San José State Spartans vs. Stanford Cardinal: 2012 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Stanford Cardinal defeated San José State Spartans 20–17 in Week 1, 2012. Final score: San José State Spartans 17, Stanford Cardinal 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
San José State Spartans	0	3	12	0	17
Stanford Cardinal	12	3	0	3	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• David Fales (23) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +6.71 EPA
• Josh Nunes (24) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.12 EPA/play -2.88 EPA

Rushing

• Stepfan Taylor (24) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.43 EPA
• De'Leon Eskridge (23) — 0.0 yds -0.68 EPA
• Anthony Wilkerson (24) — 0.0 yds -0.34 EPA

Receiving

• Jabari Carr (23) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA
• Noel Grigsby (23) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.47 EPA
• Ty Montgomery (24) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.88 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
David Fales	23	35	2.9%	0	1	+0.19	+6.71
Josh Nunes	24	24	4.2%	0	1	-0.12	-2.88

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SJSU	STAN
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	24	1	0	+0.29	Ended
Q1	23	7	0	-0.02	Punt
Q1	24	1	0	+1.97	Pass TD
Q1	24	5	0	+0.38	Ended
Q1	23	3	0	-2.63	Punt
Q1	24	1	0	+1.73	Rush TD
Q1	24	19	0	+0.28	Field goal
Q2	23	7	0	+0.39	Punt
Q2	24	8	0	-1.96	Punt
Q2	23	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	23	7	0	+0.62	Ended
Q2	24	3	0	-2.20	Punt
Q3	23	3	0	-5.08	Fumble
Q3	24	2	0	-1.49	Punt
Q3	23	1	0	+2.23	Pass TD
Q3	23	11	0	+4.31	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · Stepfan Taylor rush for no gain to the SJSt 15. (-4.06 EPA)
2. Q2 · San José State Spartans · David Fales pass complete to Ryan Otten for 20 yards to the Stanf 44 for a 1ST down. (+3.52 EPA)
3. Q3 · San José State Spartans · David Fales pass complete to Noel Grigsby for 21 yards to the Stanf 7 for a 1ST down. (+3.29 EPA)
4. Q1 · Stanford Cardinal · Stepfan Taylor rush for no gain to the SJSt 1. (-3.27 EPA)
5. Q1 · Stanford Cardinal · Stepfan Taylor rush for 38 yards to the SJSt 19 for a 1ST down. (+2.99 EPA)
6. Q3 · San José State Spartans · David Fales pass complete to Peter Tuitupou for 20 yards to the SJSt 48 for a 1ST down. (+2.65 EPA)
7. Q3 · San José State Spartans · De'Leon Eskridge rush for 4 yards, fumbled, recovered by Stanf Usua Amanam at the SJSt 38. (-2.59 EPA)
8. Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · Josh Nunes pass incomplete to Zach Ertz. (-2.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Stanford Cardinal controlled the final (20–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: David Fales (23) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: SJSU 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 San José State Spartans vs Stanford Cardinal?

San José State Spartans 17, Stanford Cardinal 20 in Week 1 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won San José State Spartans vs Stanford Cardinal?

Stanford Cardinal won with a final score of 17–20.

Where can I find the San José State Spartans vs Stanford Cardinal box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=322440024.

Who led San José State Spartans vs Stanford Cardinal in passing?

David Fales (23) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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