Richmond Spiders vs. Virginia Cavaliers: 2012 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Virginia Cavaliers defeated Richmond Spiders 43–19 in Week 1, 2012. Final score: Richmond Spiders 19, Virginia Cavaliers 43.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Richmond Spiders	2	6	6	6	19
Virginia Cavaliers	12	6	6	12	43

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Michael Strauss (257) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.08 EPA/play +8.62 EPA
• John Laub (257) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +4.87 EPA
• Phillip Sims (258) — 0.0 yds · +0.46 EPA/play +2.74 EPA

Rushing

• Perry Jones (258) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.43 EPA
• Kevin Parks (258) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.20 EPA
• Khalek Shepherd (258) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.05 EPA

Receiving

• Ben Edwards (257) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.90 EPA
• Tim Smith (258) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.10 EPA
• Kevin Parks (258) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.70 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Michael Strauss	257	8	12.5%	0	1	+1.08	+8.62
John Laub	257	30	3.3%	0	1	+0.16	+4.87
Phillip Sims	258	6	0.0%	0	0	+0.46	+2.74
Michael Rocco	258	36	2.8%	0	1	+0.03	+1.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	RICH	UVA
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	258	1	0	+0.04	Ended
Q1	257	3	0	-1.98	Punt
Q1	258	8	0	-0.53	Punt
Q1	257	5	0	-2.34	Punt
Q1	258	2	0	+2.59	Pass TD
Q1	257	0	0	—	Safety
Q1	257	1	0	-0.41	Ended
Q1	258	1	0	+0.81	Rush TD
Q1	258	9	0	+0.01	Ended
Q1	257	3	0	-3.35	Punt
Q2	258	4	0	+2.73	Ended
Q2	257	4	0	-1.28	Punt
Q2	258	3	0	-1.87	Punt
Q2	257	1	0	+1.26	Pass TD
Q2	257	9	0	+5.83	Ended
Q2	258	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Perry Jones rush for no gain to the Richm 41. (-4.28 EPA)
2. Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Michael Rocco pass complete to Darius Jennings for 51 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.79 EPA)
3. Q4 · Richmond Spiders · Michael Strauss pass complete to Seth Fisher for 8 yards to the Virg 1 for a 1ST down. (+3.45 EPA)
4. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Kevin Parks rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Richm 21. (-3.2 EPA)
5. Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Kevin Parks rush for 9 yards to the Virg 38 for a 1ST down. (+3.15 EPA)
6. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Kevin Parks rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.83 EPA)
7. Q2 · Richmond Spiders · John Laub pass complete to Kevin Finney for 21 yards to the Virg 14 for a 1ST down. (+2.78 EPA)
8. Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Perry Jones rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Richm 6. (-2.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Virginia Cavaliers controlled the final (43–19) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Michael Strauss (257) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: RICH 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 Richmond Spiders vs Virginia Cavaliers?

Richmond Spiders 19, Virginia Cavaliers 43 in Week 1 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Richmond Spiders vs Virginia Cavaliers?

Virginia Cavaliers won with a final score of 19–43.

Where can I find the Richmond Spiders vs Virginia Cavaliers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=322450258.

Who led Richmond Spiders vs Virginia Cavaliers in passing?

Michael Strauss (257) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Richmond Spiders at Virginia Cavaliers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.