Norfolk State Spartans vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights: 2015 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Norfolk State Spartans 63–13 in Week 1, 2015. Final score: Norfolk State Spartans 13, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 63.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Norfolk State Spartans	6	6	0	0	13
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	6	12	24	12	63

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Chris Laviano (164) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +2.19 EPA/play +8.77 EPA
• Hayden Rettig (164) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.63 EPA/play +6.90 EPA
• Greg Hankerson (2450) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +0.87 EPA

Rushing

• Josh Hicks (164) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.26 EPA
• Paul James (164) — 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA
• Gerard Johnson (2450) — 0.0 yds -0.82 EPA

Receiving

• DeAndre Sangster (2450) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.27 EPA
• Gerard Johnson (2450) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -1.01 EPA
• Andre Patton (164) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.86 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chris Laviano	164	4	100.0%	0	3	+2.19	+8.77
Hayden Rettig	164	11	81.8%	0	1	+0.63	+6.90
Greg Hankerson	2450	30	60.0%	0	2	+0.03	+0.87
Malik Stokes	2450	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.48	-0.49
James Church	2450	1	0.0%	0	0	-4.70	-4.69

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NORF	RUTG
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	2450	1	0	-0.64	Ended
Q1	164	5	0	+0.19	Punt
Q1	2450	3	0	-1.22	Punt
Q1	164	5	0	-2.99	Pass TD
Q1	2450	4	0	-1.00	Pass TD
Q1	164	7	0	+3.84	Ended
Q1	2450	5	0	+2.49	Pass TD
Q2	164	2	0	+0.18	Ended
Q2	2450	6	0	+3.09	Ended
Q2	164	1	0	+2.78	Rush TD
Q2	164	2	0	+3.22	Rush TD
Q2	2450	3	0	-1.79	Punt
Q2	164	11	0	+1.73	Ended
Q2	2450	2	0	-2.30	Punt
Q3	164	4	0	+3.16	Pass TD
Q3	2450	3	0	-2.38	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Robert Martin run for 1 yd to the Rutgr 21 Robert Martin fumbled, forced by T.C. Livingston, recovered by NflkS Sandy Chapman , return for 45 yds to the Rutgr 21 (-4.71 EPA)
2. Q3 · Norfolk State Spartans · James Church pass intercepted Anthony Cioffi return for 5 yds to the Rutgr 33 (-4.7 EPA)
3. Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Bo Lomax kickoff for 45 yds , Janarion Grant return for 80 yds for a TD, (Kyle Federico KICK) (+4.39 EPA)
4. Q4 · Norfolk State Spartans · Malik Stokes run for a loss of 2 yards to the Rutgr 23 (-4.22 EPA)
5. Q1 · Norfolk State Spartans · Greg Hankerson pass complete to DeAndre Sangster for 32 yds to the Rutgr 43 for a 1ST down (+4.04 EPA)
6. Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Josh Hicks run for 15 yds to the NflkS 5 for a 1ST down NORFOLK ST Penalty, face mask (3 yards) (3 Yards) to the NflkS 2 for a 1ST down (+3.74 EPA)
7. Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Josh Hicks run for no gain to the NflkS 49 (-3.71 EPA)
8. Q3 · Norfolk State Spartans · Bo Lomax punt for 41 yds, downed at the Rutgr 36 (+3.37 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Rutgers Scarlet Knights controlled the final (63–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Chris Laviano (164) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: NORF 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 Norfolk State Spartans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Norfolk State Spartans 13, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 63 in Week 1 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Norfolk State Spartans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights won with a final score of 13–63.

Where can I find the Norfolk State Spartans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763496.

Who led Norfolk State Spartans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights in passing?

Chris Laviano (164) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Norfolk State Spartans at Rutgers Scarlet Knights in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.