Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs. South Alabama Jaguars: 2013 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Southern Utah Thunderbirds defeated South Alabama Jaguars 22–21 in Week 1, 2013. Final score: Southern Utah Thunderbirds 22, South Alabama Jaguars 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Southern Utah Thunderbirds	9	0	3	9	22
South Alabama Jaguars	0	0	6	6	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Aaron Cantu (253) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +7.94 EPA
• Ross Metheny (6) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +7.25 EPA
• Brandon Bridge (6) — 0.0 yds · -0.02 EPA/play -0.20 EPA

Rushing

• Raysean Martin (253) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.47 EPA
• Malik Brown (253) — 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA
• Cris Dinham (6) — 0.0 yds -0.21 EPA

Receiving

• Shavarez Smith (6) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.61 EPA
• Jereme Jones (6) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.88 EPA
• Anthony Norris (253) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Aaron Cantu	253	23	4.3%	0	1	+0.34	+7.94
Ross Metheny	6	17	11.8%	0	2	+0.43	+7.25
Brandon Bridge	6	10	0.0%	0	0	-0.02	-0.20

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SUU	USA
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	253	1	0	+0.56	Rush TD
Q1	6	5	0	-1.12	Ended
Q1	253	1	0	-0.37	Ended
Q1	253	1	0	+3.09	Field goal
Q1	6	7	0	+1.51	Ended
Q1	253	11	0	+3.77	Ended
Q1	6	9	0	-2.25	Punt
Q2	253	5	0	-0.76	Ended
Q2	253	5	0	-0.94	Ended
Q2	6	10	0	+1.60	Ended
Q2	253	3	0	-2.71	Punt
Q2	6	5	0	+1.99	Punt
Q3	253	1	0	-0.76	Punt
Q3	6	2	0	-2.03	Punt
Q3	253	1	0	-0.62	Ended
Q3	6	1	0	+2.85	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · South Alabama Jaguars · Jay Jones rush for 57 yards to the SoUth 4, tackled by James Cowser for a 1ST down. (+4.91 EPA)
2. Q2 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Robert Torgerson 37 yard field goal BLOCKED, Toi Taufa for a loss of 15 yards, to the SoUth 44, SOUTH ALABAMA penalty 15 yard personal foul on N/A accepted. (-4.82 EPA)
3. Q3 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Brock Miller rush for 26 yards to the SAlab 28 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+4.26 EPA)
4. Q4 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Aaron Cantu pass complete to Griff McNabb for 44 yards to the SAlab 6, tackled by Roman Buchanan for a 1ST down. (+4.05 EPA)
5. Q2 · South Alabama Jaguars · Aleem Sunanon 37 yard field goal BLOCKED, N/A for no gain, to the SoUth 29. (-3.94 EPA)
6. Q4 · South Alabama Jaguars · Ross Metheny pass complete to Danny Woodson for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.67 EPA)
7. Q1 · South Alabama Jaguars · Aleem Sunanon 41 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.17 EPA)
8. Q3 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Raysean Martin rush for 4 yards to the SAlab 20, tackled by Charles Watson and Montell Garner. (-3.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Southern Utah Thunderbirds controlled the final (22–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Aaron Cantu (253) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: SUU 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 Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs South Alabama Jaguars?

Southern Utah Thunderbirds 22, South Alabama Jaguars 21 in Week 1 of the 2013 college football season.

Who won Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs South Alabama Jaguars?

Southern Utah Thunderbirds won with a final score of 22–21.

Where can I find the Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs South Alabama Jaguars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=332410006.

Who led Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs South Alabama Jaguars in passing?

Aaron Cantu (253) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Southern Utah Thunderbirds at South Alabama Jaguars in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.