South Alabama Jaguars vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: 2016 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

South Alabama Jaguars defeated Mississippi State Bulldogs 21–20 in Week 1, 2016. Final score: South Alabama Jaguars 21, Mississippi State Bulldogs 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Alabama Jaguars	0	0	6	12	21
Mississippi State Bulldogs	6	9	3	0	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Dallas Davis (6) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +11.85 EPA
• Damian Williams (344) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.03 EPA/play -0.95 EPA
• Nick Fitzgerald (344) — 0.0 yds · -1.19 EPA/play -3.57 EPA

Rushing

• Damian Williams (344) — 0.0 yds +0.44 EPA
• Brandon Holloway (344) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.18 EPA
• Tyreis Thomas (6) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.48 EPA

Receiving

• Gerald Everett (6) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.89 EPA
• Josh Magee (6) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.70 EPA
• Brandon Holloway (344) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dallas Davis	6	36	66.7%	0	2	+0.33	+11.85
Damian Williams	344	28	71.4%	0	1	-0.03	-0.95
Nick Fitzgerald	344	3	0.0%	0	0	-1.19	-3.57

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USA	MSST
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	6	5	0	+5.75	Ended
Q1	344	1	0	+0.97	Pass TD
Q1	344	6	0	+3.39	Ended
Q1	6	3	0	-3.47	Punt
Q1	344	3	0	-2.50	Ended
Q1	6	6	0	-0.55	Punt
Q1	344	3	0	-1.98	Punt
Q2	344	1	0	-0.01	Ended
Q2	6	8	0	+2.12	Ended
Q2	344	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	344	8	0	-0.01	Ended
Q2	344	1	0	+0.01	Ended
Q2	6	5	0	-2.03	Ended
Q2	344	1	0	+1.27	Rush TD
Q2	344	5	0	+3.81	Ended
Q2	6	7	0	-1.73	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · South Alabama Jaguars · Gavin Patterson 25 yd FG MISSED (-4.76 EPA)
2. Q4 · South Alabama Jaguars · Dallas Davis pass complete to Kevin Kutchera for 37 yds to the MisSt 34 for a 1ST down (+4.0 EPA)
3. Q2 · South Alabama Jaguars · Gavin Patterson 37 yd FG MISSED (-3.71 EPA)
4. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Logan Cooke punt blocked by Nigel Lawrence, downed SALab 39 (+3.42 EPA)
5. Q3 · South Alabama Jaguars · Dallas Davis pass complete to Josh Magee for 20 yds for a TD, (Gavin Patterson KICK) (+2.92 EPA)
6. Q4 · South Alabama Jaguars · Dallas Davis pass complete to Gerald Everett for 4 yds for a TD, (Gavin Patterson KICK) (+2.87 EPA)
7. Q3 · South Alabama Jaguars · Tyreis Thomas run for 37 yds to the SAlab 38 for a 1ST down (+2.76 EPA)
8. Q4 · South Alabama Jaguars · Dallas Davis pass complete to Gerald Everett for 6 yds to the MisSt 48 for a 1ST down (+2.71 EPA)

Key takeaways

• South Alabama Jaguars controlled the final (21–20) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Dallas Davis (6) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: USA 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 South Alabama Jaguars vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

South Alabama Jaguars 21, Mississippi State Bulldogs 20 in Week 1 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won South Alabama Jaguars vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

South Alabama Jaguars won with a final score of 21–20.

Where can I find the South Alabama Jaguars vs Mississippi State Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400868975.

Who led South Alabama Jaguars vs Mississippi State Bulldogs in passing?

Dallas Davis (6) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for South Alabama Jaguars at Mississippi State Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.