Richmond Spiders vs. Virginia Cavaliers: 2016 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Richmond Spiders defeated Virginia Cavaliers 37–20 in Week 1, 2016. Final score: Richmond Spiders 37, Virginia Cavaliers 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Richmond Spiders	6	9	6	12	37
Virginia Cavaliers	0	6	0	12	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kyle Lauletta (257) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.59 EPA/play +20.04 EPA
• Kurt Benkert (258) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +5.98 EPA

Rushing

• Gordon Collins (257) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.42 EPA
• Taquan Mizzell (258) — 0.0 yds -2.04 EPA
• Jay Palmer (257) — 0.0 yds -0.58 EPA

Receiving

• Brian Brown (257) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.69 EPA
• Keeon Johnson (258) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.44 EPA
• Garrett Hudson (257) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.75 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kyle Lauletta	257	34	70.6%	0	3	+0.59	+20.04
Kurt Benkert	258	35	74.3%	0	3	+0.17	+5.98

Team EPA comparison

Stat	RICH	UVA
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	257	6	0	+1.98	Field goal
Q1	258	11	0	-2.43	Fumble
Q1	257	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	257	5	0	-0.57	Ended
Q1	257	15	0	+2.82	Field goal
Q2	258	5	0	-1.70	Punt
Q2	257	9	0	+1.19	Ended
Q2	258	1	0	+2.38	Pass TD
Q2	257	2	0	+1.93	Pass TD
Q2	258	5	0	+3.27	Ended
Q2	257	3	0	+1.84	Ended
Q3	258	3	0	-5.27	Fumble
Q3	257	3	0	-1.23	Pass TD
Q3	258	6	0	-3.93	Interception
Q3	257	10	0	+4.49	Ended
Q3	258	5	0	-4.02	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Taquan Mizzell run for 1 yd to the Richm 5 Taquan Mizzell fumbled, forced by Brendan Coniker, recovered by Richm Brendan Coniker (-5.52 EPA)
2. Q4 · Richmond Spiders · Gordon Collins run for 55 yds for a TD, (Griffin Trau KICK) (+5.32 EPA)
3. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Taquan Mizzell run for a loss of 2 yards to the Richm 46 Taquan Mizzell fumbled, forced by Tafon Mainsah, recovered by Richm Tafon Mainsah (-5.16 EPA)
4. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Kurt Benkert pass intercepted Tafon Mainsah return for no gain to the Richm 14 (-4.7 EPA)
5. Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Griffin Trau kickoff for 45 yds , Connor Wingo-Reeves return for 17 yds to the Virg 36 Connor Wingo-Reeves fumbled, forced by Porter Abell, recovered by Richm Jevaris Little (-4.4 EPA)
6. Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Kurt Benkert pass complete to Keeon Johnson for 9 yds to the Richm 35 for a 1ST down RICHMOND Penalty, roughing passer (15 Yards) to the Richm 20 for a 1ST down (+3.98 EPA)
7. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Benkert, K pass incomplete to Zaccheaus, O, PENALTY UR pass interference (Jarriel Jordan) 15 yards to the VA41, 1ST DOWN VA, NO PLAY. (+3.44 EPA)
8. Q1 · Richmond Spiders · Kyle Lauletta run for 5 yds to the Virg 11 (-3.39 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Richmond Spiders controlled the final (37–20) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Kyle Lauletta (257) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: RICH 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 Richmond Spiders vs Virginia Cavaliers?

Richmond Spiders 37, Virginia Cavaliers 20 in Week 1 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Richmond Spiders vs Virginia Cavaliers?

Richmond Spiders won with a final score of 37–20.

Where can I find the Richmond Spiders vs Virginia Cavaliers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869427.

Who led Richmond Spiders vs Virginia Cavaliers in passing?

Kyle Lauletta (257) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Richmond Spiders at Virginia Cavaliers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.