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Washington State Cougars vs. Buffalo State Bengals: 2016 Week 2 Recap

Bengals defeat Cougars 31–28 in Week 2

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Washington State Cougars vs. Buffalo State Bengals (Week 2).

Washington State Cougars 28 0-3
Final 28–31
Buffalo State Bengals 31 2-1 Winner
Winner
Buffalo State Bengals
Final score
28–31
Halftime
Washington State Cougars 12–0 Buffalo State Bengals
Top passer
Brett Rypien

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Quick answer

Buffalo State Bengals defeated Washington State Cougars 31–28 in Week 2, 2016. Final score: Washington State Cougars 28, Buffalo State Bengals 31.

Game summary

Buffalo State Bengals edged Washington State Cougars 31–28 in Week 2 of the 2016 season.

  • Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Brett Rypien (68) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, -2.00 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Jeremy McNichols — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Tavares Martin Jr. — 12 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Washington State Cougars6661228
Buffalo State Bengals000031

Scoring Map

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

WSUWashington State Cougars
BSUBuffalo State Bengals

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BOIS
    Q1TD
    JMJeremy McNichols

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Jeremy McNichols run for 1 yd for a TD, (Tyler Rausa KICK)

  2. WSU
    Q1TD
    LFLuke Falk

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Luke Falk pass intercepted for a TD Tyler Horton return for 85 yds for a TD, (Tyler Rausa KICK)

  3. BOIS
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    6-0

    Tyler Rausa 31 yd FG GOOD

  4. WSU
    Q2TD
    JMJamal Morrow

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-0

    Luke Falk pass complete to Jamal Morrow for 10 yds for a TD, (Erik Powell KICK)

  5. WSU
    Q3TD
    TMTavares Martin Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-0

    Luke Falk pass complete to Tavares Martin Jr. for 50 yds for a TD, (Erik Powell KICK)

  6. BOIS
    Q3TD
    TSThomas Sperbeck

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-0

    Brett Rypien pass complete to Thomas Sperbeck for 47 yds for a TD, (Tyler Rausa KICK)

  7. WSU
    Q4TD
    GMGabe Marks

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-0

    Luke Falk pass complete to Gabe Marks for 33 yds for a TD, (Erik Powell KICK)

  8. WSU
    Q4TD
    JMJamal Morrow

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-0

    Luke Falk pass complete to Jamal Morrow for 14 yds for a TD, (Erik Powell KICK)

  9. BOIS
    Q4TD
    JMJeremy McNichols

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-0

    Jeremy McNichols run for 7 yds for a TD, (Tyler Rausa KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Brett Rypien (68) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -2.00 EPA/play -67.81 EPA
  • Luke Falk (265) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · -2.90 EPA/play -206.05 EPA

Rushing

  • Jeremy McNichols (68) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -2.34 EPA
  • Jamal Morrow (265) — 0.0 yds -4.01 EPA
  • James Williams (265) — 0.0 yds -2.61 EPA

Receiving

  • Tavares Martin Jr. (265) — 12 rec · 0.0 yds -2.06 EPA
  • Gabe Marks (265) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds -2.89 EPA
  • Thomas Sperbeck (68) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds -1.70 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Brett Rypien683455.9%01-2.00-67.81
Luke Falk2657177.5%04-2.90-206.05

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q16810+0.58Rush TD
Q126550-8.93Ended
Q168120-41.35Ended
Q126510-9.62Touchdown
Q126560-15.00Punt
Q1265110-37.36Ended
Q26800Field goal
Q26820-6.99Ended
Q226510+3.43Pass TD
Q26820-1.65Ended
Q226550-24.31Ended
Q26820-3.40Fumble
Q226530-5.12Punt
Q26830-6.48Punt
Q226580-35.66Ended
Q26860-12.88Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Washington State Cougars · Luke Falk pass intercepted for a TD Tyler Horton return for 85 yds for a TD, (Tyler Rausa KICK) (-9.62 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Boise State Broncos · Brett Rypien run for no gain to the WshSt 1 (-7.57 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Washington State Cougars · Luke Falk pass incomplete to Tavares Martin Jr. (-7.36 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Washington State Cougars · Jamal Morrow run for 2 yds to the BoiSt 13 (-7.35 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Washington State Cougars · Luke Falk pass incomplete, broken up by Sam McCaskill (-7.21 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Washington State Cougars · Luke Falk pass complete to River Cracraft for 4 yds to the BoiSt 14 (-6.57 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Washington State Cougars · Luke Falk pass complete to Gerard Wicks for a loss of 3 yards to the BoiSt 37 (-6.24 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Washington State Cougars · Luke Falk pass complete to Kyle Sweet for 3 yds to the BoiSt 21 (-6.12 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Buffalo State Bengals controlled the final (31–28) in Week 2.
  • Passing edge: Brett Rypien (68) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: WSU 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 Washington State Cougars vs Buffalo State Bengals?

Washington State Cougars 28, Buffalo State Bengals 31 in Week 2 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Washington State Cougars vs Buffalo State Bengals?

Buffalo State Bengals won with a final score of 28–31.

Where can I find the Washington State Cougars vs Buffalo State Bengals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869106.

Who led Washington State Cougars vs Buffalo State Bengals in passing?

Brett Rypien (68) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Washington State Cougars

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

Buffalo State Bengals

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W