Norfolk State Spartans vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights: 2010 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Norfolk State Spartans 31– in Week 1, 2010. Final score: Norfolk State Spartans , Rutgers Scarlet Knights 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Norfolk State Spartans	0	0	6	0
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	3	0	6	9	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tom Savage (164) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +6.05 EPA
• Chas Dodd (164) — 0.0 yds · -0.11 EPA/play -0.11 EPA
• Team (164) — 0.0 yds · -0.30 EPA/play -0.30 EPA

Rushing

• Joe Martinek (164) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.33 EPA
• DeAngelo Branche (2450) — 0.0 yds -0.64 EPA
• Jordan Thomas (164) — 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Receiving

• Victor Hairston (2450) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.80 EPA
• Mohamed Sanu (164) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +2.18 EPA
• Jeremy Wicker (2450) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.02 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tom Savage	164	22	4.5%	0	1	+0.28	+6.05
Chas Dodd	164	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.11	-0.11
Team	164	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.30	-0.30
Dexter Merritt	2450	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.83	-1.65
Chris Walley	2450	24	0.0%	0	0	-0.46	-11.04

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NORF	RUTG
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	2450	2	0	-1.56	Ended
Q1	164	5	0	-1.35	Punt
Q1	2450	7	0	+0.10	Fumble
Q1	164	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	164	10	0	+0.06	Ended
Q1	2450	3	0	-3.17	Punt
Q2	164	4	0	+6.40	Ended
Q2	2450	4	0	-1.61	Punt
Q2	164	3	0	-0.88	Ended
Q2	2450	1	0	+0.82	Ended
Q2	2450	3	0	-2.07	Punt
Q2	164	5	0	-0.65	Ended
Q2	2450	3	0	-2.60	Punt
Q2	164	4	0	-2.36	Missed FG
Q2	2450	3	0	-2.70	Punt
Q2	164	1	0	-1.03	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Norfolk State Spartans · Team rush for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, recovered by Rutgr Eric LeGrand at the Rutgr 17. (-5.75 EPA)
2. Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Tom Savage pass complete to Mohamed Sanu for 29 yards to the NflkS 3, tackled by Jamie Short for a 1ST down. (+4.11 EPA)
3. Q4 · Norfolk State Spartans · Chris Walley sacked by Antonio Lowery and Jonathan Freeny for a loss of 2 yards to the Rutgr 30. (-3.76 EPA)
4. Q3 · Norfolk State Spartans · Troy Muenzer punt blocked by Brandon Bing, Joe Lefeged for 3 yards, to the NflkS 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (-3.67 EPA)
5. Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Joe Martinek rush for no gain to the NflkS 43, tackled by Anthony Taylor and Onyemechi Anyaugo. (-3.65 EPA)
6. Q2 · Norfolk State Spartans · Ryan Estep 39 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.51 EPA)
7. Q1 · Norfolk State Spartans · Chris Walley pass complete to Victor Hairston for 48 yards to the Rutgr 17, tackled by Khaseem Greene out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+3.2 EPA)
8. Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · San San Te 40 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.04 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Rutgers Scarlet Knights controlled the final (31–) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tom Savage (164) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: NORF 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 Norfolk State Spartans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Norfolk State Spartans 0, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 31 in Week 1 of the 2010 college football season.

Who won Norfolk State Spartans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights won with a final score of 0–31.

Where can I find the Norfolk State Spartans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=302450164.

Who led Norfolk State Spartans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights in passing?

Tom Savage (164) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Norfolk State Spartans at Rutgers Scarlet Knights in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.