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Portland State Vikings vs. Washington State Cougars: 2015 Week 1 Recap

Vikings defeat Cougars 24–17 in Week 1

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Portland State Vikings vs. Washington State Cougars (Week 1).

Portland State Vikings 24 1-0 Winner
Final 24–17
Washington State Cougars 17 1-1
Winner
Portland State Vikings
Final score
24–17
Halftime
Portland State Vikings 0–9 Washington State Cougars
Top passer
Luke Falk

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Quick answer

Portland State Vikings defeated Washington State Cougars 24–17 in Week 1, 2015. Final score: Portland State Vikings 24, Washington State Cougars 17.

Game summary

Portland State Vikings beat Washington State Cougars 24–17 in Week 1 of the 2015 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Luke Falk (265) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.28 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Gerard Wicks — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Dom Williams — 5 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Portland State Vikings0091224
Washington State Cougars360617

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

PRSTPortland State Vikings
WSUWashington State Cougars

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WSU
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-3

    Erik Powell 21 yd FG GOOD

  2. WSU
    Q2TD
    KHKeith Harrington

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-9

    Luke Falk pass complete to Keith Harrington for 24 yds for a TD, (Erik Powell KICK)

  3. PRST
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-9

    Jonathan Gonzales 42 yd FG GOOD

  4. PRST
    Q3TD
    PPParis Penn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-9

    Paris Penn run for 4 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Gonzales KICK)

  5. PRST
    Q4TD
    SLSteven Long

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-9

    Steven Long run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jonathan Gonzales KICK)

  6. WSU
    Q4TD
    GMGabe Marks

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-15

    Luke Falk pass complete to Gabe Marks for 5 yds for a TD, (Erik Powell KICK)

  7. PRST
    Q4TD
    NTNate Tago

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-15

    Nate Tago run for 8 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Gonzales KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Luke Falk (265) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +10.75 EPA
  • Peyton Bender (265) — 0.0 yds · -0.56 EPA/play -2.25 EPA
  • Alex Kuresa (2502) — 0.0 yds · -0.26 EPA/play -3.64 EPA

Rushing

  • Gerard Wicks (265) — 0.0 yds -0.17 EPA
  • Paris Penn (2502) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.22 EPA
  • Alex Kuresa (2502) — 0.0 yds +0.40 EPA

Receiving

  • Dom Williams (265) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.42 EPA
  • Gabe Marks (265) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.61 EPA
  • Thomas Carter III (2502) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Luke Falk2653969.2%02+0.28+10.75
Peyton Bender265425.0%00-0.56-2.25
Alex Kuresa25021450.0%00-0.26-3.64

Team EPA comparison

StatPRSTWSU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1265160+8.49Ended
Q1250250-1.97Punt
Q126500Field goal
Q1265100-0.86Ended
Q2250210-1.12Ended
Q226560+0.67Punt
Q2250280-0.44Punt
Q226510+3.14Pass TD
Q226560+2.03Ended
Q2250250-1.93Punt
Q226530-3.26Ended
Q3250230+0.20Ended
Q3265100-3.23Ended
Q3250200Field goal
Q3250290+0.41Ended
Q326520-1.32Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Washington State Cougars · Powell, Erik kick attempt failed, PENALTY PSU roughing the kicker (Aaron Sibley) 2 yards to the PSU1, NO PLAY. (-8.84 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Washington State Cougars · Luke Falk pass complete to Dom Williams for 32 yds to the PrtSt 3 for a 1ST down PORTLAND ST Penalty, Defensive pass interference ( Yards) declined for a 1ST down (+5.16 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Washington State Cougars · Erik Powell 22 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Aaron Sibley N/A return for no gain to the PrtSt 34 (-4.62 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Portland State Vikings · Marcus Kinsella punt for 38 yds , Kyrin Priester returns for a loss of 2 yards to the WshSt 11 Kyrin Priester fumbled, recovered by PrtSt Kameron Canaday (+4.44 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Washington State Cougars · Gerard Wicks run for no gain to the PrtSt 4 (-4.03 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Washington State Cougars · Luke Falk pass incomplete to John Thompson, broken up by Walter Santiago (-3.38 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Washington State Cougars · Luke Falk pass complete to Robert Lewis for 12 yds to the PrtSt 34 for a 1ST down (+3.38 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Washington State Cougars · Jamal Morrow run for 11 yds to the WshSt 45 for a 1ST down (+3.23 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Portland State Vikings controlled the final (24–17) in Week 1.
  • Passing edge: Luke Falk (265) — yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: PRST 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 Portland State Vikings vs Washington State Cougars?

Portland State Vikings 24, Washington State Cougars 17 in Week 1 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Portland State Vikings vs Washington State Cougars?

Portland State Vikings won with a final score of 24–17.

Where can I find the Portland State Vikings vs Washington State Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400756889.

Who led Portland State Vikings vs Washington State Cougars in passing?

Luke Falk (265) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Portland State Vikings at Washington State Cougars in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Portland State Vikings

Now 1-0 W

Washington State Cougars

Now 1-1 L