Wisconsin Badgers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2015 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Wisconsin Badgers 35–17 in Week 1, 2015. Final score: Wisconsin Badgers 17, Alabama Crimson Tide 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Wisconsin Badgers	0	6	3	6	17
Alabama Crimson Tide	6	6	12	6	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jake Coker (333) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +2.38 EPA
• Joel Stave (275) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +1.88 EPA
• Cooper Bateman (333) — 0.0 yds · -0.16 EPA/play -1.46 EPA

Rushing

• Derrick Henry (333) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.82 EPA
• Kenyan Drake (333) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.36 EPA
• Damien Harris (333) — 0.0 yds -0.52 EPA

Receiving

• Alex Erickson (275) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA
• ArDarius Stewart (333) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• Dare Ogunbowale (275) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.65 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jake Coker	333	23	65.2%	0	1	+0.10	+2.38
Joel Stave	275	41	63.4%	0	2	+0.05	+1.88
Cooper Bateman	333	9	77.8%	0	0	-0.16	-1.46

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WIS	ALA
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	275	1	0	-0.33	Ended
Q1	333	7	0	-4.81	Punt
Q1	275	4	0	-0.87	Punt
Q1	333	1	0	+4.34	Rush TD
Q1	333	5	0	+1.32	Ended
Q1	275	6	0	-2.15	Punt
Q1	333	6	0	-3.17	Punt
Q2	275	1	0	+1.62	Missed FG
Q2	333	3	0	-0.45	Punt
Q2	275	9	0	+0.90	Punt
Q2	333	1	0	+2.08	Pass TD
Q2	333	7	0	+4.80	Ended
Q2	275	1	0	+2.93	Pass TD
Q2	275	7	0	+2.97	Ended
Q3	333	2	0	+0.57	Ended
Q3	275	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Kenyan Drake 43 Yd Run (Adam Griffith Kick) (+5.76 EPA)
2. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Derrick Henry 37 Yd Run (Adam Griffith Kick) (+4.34 EPA)
3. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Derrick Henry 56 Yd Run (Adam Griffith Kick) (+4.05 EPA)
4. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jake Coker pass complete to Kenyan Drake for 33 yds to the Wisc 41 for a 1ST down (+3.17 EPA)
5. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Alex Erickson 6 Yd pass from Joel Stave (Rafael Gaglianone Kick) (+2.93 EPA)
6. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jake Coker sacked by Joe Schobert for a loss of 10 yards to the Alab 24 (-2.75 EPA)
7. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · WISCONSIN Penalty, Personal Foul (Conor Sheehy) to the Alab 29 for a 1ST down (+2.74 EPA)
8. Q3 · Wisconsin Badgers · Stave, Joel pass incomplete to McEvoy, Tanner (Humphrey, Marlon), PENALTY ALABAMA pass interference (Humphrey, Marlon) 15 yards to the WISCONSIN32, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN WISCONSIN. (+2.71 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (35–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Jake Coker (333) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: WIS 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 Wisconsin Badgers vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Wisconsin Badgers 17, Alabama Crimson Tide 35 in Week 1 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Wisconsin Badgers vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 17–35.

Where can I find the Wisconsin Badgers vs Alabama Crimson Tide box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400603827.

Who led Wisconsin Badgers vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

Jake Coker (333) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Wisconsin Badgers at Alabama Crimson Tide in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.