UConn Huskies vs. Marshall Thundering Herd: 2015 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Marshall Thundering Herd defeated UConn Huskies 16–10 in Week 1, 2015. Final score: UConn Huskies 10, Marshall Thundering Herd 16.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UConn Huskies	6	0	3	0	10
Marshall Thundering Herd	6	6	0	3	16

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Chase Litton (276) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +8.75 EPA
• Michael Birdsong (276) — 0.0 yds · -0.71 EPA/play -1.42 EPA
• Bryant Shirreffs (41) — 0.0 yds · -0.41 EPA/play -7.83 EPA

Rushing

• Bryant Shirreffs (41) — 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA
• Hyleck Foster (276) — 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• Devon Johnson (276) — 0.0 yds -0.22 EPA

Receiving

• Deandre Reaves (276) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.32 EPA
• Ryan Yurachek (276) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.64 EPA
• Arkeel Newsome (41) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.10 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chase Litton	276	32	71.9%	0	1	+0.27	+8.75
Michael Birdsong	276	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.71	-1.42
Bryant Shirreffs	41	19	52.6%	0	0	-0.41	-7.83

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CONN	MRSH
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	41	1	0	-0.25	Ended
Q1	276	4	0	-0.44	Punt
Q1	41	1	0	+1.51	Rush TD
Q1	41	12	0	+4.79	Ended
Q1	276	1	0	+2.02	Pass TD
Q1	276	1	0	-0.31	Ended
Q1	41	3	0	-2.95	Punt
Q1	276	5	0	-1.03	Punt
Q1	41	3	0	-2.00	Punt
Q2	276	13	0	+3.03	Field goal
Q2	41	5	0	-0.45	Punt
Q2	276	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	276	12	0	+1.47	Ended
Q2	41	2	0	-2.33	Field goal
Q3	41	5	0	-1.81	Ended
Q3	276	9	0	+0.81	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · UConn Huskies · Bryant Shirreffs pass intercepted Kendall Gant return for 8 yds to the Marsh 44 (-4.58 EPA)
2. Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Chase Litton pass complete to Deandre Reaves for no gain to the UConn 17 (-3.58 EPA)
3. Q3 · UConn Huskies · Bobby Puyol 52 Yd Field Goal (+2.68 EPA)
4. Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Nick Smith 43 yd FG MISSED (-2.65 EPA)
5. Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Chase Litton pass complete to Deandre Reaves for 17 yds to the UConn 39 for a 1ST down (+2.55 EPA)
6. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Keion Davis run for 41 yds to the UConn 42 for a 1ST down (+2.16 EPA)
7. Q1 · UConn Huskies · Bryant Shirreffs run for a loss of 5 yards to the UConn 10 (-2.15 EPA)
8. Q1 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Chase Litton pass complete to Deandre Reaves for 21 yds to the UConn 48 for a 1ST down (+2.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Marshall Thundering Herd controlled the final (16–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Chase Litton (276) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: CONN 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 UConn Huskies vs Marshall Thundering Herd?

UConn Huskies 10, Marshall Thundering Herd 16 in Week 1 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won UConn Huskies vs Marshall Thundering Herd?

Marshall Thundering Herd won with a final score of 10–16.

Where can I find the UConn Huskies vs Marshall Thundering Herd box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400852715.

Who led UConn Huskies vs Marshall Thundering Herd in passing?

Chase Litton (276) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for UConn Huskies at Marshall Thundering Herd in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.