Samford Bulldogs vs. UCF Knights: 2009 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UCF Knights defeated Samford Bulldogs 28–24 in Week 1, 2009. Final score: Samford Bulldogs 24, UCF Knights 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Samford Bulldogs	0	0	0	0	24
UCF Knights	0	0	0	0	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Brett Hodges (2116.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.79 EPA/play +12.69 EPA
• Richie Fordham (2535.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +5.33 EPA/play +5.33 EPA
• Rob Calabrese (2116.0) — 0.0 yds · -1.22 EPA/play -9.74 EPA

Rushing

• Brynn Harvey (2116.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.18 EPA
• Chris Evans (2535.0) — 0.0 yds -0.31 EPA
• Dustin Taliaferro (2535.0) — 0.0 yds +1.77 EPA

Receiving

• Jonathan Lowery (2535.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA
• DeMarcus Covington (2535.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.32 EPA
• Rocky Ross (2116.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.75 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brett Hodges	2116.0	16	6.2%	0	1	+0.79	+12.69
Richie Fordham	2535.0	1	100.0%	0	1	+5.33	+5.33
Rob Calabrese	2116.0	8	0.0%	0	0	-1.22	-9.74
Dustin Taliaferro	2535.0	34	2.9%	0	1	-0.31	-10.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SAM	UCF
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	2535.0	3	0	-3.83	Punt
Q1	2116.0	8	0	-0.97	Ended
Q1	2535.0	6	0	-3.08	Punt
Q1	2116.0	3	0	-2.19	Punt
Q1	2535.0	8	0	-2.89	Punt
Q1	2116.0	4	0	-0.83	Rush TD
Q2	2535.0	2	0	-0.81	Ended
Q2	2116.0	3	0	+3.44	Ended
Q2	2535.0	1	0	-0.91	Punt
Q2	2116.0	4	0	+0.60	Ended
Q2	2535.0	2	0	-1.51	Ended
Q2	2116.0	4	0	-0.41	Punt
Q2	2535.0	5	0	+0.21	Pass TD
Q2	2116.0	5	0	-8.00	Fumble
Q2	2535.0	7	0	+3.25	Field goal
Q3	2116.0	4	0	-2.36	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · 2116.0 · Cameron Yaw kickoff for 65 yards returned by Quincy McDuffie for 95 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.26 EPA)
2. Q3 · 2535.0 · Richie Fordham pass complete to Riley Hawkins for 67 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.33 EPA)
3. Q3 · 2116.0 · Cameron Yaw kickoff for 59 yards returned by Darin Baldwin, tackled by Cameron Yaw for 72 yards to the Samf 17, tackled by Cameron Yaw out-of-bounds. (+4.37 EPA)
4. Q2 · 2116.0 · Rob Calabrese pass complete to Rocky Ross for 15 yards, fumbled, forced by C.J. Brown, recovered by Samf Ty Levie in the endzone. (-4.27 EPA)
5. Q4 · 2116.0 · Jamie Boyle 33 yard field goal BLOCKED. (-3.94 EPA)
6. Q4 · 2535.0 · Bob Hooper punt for 34 yards, returned by Rocky Ross for 39 yards to the Samf 32, tackled by John Michael Clay. (-3.53 EPA)
7. Q4 · 2116.0 · Brett Hodges pass complete to Jamar Newsome for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.09 EPA)
8. Q3 · 2116.0 · Two-point conversion attempt, Brett Hodges pass to Brynn Harvey GOOD. (-3.06 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UCF Knights controlled the final (28–24) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Brett Hodges (2116.0) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: SAM 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 Samford Bulldogs vs UCF Knights?

Samford Bulldogs 24, UCF Knights 28 in Week 1 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Samford Bulldogs vs UCF Knights?

UCF Knights won with a final score of 24–28.

Where can I find the Samford Bulldogs vs UCF Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=292482116.

Who led Samford Bulldogs vs UCF Knights in passing?

Brett Hodges (2116.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Samford Bulldogs at UCF Knights in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.