete to Gene McCaskill for 6 yards, fumbled, forced by Kavell Conner, recovered by Clem Jarvis Jenkins at the Kent 19. (-5.07 EPA)
2. Q1 · 96.0 · Morgan Newton rush for 24 yards to the Kent 34 for a 1ST down. (+3.25 EPA)
3. Q1 · 228.0 · Kyle Parker pass complete to C.J. Spiller for 42 yards, fumbled, recovered by Clem at the Kent 43 for a 1ST down. (+3.15 EPA)
4. Q4 · 96.0 · Ryan Tydlacka rush for 9 yards to the Clem 34 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+2.95 EPA)
5. Q1 · 228.0 · Kyle Parker pass complete to Jacoby Ford for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.83 EPA)
6. Q3 · 228.0 · Richard Jackson 44 yard field goal MISSED. (-2.8 EPA)
7. Q1 · 96.0 · Morgan Newton pass complete to Chris Matthews for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.75 EPA)
8. Q1 · 96.0 · Morgan Newton sacked by Kavell Conner for a loss of 7 yards to the Clem 39. (-2.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Clemson Tigers controlled the final (21–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Kyle Parker (228.0) — 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 Clemson Tigers?

Kentucky Wildcats 13, Clemson Tigers 21 in Week 1 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Kentucky Wildcats vs Clemson Tigers?

Clemson Tigers won with a final score of 13–21.

Where can I find the Kentucky Wildcats vs Clemson Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=293610228.

Who led Kentucky Wildcats vs Clemson Tigers in passing?

Kyle Parker (228.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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