Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2011 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Kent State Golden Flashes 48–7 in Week 1, 2011. Final score: Kent State Golden Flashes 7, Alabama Crimson Tide 48.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kent State Golden Flashes	0	0	6	0	7
Alabama Crimson Tide	18	3	6	9	48

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• AJ McCarron (333) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.99 EPA/play +16.79 EPA
• Spencer Keith (2309) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.19 EPA/play -5.31 EPA
• Phillip Sims (333) — 0.0 yds · -0.48 EPA/play -5.74 EPA

Rushing

• Trent Richardson (333) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.14 EPA
• Jacquise Terry (2309) — 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• Eddie Lacy (333) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.24 EPA

Receiving

• Marquis Maze (333) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.50 EPA
• DeAndrew White (333) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.99 EPA
• Sam Kirkland (2309) — 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
AJ McCarron	333	17	5.9%	0	1	+0.99	+16.79
Spencer Keith	2309	28	3.6%	0	1	-0.19	-5.31
Phillip Sims	333	12	0.0%	0	0	-0.48	-5.74

Team EPA comparison

Stat	KENT	ALA
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	2309	1	0	-0.13	Ended
Q1	333	4	0	+2.52	Rush TD
Q1	2309	3	0	-3.30	Punt
Q1	333	4	0	-2.14	Punt
Q1	333	1	0	-0.07	Ended
Q1	2309	2	0	-0.89	Ended
Q1	333	1	0	+2.71	Pass TD
Q1	333	3	0	+1.82	Ended
Q1	2309	2	0	-1.54	Punt
Q1	333	1	0	+0.52	Rush TD
Q1	333	7	0	+1.39	Ended
Q1	2309	3	0	-2.27	Punt
Q2	333	2	0	+4.63	Missed FG
Q2	2309	2	0	-0.32	Punt
Q2	333	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	333	3	0	+1.93	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Phillip Sims pass intercepted by Norman Wolfe at the Alab 40, returned for 37 yards to the Alab 3. (-8.84 EPA)
2. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · AJ McCarron pass intercepted by Leon Green at the KntSt 38, returned for 19 yards to the Alab 43. (-5.47 EPA)
3. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · AJ McCarron pass complete to Marquis Maze for 26 yards to the KntSt 36 for a 1ST down. (+4.57 EPA)
4. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Trent Richardson rush for 3 yards to the Alab 46. (-4.04 EPA)
5. Q3 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Matt Rinehart punt for 37 yards, returned by DeAndrew White, fumbled, forced by Nick Conrad, recovered by KntSt Matthew Hurdle at the KntSt 27, Matthew Hurdle for 4 yards, to the KntSt 31. (+3.46 EPA)
6. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalston Fowler rush for 49 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.39 EPA)
7. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Freddy Cortez kickoff for 66 yards returned by Marquis Maze for 39 yards to the Alab 43. (-3.16 EPA)
8. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Phillip Sims pass intercepted by Sidney Saulter at the KntSt 25, returned for no gain to the KntSt 25. (-3.1 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (48–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: AJ McCarron (333) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: KENT 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 Kent State Golden Flashes vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Kent State Golden Flashes 7, Alabama Crimson Tide 48 in Week 1 of the 2011 college football season.

Who won Kent State Golden Flashes vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 7–48.

Where can I find the Kent State Golden Flashes vs Alabama Crimson Tide box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=312460333.

Who led Kent State Golden Flashes vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

AJ McCarron (333) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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