Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs vs. Kentucky Wildcats: 2015 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Kentucky Wildcats defeated Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs 40–33 in Week 1, 2015. Final score: Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs 33, Kentucky Wildcats 40.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs	0	0	0	0	33
Kentucky Wildcats	12	9	9	6	40

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Patrick Towles (96) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +2.64 EPA
• Jalen Nixon (309) — 0.0 yds · +0.29 EPA/play +1.18 EPA
• Brooks Haack (309) — 0.0 yds · -0.10 EPA/play -3.59 EPA

Rushing

• Elijah McGuire (309) — 0.0 yds -0.05 EPA
• Stanley Williams (96) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.64 EPA
• Torrey Pierce (309) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.94 EPA

Receiving

• Gary Haynes (309) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA
• Jamal Robinson (309) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA
• Gabe Fuselier (309) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.61 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Patrick Towles	96	35	45.7%	0	3	+0.07	+2.64
Jalen Nixon	309	4	100.0%	0	0	+0.29	+1.18
Brooks Haack	309	37	56.8%	0	0	-0.10	-3.59

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ULL	UK
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	96	3	0	+2.01	Ended
Q1	309	12	0	-0.86	Fumble
Q1	96	1	0	+4.11	Pass TD
Q1	96	6	0	+1.06	Ended
Q1	309	9	0	+0.80	Punt
Q1	96	3	0	-3.17	Punt
Q1	309	3	0	-2.81	Punt
Q1	96	1	0	+4.86	Rush TD
Q2	96	2	0	+0.77	Field goal
Q2	309	5	0	-2.00	Interception
Q2	96	6	0	+1.19	Ended
Q2	309	5	0	+0.10	Rush TD
Q2	96	4	0	+1.96	Pass TD
Q2	309	11	0	+5.09	Ended
Q2	96	1	0	-1.52	Missed FG
Q3	309	1	0	+1.06	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Torrey Pierce run for 56 yds for a TD, (Stevie Artigue KICK) (+5.8 EPA)
2. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Stanley Williams run for 75 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (+4.86 EPA)
3. Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Landon Foster punt for 38 yds , Elijah McGuire returns for no gain to the LaLaf 21 Elijah McGuire fumbled, recovered by Kent Kelly Mason (+4.61 EPA)
4. Q2 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Brooks Haack pass complete to Gary Haynes for 13 yds to the Kent 11 for a 1ST down (+4.39 EPA)
5. Q4 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Jalen Nixon run for 23 yds for a TD, (E. McGuire Run For Two-point Conversion) (+4.38 EPA)
6. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Patrick Towles pass complete to Jeff Badet for 37 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (+4.28 EPA)
7. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Patrick Towles run for no gain to the LaLaf 47 Patrick Towles fumbled, recovered by Kent Patrick Towles for a 1ST down (-4.24 EPA)
8. Q4 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Torrey Pierce run for 26 yds for a TD, (Jalen Nixon pass to Elijah McGuire for Two-Point Conversion) (+4.19 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Kentucky Wildcats controlled the final (40–33) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Patrick Towles (96) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: ULL 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 Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs 33, Kentucky Wildcats 40 in Week 1 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Kentucky Wildcats won with a final score of 33–40.

Where can I find the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400603832.

Who led Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats in passing?

Patrick Towles (96) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs at Kentucky Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.