Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Clemson Tigers: 2015 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Clemson Tigers 45–40 in Week 1, 2015. Final score: Alabama Crimson Tide 45, Clemson Tigers 40.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Alabama Crimson Tide	6	6	6	21	45
Clemson Tigers	12	0	9	15	40

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Deshaun Watson (228) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +12.83 EPA
• Jake Coker (333) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +12.24 EPA

Rushing

• Derrick Henry (333) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD -0.13 EPA
• Deshaun Watson (228) — 0.0 yds -0.00 EPA
• Wayne Gallman (228) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.16 EPA

Receiving

• Hunter Renfrow (228) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.50 EPA
• Calvin Ridley (333) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA
• Charone Peake (228) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.56 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Deshaun Watson	228	48	60.4%	0	4	+0.27	+12.83
Jake Coker	333	28	57.1%	0	2	+0.44	+12.24

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ALA	CLEM
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	228	7	0	+5.03	Pass TD
Q1	333	6	0	-0.48	Missed FG
Q1	228	1	0	+2.93	Pass TD
Q1	228	5	0	-0.62	Ended
Q1	333	1	0	+3.98	Rush TD
Q1	333	2	0	-0.85	Ended
Q1	228	8	0	-1.28	Punt
Q1	333	9	0	-2.44	Punt
Q2	333	1	0	-0.04	Ended
Q2	228	3	0	+1.70	Ended
Q2	333	3	0	-1.64	Punt
Q2	228	7	0	-1.38	Punt
Q2	333	6	0	-1.12	Punt
Q2	228	3	0	-2.17	Punt
Q2	333	1	0	+0.79	Rush TD
Q2	333	5	0	+2.66	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Greg Huegel kickoff for 60 yds , Kenyan Drake return for 95 yds for a TD, (Adam Griffith KICK) (+5.25 EPA)
2. Q2 · Clemson Tigers · Deshaun Watson pass intercepted Eddie Jackson return for no gain to the Clem 42 (-4.82 EPA)
3. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jake Coker pass complete to O.J. Howard for 51 yds for a TD, (Adam Griffith KICK) (+4.62 EPA)
4. Q4 · Clemson Tigers · Deshaun Watson pass complete to Jordan Leggett for 24 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (+4.52 EPA)
5. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jake Coker pass complete to O.J. Howard for 63 yds to the Clem 14 for a 1ST down (+4.37 EPA)
6. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jake Coker pass complete to ArDarius Stewart for 38 yds to the Clem 18 for a 1ST down (+4.18 EPA)
7. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Derrick Henry run for 50 yds for a TD (Adam Griffith KICK) (+3.98 EPA)
8. Q2 · Clemson Tigers · Greg Huegel 44 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by D.J. Pettway (-3.86 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (45–40) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Deshaun Watson (228) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: ALA 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 Alabama Crimson Tide vs Clemson Tigers?

Alabama Crimson Tide 45, Clemson Tigers 40 in Week 1 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Alabama Crimson Tide vs Clemson Tigers?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 45–40.

Where can I find the Alabama Crimson Tide vs Clemson Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400852743.

Who led Alabama Crimson Tide vs Clemson Tigers in passing?

Deshaun Watson (228) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Alabama Crimson Tide at Clemson Tigers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.