Birmingham-Southern Panthers vs. Georgia State Panthers: 2015 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Birmingham-Southern Panthers defeated Georgia State Panthers 23–20 in Week 1, 2015. Final score: Birmingham-Southern Panthers 23, Georgia State Panthers 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Birmingham-Southern Panthers	0	0	0	0	23
Georgia State Panthers	0	3	3	12	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Matt Johnson (2429) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.02 EPA/play -0.55 EPA
• Nick Arbuckle (2247) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.07 EPA/play -2.73 EPA

Rushing

• Kalif Phillips (2429) — 0.0 yds +0.16 EPA
• Andrew Buie (2429) — 0.0 yds -0.16 EPA
• Matt Johnson (2429) — 0.0 yds -0.83 EPA

Receiving

• Austin Duke (2429) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.42 EPA
• Robert Davis (2247) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.19 EPA
• T.L. Ford (2429) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.69 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Matt Johnson	2429	32	59.4%	0	1	-0.02	-0.55
Nick Arbuckle	2247	42	54.8%	0	2	-0.07	-2.73

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CHAR	GAST
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	2429	2	0	-0.59	Ended
Q1	2247	1	0	-3.59	Fumble
Q1	2429	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2429	11	0	+0.83	Ended
Q1	2247	2	0	-4.83	Interception
Q1	2429	1	0	-6.28	Fumble
Q1	2247	5	0	-2.27	Punt
Q1	2429	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2429	7	0	-1.01	Ended
Q1	2247	3	0	-2.25	Fumble
Q1	2247	3	0	+0.66	Ended
Q2	2429	3	0	+2.30	Ended
Q2	2247	4	0	-0.87	Punt
Q2	2429	1	0	+5.32	Pass TD
Q2	2429	4	0	+2.91	Ended
Q2	2247	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Georgia State Panthers · Nick Arbuckle pass complete to Penny Hart for 53 yds for a TD, (Wil Lutz KICK) (+6.64 EPA)
2. Q1 · Charlotte 49ers · Matt Johnson run for a loss of 2 yards to the Charl 15 Matt Johnson fumbled, forced by Trey Payne, recovered by GeoSt Bobby Baker (-6.28 EPA)
3. Q2 · Charlotte 49ers · Matt Johnson pass complete to Austin Duke for 63 yds for a TD, (Blake Brewer KICK) (+5.32 EPA)
4. Q1 · Georgia State Panthers · Nick Arbuckle pass intercepted, touchback. Terrance Winchester return for no gain (-5.08 EPA)
5. Q3 · Charlotte 49ers · Matt Johnson pass intercepted Bobby Baker return for 13 yds to the Charl 34 (-4.89 EPA)
6. Q3 · Charlotte 49ers · Matt Johnson run for 3 yds to the Charl 39 Matt Johnson fumbled, recovered by GeoSt Bobby Baker (-4.82 EPA)
7. Q4 · Georgia State Panthers · Nick Arbuckle pass complete to Taz Bateman for 24 yds for a TD, (Wil Lutz KICK) (+4.22 EPA)
8. Q1 · Georgia State Panthers · Nick Arbuckle pass complete to Kyler Neal for 29 yds Kyler Neal fumbled, forced by Devin Pearson, recovered by Charl Nick Cook (-3.59 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Birmingham-Southern Panthers controlled the final (23–20) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Matt Johnson (2429) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: CHAR 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 Birmingham-Southern Panthers vs Georgia State Panthers?

Birmingham-Southern Panthers 23, Georgia State Panthers 20 in Week 1 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Birmingham-Southern Panthers vs Georgia State Panthers?

Birmingham-Southern Panthers won with a final score of 23–20.

Where can I find the Birmingham-Southern Panthers vs Georgia State Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763587.

Who led Birmingham-Southern Panthers vs Georgia State Panthers in passing?

Matt Johnson (2429) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Birmingham-Southern Panthers at Georgia State Panthers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.